Juday named best actress at 2020 Luna Awards
Judy Ann Santos added another feather to her cap winning the Best Actress plum at the recently concluded Luna Awards.
The 42-year-old was recognized for her portrayal of a mother taking care of a dying child amid an ongoing war in “Mindanao.”
Judy Ann posted on Instagram, “Maraming maraming dapat ipagpasalamat sa kabila ng maraming pagsubok at dagok ngayong taon.. maraming salamat sa bumubuo ng film academy of the Philippines sa parangal at recognition na ito.. ang mapahanay at makilala ang trabaho kabilang ng mga kapwa ko aktres ay isang napakalaking bagay para sa akin.”
She also thanked all those behind “Mindanao,” including director Brillante Mendoza writing, “Maraming maraming salamat sa pagtitiwala… Para sa atin ang parangal na ito! Patuloy ang pagkilala sa trabahong ginawa mula sa puso, pagod at luha.. bawing bawi na ng bonggang bongga ang paginda ng balakang ko sa pagbubuhat kay aissa buong pelikula! mabuhay ang pelikulang pilipino!”
Here’s the full list of winners: Best Picture: “Mindanao”
Best Actor: Jansen Magpusao (“John Denver Trending”)
Best Actress: Judy Ann Santos (“Mindanao”)
Best Director: Brillante Mendoza (“Mindanao”)
Best Supporting Actress: Meryll Soriano (“John Denver Trending”)
Best Supporting Actor: Soliman Cruz (“Iska”)
Best Sound Design: Nicole Amores and RJ Cantos (“Cleaners”)
Best Musical Scoring: Teresa Barrozo (“Mindanao”)
Best Editing: Marya Ignacio (“Hello, Love, Goodbye”)
Best Production Design: Alvin Francisco (“Edward”)
Best Cinematography: Odyssey Flores (“Mindanao”)
Best Screenplay: Honeylyn Joy Alipio (“Mindanao”)
Special awards: Lamberto Avellana Memorial Award: German Moreno
FPJ Memorial Award: Nick Lizaso