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Igorot actor Jeyrick Sigmaton won Best Actor in International Film Festival Manhattan 2021


Photo Courtesy || Jeyrick Sigmaton

Cordillera - Igorot actor Jeyrick "Carrotman" Sigmaton won the Best Actor for the International Film Festival Manhattan Autumn 2021 in New York (IFFM) for the short film “DAYAS”.

This is the first time an Igorot actor was chosen as Best Actor in the history of the IFFM New York, a testament that Cordilleran talents are among the best in the world.

Sigmaton is among the leading actor of a Cordilleran movie "Dayas" which was included among the Filipino films officially selected for screening in the IFFM.

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'Dayas' is a local film produced by Be Unrivaled Production under the direction of Direk Jianlin De Los Santos Floresca. It is dedicated to the typhoon Ompong Victims in Itogon, Benguet.

It is inspired by a true-to-life story of two Igorots, Hacob and Bantay played by Jeyrick Sigmaton. 

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The IFFM will be showcasing word-class short films, documentaries, narratives and student films in different theater in Manhattan, New York City, USA through virtual event.

According to Sine Cordillera, Dayas was chosen as an official selection of the Short film category where it competed against works of both new and upcoming directors as well as veteran directors with known actors all over the world.

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21 Comments:

Unknown said...

Congratulations Jeyrick. Lalaingem pay manen no sumaruno. Saan ka kuma tumangsit wenno 'dumakkel ti ulo na' no pay ngumatngato ti madanon mo. Hod bless you.

Unknown said...

Proud igorot and congratulations carrotman
Always keep your feet on the ground no matter how high you fly.always have with u the heart and attitude of an igorot.

Unknown said...

Wow! Pride of the Cordillerans!!! We're proud of you..keep mounting on top and put God as the center of your life!!!

Unknown said...

proud for your achievement...

Unknown said...

Congrats and keep soaring with humility in your heart...

LLA- Gold Vega Knight said...

Congratulations Jeyrick! God is good all the time😍 You’re blessed! Thank you for your hardworks! Keep it up with thanks giving in your heart and humbleness. Pride of the Cordillerans!! Proud to be Igorot❤️

Unknown said...

Congrats & God Bless...

Unknown said...

Wow congrats proud igorot here

Unknown said...

Congratulations bro.
You made it.

Unknown said...

Congratulations to you kabayan actor Jeyrick "Carrotman" Sigmaton for your very nice achievements in your life's journey.. :D God bless you always and ever. :D

boganacious said...

Way to go... salute. Keep up Jeyrick
We support you😉
Proud Igorots here too😊

katz said...

Proud of you Jeyrick! E-estem. We support you!

Unknown said...

Congrats

Anonymous said...

Proud of you, as a cordilleran, keep it up but stay humble as you are as always. Congratulations.

Anonymous said...

Ang galing!!!

Anonymous said...

Kitaem man..d limbot

Anonymous said...

Congrats

Anonymous said...

Wow rooting for more jerick sigmaton. Congratulafions.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!!! Good job

Anonymous said...

Congratulations jeyrick! God bless you and stay humble.

Anonymous said...

Wow! I love to know You can use the God-given talents. God Bless you always. Remember your humble roots!

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