Half-Filipino actor Darren Criss wins the Golden Globe and dedicates it to his Filipino mother

After winning his first Emmy last year the half-Filipino American actor Darren Criss won his first Golden Globe Award (2019 Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television - The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime). And in his speech dedicated his award to his Filipino mother who's originally from Cebu, Philippines. Congratulations to Darren Criss for winning the Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television!

[@noambenmoshe7582]

I can't believe he ended it with "this is totally awesome"!

[@insanetacocat7077]

Noam Ben Moshe I almost broke down in happy tears when he mentioned that.

[@TheMurrmursonbottle]

He said so much with those two words, it’s adorable

[@chakshak]

Well he definitely loves Barney Stinson

[@noambenmoshe7582]

@@chakshak no no. it's from a musical he was in at 2009. it's called AVPM it's really good!

[@chakshak]

@@noambenmoshe7582 Bro I'm being sarcastic 😂

[@charlotted1321]

0:29 just realised that he mouthed "hi mom" what a cutie

[@hope_michaela]

Is no one going to talk about how Amber called him Daniel Chris...

[@jannatulshoilee1443]

IKR!!!

[@AwesomeLJ34]

She’s stupid

[@joshuahecht6866]

Helmut Zeno almost wins but is beaten by Blaine Anderson

[@TheMurrmursonbottle]

its even better that she said it before he said Darren so it’s almost like he deliberately corrected her

[@izzyhilton1335]

Ikr i realised and was like 🤨

[@lucxsramxs]

I love that he recognizes that even though he is part filipino his looks are still of a white man and therefore he thanked his mom and pointed out her being from the Philippines instead of saying that he was proud of being half filipino. As a white man who comes from a family that is partially black, I totally understand it. We can't stand in their place and speak as if we had been through what they have been through 'cause we haven't. No matter how much of their blood we have in our veins, we are still privileged. But their hard work and support must be recognized!

[@mahiligsaibonaviary4326]

Well said

[@Summer510]

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@thankuslay6766]

He kinda looks little bit like Brendon Urie (Panic! At The Disco)

[@28stabwounds26]

@@thankuslay6766 and they are friends

[@RomanZolanski123]

Great comment!

[@Dani-it9vc]

"This is totally awesome!" Oh my dead two-faced wizard duck I just made an inhuman noise stARKID AAAHHH

[@cheeriostar4032]

I started sobbing when he said « this is totally awesome » I love this guy, he deserves all the good things on earth. I mean, he’s Harry Freakin Potter.

[@justaperson9754]

Cheerio Star I’m sobbing to he will always be Harry freaking Potter to me

[@sstar202]

And the fact he played Gianni Varsace's murderer (whose half-Filipino) was a great casting choice by Ryan Murphy.

[@analyn2658]

JB Tiamson He looks like a younger brother of Andrew Cunanan.

[@sstar202]

@@analyn2658 and he definitely look like Andrew which made it more authentic.

[@bethlehem80]

Yes exactly

[@hazel5634]

Sam what other half Filipino male actors within that age range are there?

[@thankuslay6766]

He kinda looks little bit like Brendon Urie (Panic! At The Disco)

[@naomimanders3922]

I just came here cause everyone was talking about the Starkid reference and you know Darren Criss and everything he does is just totally awesome :)

[@elliottdavis5030]

bahahaha me too

[@disneyqueen6319]

He's still a Starkid at heart. Starkid will always be there to welcome you home!!!

[@PaolaPerri]

"This is totally awesome!" That has to be a shout out to the Starkid crew, right? 😍

[@lifelikejosie]

”THIS IS TOTALLY AWESOME” aaaaaahh

[@roylantano7009]

A true artist who doesn't forget his roots.More success for you Darren

[@otherchannel5031]

“THIS IS TOTALLY AWESOME” BLESS YOU DARREN

[@minestronesoup9356]

It’s totally awesome. An avpm reference I’m dying

[@GabrielleMSter1998]

Minestrone Soup He’s Harry freakin’ Potter!!

[@altondr]

@@GabrielleMSter1998 yeah a grown up harry potter.

[@indiiedreamer]

I screamed so hard when he said that!

[@emma.ril3y]

i might have just had an out-of-body experience when he said that but im fine now skakskakd

[@Dani-it9vc]

Same y'all

[@livheartsmatt]

if the word “precious” was compacted down to a person, darren criss would be the definition.

[@spookyho5994]

Liv Fay yes 😂💜

[@katsu_papi]

nah..Gollum would disagree...

[@MrLuis85698]

ai papi hilarious!!

[@brendagrullon7455]

Hilarious 😂😂

[@ejanocrowsnatcher6785]

Precious as a diamond

[@mariaxiu9032]

Glee Harry Freakin Potter Flash & Supergirl American crime story the assesination of Gianni Versace. And your music😍, it's fantastic. I love you so mucho Darren❤️ i'm proud of you😘

[@maealexander5107]

Don't forget Broadway. He was in "How to Succeed" and "Hedwig" as main roles.

[@alaynatherealpotato1673]

I never thought of it this way, but Darren played a gigolo twice lol

[@talcantadd]

And Raymond Ainsley in Hollywood

[@Nobody-wc2qi]

@@talcantadd that show made me cry

[@ilanagardi2822]

Just to update lol: Hollywood and Royalties😍

[@alyssastack1213]

“This is totally awesome!” 😭😭❤️❤️❤️

[@luckylomala2345]

He's a proud Filipino.

[@luckylomala2345]

@Quench Gamer TV I won't visit that site. What he said is the truth.

[@jimmycmartinez]

What makes you say that?

