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Rochelle Pangilinan Overjoyed After Winning Best Supporting Actress at Cinemalaya 2025

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<p><strong>Rochelle Pangilinan’s</strong> debut at the <strong>Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2025</strong> through <strong><em>Child No. 82: Anak ni Boy Kana</em></strong> turned out to be a defining moment in her career, as she took home her first-ever acting award for film.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPuwP9cEuPp/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A1712874%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Widely known as one of the original members of the iconic <strong>SexBomb Girl</strong>s, Rochelle began her journey in the entertainment industry as a singer and dancer.</p><p>But during the awards night held at the Red Carpet Cinemas of Shangri-La Plaza in Mandaluyong City, the actress was moved to tears upon hearing her name announced as <strong>Best Supporting Actress</strong> for her performance in <strong><em>Child No. 82: Anak ni Boy Kana</em></strong>.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPhxZoVE91s/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A1744950%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>The film, which also bagged the<strong> Best Screenplay Award</strong> in the full-length category, was directed and written by <strong>Tim Rone Villanueva</strong>. It stars <strong>JM Ibarra </strong>as Max, Rochelle’s on-screen son, who sets out to prove that he is the 82nd child of Boy Kana—played by <strong>Vhong Navarro</strong>, a fictionalized version of the country’s biggest action-fantasy movie star.</p><p>In an emotional acceptance speech, Rochelle couldn’t hold back her tears as she shared the significance of the milestone.</p><p>“<em>Diyos ko, </em>first Cinemalaya <em>ko po</em>,” she exclaimed, overwhelmed by the recognition.</p><p>Following the event, Rochelle took to Instagram to express how surreal the win still felt.</p><p>“Still feels surreal… <em>hanggang ngayon, hindi ko pa rin lubos maisip na nangyari talaga ‘to</em>,” she wrote.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760329883750rochellepangilinan_1760279841_3741820969079192359_255453483.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @rochellepangilinan</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>She continued, pouring her heart out over the achievement:</p><p>“Winning Best Supporting Actress at Cinemalaya—<em>grabe, sobrang laki ng puso ko ngayon.</em> I poured my soul into this role, and to be recognized in this way… <em>parang panaginip</em>.”</p><p>Rochelle also extended her gratitude to her loved ones, supporters, and management who stood by her throughout her journey.</p><p>“<em>Sa lahat ng naniwala, sumuporta, at nagmahal—maraming, maraming salamat. </em>To my family, my rock and reason; @art_solinap and Shiloh. To PPL Entertainment and Sparkle, thank you for trusting me and guiding me through every step of this journey,” she said.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760329950590rochellepangilinan_1760279841_3741820969213418364_255453483.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @rochellepangilinan</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>She also made sure to acknowledge the<em> Child No. 82 </em>team, especially her co-actors and director, for making the experience truly memorable.</p><p>“<em>Sa lahat ng bumubuo ng Child No. 82</em>! @outplay_johndel Direk @t.r.villanueva <em>at sa mga </em>co-actors ko! <em>Anak</em> @jmdibarra <em>maraming salamaaaat po!</em>🙏 coach @rgalferez <em>maraming salamat sa gabay!</em>” she added.</p><p>While Rochelle has previously appeared in various television dramas and even earned recognition for her <strong><em>Magpakailanman</em></strong> episode, <em>The Abused Teacher</em>, her recent victory marks a new chapter in her artistic evolution.</p><p>With a grateful heart and a renewed sense of purpose, she ended her post with powerful words that encapsulated her journey:</p><p>“This isn’t just my win. It’s ours. Today, I can finally say it with all my heart—I AM AN ACTRESS!” she concluded.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760329991768rochellepangilinan_1760279841_3741820969171477826_255453483.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @rochellepangilinan</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos from <strong>@rochellepangilinan</strong></p>

<p><i>#RochellePangilinan’s debut at the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2025 turned out to be a defining moment in her career, as she took home her first-ever acting award for film.</i></p>

#RochellePangilinan’s debut at the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2025 turned out to be a defining moment in her career, as she took home her first-ever acting award for film.