Arjo Atayde wins Best Actor at FAMAS Awards for 'Topakk'

Arjo Atayde secured a Best Actor award at the 73rd FAMAS Awards for his role in the film "Topakk," tying with Vice Ganda.

In "Topakk," internationally known as "Triggered," Atayde portrays a military officer dealing with PTSD after losing a friend.

The film, co-produced by Nathan Studios, also stars Julia Montes and Sid Lucero.

"Topakk" was screened at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in May 2023 and premiered at the 76th Locarno Film Festival in August 2023.

It also received international acclaim at festivals in Austin, Texas, and Catalonia, Spain, the previous year.

The movie was part of the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival, where it won the MMFF Jury Award and the Fernando Poe Memorial Award for Excellence.

Nathan Studios, owned by Atayde's family, is known for producing high-quality films and plans to release a new feel-good family movie this year.

The film will also be available on a streaming app soon, according to producer Sylvia Sanchez-Atayde.

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