On December 16, comedian Empoy Marquez shared his reaction to Niña Niño‘s win for Best Drama Series in Asian Academy Creative Awards 2021.
During the Himala ng Pasko Media Con, Marquez described the cast members’ emotions as overwhelmed, happy, thankful for the recognition.
“Siyempre po sobrang overwhelmed po kami at masaya po at buong pamilya po ng Niña Niño, on behalf po ng Niña Niño, nagpapasalamat po kami sa nakapag-recognize sa amin, at nag-consider po noong plaque na ito.”
He noted that the cast dedicated the award to the fans who supported the series since it first aired in April 2021.
“Ito po ay inaalay po namin sa lahat ng sumuporta, at sumusuporta sa programa ng Niña Niño, especially po kay God dahil we know po na si God po ang nagpro-provide nito. Lahat ng lakas namin sa taping, lahat ng magagandang weather na hindi umuulan, siya po ang nagbibigay nito para po makisama ‘yung panahon.”
He then detailed how the cast bonded throughout their locked-in tapings and admitted they missed each other.
“Sobra ‘yung bonding namin dito at feeling namin nga kapag nasa bahay kami parang ganito, sa kani-kanilang tahanan namimiss talaga namin ‘yung Quezon Province, ‘yung location namin doon, ‘yung Sta. Inez, ‘yung staff and crew, lahat po.
“Actually hindi lang ‘yung pati ‘yung ibang mga talents doon na napamahal na din sa amin, nami-miss din namin halos lahat ‘yung natiran naming transcient house, na kanya-kanya naming tinutuluyan doon.”
The cast of the series includes Maja Salvador, Noel Comia Jr., Empoy, Moi Bien, Dudz Teraña, Rowi Du, Lilet Esteban, Yayo Aguila, Giselle Sanchez, JM Salvado, Welwel Silvestre, Junyka Santarin, and Mutya Orquia.
Earlier, Niña Niño brought pride to TV5 and Pinoys with their National Win for Best Drama Series in Asian Academy Creative Awards 2021.
As the year comes to a close, Niña Niño celebrates the Holidays by announcing its series extension and the addition of new characters, including Matet De Leon, Jairus Aquino, Nikki Valdez, Alex Medina, Harvey Bautista, Nikko Natividad, and Mon Confiado.
