Tribute to Gemma Portelli

The Labour Party yesterday paid tribute to actress Gemma Portelli, who died on Thursday night, aged 75.

In a statement, Labour spokesman for culture Carmelo Abela and spokesman for youth Justyne Caruana said Ms Portelli made a major contribution to the radio, television and theatre scene in Malta. "She should serve as an example to the various youth actors who still emulate her style," they said. Ms Portelli had been in the public eye since 1957 when she joined Radju Muskettieri with fellow actors Charles Clews and the late Johnny Catania.