LIZA Soberano was effortlessly elegant as she graced the culminating ceremony of the first Ho Chi Minh International Film Festival as a jury member and presenter held in Vietnam last April 13.
Soberano looked breathtaking in a custom black gown by Anthony Ramirez, while her look was put together by fashion stylist Perry Tabora, makeup artist Mickey See, and hairstylist Renz Pangilinan.
The actress took to her Instagram account on Sunday, April 14, to express her delight to be part of the Vietnam-based event which was a âshowcase of talented filmmakersâ from different parts of the world.
âSo thrilled and honored to have served as a jury member for the first-ever Ho Chi Minh International Film Festival. Was such an amazing showcase of talented filmmakers from all over the world,â she wrote.
Soberano also said that being part of the event inspired her to âcontinue workingâ in an industry that pushes for âfreedom of expression and challenges [how people] think.â
âTruly so inspired to continue working in an industry that encourages freedom of expression and challenges the way we think. Congratulations to all winners,â she added.
The actressâ hairstylist also shared behind-the-scenes moments of Soberano at the event on his Instagram account.
Aside from presenting the Best Actress Plum, Soberano was named as one of the judges in the ceremonyâs First or Second Film category.
She was joined by filmmaker Nguyen Thanh Van, New York Asian Film Festival executive director Samuel Jamier, film producer John Badalu, and film editor Tom Cross.
One of the ceremonyâs winners included the Filipino film âThe Gospel of the Beastâ helmed by filmmaker Sheron Dayoc which bagged the Golden Star Plum for Best Feature Film. (Hannah Mallorca © Philippine Daily Inquirer)
