Kirsten Dunst 'moved' by Jaclyn Jose's Cannes speech

MANILA - Jaclyn Jose, the first Filipina to win Best Actress at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival for her role in "Ma 'Rosa," shared a conversation she had with Kirsten Dunst, saying the Hollwood star was moved by her acceptance speech.

Jose met Dunst, a member of the jury for this year's film festival, during the closing ceremony held last May 22. Jose beat out the likes of Charlize Theron, Kristen Stewart, Isabelle Hupert and Marion Cotillard for the acting honor.

"Sabi ni Kirsten sa akin, she was touched because she thought it was a beautiful speech and that [I grabbed the hand of my daughter]," said Jose, who added that Dunst became teary-eyed during their talk.

Jose delivered her speech while accompanied by "Ma 'Rosa" director Brillante Mendoza and daughter Andi Eigenmann, who is also part of the cast of the drama film.

According to Jose, it was "instinct" that made her pull her 25-year-old daughter with the late Filipino actor Mark Gil onstage and introduce her to the audience.

"Ako naman, I go by my instinct, that's how I felt," Jose explained. "Iyon din naman ang mararamdaman nang tao, hindi naman natin puwedeng i-dictate iyan eh."

In her acceptance speech, Jose said: "I'm at a loss for words! I am so surprised and moved. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all the jury members."

"I thank Brillante Mendoza, whose instructions I simply followed. He's a brilliant director. I am so happy you liked the film. I'd like to salute the Philippine people," she added.

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Before Jaclyn: 7 other Cannes Best Actress winners

MANILA – Jaclyn Jose made history as the first Southeast Asian to win the Best Actress Award at Cannes.

She bagged the prestigious award for her role in the Brillante Mendoza film “Ma’ Rosa,” which also stars her daughter, actress Andi Eigenmann.


Jose now joins the ranks of some of the world’s most respected actresses such as Meryl Streep ("A Cry in the Dark," 1989), Sophia Loren ("Two Women," 1961), Katharine Hepburn ("Long Day's Journey into Night," 1962) and Helen Mirren ("Cal," 1984 and "The Madness of King George," 1995).

View the slideshow to check out some of the other well-known Cannes Best Actress winners.

Jaclyn Jose, Best Actress award winner for her role in the film "Ma' Rosa," poses during a photocall after the closing ceremony of the 69th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. Regis Duvignau, Reuters

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After Cannes, Andi Eigenmann wants to try theater

MANILA -- After starring roles in TV and film, Andi Eigenmann wants to also try theater.

In an interview for the May issue of FHM Philippines, where she appears on the cover, Eigenmann admits that she has stage fright, which she hopes to conquer.

"Stage will show how good you are and how dedicated you are as an artist," Eigemann said. "And I'm all about just always getting over my fear and trying to be better."

Eigenmann is currently with her mother, award-winning actress Jaclyn Jose, attending the 69th Cannes Film Festival.

Eigenmann and Jose are part of Brillante Mendoza's latest film "Ma' Rosa," which is competing for the highest prize at the international film festival, the Palme d'Or.

"It's a dream come true... I've always been into art films, so indie is really what I love. I have a burning passion for it," Eigenmann told FHM.

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Andi Eigenmann thrilled at Cannes selection

MANILA - A film directed by Brillante Mendoza starring actress Andi Eigenmann titled "Ma' Rosa" is set to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.

Eigenmann said she is thrilled to learn of the news.

"Dream come true talaga na mapabilang lang ako sa isang proyekto na gawa nating mga Pilipino tapos mapapasabak internationally," the 25-year-old actress told reporters. "It's such a dream."

According to Eigenmann, it has always been her goal since she entered the entertainment industry to be able to work with an accomplished director like Mendoza, who previously competed at Cannes with his films "Kinatay" (2009) and "Serbis" (2008).

"Sobrang sarap po ng pakiramamdam na nare-recognize, hindi lang ng kapwa Pilipino, kung hindi pati na rin ng mga tao sa buong mundo kung ano po ang kaya nating gawin," she said.

As of writing, not much is known about "Ma' Rosa." A trailer has yet to be released and Mendoza has yet to reveal a synopsis for the film.

Asked about what the project is about, Eigenmann teased that, like other of Mendoza's works, it will tackle several social issues prevalent in the Philippines. She did not reveal any other details.

"I feel like it's also something than can serve as a way to have us be aware to those going on around us. It is for education, not just for entertainment," she shared.

"Ma' Rosa" also stars Eigenmann's mother, actress Jacklyn Jose, Julio Diaz, who was recently hospitalized, Baron Geisler, and Mark Anthony, among others.

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