# Penélope Cruz, Isabelle Huppert, and Lee Chang-dong Named First TIFF Tribute Honorees

The Toronto International Film Festival has announced that Penélope Cruz, Isabelle Huppert, and Lee Chang-dong are among the first recipients of the TIFF Tribute Awards. The honors recognize outstanding contributions to the film industry. This marks a significant early acknowledgment of these artists' achievements at a major global festival.

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### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/awards/tiff-tribute-honorees-2026-penelope-cruz-1236823023/) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000