Kathryn Bernardo was named “Outstanding Asian Star” at the Seoul International Drama Awards (SDA) 2023 for her role in “2 Good 2 Be True.”
Kathryn Bernardo’s SDA 2023 Speech | Photo from “2 Good 2 Be True” | Screencaptured from Seoul International Drama Awards on YouTube
“I feel overwhelmed and it still feels surreal,” the Filipino actress said as she personally accepted the award at the ceremony held at South Korea’s KBS Hall on September 21.
She also expressed gratitude to her co-workers and supporters saying, “Please allow me to thank our brilliant directors behind ‘2 Good 2 Be True’, 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 ‘2 Good 2 Be True.’ I’d like to share this award with all of you. 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!”
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“It’s always been more than just sharing about a love story to our audience,” Kathryn added, “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.”
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In the show, Valdez played the role of Sebastian “Hugo” Agcaoili who has the disease. With his character, the production team incorporated scenes in the story that provided instructions on proper CPR and FAST method application when faced with real-life health emergencies.
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“This project made me appreciate our nurses and our healthcare workers so it was really more than just another TV show for me,” she continued.
Furthermore, she looks forward to more projects in collaboration with the streaming platform where “2 Good To Be True” aired simultaneously with iWantTFC. Kathryn specifically said, “I hope we continue to produce world-class projects, not just for Filipinos but for the whole world to see.”
“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 concluded.
Watch Kathryn Bernardo’s full speech at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2023 below!
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