(From left) Vince Tañada and Eva Darren. Images: Facebook/Vince Tañada, Fernando de la Pena
Vincent “Vince” Tañada, director of the 72nd Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) awards, appeared to address the controversial snub of the awards-giving body toward screen veteran Eva Darren.
Aside from being the director of the recent awards night, Tañada also served as one of the presenters in the ceremony, which was held at the Manila Hotel last Sunday, May 26. The filmmaker is known for his work in the films “Katips” and “Ako Si Ninoy.”
“Haters (are) gonna hate. Regardless of what you do. So just move on and live your life to the fullest,” Tañada said in a now deleted Facebook Story, posted on Monday, May 27. While he has taken down his post, many netizens have taken screenshots of it.
Image: Screengrab from Facebook/Vince Dañada
In a post by content creator, lawyer Jesus Falcis, Tañada “and his group” are accused of taking control of the recent FAMAS. The organizers, however, have yet to confirm nor deny the claim, as of this writing.
Image: Screengrab from Facebook/Jesus Falcis
The recent FAMAS awards came under fire after Darren’s son Fernando de la Peña called out its organizers for her “last minute removal” from the ceremony even though she was tapped as one of the presenters.
FAMAS apologized to Darren for “replacing” her with Sheena Palad hours later, saying the production staff couldn’t locate her at the event. De la Peña had since accepted their apology but he reiterated that the actress was seated “front and center” with Marissa Delgado and Divina Valencia.
