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Multi-awarded Filipino media executive and actress Charo Santos-Concio was recently honored with a Parangal ng Sining Lifetime Achievement award by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) for her invaluable contributions to the country’s film industry. Presented by Head of Entertainment Production and Star Magic Laurenti M. Dyogi, the former president and CEO of ABS-CBN Corporation, the premiere media and entertainment company in the Philippines, was recognized for being a beacon of excellence, integrity, and innovation and for helping take Filipino storytelling to new heights.
In a social post, the FDCP, the Philippines' national film council in charge of creating and implementing policies and programs to ensure the economic, cultural, and educational development and growth of the film industry, described Charo’s career through the years, stating, "Her remarkable journey — from a celebrated actress to a pioneering producer and transformative media executive — has redefined storytelling and elevated Filipino cinema to new heights. Her legacy continues to inspire and empower generations of filmmakers and audiences, both locally and on the global stage.” Charo joined ABS-CBN in 1987 and eventually became its president in 2008. She has received numerous accolades, including the 2019 FAMAS Lifetime Achievement Award, 2014 Gold Stevie Award in the Female Executive of the Year in Asia, Australia, or New Zealand category, a 2014 Gold Asia Pacific Stevie Award in the Woman of the Year category for all Asia-Pacific nations (except Australia and South Korea), ContentAsia's 2014 Asian Media Woman of the Year, and 2013 KBP Golden Dove Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Aside from her recurring role in the top-rating weekday primetime drama series “FPJ's Batang Quiapo”, Charo is set to return to hosting Asia's longest-running drama anthology “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK) in a bold new chapter as a limited series premiering on April 24, 2025 exclusively on iWantTFC and on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live and A2Z 48 hours later. After more than three decades of sharing some of the most compelling real-life stories of Filipinos, “MMK” enters a new era of storytelling that champions authenticity and inclusivity, resonating with today’s millennial and Gen Z audiences while remaining true to its legacy of emotionally impactful stories for all generations. Showcasing 13 gripping episodes across 13 weeks with each featuring a special director’s cut with bolder narratives and emotionally raw unfiltered scenes, this new chapter of “MMK” encourages audiences to engage with each episode’s story on social media, sparking meaningful conversations and fostering deeper connections week after week.
Its premiere episode will feature the story of The Voice USA Season 26 Grand Winner Sofronio Vasquez starring Elijah Canlas and Romnick Sarmienta while among the episodes to be shown is the life story of Sheena Catacutan of the Nation's Girl Group BINI. Viewers should also look forward to the fresh new version of the series' theme song performed by Sofronio Vasquez and Tawag Ng Tanghalan: The School Showdown Grand Champion Carmelle Collado. Catch the all-new, inspiring stories brought to you by “MMK”, streaming 48 hours in advance on iWantTFC starting April 24 and every Thursday. iWantTFC is now also available via Chromecast and AirPlay. “MMK” will also air on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, and A2Z every Saturday at 8:30-9:30 pm starting April 26.
