Jake Cuenca’s theatrical debut last year has gained scores of positive reviews from critics that it didn’t take long before an international site for everything broadway catch sight of his acting prowess.

Through Instagram, the hunk actor announced last Saturday that BroadWay World named him Best Actor (Play) and Best Crossover Artist (Mainstream to Theater), for ‘Lungs’, a one-act play he topbilled opposite actress Sab Jose which had a two-week run beginning in September and ending in October. The project is helmed by no less than Olivier Award-nominated British writer Duncan Macmillan, courtesy of The Sand Box Collective and 9 Works Theatrical.

“I couldn’t ask for more in my theatrical debut. Thank you, [BroadwayWorld], I am honored to receive both awards... I’m thankful and blessed,” says Jake, citing that he’s looking forward to doing more in the future.

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I couldn’t ask for more in my theatrical debut thank you @officialbroadwayworld I am honored to receive both awards. I want to thank my leading lady @sabjose for sharing the stage, the “box” our home with me, my directors @nyxiepooh @caisaborromeo for guiding me through out the experience, @thesandboxco @imcalledtoffee @9wtonline for believing in me and giving me this opportunity and of course the audience you guys were amazing, you guys made every show special and unforgettable thank you for cheering m and w’s relationship on. I’m thankful and blessed. On to the next play. 🎭 #toGodbetheglory #lungs

A post shared by Jake Cuenca (@juancarloscuenca) on Jan 12, 2019 at 1:57am PST

It is to be recalled that BroadWay World first recognized a Filipino talent through singer-actress Rachelle Ann Go as Best Actress in a New Production of a Musical for her excellent portrayal of Eliza Schuyler in the West End production of Hamilton.

Thank you so much to everyone who voted for us in the #BWWAwards. Congratulations to @GilesTerera and @gorachelleann for Best Actor / Best Actress, @ThePennycooke for Best Supporting Actor and for voting #HamiltonLDN as Best New Production of a Musical. pic.twitter.com/5ToXi4pTTn

— Hamilton West End (@HamiltonWestEnd) November 28, 2018

Currently, Jake appears in afternoon action-drama Los Bastardos as Roman Cardinal/Isagani Esperanza.