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Cherie Gil and Susan Roces given tribute at EDDYS

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Stephanie Rose Manhit

The EDDYS (Entertainment Editors&#x27; Choice Awards) is one way to acknowledge, inspire, and give honor to the many personalities that make the Philippine entertainment industry what it is today.One of the highlights of the evening was the tribute given to La Primera Contravida Cherie Gil and Queen of Philippine Cinema Susan Roces. The two late actresses will forever shine as beacons of the Philippine movie industry. They were given a tribute at the 5th EDDYS Awards last November 27, 2022. Ice Seguerra gave an emotional rendition of “Minsan Minahal Ay Ako”, while videos playing some of their iconic scenes allowed the audience to reminisce.Actor Michael De Mesa accepted the posthumous award for his sister Cherie. “Maraming, maraming salamat po to the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors. Thank you so much for giving this recognition to my sister, Cherie, and I’m very sure that if she was with us tonight, she would gladly, happily, and proudly accept this,” said Michael. “It’s just so sad that she is not with us anymore, but she left a strong footprint for us to remember her by.”<div style="line-height:normal"><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/8/6/videos/in-memoriam-cherie-gil-201666" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WATCH: In Memoriam: Cherie Gil</a><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/8/6/videos/in-memoriam-cherie-gil-201666" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a></div>Joseph and Jeff Sonora, the nephews of Susan, were present to accept the recognition on her behalf.“Sa lahat na bahagi ng buhay niya, the people in the industry have always been beside her,” they acknowledged. “And even though she’s gone now, we still feel that everybody is beside her, looking out, paying tribute, appreciating her. Thank you.”<div style="line-height:normal"><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/5/21/fresh-scoops/celebrities-pay-tribute-to-susan-roces-200178" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">READ: Celebrities pay tribute to Susan Roces</a></div>Another highlight of the evening was the recognition of ten industry icons, celebrities who have dedicated their talent to enriching and uplifting the local film industry. Singer Jonalyn Viray serenaded them with her soulful rendition of the classic “Ngayon at Kailanman”. For the male icons, the EDDYS honored action stars Phillip Salvador and Roi Vinzon. Also included were Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon. “Wow, ang sarap,” declared Phillip simply. “Ang sarap palang maging icon. Mula po noon, minahal ko na ang aking craft. Memorya ng linya dito, memorya ng linya ng mga kasamahan ko.”He acknowledged the late Lino Brocka as his mentor from whom he learned a lot about the trade. The veteran actor who has given decades of his life to the industry also had a message to the newbie stars. “Doon po sa mga bagong artista, doon po sa mga nagiging superstar, mahalin ninyo ang industriya ng pelikulang Pilipino,” said Phillip. Actor and director Roi also went onstage to personally receive the honor. “Thank you so much sa appreciation na ibinigay ninyo sa akin. At least nakikita ninyo ang maliit kong kontribusyon sa pelikula,” said Roi. For the female icons, the EDDYS honored Divina Valencia and Alma Moreno. Also included were Helen Gamboa, Elizabeth Oropesa, and Sharon Cuneta. Alma was full of gratitude as she recalled her decades-long career which began in the late ‘70s and remains active in the present. “Lagi lang po akong nominated noon, pero ganito pala ang nakakahawak ka ng trophy. Ang sarap ng pakiramdam,” she shared. “Magiging inspirasyon ko po ito lalo ngayon.” Divina shared the same sentiment of gratitude when she accepted the honor as one of the industry’s icons. “Nakakatuwang balikan ang nakaraan ni Divina Valencia, na hindi naging atubili magsuot ng bikini,” she quipped. “Nagpapasalamat ako sa Panginoon sa magandang buhay, sa magandang biyaya na idinulot ng aking pagiging artista.”Aside from the 10 icons, several more special awards were also given out that evening. The Isah V. Red Award was given to five honorees: ABS-CBN’s Sagip Kapamilya, Kapuso Foundation, Hon. Alfred Vargas, Gretchen Barretto, and Kris Aquino. In addition, veteran entertainment reporter Mario Dumaual was given the Joe Quirino Award while former entertainment editor Eric Ramos was given the Manny Pichel Award. Rein Entertainment Philippines was also recognized as part of the Rising Producers’ Circle, while veteran company Viva Films was hailed as Producer of the Year.

The late Cherie Gil and Susan Roces were honored and given posthumous awards for their contribution to the Philippine movie industry.

The late Cherie Gil and Susan Roces were honored and given posthumous awards for their contribution to the Philippine movie industry.

Cherie Gil and Susan Roces given tribute at the 5th EDDYS

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Cherie Gil and Susan Roces given tribute at the 5th EDDYS

Ann Manhit

Published Nov 30, 2022 08:24 PM PHT

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