Sharon Cuneta is the ‘History Maker’ for 2018

“What an honor. Thank You, Jesus, for another wonderful surprise! I am overwhelmed. My heart!” Sharon wrote as caption along with a photo of the A+E Networks’ letter to her. (Photo: Sharon Cuneta/Facebook)

Sharon Cuneta has proved many times how great she is as a well-respected actress in the show business, so it is no longer new for her if there is an award to be added to her lengthy list of received accolades.

The Philippines’ “Megastar” recently shared to the world that she is hailed as the History Maker for 2018 by the leading international factual entertainment brand of A+E Networks Asia, HISTORY, for her significant contribution to national culture.

“What an honor. Thank You, Jesus, for another wonderful surprise! I am overwhelmed. My heart!” Sharon wrote as a caption along with a photo of the A+E Networks’ letter to her.

The History Makers award is given to those “special few whose talents, efforts, dedication, and sacrifices illuminate and inspire the lives of many others.”

Addressing the 52-year-old actress, the A+E Networks said, “We are deeply compelled by your distinguish credentials and wish to recognize your outstanding achievements with the History Maker Award alongside other Filipino luminaries from across different fields of expertise.”

Aside from Sharon, past recipients of the award include Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, actress Anne Curtis, Olympic silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz, veteran composer and musical director Ryan Cayabyab, social entrepreneur Illac Diaz, film director Brillante Mendoza, cosmic scientist Reinabelle Reyes, Mount Everest conqueror Romi Garduce, and Himalayan Adventure Team.

It was in 2017 when the inaugural History Maker Award was launched.

The awarding ceremony, which will be featured as one of the key highlights of HISTORY Con 2018, will be held on August 11, at the World Trade Center Manila.

Sharon, as one of the notable actresses in the country, has done more than 60 movies in her entire show business career — most recently was her Star Cinema film “Unexpectedly Yours,” where starred alongside with actor Robin Padilla and the loveteam of Julia Barretto and Joshua Garcia, popularly known as JoshLia. The Megastar is currently one of the judges of “Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids 2018.”