Kathryn Bernardo (left) and Kaila Estrada named national winners in the Asian Academy Creative Awards 2024 | Image: Instagram/@bernardokath, @kailaestrada
Filipino actresses Kathryn Bernardo and Kaila Estrada were among the national winners in the Asian Academy Creative Awards 2024 after they bagged the Best Actress in a Leading Role and Best Actress in a Supporting Role, respectively.
Bernardo took home the top acting honors for her role as Philomena Angeles in the 2023 black comedy thriller film “A Very Good Girl,” while Estrada snatched her acting plum for her performance as Sylvia Lualhati in the thriller drama series “Linlang” (Deceit).
“Linlang” also won Best Drama Series, while actor JM de Guzman secured the Best Actor in a Supporting Role.
On the other hand, TV and movie director Mae Cruz-Alviar won Best Direction for the Belle Mariano and Donny Pangilinan-led romance series “Can’t Buy Me Love.”
Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino’s Philippine adaptation of “What’s wrong with Secretary Kim?” won Best Adaptation of an Existing Format, a collaboration by Viu and ABS-CBN.
Other ABS-CBN shows that emerged victorious are “ASAP Natin ‘To Live in Milan” for Best Music or Dance Program, while “It’s Showtime” bagged the Best General Entertainment Program award.
Meanwhile, the following GMA Network programs and personalities also triumphed as national winners:
“The Voice Generations”: Best Adaptation of an Existing Format (Non-scripted)
“iBilib”: Best Children’s Program
“Pulang Araw”: Best Promo or Trailer
“Reporter’s Notebook – Ipiw’s School Chair”: Best Documentary Program (One-Off)
GMA Integrated News – “Ravaged by El Niño”: Best Documentary-Series
GMA Integrated News – “24 Oras Best”: News or Current Affairs Program:
One at Heart Jessica Soho – “If Looks Could Kill”: Best Infotainment Program
“Biyahe ni Drew: Let’s Go to Oriental Mindoro”: Best Lifestyle Program
Dingdong Dantes (“Family Feud”): Best Entertainment Host
“Pepito Manaloto, The Story Continues”: Best Comedy Program
“Firefly” (Angeli Atienza)” Best Screenplay
Michael V (“Pepito Manaloto, The Story Continues”): Best Actor/Actress in a Comedy Role
Kokoy De Santos (“Your Mother’s Son”): Best Actor in a Leading Role
Other winners from the Philippines are:
Best Branded Program: “Secret Ingredient” (Viu)
Best Documentary: History Public Eye (PTV Network)
Best Factual Presenter: Cathy Yang (“Thought Leaders” – One News Cignal TV)
Best Single News Story/Report: “Clash in the South China Sea” (BBC News)
Best Original Production by a Streamer-Fiction: “Secret Ingredient” (Viu)
Best Feature Film: “Your Mother’s Son” (Idea First)
Best Short Form Drama: “Primetime Mother” (Sonny Calvento).
The national winners will proceed to compete against other winners from different countries in the international round, which will be held in Singapore on Dec. 3 to 4.