Filipino actor Paulo Avelino won the Outstanding Asian Star award for the Philippines at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2026, held at KBS Hall in Seoul on Oct. 8.
Avelino, who stars in the series “The Alibi,” topped the fan voting with 43.63% of the votes.
In his acceptance speech, he thanked ABS-CBN, Dreamscape, Prime Video, and the fans who supported him, while recognizing the behind-the-scenes crew who helped bring the show to life.
Other Outstanding Asian Star awardees came from South Korea, Japan, China, Thailand, and Singapore.
Meanwhile, South Korean screenwriter Kim Eun-sook received the Golden Bird Prize, the ceremony’s highest honor, while Norway’s “A Better Man” won three awards, including the Grand Prize.
Source: PhilNews24 | October 10, 2026
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