JUDY Ann Santos, who won Best Actress at the 41st Cairo International Film Festival, still hasn’t take in the good news.
“Pangarap ko lang naman ay makasali ang pelikula sa international film festivals, ma-experience ko sila. Kaya ‘yung Busan Film Festival, para akong bata, para akong nasa playground kung makatingin ako. Pero ‘yung maging best actress sa international film festival, hindi ko siya ma-digest, na parang ‘totoo ba talaga ito?’ Kasi alam ko sa teleserye lang ako nagsimula,” she said.
Judy Ann was awarded for her portrayal in the Brillante Mendoza film Mindanao.
The “Starla” lead actress then shared that she dedicates her award to her mother Carol.
“My mom is very, very happy. Para sa kaniya naman ‘tong award na to eh. Lahat naman ng nanay, may kaniya-kaniyang klase ng sakripisyo na binibigay para magbigay ng magandang buhay sa mga anak nila,” she said.
“Wala akong ibang taong naisip noon kung ‘di ang mommy ko. Kaya sabi ko sa kaniya, kailangan andon ka sa special block screening, kailangan mapanood mo,” she added.
“Mindanao” is one of the official entries in this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival. (Push)
