Filipinos score big in Malaysia

By: Bayani San Diego Jr. - 9 years ago

Actor Allen Dizon in one of his scenes in the movie “Magkakabaung.” He is one of the Filipinos nominated in the 2nd Asean International Film Festival and Awards. FILE PHOTO

The Philippines scored big at the 2nd Asean International Film Festival and Awards (Aiffa) held in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, with 17 nominations.

The country got nods for best film: Ralston Jover’s “Bendor,” Joseph Israel Laban’s “Nuwebe”; director: Jover (“Bendor”), Carlo Obispo (“Purok 7”), Laban (“Nuwebe”); actress: Cherie Gil (“Sonata”), Krystle Valentino (“Purok 7”), Barbara Miguel (“Nuwebe”); actor: Allen Dizon (“Magkakabaung”); supporting actress: Anna Luna (“Bendor”); supporting actor: Nico Antonio (“Red”); editing: Thop Nazareno (“Purok 7”), Benjamin Tolentino (“Bendor”); cinematography: Bernard Dacanay (“Red”), Carlo Mendoza (“Bendor”); and screenplay: Jover (“Bendor”) and Wanggo Gallaga (“Sonata”). Superstar Nora Aunor will be given a Lifetime Achievement Award as well. Awards ceremony will be held Saturday night.

In the first Aiffa held two years ago, Alesandra de Rossi and Anita Linda won best actress and supporting actress, respectively, for “Santa Niña,” while Bugoy Cariño won best supporting actor for “Alagwa.” Emmanuel Quindo Palo’s “Santa Niña” also won best film-drama.