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COGAM Awards Samantha Hudson, Eduardo Casanova and Alba Flores at Triangle Awards 2026

COGAM has honored Samantha Hudson, Eduardo Casanova and Alba Flores at Triangle Awards 2026. The gala celebrates LGTBIQ+ role models in Spain. It reminds us that rights are not yet guaranteed.

RainbowNews EditorialMay 29, 2026 — Spanje3 min read
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The Triangle Awards 2026 arrived with great celebration. COGAM announced this year's major winners. Samantha Hudson, Eduardo Casanova and Alba Flores received the awards.

COGAM is a very important LGTBIQ+ organization in Spain. It organizes this special gala every year. The goal is recognizing people who inspire the community.

Samantha Hudson is a well-known artist and activist. She has always fought for trans rights in Spain. Her work has given visibility to many people.

Eduardo Casanova is a film director and actor. His films openly discuss identity and diversity. He is a cultural role model for the LGTBIQ+ community.

Alba Flores is an actress and very beloved in Spain. She is known for her role in popular series. She has always been open about her sexual identity.

The gala serves more than just celebration. It is also a moment for reflection. LGTBIQ+ rights are still not completely guaranteed.

In many countries, these people would face discrimination or persecution. Spain's situation is better, but much work remains. The fight for equality continues every day.

The Triangle Awards are an important symbol. They remember the history of the LGTBIQ+ movement. The pink triangle was used to identify gay people during Nazism.

Today, that symbol represents pride and resistance. Awarding visible role models is a political act. It means saying: we exist, we matter and we won't give up.

Samantha Hudson, Eduardo Casanova and Alba Flores know this well. Through their work, they inspire thousands of young LGTBIQ+ people. They show them they can live proudly and fearlessly.

This 2026 gala was a special moment. It united the community around its role models. And it reminded us that visibility is a form of protection.

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