OTJ waging-wagi, Charo at Christian best actress/ actor!

Wow first time palang nakatungtong sa newly restored Metropolitan Theater si former Congressman now Councilor Alfred Vargas.

Kabilang nga si Alfred sa tumanggap ng Isah V. Red award na kinabibilangan din nina Gretchen Barretto, Kris Aquino, Kapuso Foundation and Sagip Kapamilya.

Sa Met ginanap noong Linggo ng gabi The 5th EDDYS (Entertainment Editors’ Choice) ng SPEEd  (Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors) kung saan nga waging Best Actress ang veteran movie icon na si Charo Santos habang Best Actor naman si Christian Bables.

Ang pagkilalang ito ay ibinibigay sa mga indibidwal / organisasyon na tulad ni Isah (former editor ng isang kilalang broadsheet at kauna-unahang presidente ng SPEEd) - “a dynamic and spirited renaissance man with a deep love for God, country and community — who, beyond the realm of entertainment, had so enriched and made a difference in the lives of many, in his most colorful, gregarious and inimitable way” na ginagawa ni Coun. Alfred bilang isang aktor at pulitiko at maging ng ibang tumanggap ng kaparehong award.

Big winner naman sa ika-5 edisyon ng The EDDYS Choice ang On The Job: The Missing 8.

At tulad ng mga nakaraang taon, naging highlight ng Gabi ng Parangal ang pagbibigay ng 5th The EDDYS sa mga movie icons na sina Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, Phillip Salvador, Roi Vinzon, Alma Moreno, Elizabeth Oropesa, Helen Gamboa, Divina Valencia, at Sharon Cuneta.

Sina Phillip, Roi, Alma at Divina lang ang nakarating sa awards night na emosyonal sa pagpapahalagang pinagkaloob sa kanila ng samahan ng mga entertainment editor ng leading broadsheets and tabloids.

Samantala, maraming pinaiyak ang ‘in memoriam’ na nagsilbing tribute sa mga namayapang bahagi ng entertainment industry.

Sa totoo lang ang dami pala talagang nawala sa nakalipas na isang taon.

Ayon sa research ng SPEEd officer na si Gerry Olea from April 2021 to November 2022 ay umabot sa 108 ang kabuuan ng mga nawalang miyembro ng entertainment industry.

Ganun karami parang hindi na namalayan.

Narito ang kumpletong listahan ng mga nagwagi sa ika-5 edisyon ng The EDDYS kabilang na ang pinagkalooban ng special awards :

Best Supporting Actor: Mon Confiado para sa Arisaka

Best Supporting Actress: Lotlot de Leon para sa  On The Job: The Missing 8

Best Sound Design: Corinne de San Jose - On The Job: The Missing 8

Best Musical Score: Erwin Romulo (On The Job: The Missing, Cesar Francis Concio (Love is Color Blind), Teresa Barrozo (Big Night)

Best Original Theme Song: Maghihintay - More Than Blue (Words, music and performance by Marion Aunor)

Best Visual Effects: Mothership - On The Job: The Missing 8; Best Editing: Jay Halili - On The Job: The Missing 8; Best Production Design: Whammy Alcazaren para sa Kun Maupay Man It Panahon; Best Cinematography: Neil Derrik Bion- On The Job: The Missing 8; Best Screenplay: Jun Robles Lana para sa  Big Night.Best Director: Erik Matti - On The Job: The Missing 8

Best Actor: Christian Bables for Big Night

Best Actress: Charo Santos for  Kun Maupay Man It Panahon; Best Film:  On The Job: The Missing 8

 Special awards: Joe Quirino Award: Mario Dumaual; Manny Pichel Award: Eric Ramos; Rising Producers’ Circle: Rein Entertainment; Producer of the Year: Viva Films.

 Posthumous Awardee naman sina Susan Roces at Cherie Gil.

Samantala, Beautéderm Male and Female Faces of the Night naman sina Sean de Guzman and Alexa Miro.

Nagsilbing host ang mahusay na si Boy Abunda.

Inaming may health problem na si Bimby sa edad na 15...Kris, sumagot sa sumusubok ibahin ang kuwento ng ama

Kabaliktaran sa pinalalabas ng ibang kampo na hindi na ito makabangon dahil sa kapayatan, may bagong post si Kris Aquino kahapon.

May tribute siya sa pinatay na amang si former Senator Noynoy Aquino na inalala ang birth date last November 27.

Pero may tanong din siya.

 Narito ang post ni Kris kahapon : “How could the person mom would always say was your female version possibly forget? In heaven you celebrated your 90th birthday.

Dad, just a rhetorical question- bakit pati yung cardiovascular problems mo minana ko? My genetic testing cleared me for all types of cancer (thank you God) but 2 of my life threatening autoimmune issues have an effect on blood flow, heart, and lung function…bimb at 15, already has high cholesterol issues (we were both saying kuya is really the favorite of his Lola Cory & tito Noy because maganda ang blood panel nya.)

i only experienced having you as my dad for 3 years & 3 months from May 8, 1980 to August of 1983- yet you gave me so much of you… because we had to get to know each other (i was 19 months old nung kinulong ang dad namin)… from watching the nightly evening news, to our Barnes & Noble bonding, watching movies (our last was Return of the Jedi), going to all my school events- among the 5 of us i was so blessed…

in Boston you weren’t a Vice Governor, Governor, Senator, or a political prisoner sentenced to death by firing squad- you were just my dad who called me “beautiful”…

when my movies, tv shows & endorsements were all happening, mom was proud BUT in my heart i knew you were even prouder… because you were the 1st to believe my childhood dreams would come true.

Dad, that’s what sets you apart- your charisma came from the fact everyone who was in your company felt special; innately Ninoy Aquino knew how to make it all about others & never about himself.

Yes you were a great writer & speaker BUT more than that naka focus ka sa mga taong kaharap mo…unselfish talaga yung pagmamahal mo sa kapwa Pilipino.

Subukan mang baguhin ang kwento ng kahapon, it’s from you i learned to NEVER show anger, NEVER reveal your weakness. The child of Ninoy & Cory, the last still carrying their last names, learned from both: Faith in God, Patience, protecting your Integrity, standing firm w/ your words, Trustworthiness & caring for all Filipinos regardless of chosen “color”, and sharing w/ those in need- those are values i hold on to & do my best to instill in my sons. God sees all & that’s what matters. #hero.”