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Dingdong Dantes wins Asian Star Prize at 15th Seoul International Drama Awards
Dingdong Dantes isn’t done making waves both locally and internationally!
At this year’s Seoul International Drama Awards, the Kapuso actor received the prestigious Asian Star Prize award for his role on the Philippine adaptation of the hit drama series “Descendants of the Sun.”
Dingdong, who played Capt. Lucas Manalo or Big Boss, received the trophy during the virtual awarding ceremony on Tuesday and paid tribute to all frontliners in the world.
“This award is also a tribute to all frontliners of the world—soldiers, healthcare workers, and volunteers. This award is also for my loved ones and the Filipino people,” the actor said in his acceptance speech.
“May we find consolation knowing that our stories are being appreciated, especially during these trying times,” he added.
Wa swatching seoul international drama awards for the boyz and saw dingdong dantes SHOOKT pic.twitter.com/LPGcLegy7O
— bex loves yongbok and jae ???? tbz momager (@ShooktAnonymous) September 15, 2020
The Asian Star Prize is a non-competition category which honors excellence in Asian television drama production.
Aside from Dingdong, other actors who won the award are Alden Richards, Dennis Trillo and Gabby Concepcion.
Rise FILIPINO!
— ? (@mdst_131) September 15, 2020
Congratulations Dingdong Dantes for winning an award during the 2029 Seoul international drama award. We are so proud to be a Filipino♥? we've been recognized!!!#DingdongDantes pic.twitter.com/nuJYG6bzyO
In August, the Seoul International Drama Awards named the local adaptation of “Descendants of the Sun” the Most Popular Foreign Drama of the Year.
The Seoul International Drama Awards is an annual festival that brings together all professionals in the field of TV drama production and media industry, and the global audience who enjoy television dramas. – Kaela Malig/RC, GMA News
