Senate honors actor John Arcilla for winning in Venice International Film Festival

By Jeanne Michael Penaranda

PASAY CITY - The Senate has adopted a resolution congratulating and commending Filipino actor Romeo “John” Gonzales Arcilla for winning the coveted Volpi Cup for best actor in the 78th Annual Venice International Film Festival.

Senate Resolution 490 was introduced by Sen. Manuel “Lito” Lapid, an actor himself before he entered politics. All senators were made co-authors of the resolution.

In his resolution, Lapid lauded Arcilla’s win, calling it a “truly outstanding feat that deserves all the recognition and praise.” He said Arcilla is truly one of a select few who won the Volpi Cup which included Brad Pitt, Colin Firth, Liam Neeson, Joaquin Pheoni , avier arde , en A ec and ean Penn

He said the success of Arcilla is a testament to the orld-class talent, s ill and passion of the ilipino, which brings inspiration to aspiring artists and creative individuals in the country.

“Recognizing the achievement of John Arcilla is in accord ith the Constitution s ac no ledge ent of the importance of arts and culture in fostering patriotism and nationalism and in promoting total human liberation and development,” Lapid said.

Arcilla portrayed the character of Sisoy Salas in ri atti s n the o he issing , hich as included in the 78th Venice International Film Fes- tival held from September 1 to 11 last year. Arcilla agged the olpi Cup for est actor out of fil s fro all over the orld e as the first ilipino to win such prestigious recognition. a ority eader oel illanueva said Arcilla has not only showcased his acting ability to the world stage ut also raised the ilipino ag and rought great pride and honor to the country.

Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., another actor turned politician, said the Philippines has once again been catapulted to the world stage with Arcilla’s win. He said being recognized by the Venice International il estival, considered as the orld s oldest fil fest, was truly an honor. He extolled Arcilla’s acting talent, saying that the olpi Cup is another scar he event is considered the oldest fil festival in the world which aims to raise awareness and promote international cinemas in all its forms. Its past awardees include James Stewart, Burt Lancaster, Albert inney, arcelo astroianni, ac e on, ia eeson, ean Penn, erard epardieu, en A ec , Brad Pitt, Colin Firth, and Willem Dafoe.

“Muli napatunayan na naman natin na ang talentong Pinoy ay hindi lamang may puwang sa international inning arena indi nga lang a ipagsaayan, undi angingi a a , said en evilla, r in his sponsorship of Senate Resolution 490 congratulating Romeo “John” Gonzales Arcilla for winning the coveted Volpi Cup for Best Actors in the 78th Annual Venice International Film Festival.

Ang sining at peli ula ay aituturing na ayamanan ng ating bayan. And the talented artists and actors produced by our country may very well be considered as national treasures. John, you give us pride. Ang inyong obra at ang iyong talento ay pruweba na basta Pilipino, tunay na mahusay, tunay na pri era lase , evilla said

Sen. Robin Padilla, also a former actor, said it would be hard to emulate Arcilla’s achievement. He urged fello senators to support the local fil industry in light of Arcilla’s feat.