- Ian Veneracion receives Best Actor Award.
- Atty. Joji Alonso posted her congratulations on Facebook.
- Dan Villegas posted his congratulations on Instagram.
Ian Veneracion won the Best Actor in the 38th Oporto International Film Festival in Portugal for the horror film, Ilawod. Atty. Joji Alonso expressed her delight through a Facebook post.
Director Dan Villegas who represented Ian, posted a photo on Instagram.
In Atty. Joji’s post, she acknowledged how Ian remains an underrated actor and added that his good looks may be overshadowing his talent. She also expressed her happiness on Ian’s success for winning the category. Atty. Joji continued to congratulate Direk Dan for his exceptional gift in helming a film.
“Ian Veneracion is such an underrated actor. Maybe, in that regard, his good looks work to a disadvantage. But the 38th Edition of the Oporto International Film Festival in Portugal saw beyond that and has awarded him the Best Actor plum for 2018. I am so happy for his victory as lead actor in our film Ilawod, which for me, is his best acting piece, to date.”
“As for our director Dan Villegas, Ian’s win hits the proverbial nail on the head once again. It showcases Dan’s gift of being an actor’s director. 9 best actor/actress awards since Mayohan in 2010!!!
Congratulations Ian and Dan!!! Thank you Ferdy Lapuz.
#QuantumFilms #MJMProductions #TukoFilmProductions #BuchiBoyFilms”
Direk Dan took to Instagram to congratulate Ian on winning the said award.
“‘TOL PANALO! Congratulations @ianveneracion1 for winning Best Actor at the 38th Fantasporto International Film Festival for #Ilawod!!! #Fantasporto #porto #buhaypelikula #lodi #werpa #lakas #thewaterspirit”