7th Eddys Awards to honor Eva Darren, other veteran actors

7th Eddys Awards to honor Eva Darren, other veteran actors | Image: Facebook/Fernardo de la Pena, The Eddys

Following her FAMAS snub, veteran actress Eva Darren is set to be honored alongside other Philippine movie icons in the upcoming 7th Entertainment Editors’ Choice (EDDYS) Awards. 

Aside from Darren, fellow veterans Nova Villa, Gina Alajar, Leo Martinez and Lito Lapid are also set to be recognized for their contributions in uplifting the local film industry.

Darren recently made headlines after FAMAS failed to call her on stage despite being invited to be one of its presenters in this year’s award ceremony.

Darren became a household name after winning two Best Supporting Actress awards, one of which was accorded by FAMAS, for the 1969 film “Ang Pulubi.” She was also nominated for the same award twice for her roles in “Ang Langit sa Lupa” in 1968 and “Igorota” in 169 by the same awarding body.

She also appeared in some TV shows including “Pangako sa ‘Yo” (2000), “Sineserye Presents: Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara” (2008), “Mula sa Puso” (1997) and “Kadenang Ginto” (2018).

Meanwhile, Villa, who established herself not just in drama but also in comedy, has more than 100 films under her belt. Some of her notable projects are “Chicks to Chicks” (1971–1991), “Home along da Riles” (1992–2003), “Pepito Manaloto” (2012–present), “Payaso” (1986), “1st Ko si 3rd” (2014) and “Miss Granny” (2018).

She’s also a recipient of the “Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice” medal from Pope Francis.

Meanwhile, Alajar has not just proven herself to be a great actress but also a great director. She starred in the films “Manila by Night” and “Brutal,” both released in the 1980s. Her directorial credits include the four episodes of “Shake, Rattle & Roll” and 12 TV shows.

On the other hand, Martinez was known for “On the Job 2: The Missing 8” (2021), “Juan Tamad at Mr. Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue” (1991) and “Up from the Depths” (1979). He also served as director general of the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP).

Lapid, both an actor and public servant, was known for his projects “Leon Guerrero” (1968–1981), “Da Best in the West” (1984–1996), “Kastilyong Buhangin” (1980), “Hari ng Gatilyo” (1985), “Lapu-Lapu” (2002) and “Apag” (2022). 

The EDDYS is spearheaded by the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd) and is set to be held on July 7 at the Ceremonial Hall of the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City.

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