When a local star of
entertainment gains enough attention from overseas to eventually land them in
either a regional or global ranking of the best in the business, it is
definitely a reason to celebrate. There have already been many examples across
different fields that Filipino talent is the equal of any in the world. And recently,
it is ABS-CBN actress Bea Alonzo who has brought great international honor from
both a major film festival and one of the biggest names in American
entertainment news. This earned distinction is even more precious due to Alonzo
being the sole Filipino representative in that new star ranking.
CNN Philippines reports that Bea Alonzo has just been added to the “Asian
Stars: Up Next” celebrity listing compiled by the International Film Festival
and Awards – Macau (IFFAM) and Variety,
top media magazine from Penske Media Corporation. The Asian Stars list was
first publicized last week on Thursday, November 28, with the group of
celebrities being featured collectively described as having the “skills to
become much bigger in the entertainment industry.” Variety’s feature, specifically the section on Bea, was also shared
by the actress herself via screenshots posted on her official Instagram page
last week.
The blurb on Alonzo by Variety recalls her British-Filipino
roots, her 2002 debut on the Kapamilya network as both TV actress and host on
Sunday variety show “ASAP.” It also lists her first cinematic role in “My First
Romance in 2003.” Other films mentioned include her award-winners “The Love
Affair” (34th Luna Awards) and “A Second Chance” (2016 PMPC Star Awards
for Movies). These credentials among others are what Bea is going to need for
when she and her fellow Variety-featured
Asian entertainment idols go to the IFFAM this month.
The other Asian stars profiled by
the “Up Next” list on Variety are
Yoona (South Korean K-Pop idol), Lien Binh Phat (Vietnamese actor) Ryota
Katayose (Japanese actor), Asmara Abilgail (Indonesian actress), Bhumi Pednekar
(Indian actress), and singers Jennis-Oprasert and Praewa Suthamphong from
Thailand. They are going to be among the many centers of attraction for the
2019 International Film Festival and Awards in Macau, which starts Thursday,
December 5 until 10. Bea Alonzo gets to join previous Filipino celebrities already
featured by Variety such as Piolo
Pascual and Anne Curtis.
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