Urian nod validates Khalil Ramos’ acting skills
KHALIL RAMOS may have not taken the same path as his contemporaries, but given his recent accomplishments here and abroad, the young actor was able to establish himself as a bonafide thespian who delivers, often more than what is expected of him.
Nominated as Best Actor in the movie critics’ award-giving body Gawad Urian for the movie “2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten,” Ramos counts this as an astounding feat.
“My first reaction when I learned about my nomination was just being super happy. It’s so fulfilling for your craft to be acknowledged by Urian, which is very credible and very respected,” he said, adding that he believes he’s on the right track where his career is concerned.
He said he immediately checked his co-nominees upon finding out that he made it into the list of nominees. He is pitted against seasoned stars Bembol Roco and Tommy Abuel, musician Pepe Smith, comedian Paolo Ballesteros, as well as rising stars Ronwaldo Martin and Garry Cabalic.
“I guess we can serve as the representation and inspiration of this generation. impression
veteran actors,
With excitement for the award’s night running especially high, the “La Luna Sangre” star said he’s making sure to keep his emotions in check and to not let all the online adulation get into his head. “Twitter sign that you made it Urian you’re up there!’ I wouldn’t say ‘Okay nominated he intoned. For what it’s worth, Ramos sees the nomination as a pathway for him to reach for even greater heights. I’m certain
in telling more meaningful and better stories in the future.
he stated. His character Felix Salonga in the Petersen Vargas coming-of-age film previously earned him a Best Actor nomination at the 12th Cinema One Originals Film Festival last year.
Only two weeks ago, the movie bagged the Audience Choice Award from the 32nd Lovers Film FestivalTorino LGBTQI Visions in Italy.
Excitement is written all over his face for the coming Urian awards night.
“Just being there for sure would be an achievement for me, not just as an audience, invite