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League of Filipino Actors nominate Vilma Santos as National Artist

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/171958353118320240628-Vilma-Santos.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="League of Filipino Actors nominate Vilma Santos as National Artist"/>MANILA  -- League of Filipino Actors (AktorPh) has nominated the veteran actress and &quot;Star For All Season&quot; Vilma Santos as the next country&#x27;s National Artist.</div><p>In a press conference on Friday, AktorPh president Dingdong Dantes outlined the reasons for Santos&#x27; nomination to be lined up as the Philippine&#x27;s national artist for film and broadcast. </p><p>&quot;For 60 years, anim na dekada, Vilma has graced the silver screen with an incomparable body of work. Portraying a diverse array of characters showcased her immense talent. Renowned for breathing roles that describe her as a woman of substance she has garnered numerous awards from prestigious bodies whether here locally or internationally solidifying her status as the most awarded actress in Philippine cinema,&quot; Dantes said. </p><p>Citing her contributions to film and the Philippine entertainment scene, AktorPh also believes that Santos is a role model as a woman.</p><p>&quot;Vilma Santos stands not just as an actress but also a symbol of empowerment and resilience embodying the strength and spirit of Filipino women,&quot; Dantes said. &quot;Known as the Star for All Seasons she continues to excel in both reel and real life always bringing pride to the country. Her enduring legacy as a pioneer and an icon of Philippine Cinema will forever shine bright in our hearts and our minds.&quot; </p><p>The group also believes that Santos has contributed to the development of Filipino culture.</p><p>&quot;We believe, naniniwala po kami that Vilma Santos has contributed significantly to the Development of Filipino cultural impact and identity,&quot; he said. &quot;So today, we would like to honor her as a paragon of professionalism we would like to honor her as a protector of a community, we honor her as a cultural champion and more importantly, we also honor her as a nation builder.&quot; </p><p>&quot;Sa ngalan po ng aming organisasyon, sa aming officers, sa aming board of directors, at ang aming board of advisers, we whole heartedly endorsed the nomination of Rosa Viima Santos-Recto to be order of national artist for film and broadcast,&quot; Dantes said. </p><p>The deadline for nominations for National Artists is on June 30, 2024.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CrDJs-Wftvs?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>League of Filipino Actors or AktorPh has nominated veteran actress and "Star For All Season" Vilma Santos as the next country's National Artist.</p>

League of Filipino Actors or AktorPh has nominated veteran actress and "Star For All Season" Vilma Santos as the next country's National Artist.

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League of Filipino Actors nominates Vilma Santos as National Artist

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Kiko Escuadro

Published Jun 28, 2024 10:06 PM PHT

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Updated Jun 28, 2024 10:38 PM PHT

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