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‘I was honestly close to giving up’: Arjo Atayde shares how latest Best Actor win turned his year around

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<p>Despite going through a tough time this year, Arjo Atayde admits he still has so much to be thankful — especially after winning an award at the Asian Academy Creative Awards for his role in the iWant original series “<em>Bagman</em>.” </p><p>On Instagram, the 29-year-old actor said he considers his win for Best Actor in a Leading Role, in the Dreamscape Entertainment and Rein Entertainment co-produced show, a sign of more great things are coming for him.</p><p>“Considering everything that has gone on this year, I was honestly close to giving up this craft I’m passionate about. But I’m taking this as a sign that things happen for a reason and what’s meant to be will be. This recognition is mine as much as it is of all the people who made this possible,” he wrote.</p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SiL5Do1uiYk" width="1280"></iframe></div><p>Thanking the people behind the project, he added: “Sir Deo @montie08 thank you so much for the undying guidance and patience. To the @dreamscapeph family, thank you for always giving me all these amazing characters, I sincerely appreciate all the opportunities you have given me.”</p><p>He went on: “To my @reinentertainment family, thank you for thinking of me for this role and beyond that, for the friendship and the laughter despite how stressful things would be at times. And ultimately, to my friend and my director @shugopraico, this is your vision, I hopped in on it and it gave us this! Maraming maraming salamat sayo... sa inyo.” </p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2019/3/13/fresh-scoops/arjo-atayde-on-his-new-digital-series-bagman-w-35015"><u><strong>Arjo Atayde on his new digital series ‘Bagman’: ‘Wildest role I’ve ever done!’</strong></u></a></div><p>He also expressed his gratitude to the Asian Creative Awards, saying he feels honored for the recognition. </p><p>“To the Asian Academy Creative Awards @asianacademycreativeawards thank you so much for this recognition. It is truly such an honor and I am beyond grateful... This means so much more to me than you I probably let one,” he stated. </p><p>Arjo then ended his post with an invitation to support “<em>Bagman</em>” — including its newest season — which currently streams on iWant. </p><p><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2019/4/8/fresh-scoops/exclusive-arjo-atayde-on-his-political-themed-dig-205879"><u><strong>EXCLUSIVE: Arjo Atayde on his political-themed digital series Bagman: “It’s an eye opener to a lot of people</strong></u></a>”</p><p>“To all those who have not seen Bagman, guys, it’s not too late to learn about reality today. Bagman and Bagman New Season on @iwanttfc! Stay safe, everyone,” he stated. </p><p>See his post below:</p><div> </div><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CGZ5_rLnd1t/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 2px)"><div style="padding:16px"><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;align-items:center"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;flex-grow:0;height:40px;margin-right:14px;width:40px"> </div><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;justify-content:center"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;margin-bottom:6px;width:100px"> </div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;width:60px"> </div></div></div><div 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</div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;height:12.5px;transform:rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px);width:12.5px;flex-grow:0;margin-right:14px;margin-left:2px"> </div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;height:12.5px;width:12.5px;transform:translateX(9px) translateY(-18px)"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:8px"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;flex-grow:0;height:20px;width:20px"> </div><div style="width:0;height:0;border-top:2px solid transparent;border-left:6px solid #f4f4f4;border-bottom:2px solid transparent;transform:translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:auto"><div style="width:0px;border-top:8px solid #F4F4F4;border-right:8px solid transparent;transform:translateY(16px)"> </div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;flex-grow:0;height:12px;width:16px;transform:translateY(-4px)"> </div><div