He also thanked his family for being supportive to him amid his busy schedule, especially his wife, Maine Mendoza.

"It's my first time in Taipei, this is such a reward for a first time here. Last but not the least, my family. Thank you so much to my family for supporting so much, to my wife who understands so much of the hard work that of obviously that we have to pull through to be able to do this," he said.

Atayde also thanked ABS-CBN and the Filipino people for giving him the opportunity to represent the Philippines.

"To ABS-CBN, Tita Cory Vidanes, Sir Carlo Katigbak, and of course, to Sir Rowell Bayani, thank you so much for this opportunity. To the Filipinos, to ABS-CBN, maraming, maraming salamat po," he said.

Arjo’s performance marks another significant international achievement for the actor, who previously won Best Actor at the 2020 Asian Academy Creative Awards for his role in Bagman, a political drama that saw him as a barber caught in a web of corruption.

Beyond his flourishing acting career, Atayde currently serves as the Representative of the First District of Quezon City, a position he secured through a landslide victory in the 2022 elections. His success in both the entertainment industry and public service highlights his versatility and dedication to his craft and his country.

With his continued passion and excellence, Arjo Atayde remains a driving force, inspiring the Filipino film and television industry on the international stage.