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Kapuso actor Dennis Trillo has been named Asia's Best Actor in a Leading Role for his outstanding performance in the critically lauded film “Green Bones” at the prestigious Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA) held in Singapore.

Trillo's victory solidifies his status as one of the region's finest talents. The film “Green Bones,” which was also named Best Picture at the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), received this major acting recognition from the AACA, which honors creative excellence produced by 17 nations.

Accepting the award on behalf of Trillo and the production team of “Green Bones” was GMA Network executive and Philippine Ambassador for the Asian Academy of Creative Arts, Gigi Santiago-Lara.

His win was part of a strong showing for GMA Network, which secured a total of 15 National Winners, including Trillo's Best Actor in a Leading Role award, at the 2025 Asian Academy Creative Awards.

These included "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho: Inside the Crocodile Cage" (Best Infotainment Programme); "Reporter's Notebook: Asia's Scam Cities" (Best Documentary Series); I Juander: History for Sale" (Best Documentary History); "Biyahe ni Drew: YOLO sa Antique” (Best Lifestyle Programme); "Lost Sabungeros" (Best Documentary Programme - One-Off); "Beauty Empire” (Best Cinematography - Fiction); and Ricky Lee and Angeli Atienza (Best Screenplay).

Other national winners were "Eleksyonaryo: The Dapat Totoo Digital Exclusives" (Best Short Form - Scripted); “DigiDokyu: The Rice God of the Cordillera" (Best Short Form - Unscripted); Dingdong Dantes (Best Entertainment Host); "Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy Ang Kuwento" (Best Comedy Program); "Stars on the Floor” (Best Music or Dance Programme); "The Voice Kids” (Best Adaptation of An Existing Format - Non-Scripted); and "Gemini" by Anjo Baranquel and Asia's Limitless Star Julie Anne San Jose (Best Theme Song or Title Theme).

The major recognition from AACA underscores GMA Network's commitment to delivering compelling content and world-class entertainment to audiences in the Philippines and across Asia.

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