Dingdong Dantes dedicates Asian Star Prize to 'loved ones, Filipinos, and frontliners around the world'

Dingdong Dantes paid tribute to his loved ones, the Filipino people, and frontliners around the world after he received the prestigious Asian Star Prize at the 15th Seoul International Drama Awards.

On Tuesday, the Kapuso actor was honored at the awarding ceremony for his role as Captain Lucas Manolo in the Philippine adaptation of the hit Korean series "Descendants of the Sun."

"I knew that I had big shoes to fill when I played Big Boss of DOTS Philippine Adaptation," he shared on Instagram, Wednesday. "

The story of DOTS was very well loved by Filipinos, including my wife who’s an avid fan of KDrama."

 

 

 

 

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I knew that I had big shoes to fill when I played Big Boss of DOTS Philippine Adaptation. The story of DOTS was very well loved by Filipinos, including my wife who’s an avid fan of KDrama.???? That’s why reliving the story of DOTS is both an opportunity and responsibility. We had the chance to retell a well-loved world-class creation, while honoring the lives and experiences of our modern-day heroes through our portrayals. With this, I am deeply honored to be recognized by the Seoul International Drama Awards. And I share this award to all the men and women who worked tirelessly to make the show alive in the hearts of our viewers. This award is also a tribute to all frontliners of the world— soldiers, healthcare workers and volunteers. This award is for my loved ones and the Filipino people. May we find consolation knowing that our stories are being appreciated especially during these trying times. Salamat, @gmanetwork, for the trust. This is DingDong Dantes, BIG BOSS of DOTS Philippine Adaptation, a snappy salute to you all.

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Sep 15, 2020 at 10:37pm PDT

Because recreating the series was also "honoring the lives and experiences of our modern-day heroes," Dingdong shared that the adaptation was both an "opportunity and a responsibility."

"With this, I am deeply honored to be recognized by the Seoul International Drama Awards," the Kapuso actor said. "And I share this award to all the men and women who worked tirelessly to make the show alive in the hearts of our viewers."

He added, "This award is also a tribute to all frontliners of the world — soldiers, healthcare workers and volunteers. This award is for my loved ones and the Filipino people. May we find consolation knowing that our stories are being appreciated especially during these trying times."

The Asian Star Prize is a non-competition category which honors excellence in Asian television drama production.

Aside from Dingdong, other actors who have won the award are Alden Richards, Dennis Trillo and Gabby Concepcion. — Kaela Malig/LA, GMA News