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Pinoy Pride sa Hollywood! Three Filipina Actresses Win Big at the 2026 Actors Awards

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Mar 3, 2026 — 1 min read

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It was a historic night for Filipino representation in Hollywood as three Filipina actresses — Kristin Villanueva, Isa Briones, and Amielynn Abellera — took home trophies at the 32nd Annual Actors Awards (formerly the SAG Awards) held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on March 1.

The trio was part of the ensemble cast of the hit medical drama "The Pitt," which won Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. The show, set in the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center, follows the grueling 15-hour shifts of hospital staff — and notably highlights the significant presence of Filipino healthcare workers in American hospitals.

Villanueva and Abellera played nurses "Perlah" and "Princess," respectively, while Briones portrayed the controversial "Dr. Trinity Santos." In an emotional interview backstage, Briones proudly declared, "I'm the daughter of an immigrant! I'm here and I have my dad with me."

Her father, veteran performer Jon Jon Briones, was beaming with pride as he addressed Filipino fans: "Kamusta na kayo lahat? Nandito kami para sa inyo." The elder Briones also noted that "everyone in the Philippines right now are crying and their hearts are full and very proud of this little one."

The wins mark a watershed moment for Filipino talent in Hollywood, proving that Pinoy representation on the global stage is no longer just a dream — it's happening, and it's winning awards. Mabuhay!

Source: Philippine Canadian Inquirer

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