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Tom Rodriguez nominated at the Madrid International Film Festival 2017

By Cathy Dona

Published January 1, 1970 8:00 AM PHT

Updated June 24, 2017 2:53 PM PHT

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Tom was nominated as Best Lead Actor in a Foreign Language Feature Film in the 6th annual Madrid International Film Festival for 'Magtanggol.'

I Heart Davao star Tom Rodriguez is nominated at the Madrid International Film Festival 2017 (Madrid IFF) as Best Lead Actor in a Foreign Language Feature Film for the indie movie, Magtanggol directed by Siegfried Sanchez.

Congratulations to MAGTANGGOL! Official Selection: 2017 Madrid International Film Festival July 8 - 15, 2017 Nominations for: Sigfreid Barros Sanchez - Best Director of a Foreign Language Feature Film Tom Rodriguez - Best Lead Actor in a Foreign Language Feature Film Yam Concepcion - Best Lead Actress in a Foreign Language Feature Film. CONGRATULATIONS on your nominations @akosimangtomas.???????????????? #TomRodriguez #Magtanggol #MagtanggolTheMovie #MadridInternationalFilmFestival (c) Magtanggol fb page

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Tom played the title role of a 40-year-old senator named Juancho Magtanggol who was a staunch supporter of Overseas Filipino Workers.

LOOK: Behind-the-scenes photos from Tom Rodriguez's indie film, 'Magtanggol'

Veteran actress Dina Bonnevie and D' Originals star Kim Domingo are also part of the said film.

The 6th annual Madrid IIF will be held from July 8 to 15 in Madrid, Spain.