Director Adolfo Alix Jr. pays tribute to the late Filipino actress Jaclyn Jose, reflecting on her unparalleled contributions to cinema, her invaluable support and inspiration throughout his career, and the lasting legacy she leaves behind as both a pioneering actor and a cherished family member.
You are many things to others: the first Southeast Asian to win the coveted Best Actress prize at Cannes; the thespian who showed us that restraint and nuances can deeply affect; a loving mother willing to do anything for her children; and ...
Following the accolade, Jose says the greatest challenge is having “to behave like I have a Palme d’Or.”
When Jaclyn Jose took home the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival-becoming the first Southeast Asian woman joining the ranks of Bette Davis, Katharine Hepburn, and Meryl Streep-the jury's choice was heavily questioned. Critics called her performance ...
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