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Kathryn Bernardo honors healthcare workers in Seoul International Drama Awards 2023 speech

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Josiah Antonio, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Kathryn Bernardo. Screenshot from Seoul International Drama Awards" YouTube="" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/entertainment/09/21/20230921-kathryn.jpg"/><figcaption>Kathryn Bernardo. <em>Screenshot from Seoul International Drama Awards&#x27; YouTube channel</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — Kapamilya star Kathryn Bernardo honored healthcare workers during her acceptance speech for her Outstanding Asian Star trophy at Seoul International Drama Awards (SDA) 2023.</p><p>During the awarding ceremony held Thursday, Bernardo began by dedicating her trophy to the cast of &quot;2 Good 2 Be True&quot; for making the TV show possible, and to their fans for the support.</p><p>&quot;When I initially found out about this nomination and recognition for my craft by such an esteemed award-giving body, that in itself is already a win for me. By being here tonight, a person to receive this award, along with my fellow awardees from Asia, I feel overwhelmed and it still feels surreal,&quot; Bernardo said in her speech.</p><p>&quot;Please allow me to thank our brilliant directors behind &#x27;2 Good 2 Be True&#x27;, Direk Mae Cruz-Alviar and Direk Paco Sta. Maria, to our writers headed by Ninang Mel, and to our brilliant co-actors Mr. Daniel Padilla and Mr. Ronaldo Valdez, and to the whole team behind &#x27;2 Good 2 Be True.&#x27; I&#x27;d like to share this award with all of you,&quot; she added.</p><p>&quot;And to my fans from the Philippines, this is for you, you guys are a gem and we appreciate each and every one of you.&quot; </p><p>Bernardo said their show highlighted the struggles of people with Alzheimer&#x27;s disease, and made her appreciate healthcare workers.</p><p>&quot;It&#x27;s always been more than just sharing about a love story to our audience, but also spreading awareness about Alzheimer&#x27;s disease and educating people about those who struggle with it, and how we can offer them the best support they need,&quot; the actress said. </p><p>&quot;This project made me appreciate our nurses and our healthcare workers so it was really more than just another TV show for me,&quot; she added.</p><p>&quot;2 Good 2 Be True&quot; was lauded for including scenes like proper CPR and FAST method, and has helped viewers navigate health emergencies.</p><p>The actress hopes that there would be more avenues to showcase Filipino talent in the international stage.</p><p>&quot;&#x27;2 Good To Be True&#x27; is the first-ever team up of ABS-CBN and Netflix, and I hope we continue to produce world-class projects, not just for Filipinos but for the whole world to see,&quot; she said. </p><p>&quot;I am so proud and humbled to be on this stage representing Filipino talent and being a Filipino. This means so much to me. Thank you so much and from the bottom of my heart, maraming-maraming salamat po.&quot;</p><p>In 2022, Bernardo&#x27;s fellow Star Magic artist Belle Mariano personally received her award as Outstanding Asian Star from the SDA, as one of the five honorees in the region.</p><p>Founded in 2006, the SDA is said to be the only international drama festival in South Korea that puts the spotlight on drama trends across the globe.</p><p>Bernardo is gearing up for a packed year ahead, with three movies in the pipeline: &quot;A Very Good Girl&quot; with Dolly de Leon, directed by Petersen Vargas; &quot;Elena 1944&quot; helmed by Olivia Lamasan; and a yet-titled film with her long-time boyfriend Daniel Padilla, under the direction of Cathy Garcia-Molina.</p><div><strong>Related video:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kj7gGbR8uVE?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

'This project made me appreciate our nurses and our healthcare workers so it was really more than just another TV show for me.'

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Kathryn Bernardo honors healthcare workers in Seoul International Drama Awards 2023 speech

Josiah Antonio,

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Published Sep 21, 2023 07:16 PM PHT

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