Osaka Filmfest winners

MANILA, Philippines — Ryza Cenon and Mikhail Red brought home awards from the just-concluded 13th Osaka Asian Film Festival in Japan, she for Best Actress (Yakuzi Pearl Award) for Mr. and Mrs. Cruz and he the Most Promising Talent Award for the film Neomanila.

Ryza was cited as the most brilliant performer among all of the film’s participating cast members, with a pearl accessory from Yakushi Shinju as prize.

Mikhail was hailed as the most promising artist who, according to the jurors, will play an important role in the Asian film world. He received 200,000 yen as cash prize.