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Liza Soberano, part of jury for Golden Globes Impact Prize for Documentary at Venice Film Festival

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

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<p>Liza Soberano has added another feather to her cap, this time as a member of the jury for the Golden Globes Impact Prize for Documentary at the Venice Film Festival according to a report by Variety.</p><p>The award, presented by the Artemis Rising Foundation, will recognize a documentary feature that &quot;exemplifies the extraordinary power of documentary filmmaking to illuminate important social issues through compelling storytelling.&quot;</p><p>Liza expressed her belief in the ability of films to create an impact beyond entertainment.</p><p>“I’ve always believed that film has the power to do more than entertain — it can challenge injustice, offer safety, inspire hope and remind us of our shared humanity,” she stated.</p><p>The actress also highlighted the importance of documentary filmmaking in telling meaningful and compelling stories.</p><p>“Documentary filmmaking is where some of the most courageous and unforgettable storytelling is happening today. I’m honored to serve on this jury, because celebrating documentary filmmakers isn’t only about recognizing extraordinary talent; it’s where the future of cinema is heading,&quot; she remarked.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DbPKCSEmvR0/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=642&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A6279558.799999952%2C%22ls%22%3A6186646.6999999285%2C%22le%22%3A6186987.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="967" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:658px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Liza Soberano is set to lend her voice to the upcoming DreamWorks Animation feature <em>Forgotten Island,</em> which is scheduled to hit theaters this September.  </p><p>The movie tells the story of lifelong best friends Jo (voiced by H.E.R.) and Raissa (voiced by Liza) who become stranded on the magical, long-forgotten island of Nakali where the only path home may mean giving up their most treasured memories.</p><p>The film is written and co-directed by Filipino-American filmmaker Januel Mercado alongside Joel Crawford. The film is set to be released in Philippine theaters on September 23.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2026/8/25/h-e-r-liza-soberano-celebrate-filipino-roots-in-forgotten-island-fan-meet-2355" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: H.E.R., Liza Soberano celebrate Filipino roots in &#x27;Forgotten Island&#x27; fan meet</strong></a></div><p>&quot;I&#x27;m super excited to be sharing this film with the Philippines finally because, as Joel and Januel have always put it, this is our love letter to the Philippines, our motherland,&quot; Liza said at the <em>Forgotten Island</em> fan meet on August 25 in Manila.</p><p>&quot;We&#x27;re so, so proud of this film, and we hope that you guys will support it and feel proud to be Filipino as well,&quot; she added.</p><p><em>Forgotten Island</em> marks another Hollywood project for Liza following the 2024 horror-comedy <em>Lisa Frankenstein.</em></p>

<p>Liza Soberano expressed her belief in the ability of films to create an impact beyond entertainment.</p>

Liza Soberano expressed her belief in the ability of films to create an impact beyond entertainment.