Aiai Delas Alas, Jaclyn Jose honored at 10th Indie Bravo Awards

Aiai Delas Alas led the list of Filipino actors who were given special recognition at Philippine Daily Inquirer's 10th Indie Bravo Awards on Tuesday, November 24.

"Natutuwa po ang mga artistang kagaya namin na nabibigyan ng recognition sa ibang bansa.

"Parang validation ito na ako ay hindi lang po komedyante kundi isang aktres," she said during her acceptance speech.

Aiai won best actress award for her dramatic performance in the movie 'School Service' at the 39th Oporto (Fantasporto) International Film Festival (IFF) in Portugal. She shared the award with Ina Raymundo, who won for her performance in James Robin Mayo's 'Kuya Wes.'

Other actresses recognized during the event were 'Verdict' actress Maxine Eigenmann, 'Bagahe' actress Angeli Bayani, '1-2-3' actress Barbara Miguel, and 'Still Human' actress Crisel Consunji.

Veteran actor Dante Rivero won best actor award at the Fantasporto-Oporto Film Festival for his performance in 'Kung Paano Hinihintay ang Dapithapon.'

Inquirer also paid tribute to late actors Eddie Garcia, Tony Mabesa, and Kristoffer King.

Meanwhile, 'Ma' Rosa' actress Jaclyn Jose was given a special tribute for her remarkable win at the Cannes Film Festival in 2016. She remains to be the only Filipino actor to win in the said prestigious award-giving body.

In a short interview during the program, Jaclyn said that although she already has a number accolades under her name, she never gets too picky about film projects.

She explained, "Number one sa akin talaga is 'yong craft, e, my acting, my belief in the script and in my director.

"So, kahit indie 'yan, gagawin ko. Kasi, ang importante sa akin ay 'yung longevity and visibility.

"Natutuwa naman ako dahil anong petsa na, nandito pa rin ako. So, 'yun ang pinagpapasalamat ko."

Jaclyn also takes pride in Filipino films.

She mentioned, "Maraming-marami na talaga tayong actors and filmmakers na nakarating na talaga doon, we're there.

"Kumbaga, kapag Pilipinas, kapag pelikulang Pilipino--artista, direktor, scriptwriter, kahit anong category--kinakabahan ang kalaban, kasi palaging nanalo ang Pilipinas sa larangan ng pelikula.

"Kapag nalaman nilang Pilipinas, alam ko na may takot na sila.

"So, galingan pa natin at ipakita pa natin sa buong mundo na magaling ang Pilipinas."