Former congressman Alfred Vargas is excited to work in front of the cameras once again after receiving special recognition from the 5th EDDYS (Entertainment Editors’ Choice), an annual film event organized by the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd) recently.
Vargas is one of the recipients of Isah V. Red Award, which is presented in honor and memory of SPEEd’s founding president, Isah V. Red.
The 41-year-old actor joined the league of Gretchen Barretto, Kris Aquino, ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya, and GMA Kapuso Foundation as recipients of the IVR award this year.
“It’s a big honor for me to receive this award. Just to be included in the ranks of Gretchen, Kris, ABS-CBN, and Kapuso Foundation is just so inspiring and meaningful to me,” Vargas said of the recognition.
The IVR Award is given to personalities and organizations to honor their humanitarian efforts toward alleviating the conditions of people adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“It was totally unexpected. Whenever I help people, I don’t expect anything in return. Turo sakin ng nanay ko, helping others is its own reward. It’s a great feeling when you help people, isn’t it? Maybe that’s why the Lord put me here in public service so that we can help more people along the way,” he added.
Vargas also said that he became emotional when he watched the in memoriam segment of the awards ceremony held at the historic Metropolitan Theater on November 27. The part of the awards show featured media personalities who passed on recently.
“I really cried during the tribute part especially when I saw Ricky Lo, Ricky Calderon, Shalala, and the others, it was so sad,” he stated.
Meanwhile, Vargas is keen on his return to doing films in 2023.
“I’m going back to the movies next year and I’m very excited about this. I’ll do at least one film next year and if I’m lucky, maybe three more,” he revealed.
“I even got more inspired seeing the likes of Kuya Ipe (Phillip Salvador), Ms. Alma Moreno, Roi Vinzon, Ms. Divina Valencia, dedicate their lives and careers to the love of Philippine cinema. They have done so much. Their body of work is impressive. I hope one day I can imitate them. It’s especially nice to be loved by the industry because of great examples like them,” he concluded citing the names of The EDDYS Icon awardees.