Will Ashley, Rochelle Pangilinan bag awards at 9th Eddys

Will Ashley and Rochelle Pangilinan took home awards at the 9th Entertainment Editors' Choice (The Eddys) Awards by the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd).

At the awarding ceremony held at the Ceremonial Hall of Newport World Resorts on Sunday night, Will took home the Best Supporting Actor award for his performance in "Bar Boys: After School," alongside Rico Blanco, who was recognized for "Manila Finest."

Rochelle won the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in "Child No. 82," while former GMA Showbiz reporter Lhar Santiago was honored with the Manny Pichel Award.

On Instagram, Rochelle excitedly exclaimed, "OMG! Nanalo ako!"

"Napakalaking karangalan na manalo ng BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS sa The 9th Eddys Entertainment Editors’ Choice," she added as she congratulated her fellow nominees and thanked "Child No. 82" family.

Other Kapuso nominees for the 9th Eddys were Dingdong Dantes and Barbie Forteza for their respective roles in "Only We Know" and "Kontrabida Academy."

The Eddys recognizes excellence and outstanding achievements in Philippine cinema. The nominees are carefully selected by a distinguished group of entertainment editors and journalists representing leading broadsheets, tabloids, and online news organizations across the country. — Hermes Joy Tunac/LA, GMA News