 In 1947, the 1st and 2nd Ariel Awards were held, with Dolores del Río and María Félix winning for the films "Las Abandonadas" and "Enamorada", respectively.With the exception of the years 1959 to 1971, when the Ariel Awards were suspended, the award has been given annually.Nominees and winners are determined by a committee formed every year consisting of academy members (active and honorary), previous winners and individuals with at least two Ariel nominations; the committee members submit their votes through the official AMACC website.