Filipino-American Clint Ramos was awarded the 2019 Obie for Set Design for Wild Goose Dreams by The Public Theater. This is Ramos’ second Obie after he won Sustained Excellence of Costume Design in 2013. The University of the Philippines Dulaang UP alumnus went on social media to share his excitement, writing, “Unbelievable two days to […]
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Jhett Tolentino bio docu wins European Independent Film Bronze Award
Three-time Tony awardee Jhett Tolentino’s biographical documentary “Life is What You Make It” has again picked up another international award. The Filipino-American Broadway music producer announced on the short film’s Facebook page on May 23 his Bronze Medal win at the European Independent Film Festival (EIFA) in Germany. SEE Awards received by Jhett Tolentino. Tolentino’s […]
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Cordilleran Joanna Cariño wins 2019 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights
Cordillera People’s Alliance (CPA) leader Joanna Cariño was awarded the 2019 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights (GPHR) – the first time a Filipino received the international prize. The main prize was given by the May 18 Memorial Foundation of South Korea to Joanna Cariño for championing the rights of indigenous peoples. LEARN ABOUT Philippine education curricula now including […]
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Regina Aquino wins Helen Hayes Best Actress Award | Good News Pilipinas Exclusive
Filipino-American actress Regina Aquino started and ended her acceptance speech with these Filipino words of endearment and appreciation: “Mahal kita… Salamat! (I love you… Thank you)” as she won the plum Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play in ceremonies held at The Anthem D.C. on May 13. Aquino was recognized for […]
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Radiographer Apollo Exconde wins London’s Croydon incredible customer service award
Filipino radiographer Apollo Exconde has been given the “Incredible Customer Service Award” by London’s Croydon Health Services NHS Trust (Trust). Exconde was cited by the Trust for his professionalism and caring manner that helps patients better deal with MRI scans. The Filipino radiographer is described as someone who “quickly builds close relationships with his patients, […]
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Mamasons Dirty Ice Cream wins UK’s Best Chopsticks Award
London’s first Filipino ice cream parlor, Mamasons Dirty Ice Cream, won the Best Sweet Treat Award from The Golden Chopsticks Awards (GCA) in London. The iconic Pinoy dirty ice cream being enjoyed by Londoners in Camden Town bested 3 other finalists in the GCAs that celebrate the enormous contribution of Oriental cuisine to the UK […]
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Fil-Am Jennifer Chang wins Best Direction of a Play in the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle (LADCC) Awards gave the Best Director citation to Jennifer Chang for her work on the 2018 production of “Vietgone.” Jennifer Chang received the LA critics’ nod for Best Direction of a Play for her work on the East West Players’ (EWP) production during the 50th Anniversary Awards of the […]
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Eva Noblezada wins Tony Best Actress nomination for Hadestown
Filipina musical theatre actress Eva Noblezada received a 2019 Tony nomination for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her performance in the new musical, Hadestown. The nomination is Noblezada’s second time to earn the recognition from the American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards after her first in 2017 as Kim in Miss Saigon. The Tony […]
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Signal Rock wins best film in ASEAN International Film Festival
Multiple award-winning movie Signal Rock bagged its first Best Film Award at the Asean International Film Festival & Awards (AIFFA) 2019 in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Signal Rock, the film about Intoy who can only communicate with his OFW sister through a phone that can only be used on top of the rock formations in their […]
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Filipina boxer Josie Gabuco wins Asian Boxing Championships, named Best Female Boxer
Filipina boxing champion Josie Gabuco fought hard and won the Asian Boxing Championships in Bangkok. Gabuco, a 4-time Southeast Asian Games gold medalist, won her final Light Flyweight match on April 26 at the Indoor Stadium of the Hua Mark Sports Complex. The 2012 World Champion was also named Best Female Boxer of the boxing […]
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Merwin Tan wins gold at Asian Youth Tenpin Bowling, ends Philippines’ 7-year title drought
Filipino bowler Merwin Tan finished in first place in the Boys’ Singles event at the 20th Asian Youth Tenpin Bowling Championships held in Malaysia, effectively ending the Philippines’ 7-year wait for a gold medal in the international sports competition. Tan hit 1,352 pinfalls in 6 rounds to win against his Australian opponent. Team Philippines also […]
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Crisel Consunji wins Hong Kong Film Awards acting trophy for Overseas Filipino Worker role in “Still Human”
Filipina actress Crisel Consunji has gained the recognition of the Hong Kong Film Awards for her role in the acclaimed movie, “Still Human.” Consunji was awarded “Best New Performer” for playing a Filipino Overseas Filipino Worker who leaves her country and dreams to work as a caregiver in Hong Kong. The creative arts educator was […]
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