AN ALUMNUS of the Far Eastern University bagged the best actor award at the 2020 Gawad Sining Short Film Festival for his performance in “Journey to Ultimate Jowa.”

Dylan Ray Talon, an Advertising graduate of the university, portrayed a hopeless romantic in pursuit of Mr. Right.

He was also nominated for the best actor award in another film, “Cut,” where he played the role of a depressed student filmmaker.

Both films dominated the roster of nominations with “Journey to Ultimate Jowa” receiving seven awards including Best Director, Best Editing and Best Music.

Meanwhile, “Cut” bagged the Best Screenplay award and received six other nominations.

In his interview with FEU Advocate, Talon explained the essence of playing non-binary roles.

“Mayroon pa ring mga taong judgmental sa gender ng ibang tao pero it doesn’t matter. Ang importante ‘yung pagkatao niya, ‘yung puso niya sa pagmamahal ng ibang tao,” he said.

He thanked the FEU Theater Guild and FEU Center for the Arts, saying he would not have achieved the awards without them.

“Malaki ‘yung pasasalamat ko sa FTG and to Sir Martin Lopez na executive director ng PCC. Kung hindi dahil kay Sir Martin, sa FCA at FTG, siguro hindi ako makarating kung nasaan man ako ngayon, kung ano ‘yung craft na ginagawa ko ngayon, kung ano ‘yung passion na ginagawa ko ngayon,” Talon said.