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Daniel Padilla Wins ‘Outstanding Asian Star' Award at Seoul International Drama Awards for ‘Incognito’

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<p>The <em>Supremo</em> takes South Korea by storm!</p><p>The “<em>Supremo</em> of Primetime” <strong>Daniel Padilla</strong> is kicking off October with a major international milestone as he clinched the <strong>Outstanding Asian Star Award </strong>at the prestigious <strong>2025 Seoul International Drama Awards</strong> for his stellar performance in the Kapamilya hit action series <strong><em>Incognito</em></strong>.</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/17593953800351759395371903.png" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Screenshot from Seoul International Drama Awards (서울드라마어워즈) via YouTube</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>During the awarding ceremony held at KBS Hall in Seoul, South Korea, the Kapamilya star took the stage to express heartfelt thanks to those who made his achievement possible, beginning with the team behind <em>Incognito</em> and his fellow cast members, who graced the cover of <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people/2025/1/15/metro-style-digital-cover-kicking-off-2025-with-the-powerhouse-cast-of-incognito-1951?utm_campaign=Bold+New+Year%3A+Kicking+Off+2025+With+the+Star-Studded+Cast+of+%E2%80%98Incognito%E2%80%99_promo&amp;utm_source=web&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_type=native&amp;utm_content=link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Metro.Style</a> back in January.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE2GcIhT-f5/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%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A1180218%2C%22ls%22%3A810633%2C%22le%22%3A810712%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="826" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" 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 style="text-align:left">“First and foremost, thank you, Lord. I am truly honored to be here tonight to receive this award. Thank you so much, Seoul International Drama Awards for this recognition,” Daniel said in his speech.</p><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPTQbUxgE9L/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%3A871515%2C%22ls%22%3A810633%2C%22le%22%3A810712%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" 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>“I want to thank my <em>Incognito</em> and Star Creatives family. Miss Des de Guzman, directors Lester Pimentel Ong, Ian Loreños, Wang Yan Bin. I also want to thank my co-stars, Ian Veneracion, Richard Gutierrez, Baron Geisler, Anthony Jennings, Maris Racal, and Kaila Estrada […] My Star Magic family and my home network, ABS-CBN,” he added.</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/17593954449961759395440914.png" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Screenshot from Seoul International Drama Awards (서울드라마어워즈) via YouTube</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>The actor also turned slightly emotional as he acknowledged the people closest to his heart—his family and friends—and gave a touching shoutout to his mother, <strong>Karla Estrada</strong>.</p><p>“I just want to thank my friends and my family for their endless support and unconditional love. Mama, I made it. And to all my fans and supporters, thank you for your continued support and unwavering love, <em>kayo ang dahilan kung bakit ako nandito. Maraming salamat,</em>” he stated.</p><p>Daniel received the honor alongside other celebrated Asian stars, including <strong>Kim Seon-ho, Jisoo, Yu Bai, Film Rachanun Mahawan, Anna Jobling, </strong>and <strong>Kentaro Sakaguchi.</strong></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/17593953010641759395292802.png" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Screenshot from Seoul International Drama Awards (서울드라마어워즈) via YouTube</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>The Outstanding Asian Star Award, given to top celebrities from Asian countries, is determined through global fan voting.</p><p>It serves as one of the highlights of the Seoul International Drama Awards, which, since its inception in 2005, has aimed to foster cultural exchange and celebrate excellence in television dramas, with 40 to 60 countries participating annually.</p><p>Padilla was recognized for his portrayal of <strong>Andres Malvar</strong> in <em>Incognito, </em>a former scout ranger turned covert operative who joins a private military company taking on missions against the criminal underworld that the government cannot directly address. The series centers on a team of seven misfits battling human trafficking while Malvar embarks on a personal quest to find his missing brother, Jun.</p><div><br/></div><p style="text-align:left">Lead photos from <strong>Seoul International Drama Awards</strong></p>

<p><b>Daniel Padilla</b> is kicking off October with a major international milestone as he clinched the <b>Outstanding Asian Star Award </b>at the prestigious <b>2025 Seoul International Drama Awards</b> for his stellar performance in the Kapamilya hit action series "<i><b>Incognito</b></i>."</p>

Daniel Padilla is kicking off October with a major international milestone as he clinched the Outstanding Asian Star Award at the prestigious 2025 Seoul International Drama Awards for his stellar performance in the Kapamilya hit action series " Incognito ."