The 37th International Emmy Awards recently took place on Monday, November 23, 2009 at the Hilton Hotel in New York, USA. These awards recognise those who create, produce and excel in their artistry for international television.

For 2009, it was no other than Angel Locsin for her role as Lyka in ABS-CBN’s The Wolf, also known as “Lobo”. Her co-star Piolo Pascual was unable to attend as he is filming another TV series, “Lovers in Paris” with KC Concepcion. Click on the following link for the nomination trailer: http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid46074182001?bctid=48790653001

Unfortunately for the Filipina actress, the award went to Julie Walters. This did not reflect on Angel in a disappointed way, as she felt that the nomination itself was such a big honour, especially for the Filipinos. The whole experience will be something she will treasure for the rest of her life. Plus with having the opportunity to see how the TV and entertainment industry outside of the Philippines, this offered her an insight into how things work elsewhere.

 

Another highlight for Angel was her awards gown as this caught the attention of everyone there, as she walked the red carpet entrance. The gown was made by Michael Cinco, a Filipino fashion designer based in Dubai. It weighed an extraordinary 6 kilos due to the large amount of crystals stitched to the dress. It was definitely the most eye-catching and memorable gown of the evening.

For the two other nominations from the Philippines, were for Best Telenovela:

A Time for Us (A partnership by ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation with Malaysia’s Double Vision SDN BHD)
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid46074182001?bctid=48790659001

Carmen Soo who starred in this telenovela, also attended the Emmys.

 

Magdusa Ka (GMA Network, Inc.)
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid46074182001?bctid=48423534001

In many ways this is showing that the Philippines are able to compete with other international channels and producers. Hopefully this will reignite actors/actresses desire to excel in their art of acting and hopefully pave the way for more nominations in the future.

A big congratulations once again to everyone on their nominations.

Posted on 12 December 2009 by Lani in Awards, Entertainment, TV

Tagged abs-cbn, angel locsin, emmys, lobo, michael cinco, the wolf