Paolo Gumabao wins best actor for ‘Lockdown’: It has been my dream’

Wagi ang veteran director na si Joel Lamangan ng Best Directing Gold sa FACINE 28 (28th Filipino International Cine Festival 2021) para kanyang pelikulan Lockdown na nanalo ring Best Film Gold ka-tie ng Midnight In A Perfect World, sa San Francisco California.

Ang Huwag Kang Mangamba actor naman na si Paolo Gumabao na bumida sa Lockdown ang tinanghal na Best Actor Gold ka-tie si Jerald Napoles ng pelikulang Ikaw At Ako At Ang Ending.

Paolo Gumabao lands first lead role with 'Lockdown' by Joel Lamangan

Sa Lockdown ay gumanap si Paolo bilang isang dating OFW na napilitang maging cybersex male worker dahil sa kahirapan. Si Jerald naman ay isang ill-fated bagman sa pelikulang idinirek ni Irene Emma Villamor.

Hindi naman makapaniwala si Paolo sa kanyang kauna-unahang best actor award.

“Wow! I’m just lost for words… Winning a Best Actor Award has been my dream since I was just a little kid and now that it’s here I can’t help but feel grateful for everyone who stood by me on my journey.

“Thank you Direk Joel Lamangan and Sir Jojo Barron for giving me the opportunity of playing this amazing role that pushed me to my limits. I’m sharing this award with my idol (I’m a huge fan) @iamjnapoles who is commonly known for his comedic style but in this film (Ikaw at Ako at Ang Ending) displayed depth and vulnerability in his craft. Congratulations brother @iamjnapoles and Congratulations to team #ikawatakoatangending ! Sana magkatrabaho tayo soon kapatid! God Bless you and your whole team!

“I would also like to thank FACINE for appreciating our craft and sharing our craft to the whole world,” masayang pahayag ng aktor.

EXCLUSIVE: Paolo Gumabao, minsan nang nag-dalawang isip tungkol sa showbiz: ‘Para sa akin ba talaga ito?’

Wagi rin si Bela Padilla ng Best Lead Actress Gold sa role niya bilang recovering alcoholic movie star sa pelikulang On Vodka, Beers And Regrets.

Narito ang kumpletong listahan ng winners:

FILM

Gold

LOCKDOWN (For the Love of Art Films)

MIDNIGHT IN A PERFECT WORLD (Globe Studios, Epicmedia)

Silver

ISA PANG BAHAGHARI [another rainbow] (Heaven's Best Entertainment)

Bronze

NERISA (Viva Films)

Direction

Gold

Joel Lamangan, LOCKDOWN

Silver

Dodo Dayao, MIDNIGHT IN A PERFECT WORLD

Joel Lamangan, ISA PANG BAHAGHARI

Irene Emma Villamor, ON VODKA, BEERS AND REGRETS

Writing

Silver

Eric Ramos, ISA PANG BAHAGHARI

Bronze

Dodo Dayao, Carljoe Javier, MIDNIGHT IN A PERFECT WORLD

Irene Emma Villamor, ON VODKA, BEERS AND REGRETS

Lead Actor

Gold

Paolo Gumabao, LOCKDOWN

Jerald Napoles, Ikaw at Ako at Ang Ending [you and me and the ending]

Silver

Oliver Aquino, LOVE AND PAIN IN BETWEEN REFRAINS

Phillip Salvador, ISA PANG BAHAGHARI

JC Santos, ON VODKA, BEERS AND REGRETS

Lead Actress

Gold

Bela Padilla, ON VODKA, BEERS AND REGRETS

Bronze

Jasmine Curtis-Smith. MIDNIGHT IN A PERFECT WORLD

Special Citation

Elora Espano, LOVE AND PAIN IN BETWEEN REFRAINS

Kim Molina, IKAW AT AKO AT ANG ENDING

Secondary Actor

Gold

Jim Pebanco, LOCKDOWN

Silver

Michael de Mesa, ISA PANG BAHAGHARI

Special Citation

Dino Pastrano, MIDNIGHT IN A PERFECT WORLD

Secondary Actress

Gold

Rio Locsin, ON VODKA, BEERS AND REGRETS

Silver

Bing Pimentel, MIDNIGHT IN A PERFECT WORLD

Bronze

Sheree Bautista. NERISA

Elizabeth Oropesa, NERISA

Editing

Gold

Renard Torres, IKAW AT AKO AT ANG ENDING

Law Fajardo, NERISA

Silver

Gilbert Obispo, LOCKDOWN

Lawrence Ang, MIDNIGHT IN A PERFECT WORLD

Cinematography

Gold

Joshua Reyes. Jess Lapid, Jr., NERISA

Silver

Pao Orendain, IKAW AT AKO AT ANG ENDING

Albert Banzon, Gym Lumbera, MIDNIGHT IN A PERFECT WORLD

Pao Orendain, ON VODKA, BEERS AND REGRETS

Visual Design

Gold

Benjamin Padero, Carlo Padije (production design); Katrina Napigkit (art direction); Nikki Tabije (costumes); Vladimir Castanedo (visual effects), MIDNIGHT IN A PERFECT WORLD

Law Fajardo (production design); Ian Trafalgar (art direction); Bryan Bermudez, Andi Balbuena (costumes); RJ Coste Reyes, Barbie Rotschild (make-up), NERISA

Silver

Jay Custodio (production design); Rodel Calimon (art direction); Ruffa Zueta (make-up); Rosel Cuarentas (wardrobe), LOCKDOWN

Ferdi Abuel (production design), Patrick Topacio (art direction); Mace Cruz (sets); Benedict Fajardo, Fernando Quilala (costumes); Shiela Villegas (make-up); Ogie Tiglao (visual effects), ON VODKA, BEERS AND REGRETS

Aural Design

Gold

Malek Lopez, Erwin Romulo, Juan Mguel Sobrepena (music); Corinne San Jose (sound), MIDNIGHT IN A PERFECT WORLD

Silver

Alfredo Ongleo (music); Albert Michael Idioma (sound),