GMA Artist Center star Therese Malvar is unstoppable in proving that she has raised the bar in acting.
After gaining the attention of the American crowd at the recently concluded New York Asian Film Festival where she was honored with the Screen International Rising Star Asia award, she also mesmerized the Russians who favored her and her with the Silver St. George Best Actress award at the 38th Moscow International Film Festival for her performance in Ralston Jover’s, Hamog.
Hamog features the story of young delinquents who commit crime in order to survive everyday life. Therese plays the role of Jinky, a child of the street, strong and confident yet cunning in her ways in order to survive. Her portrayal highlighted the piercing story that tells the sometimes sad and shocking reality of street kids in the Philippines.
Now looking forward to strengthening her depth as an artist, the 15-year old actress relates her humility and acknowledges the people behind her success. “I am accepting this award with the honor and pride of being a Filipino. The opportunities being given to me paved the way for this recognition and I’m really thankful. Maraming salamat po sa pagkakataon at lalo na po sa mga walang sawang sumusuporta.”
Aside from Hamog, Therese showed her remarkable talent in the critically acclaimed films that include Child Haus, Sakaling Hindi Makarating, and Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni Anita in which her performance won for her the Best Actres Award at the CineFilipino Film Festival in 2013.