Melai Cantiveros wins Best Actor at AAA 2023

MANILA, Philippines: Host-comedian and actress Melai Cantiveros joined popular South Korean TV and movie stars Kim Sejeong, Ahn Hyo Seop, Lee Dong Hwi, and Lee Jun Hyuk after winning Best Actor at the 2023 Asia Artist Awards (AAA) at the Philippine Arena, Bulacan on Thursday.

The win came as a surprise not only to the audience but also to Cantiveros herself based on her humorous speech

Making the audience burst into laughter, Cantiveros said, «If anyone questions why I won [an] award, don't worry, I question too. I just receive [an] award all of my life from my father and mother when they are angry at me.»

«My heart is...I think...God moves in mysterious ways. I cannot believe what food they eat [and] why they chose me. Thank you AAA, I cannot believe this is happening. I'm very sorry to the Koreans, I'm [just] so overwhelmed. Thank you Lord, to my family, we will serve the Lord,» she added.

Cantiveros went on to thank her producers, directors and co-actors in her latest film «Ma'am Chief» as well as her family.

Apart from Cantiveros, P-Pop group SB19 clinched another award with AAA Best Artist (Singer) alongside AKMU, ITZY, THE BOYZ, LE SSERAFIM, and IVE. Earlier in the program, the band won the AAA Hot Trend with NewJeans, Lim Young Woong, and Ahn Hyo Seop.