Kathryn Bernardo awarded Best Actress during 2019 Eddys

FILE: “It’s a little late, but thank you to my 8M family and friends!” (Photo: @bernardokath/Instagram)

Kapamilya “Teen Queen” Kathryn Bernardo proves her acting chops to be at par once again as she is hailed Best Actress during the Sunday’s Entertainment Editors’ Choice Awards for Movies, also known as The Eddys, last Sunday, July 14 at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City. 

This is the second time that Kathryn has won for her performance in 2018 film “The Hows of Us,” previously scoring the same title at the recent 35th Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards. During The Eddys, she bested out Angelica Panganiban, Glaiza de Castro, Gloria Romero, Judy Ann Santos, Nadine Lustre, and Sarah Geronimo for the same award.

Kathryn shared her delight in receiving the award to her 8.7 million followers after the event, posting on Instagram, “I personally believe that trophies do not make an actress. It’s also not about the sales or how much a movie has earned. It’s about the many hearts that you’re able to touch through your films. It’s about making a fictional character come to life and having other people see themselves in her as well. It’s about the literal sweat, blood, and tears that you pour into your role.”

She adds, “I feel validated as an actress not because of this trophy, but because of what it symbolizes: people lining up in the cinemas to see the film we’ve worked so hard on, being able to touch so many hearts through it, and the continuous support and recognition that we’ve been receiving since. Your endless love and support make everything worthwhile.”

Among the other awardees on the same night include Dingdong Dantes as Best Actor for his performance in “Sid & Aya,” “Liway” as Best Picture, and Joel Lamangan as Best Director.

Kathryn\s next upcoming project is the film “Hello, Love, Goodbye,” where she stars alongside Alden Richards. The movie will be released on July 31.