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Spanish arts award for Woody Allen

US filmmaker Woody Allen has won a prestigious Prince of Asturias award in Spain.

He is only the second American to win the $47,000 award with the jury commending him for his "great creative talent".

The Prince of Asturias awards are given annually in eight categories including arts, humanities, sports and science.

A spokesperson said that Allen was delighted with the award and would accept it at a ceremony in Oviedo this October.

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