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Asia’s Box Office Superstar Kathryn Bernardo won a prestigious Outstanding Asian Star award in the Seoul International Drama Awards (SDA) 2023. In her acceptance speech, she honored healthworkers and expressed her appreciation for ABS-CBN’s hit primetime drama series “2 Good 2 Be True". "I fell in love with this project because of its unique storyline. It's always been more than just sharing a love story to our audience but also spreading awareness about Alzheimer's disease and educating people about those who struggle with it and how we can offer them the best support they need. This project made me appreciate our nurses and our healthcare workers so it was really more than just another TV show for me," the Kapamilya star said.
Kathryn played the character of Ali, a nurse who takes care of an elderly billionaire (Lolo Sir/Hugo Agcaoili played by Ronaldo Valdez) suffering from Alzheimer's. During its successful run, the show was commended for educating viewers on how to properly do health procedures like CPR and the FAST method that can help save lives. The "A Very Good Girl" star also shared her award with the entire "2 Good 2 Be True" team and thanked her loyal fans in the Philippines. Kathryn also said she hopes that there will be "more world-class content produced not just for Filipinos, but for the whole world to see" as well. "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," she added.
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| "A Very Good Girl" stars (Standing on the center of the stage, from left) Chie Filomeno, Kathryn Bernardo, Dolly De Leon and Jake Ejercito with thousands of Cebuano fans at SM Seaside City Cebu (Image Source: ABS-CBN Corporation) |
Meanwhile, thousands of Cebuano fans showed their love for Kathryn and the stars of “A Very Good Girl" led by Dolly De Leon last September 17 ahead of the movie’s premiere in SM Megamall on September 26 and release in Philippine cinemas on September 27. Prior to her Seoul International Drama Awards 2023 attendance, Kathryn wowed the energetic Cebuano crowd with her performances of “Levitating, “Made You Look", “About Damn Time" and “Shut Up and Dance" while Chie Filomeno and Jake Ejercito also gave entertaining song and dance numbers. The cast also led the advance ticket sales for “A Very Good Girl” in the SM City Seaside Cebu cinemas. Meanwhile, it was announced that “A Very Good Girl” will have its US premiere, with the stars in attendance, on October 6. The film will also be screened in Canada and Guam.
As the latest offering from Star Cinema in celebration of its 30th year anniversary under the helm of director Petersen Vargas, “A Very Good Girl” follows the story of Philomena Angeles (Kathryn) who seeks to destroy fellow socialite and business tycoon Mother Molly Suzara (Dolly) and penetrates her way into the latter’s glamorous yet shady secret life. Kathryn and Dolly are joined in the film by Chie Filomeno, Jake Ejercito, Gillian Vicencio, Kaori Oinuma, Ana Abad Santos, Nour Hooshmand, Donna Cariaga, Althea Ruedas, Nathania Guerrero, and Angel Aquino.
