KaladKaren makes history as first transwoman to win MMFF best supporting actress award

Celebrity impersonator KaladKaren was named best supporting actress at the first-ever Summer Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), making her the first transgender woman to be nominated and to win the acting honor. KaladKaren, born Jervi Li, was not able to hold her tears back as she accepted the award for her performance in "Here Comes the Groom," as seen in a clip from the Gabi ng Parangal which she shared on her Instagram page. "Itong parangal na ito ay hindi lamang recognition ng aking trabaho kundi pati na rin po ng aking pagkatao," she said during her speech. (This award is not just a recognition of my work but also of my identity.) "When I entered show business, I never ...Keep on reading: KaladKaren makes history as first transwoman to win MMFF best supporting actress award

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