The 64th Monte Carlo Television Festival opened June 14th, transforming the Grimaldi Forum into a dazzling showcase of international talent.
The festival’s famous blue carpet rolled out on the opening night of the Monte Carlo Television Festival for an impressive star line-up. From Teen Wolf actors Charlie Carver, Holland Roden, Tyler Posey, and Tyler Hoechlin to established television veterans like Sarah Rafferty and Jean-Luc Reichmann. The atmosphere was electric as fans gathered behind barriers, smartphones on the ready to capture every glamorous moment.
The evening’s emotional highlight came during the Opening Ceremony at the Salle des Princes, where American actress Jaz Sinclair received the Nymphe d’Or for Best International Rising Talent 2025. The Gen V and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina star appeared genuinely overwhelmed by the recognition.
“I’m so flattered and honoured. It’s not something I was expecting at all!” Sinclair said as she accepted the crystal trophy.
The 30-year-old actress, who also performs music under the name Jasimi, has built an impressive resume since leaving Texas for Hollywood. She first appeared in the series Revolution, then gained recognition with a role as an SDF and orphan character in Rizzoli & Isles, before breaking through with Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Amazon’s Gen V, the spin-off of The Boys.
French television legend honoured
Pierre Arditi, the distinguished 80-year-old French actor, received a Nymphe de Cristal for lifetime achievement, adding another milestone to his remarkable career spanning decades of television excellence. Known for playing a former police officer turned mediator in seven seasons of Sauveur Giordano on TF1, and starring as oenologist Benjamin Lebel in Le Sang de la vigne for France 3 from 2011 to 2017, Arditi’s acceptance speech was both humble and moving.
“These rewards are a recognition from the public, saying that we’re still part of the family, even at my age,” Arditi reflected. “This Crystal Nymph is precious. It will help me get through the less happy days that will undoubtedly await me, one day or another.”
The festival also treated audiences to the French premiere of Watson, CBS Studios’ bold reimagining of the classic Sherlock Holmes companion. Morris Chestnut, who plays the titular Dr. Watson rebuilding his life after losing Sherlock Holmes, engaged with the audience during a post-screening discussion.
“We incorporated the Sherlock Holmes mentality, alongside medical cases, because Watson is a detective and a doctor. That’s what makes our show different from other procedurals,” Chestnut explained.
The series premiere set the tone for what Prince Albert II described as “a thrilling start to our festival.”
The festival continues through June 17th, with more premieres, award ceremonies, and star-studded events planned throughout the weekend
Monaco Life’s Kyriaki Topalidou was there! See more in her video reel below…
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Main photo sourced from Monte Carlo Television Festival’s official website