Actor and Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr., known for his roles in action movies, won the Comedy Actor of the Year award at the recent Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation’s Box Office Entertainment Awards ceremony on May 12.
Apart from being the country’s top action star, Revilla has been recognized for his projects that blend hard action with light and funny moments.
He was selected by the board of jurors of Guillermo Foundation in recognition of the high ratings of Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis, the TV adaptation of the ‘90s movie of the same title where Revilla starred himself.
As the seasoned actor is still recovering from an Achilles tear, he was represented by his wife Congresswoman Lani Mercado-Revilla and son AGIMAT Partylist Congressman Bryan Revilla in the awarding ceremony.
Revilla’s latest trophy is an addition to his four Box Office Entertainment Awards for Box Office King from Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation. He was also awarded Best Comedy Actor in the 2001 PMPC Star Awards for TV for his phenomenal sitcom Idol Ko si Kap.
“I am deeply honored and grateful to be selected as the Comedy Actor of the Year in this esteemed Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation’s Box Office Entertainment Awards. I am truly humbled. Nagpapasalamat po ako sa lahat ng sumuporta sa Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis sa nakalipas na dalawang season. Ang award na ito ay hindi lang para sa akin kundi para sa lahat ng tumawa, nakiiyak, at nakisaya,” Revilla said in a pre-recorded video message played during the event.
Revilla, who played Major Bartolome Reynaldo, or more iconically known as “Tolome”, tickled the hearts of its many viewers. With his funny strong-but-submissive character, especially to his wife “Gloria”, played by Beauty Gonzales, many were hooked to the series.
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis began airing on GMA in June 2023 for its first season. Due to its consistently high ratings, the show was renewed for another season last February and concluded just a few weeks ago.
“My gratitude, of course, sa mga kasama kong mahuhusay na artista at sa lahat ng production crew na kung di dahil sa kanila ay di magiging posible ang WMNP, maraming maraming salamat po. Let’s continue spreading laughter and positivity wherever we go. Mabuhay ang Guillermo! Mabuhay ang Philippine Entertainment!,” Revilla said in closing.
