Lea Salonga (Instagram/@msleasalonga) / Paulo Avelino (Facebook/ Ang Larawan the Movie)
Theater veteran Lea Salonga gave credit where it was due to actor Paulo Avelino for his stand-out performance in the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry “Ang Larawan,”
Salonga lauded on her Twitter page Dec. 30 Avelino’s portrayal of a vaudeville actor in the movie. Noting that although he may “not sing as well as the others,” Salonga said his acting was superb.
“He will be one of the greatest as he continues to grow!!!” the veteran exclaimed.
If you’re a fan of #PauloAvelino, I urge you to watch his stellar performance in #AngLarawan. He doesn’t sing as well as the others, but his acting! He will be one of the greatest as he continues to grow!!! Congrats!!!
— Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) December 29, 2017
Returning the kind gesture, Avelino admitted on Friday that he doubted himself doing a musical number as it might affect his performance. But reading her tweet bolstered his confidence to take up more challenging roles in the future.
Always doubted myself doing a musical part due to the singing parts might affect my performance. Reading messages like this helps build my confidence to tackle even more challenging roles. Thank you @MsLeaSalonga https://t.co/gUg0uh2kAj
— Paulo Avelino (@mepauloavelino) January 5, 2018
Ending their exchange, Salonga said his “hard work and dedication were evident on that screen.”
You’re welcome! Your hard work and dedication were evident on that screen.
— Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) January 5, 2018
“Ang Larawan” bagged five awards at the MMFF awards night, including “Best Actress” for Joanna Ampil and “Best Picture.”
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