style="width:0;height:0;border-top:8px solid #F4F4F4;border-left:8px solid transparent;transform:translateY(-4px) translateX(8px)"> </div></div></div><div style="margin:8px 0 0 0;padding:0 4px"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CGZ5_rLnd1t/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="color:#000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none;word-wrap:break-word" target="_blank">Considering everything that has gone on this year, I was honestly close to giving up this craft I’m passionate about. But I’m taking this as a sign that things happen for a reason and what’s meant to be will be. This recognition is mine as much as it is of all the people who made this possible. Sir Deo @montie08 thank you so much for the undying guidance and patience. To the @dreamscapeph family, thank you for always giving me all these amazing characters, I sincerely appreciate all the opportunities you have given me. To my @reinentertainment family, thank you for thinking of me for this role and beyond that, for the friendship and the laughter despite how stressful things would be at times. And ultimately, to my friend and my director @shugopraico, this is your vision, I hopped in on it and it gave us this! Maraming maraming salamat sayo... sainyo. To the Asian Academy Creative Awards @asianacademycreativeawards thank you so much for this recognition. It is truly such an honor and I am beyond grateful... This means so much more to me than you I probably let on. To all those who have not seen Bagman, guys, it’s not too late to learn about reality today. Bagman and Bagman New Season on @iwanttfc! Stay safe, everyone! 🤘🏼</a></div><p style="color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:17px;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:8px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 0 7px;text-align:center;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap">A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arjoatayde/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:17px" target="_blank"> Juan Carlos Atayde</a> (@arjoatayde) on <time dateTime="2020-10-16T12:41:37+00:00" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:17px">Oct 16, 2020 at 5:41am PDT</time></p></div></blockquote><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><div> </div><p>See the list of other ABS-CBN titles that bagged awards at this year’s Asian Academy Creative Awards below: </p><p style="text-align:center"><strong>Best Animated Series (2D or 3D)</strong><br/>‘<em>Jet and the Pet Rangers’</em> <br/>ABS-CBN/iWant </p><p style="text-align:center"><br/><strong>Best Branded Programme or Series </strong><br/>‘<em>Coke Studio (Season3): Family x Feels x UxS</em>’<br/>ABS-CBN</p><p style="text-align:center"><br/><strong>Best Documentary Programme</strong><br/>‘<em>Jake and Charice</em>’<br/>NHK/ABS-CBN</p><p style="text-align:center"><br/><strong>Best Documentary Series</strong><br/>‘<em>The Last Manilaners</em>’<br/>ABS-CBN/iWant</p><p style="text-align:center"><br/><strong>Best Feature Film</strong><br/>‘<em>Hello Love Goodbye</em>’<br/>ABS-CBN Film Productions </p><p style="text-align:center"><br/><strong>Best Lifestyle Program</strong><br/>‘<em>Dreamcatchers: Malapacao (Season 3)</em>’<br/>Trifecta Collective/Phil &amp; Iva Productions/ABS-CBN</p><p style="text-align:center"><br/><strong>Best Music or Dance Programme</strong><br/>‘<em>Coke Studio (Season3): My Feels</em>’<br/>ABS-CBN</p><p style="text-align:center"><br/><strong>Best Non-Scripted Entertainment</strong><br/>‘<em>Your Moment</em>’<br/>ABS-CBN &amp; Fritz Production</p><p style="text-align:center"><br/><strong>Best Original Program by an OTT</strong><br/>‘<em>The Tapes</em>’<br/>ABS-CBN/iWant </p><p style="text-align:center"><br/><strong>Best Telenovela / Soap Opera</strong><br/>‘<em>The Killer Bride</em>’<br/>ABS-CBN/RCD Narratives</p><p style="text-align:center"><br/><strong>Best Original Screenplay</strong><br/>‘<em>Hello Love Goodbye</em>’<br/>Carmi Raymundo, Cathy Garcia Molina, Rona Co<br/>ABS-CBN Film Productions</p><p style="text-align:center"><br/><strong>Best Director (Fiction)</strong><br/>Cathy Garcia Molina <br/>‘<em>Hello Love Goodbye’</em> <br/>ABS-CBN Film Productions </p><p style="text-align:center"><br/><strong>Best Drama Series</strong><br/>‘<em>A Soldier’s Heart</em>’<br/>ABS-CBN/RCD Narratives</p>

Arjo Atayde won Best Actor in a Leading Role at this year’s Asian Academy Creative Awards. 