Peruvian Actors Protest Bill Threatening to Eliminate Royalties

Peruvian Actors Sound Alarm as Congress Bill Threatens to Eliminate Royalties Lima, Peru – A wave of concern is sweeping through Peru's acting community as a new bill making its way through Congress threatens to eliminate royalty payments for actors. The proposed legislation has sparked outrage and fear among actors, particularly those with longer careers who rely on these payments for their financial stability. "The arts, like many other artistic expressions, are inherently unstable," explains Lucho Caceres, a veteran actor featured in the video. "Royalties are crucial for our survival and dignity." The video highlights the precarious nature of acting work and the significant role royalties play in securing actors' livelihoods. Many actors rely on repeat broadcasts of their work to supplement their income, and the elimination of these payments could have devastating consequences. Erica Villalobos, another actor featured, adds, "This bill takes away our rights, and directly harms our profession and Peruvian families." In response to the outcry, the Congress's Culture Committee has scheduled a meeting with representatives from Inter Artis Peru on June 2nd to discuss the bill. This meeting offers a glimmer of hope that the concerns of the acting community will be heard and addressed, potentially leading to a revised bill that protects the rights and livelihoods of Peruvian actors.