Filipinos get British awards nod

Filipino actors John Arcilla and Jake Macapagal are nominated for British Independent Film Awards (Bifa) honors, for Sean Ellis’ “Metro Manila.” Arcilla got a best supporting nod, alongside Jeff Goldblum (“Le Weekend”), Eddie Marsan (“Fifth”) and Rupert Friend and Ben Mendelsohn (both of “Starred Up”). Macapagal’s bid is for most promising newcomer. Bifa has invited Arcilla to the Dec. 8 awards show in. “I’m happy,” Arcilla said simply. “Metro Manila” got a best film nod. Bayani San Diego Jr.