Titanic Action Star Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. once again proved his versatility as an actor after being recognized as Comedy Actor of the Year by the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation in this year’s Box Office Entertainment Awards held recently.

Apart from being one of the country’s top action stars, Sen. Bong has been recognized for his projects that blend hard action with light and funny moments.

He was selected by the board of jurors of the Guillermo Foundation in recognition of the high ratings of Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis, the TV adaptation of his ‘90s hit movie of the same title.

As the seasoned actor is still recovering from an Achilles tear, he was represented by his wife, Congresswoman Lani Mercado-Revilla and son Agimat Partylist Congressman Bryan Revilla in the awarding ceremony.

Sen. Bong’s latest trophy is an addition to his four Box-Office Entertainment Awards for Box-Office King from the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation.

He was also awarded with Best Comedy Actor in the 2001 PMPC Star Awards for TV for his phenomenal sitcom Idol Ko si Kap.

“I am deeply honored and grateful to be selected as the Comedy Actor of the Year in this esteemed Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation’s Box Office Entertainment Awards. I am truly humbled. Nagpapasalamat po ako sa lahat ng sumuporta sa Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis sa nakalipas na dalawang season. Ang award na ito ay hindi lang para sa akin kundi para sa lahat ng tumawa, nakiiyak at nakisaya,” he said in a pre-recorded video message played during the event.

Sen. Bong, who played Major Bartolome Reynaldo, iconically known as Tolome, tickled the hearts of many a viewer.

With his funny strong-but-submissive character, especially to his wife Gloria (played by Beauty Gonzales), many were hooked to the series.

Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis began airing its first season on GMA on June 2023. Due to its consistently high ratings, the show was renewed for another season last February and was concluded just last week.

“My gratitude, of course, sa mga kasama kong mahuhusay na artista at sa lahat ng production crew na kung ‘di dahil sa kanila ay ‘di magiging posible ang WMNP, maraming maraming salamat po! Let’s continue spreading laughter and positivity wherever we go! Mabuhay ang Guillermo! Mabuhay ang Philippine entertainment!,” Sen. Bong said in closing.

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Ian F. Fariñas