Beauty Gonzalez bags Best Lead Actress award at international film fest
Beauty Gonzalez wins Best Lead Actress award. Photo from Paquil Movie/Facebook
Filipina actress Beauty Gonzalez has added another feather to her cap by winning the Best Lead Actress award at the 2025 Five Continents International Film Festival for her exceptional performance in “Paquil (The Miracle).”
Directed by Lemuel Lorca, the film has garnered global recognition for its compelling narrative and visuals.
In a Facebook post, the “Outside” star’s achievement was celebrated as a performance that “brought depth and emotion to the story, leaving audiences around the globe in awe.”
The post also highlighted that “Paquil (The Miracle)” is set for a nationwide release in over 100 cinemas starting Feb. 12.
The Five Continents International Film Festival, held in Venezuela, is a monthly global competition that brings together filmmakers, feature films, short films, music videos and web series from around the world.
The festival is known for its unique blend of online and live screenings, providing a platform for creators to showcase their work to an international audience.
Apart from Gonzalez’s win, “Paquil (The Miracle)” bagged several other accolades, including: Best Fantasy Feature Film; Special Mention for Cinematography, with Marvin Reyes earning praise for the film’s visuals; Best Production, honoring the leadership of executive producer Vincent Soriano, and Best VFX Feature Film, recognizing the creative brilliance of Gary Morallos, Dave Morallos, Ronaldo Reyes and John Kenneth Paclibar.
Set in a small, deeply religious town, “Paquil (The Miracle)” explores themes of faith, doubt and redemption.
The story revolves around a mysterious young boy who is believed to possess miraculous healing powers, sparking both hope and controversy within the community.
Gonzalez plays a mother whose life is transformed by the boy’s supposed miracles, delivering a raw and deeply emotional performance that captivated audiences worldwide.
Joining her on-screen is JM De Guzman, who portrays Paolo, a talented but troubled musician struggling with a past riddled with addiction.
In his quest for redemption, Paolo seeks peace and the opportunity to reclaim his life’s purpose.
