Malugod na ibinahagi ng Kapamilya actress at "Pamilya Sagrado" star Shaina Magdayao na kabilang siya sa set ng jurors para sa New York Asian Film Festival.
Mababasa ang anunsyong ito sa kaniyang Instagram post, araw ng Martes, Hulyo 9. Ayon sa post, papunta na siya sa New York City, USA para sa nabanggit na international event.
"aaaaaand so it’s out, wearing a juror’s hat …for the first time!" aniya.
"I’m heading to New York for @NewYorkAsianFilmFestival This will be my first time attending NYAFF and serving as part of a Film jury. I must admit that I’m a little anxious but definitely very excited to learn more about Global Cinema and filmmakers "
"Despite our busy jury schedule, I’m looking forward to our daily film screenings and the jury’s discussions and deliberations since I know I’ll be learning a lot from the Asian filmmakers who will also be attending."
"I owe a debt of gratitude to my mentors in the film industry, Lav Diaz my Director and Bianca Balbuena-Liew my Producer, for introducing me to international cinema and elevating my respect for our craft and this profession. "
"Truly humbled and honored to represent our country at this point in my life and career. Salamat, NYAFF for inviting me …..and the Philippines. "
"Wherever He takes me and however I can serve Him best, I guess. " saad ni Shaina.
Nagpaabot naman ng pagbati sa kaniya ang mga kasamahang celebrity tulad nina Jhong Hilario, Karen Davila, Melai Cantiveros, Enchong Dee, at iba pa.
Makakasama ni Shaina ang iba pang stars mula sa iba't ibang Asian countries gaya nina Tony Bui (Vietnamese-U.S. director, "Three Seasons"), Shao-yi Chen (Taiwan Screenworks Asia producer, Screenworks Asia), Felix Tsang (Hong Kong's Golden Scene Sales & Acquisitions Manager), Nonkul Chanon Santinatornkul (Thai star ng box office hit "Bad Genius"), at Aliza Ma (Head of Programming, the Criterion Channel).