Isinulong ng Liga ng mga Aktor sa Pilipina na Aktor PH na ideklarang National Artist ang Star for All Season na si Vilma Santos, ayon sa Kapuso Primetime King na si Dingdong Dantes. Sa ginanap na media conference ng Aktor PH nitong Biyernes, binasa ni Dingdong, isa sa mga opisyal ng Aktor PH , ang mensahe ni Charo Santos-Concio, na bahagi ng Advisory Board ng Aktor, sa pagnomina kay Ate Vi bilang National Artist. “I fully support Aktor's nomination for the ‘Star for All Seasons’ Vilma Santos for National Artist.
Her extraordinary depiction of remarkable characters in films, such as Anak, Dekada 70, Bata, Bata Paano Ka Ginawa, Everything About Her, and many others, have brought upliftment, learning and joy to viewers of all ages. She has been an inspiration to many Filipino artists, including me, and I hope her artistry will be appreciated by generations to come,” saad sa mensahe ni Charo. Pahayag naman ni Dingdong, “And on that note, we wholeheartedly endorse the nomination of Rosa Vilma Santos-Recto to the Order of National Artists for Film and Broadcast.
” Inilahad ni Dingdong, hinirang na Box Office Hero ng 7th EDDYs Award para sa pelikulang "Rewind," ang ilan sa mga nagawa ni Vilma sa Philippine cinema sa nagdaang 60 taon para maging karapat-dapat siyang mapabilang sa mga pambansang alagad ng sining ng bansa. “Renowned for her breathing life into roles described as women of substance, she has garnered numerous awards from prestigious bodies, whether here, loc.
