After portraying a transwoman, expect more offbeat roles from Enchong

By Marinel Cruz Inquirer.net

FOR Enchong Dee, getting nominated as best actor for his performance in the 1st Summer Metro Manila Film Festival entry, “Here Comes the Groom,” was “a big step forward for my career and my body of work, as well.”

Chris Martinez’s comedy, reportedly the top-grosser during the first days of the festival’s two-week run, was declared second best picture at the Gabi ng Parangal “I am filled with gratitude and happiness,” said Enchong as a reaction to the film’s box-office and critical acclaim.

“I also felt starstruck knowing that Ms Dolly [de Leon] is jury chair. To be nominated as best actor for a project that is meant to promote an ensemble cast is already something else,” Enchong told reporters shortly before the awards ceremony held at New