“Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition” housemate Will Ashley is now being seen as a serious actor after being in showbiz for more than a decade. The 22-year-old Kapuso star is among the nominees for Best Supporting Actor at the 73rd Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards for his performance in “Balota.”
On Sunday, Aug. 10, Will took to his social media accounts to share the news, posting a photo from FAMAS and recalling that he learned of the nomination right after doing the opening for the “COLLOVE” concert.
“Wow Lord, iba ka kumilos. Right after COLLOVE opening, ito nakita ko,” he wrote on his Instagram story, tagging “Balota” director Kip Oebanda.
Will is nominated alongside actors Ruru Madrid (Green Bones), Joel Torre (Under a Piaya Moon), Sid Lucero (Topakk), Jhong Hilario (And the Breadwinner Is…), and Jeric Raval (Mamay).
“Balota” earned four nominations, including Best Actress for Marian Rivera, Best Picture, and Best Editing.
The FAMAS awarding ceremony will be held on Aug. 22 at the Manila Hotel.
