Dolly de Leon, accompanied by the cast of “Ang Duyan ng Magiting,” expressed her elation after receiving the best supporting actress award for Carl Joseph Papa’s “Iti Mapukpukaw” at the 19th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. Dolly, who has already garnered recognition from international award-giving bodies for her performance in Ruben Ostlund’s “Triangle of Sadness,” admitted that it was her first time accepting an award on a local stage. She also mentioned her previous win at the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences, where the trophy was delivered to her house. Dolly expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to speak in front of a local audience and emphasized the significance of Cinemalaya to her career.
Meanwhile, Mikoy Morales, the winner of the best actor award for Gian Arre’s “Tether,” shared his shock and gratitude upon hearing the news. He expressed his appreciation for the community and mentioned that his first-ever film, “4 Days,” was also a Cinemalaya finalist. Mikoy acknowledged the importance of being aware of toxic relationships and stressed the significance of empathy and sensitivity towards one’s partner to prevent hurting each other.
Newcomer Pat Tingjuy, who won the best actress award for Samantha Lee’s “Rookie,” was overwhelmed by the recognition and expressed her desire to continue acting. She was thrilled by the support received from the LGBTQIA+ community for the film and encouraged individuals like her character in the movie, Ace, to accept themselves and be brave.
Bon Andrew Lentajan, the best supporting actor for Ryan Machado’s “Huling Palabas,” dedicated his award to fellow actor JM Canlas, who recently passed away. Bon discussed the challenge of speaking Bisaya for the film, which was shot in Romblon, and highlighted the importance of delivering lines naturally and accurately. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to learn the language and engage with the locals during the production.
Director Carl Joseph Papa, who accepted the best picture award for “Iti Mapukpukaw,” described the victory as “bittersweet.” He acknowledged the recognition as validation for the hard work of the entire production team and emphasized the importance of sharing stories like theirs. Carl also celebrated the opportunity to showcase original animated content from the Philippines and praised the talent of Filipino animators.
In addition to the major awards, other films and individuals were recognized for their contributions. Overall, the night was filled with gratitude, excitement, and appreciation for the Filipino film industry and its impact on both local and international audiences.
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