Jennica Garcia wins first Gawad Urian, dedicates milestone to family and supporters

• Jennica Garcia celebrated her first-ever Gawad Urian win after being named Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Sunshine
• The actress expressed gratitude to director Antoinette Jadaone for guiding her throughout the film and helping her portray her character
• Jennica credited her family, friends, and supporters, recalling that she had prayed for a career that would help her provide for her loved ones rather than for an award
• Her win drew congratulations from fans, with netizens also noting that her mother, Jean Garcia, previously won a Gawad Urian in 2012

Kapamilya actress Jennica Garcia has earned her first Gawad Urian award, winning Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Sunshine, directed by Antoinette Jadaone. The actress marked the milestone through an Instagram post, where she shared her gratitude to the people who supported her journey and helped make the achievement possible.

Jennica also congratulated her fellow nominees, including Dolly de Leon, Alessandra de Rossi, Elora Espano, Gina Pareño, Rochelle Pangilinan, and Eula Valdes. She said being recognized alongside performers she admires made the experience particularly meaningful.

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“To have my work recognized alongside artists whose talent I have long admired is something I will always treasure,” she expressed.

The actress then acknowledged Jadaone for entrusting her with a role in the film and providing guidance throughout the production. She thanked the director for helping her understand how to bring her character to life.

“Direk Antoinette Jadaone, maraming salamat po sa pagsama niyo sa akin sa Sunshine at sa pag gabay sa akin sa kung papaano ko po gagampanan ang role na binigay mo po sa’kin. Thank you po talaga Direk,” she added.

She also reflected on her prayers before receiving the honor, explaining that her primary wish had been to find work that would allow her to provide for her family.

"I don’t remember ever praying for an award, pero Lord, ipinagkaloob Mo po ito sa akin,” she said.

In another heartfelt message, Jennica expressed her appreciation for the unexpected blessing and asked for continued guidance in her life.

“Hindi basta parangal ang ipinagkaloob Mo sa akin. Gawad Urian ito, Lord. Sobra sobra po ito. Patuloy Mo po sana akong samahan sa bawat aspeto ng buhay ko. Huwag Mo po akong susukuan,” she ended.

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Jennica Garcia, daughter of veteran actress Jean Garcia and actor Jigo Garcia, has established herself in the Philippine entertainment industry as an actress and television host. She appeared in several teleseryes, including “Gagambino,” “Adik Sa ‘Yo,” “Ako si Kim Sam Soon,” and “Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?” After taking a break from show business, she eventually returned to acting and caught viewers' attention through the primetime drama “Dirty Linen.” In 2025, she further showcased her versatility as Sarah Banaag in ABS-CBN's “Saving Grace,” with her portrayal drawing praise for its depth and complexity.

In a previous interview, Jennica Garcia opened up about the insecurities she faced when she returned to acting. She recalled a particularly emotional moment during her time at GMA, when she broke down and cried inside a bathroom cubicle. Changes in her skin tone had affected her confidence, leaving her feeling uncomfortable with her appearance.

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Meanwhile, Jennica Garcia also shared personal stories about her childhood and the experiences that influenced her perspective as she grew older. Appearing on Kring Kim's “Think Talk Tea,” she discussed her seven- to eight-year hiatus from show business and reflected on the reasons behind her decisions during that period.

Source: KAMI.com.gh