McCoy de Leon reflects on his first Best Actor win
McCoy de Leon took to social media to express his gratitude after winning his first Best Actor award at the 74th FAMAS Awards for his performance in the film In Thy Name.
“THANK YOU LORD! 🙏🏼 Isang pangarap ko na sinukuan ko na dahil kontento na ako na may sapat na trabaho pero binigay mo pa rin Lord! Ikaw po pala ang hindi sumuko sa akin. Salamat po,” he remarked in an Instagram post.
The actor went on to dedicate the award to his family, whom he credited as his source of motivation and inspiration throughout his career.
“Mommy, Daddy, Shylla, Marcus, Ian, and Felize para sa inyo to, kayo ang dahilan kaya ako nagpupursige sa buhay ngayon. Kahit anong mangyari kayo ang magiging inspirasyon ko sa industriyang ito. Mahal na mahal ko kayo,” he said.
McCoy also expressed his appreciation to his fellow cast members, director Cesar Soriano, and the production team behind In Thy Name. He likewise extended his gratitude to the family of Fr. Rhoel Gallardo.
“Isang gabi na hinding hindi ko makakalimutan para po sa akin at para sa pelikulang ‘In Thy Name.’ Sa mga kasamahan ko dito sa pelikula, sila kuya Mon, kuya JC, Aya, Yves, Jerome, Polo at lahat pa ng cast. Kay direk Cesar Soriano salamat sa grabeng tiwala na binigay niyo sa akin. Sa Greatczar Production maraming salamat sa inyo ate Ayette, Jai, Renz at Nader sa lahat ng sa likod ng camera nagpakahirap para sa pelikulang ito. Fr Rhoel Gallardo thank you po alam kong ginabayan mo ko hanggang matapos ang pelikula at sa pamilya niyo po bahagi rin po kayo ng parangal na ito. Salamat po!” he said.
The actor concluded his post by congratulating his fellow winners and thanking the FAMAS Awards for recognizing his performance.
“Sa 74th Famas awards congrats din sa lahat ng naging bahagi nito at sa mga nanalo. Maraming maraming salamat po para sa recognition na ito hanggang sa buong pamilya ko nagpapasalamat po ako,” he stated.
Friends and fans online were quick to congratulate McCoy on this new milestone in his career.
“Nakaka proud sobra 😭🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️,” Zeus Collins commented.
“Deserve!!!!! 👏👏👏 I knew one day you’d bag a best actor award!! And many more!” one fan wrote.