Krystel Go turns emotional after winning Best Actress at the MMFF Gabi ng Parangal
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Krystel Go of 'I'mPerfect' was recognized as the Best Actress in a Leading Role at the MMFF 51 Gabi ng Parangal.
Breakthrough actress Krystel Go of the Metro Manila Film Festival entry I'mPerfect has won the Best Actress in a Leading Role at the highly anticipated Gabi ng Parangal on Saturday, December 27, in Makati.
Krystel, a person with Down Syndrome, won against Nadine Lustre of Call Me Mother, Angelica Panganiban of UnMarry, and Bianca De Vera of Love You So Bad.
In her acceptance speech, Krystel turned emotional when she expressed her delight and gratitude for winning the prestigious award.
“Maraming salamat po sa award na 'to. 'Di po ako makapaniwala na nanalo ako. Mommy and daddy, para po sa inyo 'to -- best actress na po ako,” said Krystel.
The actress also recognized the production staff, creative team, and her fellow casts for I'mPerfect.
She also mentioned her “mamang nanay” Sylvia Sanchez.
“[Maraming salamat po] na pinagkatiwalaan niyo po kaming mga persons with down syndrome na kaya rin po naming umarte. Salamat sa pag-aaruga, pagmamahal, at sa pagturing niyo po sa amin na parang mga tunay niyo pong anak,” Krystel said on Saturday.
She added, “Ang tapang niyo rin po para gawin ang movie na ito. Mahal na mahal po kita [at] namin pong lahat, nanay.”
At the end of her speech, Krystel said it was a dream come true.
“Maraming salamat po, Lord, tinupad mo po ang pangarap ko, naming lahat na maging artista. Maraming-maraming salamat po,” she said.
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