Kathryn Bernardo, Dingdong Dantes, and Marian Rivera — three of Star Cinema’s brightest actors of 2023 — shone triumphantly at the FAMAS Awards 2024, held at the grand Manila Hotel’s Fiesta Pavilion on Sunday, May 26.
The evening was nothing short of spectacular, with Kathryn bagging the prestigious Best Actress award for her performance in the dark comedy film “A Very Good Girl”.
She competed against industry titans such as the Diamond Star Maricel Soriano (“In His Mother’s Eyes”) and Megastar Sharon Cuneta (“Family of Two”), as well as Charlie Dizon (“Third World Romance”), Eugene Domingo (“Becky & Badette”), and Marian Rivera (“Rewind”).
Dressed in a stunning white halter gown, Kathryn took to the stage brimming with gratitude and excitement in her heartfelt acceptance speech.
"Thank you so much po, FAMAS," she began her speech. “Nung tinanggap ko ang pelikulang 'A Very Good Girl', hindi naman po ako nag-e-expect ng any awards and nominations. Tinanggap ko ang proyektong ito dahil naniwala po ako sa materyal at nagtiwala ako sa mga kasama ko. Siguro umaapaw lang po 'yung saya kasi nabigyan ako ng pagkakataon na gumawa ng ganitong klaseng pelikula at minahal at sinuportahan s'ya ng mga tao. Maraming salamat po.”
"This movie, 'A Very Good Girl', is a product of hard work, love, and passion. So, maraming salamat sa lahat ng suporta, sa lahat ng nagbigay ng oras, at sa lahat ng nagmahal sa pelikula namin. Sana sa lahat ng Mercy at Philo sa mundo, sana nabigyan ko kayong lahat ng boses,” she added.
“And, of course, gusto ko din i-share itong award na 'to sa lahat ng bumubuo ng 'A Very Good Girl', my Star Cinema family, my co-actor Ms. Dolly de Leon, our director Petersen Vargas... oh my God, P, we did it!” Kathryn said. “At sa lahat ng sumusuporta sa akin hanggang ngayon, maraming, maraming salamat. Your very good girl is a very happy girl tonight. Thank you so much, FAMAS."
This win is a huge highlight in Kathryn’s career, adding to her earlier win FAMAS recognition via the German Moreno Youth Achievement Award back in 2011.
The night was equally momentous for Dingdong and Marian, the beloved DongYan couple, who were honored with the FAMAS Bida sa Takilya Award for their box office hit “Rewind”. Their film, which also snagged the Best Sound award, has made history as the highest-grossing Filipino film of all time in the Philippine domestic market.
Star Cinema couldn’t be prouder of Kathryn, DongYan, and the amazing teams behind these acclaimed movies. Here’s to more unforgettable and impactful films ahead!
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