Goa, March 8 -- Goa is brimming with women who have achieved greatness in different sections of the society. Whether a working woman or a homemaker, every woman is an achiever, making a difference in the world by going out of their way to unite with others and create an identity for themselves.

Ana Maria Apolonia Rebello e D'Cruz (Aplon)

Ana Maria Aplonia Rebello Da Cruz is better known for her stage name, Aplon and comes from a tiatr family. An awardee of the Lifetime Achievement Award by Tiatr Academy of Goa and more recently of the Kala Gaurav Puraskar in 2023-24, Aplon made a mark in the tiatr field with her talent and the sheer determination to outdo her last performance.

"When someone appreciates your work and encourages you, you...