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Actor and former Quezon City congressman Alfred Vargas is widely admired for his remarkable acting talent and ability to balance his career with his passion for public service. Many also look up to him for being a model family man, never neglecting his wife and daughters despite his varied and multiple commitments. Deservingly so, his steadfast ways in all aspects of his life have recently rewarded him both professionally and personally.

On May 26, Vargas won the Best Actor plum at the 72nd Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (Famas) Awards for his performance in 2023's intense family drama "Pieta," in a tie with Piolo Pascual for the horror film "Mallari." The remarkable win perfectly capped what has truly turned out to be a most memorable year, with the birth of his baby daughter, Aurora Sofia, on December 26, 2023. In an exclusive interview with The Sunday Times Magazine, Vargas happily shared that these two momentous events have marked a period of deep fulfillment for him, setting him on a path of grateful reflection on his life.



Unexpected, bittersweet win For Vargas, the mere experience of starring in the movie "Pieta" was already a triumph. In fact, it was a dream come true for the 44-year-old actor since the Adolf Alix Jr. obra finally allowed him to work with Philippine Entertainment's legendary superstar, Nora Aunor, along with two more of the industry's finest actresses, Gina Alajar and the late Jaclyn Jose.

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