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Christian Bables receives his award from the 19th Asian Film Festival

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Stephanie Rose Manhit

<p>“Received my Best Actor award from the 19th Asian Film Festival held in Rome, Italy for Jun Robles Lana’s Big Night,” shared Christian Bables in his Instagram post last July 2, 2023 where he held up his certificate from the international award-giving body.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1688794182805.jpeg" style="width:800px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>The 19th edition of the Asian Film Festival, acknowledged as “the prestigious showcase for the best auteur cinema from East Asia,” was actually held from April 7 to 13, 2022 at Cinema Farnese in Rome, Italy. At that time, it featured 30 films from eight countries, including China, South Korea, Philippines, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. </p><p>He was not able to be physically present to receive his award then, but was able to give his speech via video. In his acceptance speech, Christian expressed his elation for the award. </p><p>“Thank you so much for the chance to be seen and to be heard, and for reminding me of my purpose: to be a vessel of love, hope, truth, and strength in this world where light is continuously being overpowered by darkness and chaos,” he said then. </p><div><iframe width="853" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MV4Yqmltc_c" title="Big Night - Best Actor AFF19 - Christian Bables&#x27;s acceptance speech" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>It was during the same time that Vince Rillon shared the same accolade for his work on Resbak. Director Erik Matti’s On the Job: The Missing 8 also won for Best Film, while Director Brillante Mendoza was honored as a Lifetime Achievement Awardee. </p><p>The jury for Best Actor included Inti Carboni and Fabia Bettino, and was chaired by Elena Bindi. An announcement posted on the Asian Film Festival’s social media page explained their reason for giving the award for Migliore Attore or Best Actor to Christian. </p><p>&quot;Christian Bables has been outstanding in playing the character of ‘Dharna’, a gay aesthetician whose name is mistakenly placed on the checklist in the war on drugs. Dharna will have to prove his innocence in the flash of a night,” they observed. </p><p>“Magnificent Bables, who, with his interpretation in comical ways even when the situation is dramatic, makes the character lovable in the eyes of the audience, for his sensitivity and desire for justice towards the oppressed,” they added. </p><p>In his Instagram post, Christian thanked the award-giving body for recognizing the heart he puts in his work.</p><p>“Thank you, @asian_film_festivals for recognizing the amount of love and passion I have for my craft,” he said. </p><p>This wasn’t the first time that Christian’s talent has been recognized. He has been nominated several times for various projects by both local and international award-giving bodies, and he was also able to bag a good number of them. </p><p>For his work in Die Beautiful, Christian won as Best Supporting Actor from the 42nd Metro Manila Film Festival, 40th Gawad Urian, and 35th FAP Luna Awards, as well as the Best Film Debut Performer at the 11th Gawad Genio. </p><p>For Signal Rock, he won the Bright Star Award from the Asian Pop-Up Cinema in Chicago and the Best Leading Actor Award from the 5th Hanoi International Film Festival. </p><p>His work in Big Night has garnered him many accolades as Best Actor from local award-giving bodies too, including the 47th Metro Manila Film Festival and the 5th Entertainment Editors’ Choice Awards. </p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2021/12/30/fresh-scoops/christian-bables-magical-kung-ilarawan-ang-pagb-197729" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: Christian Bables, ‘magical’ kung ilarawan ang pagbabalik film fest</u></strong></a></div><p>Far from being complacent, Christian took these recognitions as motivation to go further and challenge himself with every project. </p><p>“This is a continuous reminder for me that I am always just as good as my last work,” he said of his latest win. “I will never get tired of lending my heart and soul, to the characters that are just waiting to be heard and seen. I will never get tired of putting my heart in jeopardy.”</p><p>He also gave special mention to Director Jun Lana and the talents behind the film. </p><p>“Thank you for the never ending trust and confidence,” said Christian. “Direk Jun, I’ll forever be grateful and will always be a fan of your brilliance!”</p><p>“Cheers to more exciting days ahead,” he signed off. “Love, Your 19th Asian Film Festival Best Actor”</p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal"><br/></div>

<p><i>Christian Bables receives his Migliore Attore award, won at the 19th Asian Film Festival for his work in ‘Big Night’. </i></p>

Christian Bables receives his Migliore Attore award, won at the 19th Asian Film Festival for his work in ‘Big Night’.

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Christian Bables receives his award from the 19th Asian Film Festival

Ann Manhit

Published July 08, 2023 01:35 PM PHT

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