[@noelgarcia7032]

Is he really? Does he acknoledge and truly appreciate his Filipino roots. I have a feeling he does not. Catriona set a very high standard. Shay Mitchel later on appreciated her roots too.

[@jaysonaguilar6088]

@Quench Gamer TV I agree. I would have done the same thing if he really meant to say it. I love Philippines my hometown of course, but living here in Philippines surrounded by many Filipino's whos judgemental, Hypocrite, being entitled and demanding is making me so sick.

[@lovelybababmangahas8141]

@@noelgarcia7032 correct grammar please

[@VictoriaRodriguez-th8bu]

Its adorable how when Darren is mentioned as one of the nominees he looks at the camera and says "hi mom" ❤

[@sat5335]

I cried because I am so touched. I hope every child would realized how difficult for an immigrant parents to start their dreams in a foreign country. Seeing their kids succeed is the sweetest reward of their sacrifices.

[@gjannaprovidencia3347]

Never knew Darren was half filipino! Represent and Mabuhay!

[@rockenroll42]

gg He doesn’t represent he just happened to be! Gets?

[@patxizabaljauregui2543]

rock rock did you tune towards the tail end or weren’t you just paying attention all of a sudden? Darren was just saying how “it’s been a marvelous year for representation in Hollywood” so YES! he did represent by paying homage to his heritage thru his mom and NO he did not ‘just happen to be’

[@patxizabaljauregui2543]

rock rock Gets?

[@critique7767]

rock rock sus another crab

[@ayanmcnab7672]

@@rockenroll42 Exactly! Plus wasn't him playing Andrew Cunanan a way to represent as well? He didn't just happened to be; He's representing diversity/him being Filipino in his speech and by playing a half Filipino character.

[@lynxlynx7471]

"It's totally awesome!" haha, i love him for this.

[@MyrtheCourtz]

ITS TOTALLY AWESOME OMG DARREN YES THANKYOU

[@noelplazo3404]

Thank you 🙏 for acknowledging your Cebuana mom from the Philippines 🇵🇭 Darren Criss!!!!:-)🇺🇸

[@nonutnovember2917]

I watched it many times at Netflix. His acting so damn convincing made me searched who was The real Andrew cunnahan

[@floridaaguada4216]

Di ko man lang narinig na bumisita sa Pinas.or sa news

[@ErenMortel]

@@nonutnovember2917 girl his great acting made me actually hate the actor, like how could he do that he's so goddamn good

[@1211jinx]

@@floridaaguada4216 siguro nung bata pa sya pero nung lumaki na hindi na ata.🤷🏻‍♀️

[@airwinditianquin2366]

Singing... Dancing... Beauty Pageant... and now Acting... Wow! Filipinos are truly blessed with different talents/gifts...

[@rockenroll42]

Airwin Ditianquin said the Filipino. Sige buhat pa ng sariling bangko

[@sonnyathens519]

Haha magagalit mga Americano sa pag-angkin nyo. Americano yan wala yang dual citizenship. His talent is a product of his American upbringing. Tas galit kayo sa mga Aussie nung na proud sila kay Catriona. 🙄

[@lawrence4463]

He already starred in glee

[@Sephian31]

Bida Bida peenoise prayders

[@gcc4426]

taking credit on somebody else's achievement just cause he shares half of your nationality DOES NOT WARRANT YOU NOR REPRESENT YOUR COUNTRYMEN as his equal. stop being delusional. that's an INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT, and you have no right to take it as yours. stupid mindset.

[@amelieavey2344]

the little “hey mom” AWWWWW

[@robertakorse]

EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS SPEECH IS AMAZING!!!!!

[@enricotolentino1175]

Its amazing how this man totally look back at his roots and never be ashamed of his ethnicity. .You are awesome and a good actor.

[@pinkythegoddess]

I didn’t know he was Filipino, I’m flattered and so amazed of how he acknowledged his roots and family of course

[@suesjoy]

Filipina moms are the best!

[@lianbergancia]

yeah i second the motion. #Filipinomoms

[@emyroa5295]

Said it perfectly! 😉

[@Genkuro]

I"m Filipino, however, I believe, no matter what nationality a mom may have, mothers are simply THE BEST.

[@eileenwu5049]

They will make you happy all the time. Not in terms of money but in love, guidance and discipline.

[@Genkuro]

AMEN!!!! God Bless all the moms and would be moms all over the world.

[@paperbackdino]

“THIS IS TOTALY AWSOME” KILLED ME

[@alynna1579]

Been watching Darren since AVPM and he really deserved this.

[@arjaybilolo9612]

Since Glee I've been amazed with his talent! I know he's gonna win it, he's a good actor especially in that film. Congrats to you and your mom!! Jusr keep goin with the good work in your Hollywood career. Im one of your pinoy fans here!

[@malloryatack4988]

he knew what he was doing with the totally awesome thing i’m gonna cry

[@rice6682]

Just like Sandra Oh thanking her parents and even speaking her mother tongue is a wonderful speech to watch. As you have shared ur success w/ ur mom that im sure will make ur mom so proud of you. Congrats

[@eileenwu5049]

Sandra who? 😉

[@sofiadelarosa765]

TARON PRESENTED DARRENS CATEGORY IM ACTUALLY CRYING AND DYING AT THE SAME TIME😭😭😻😻

[@ChristaSmit]

TOTALLY AWESOME!! 🤟🤟

[@lipsproductions]

He mentioned Filipino I'm crying soooo proud..

[@louis6907]

Wow! Very proud. Your mom is so lucky.

[@arianagrandest6553]

MABUHAY KA! from the Philippines ❤️🇵🇭

[@Nataponchan]

Very touching.. dedicating it to his Mom.. Filipino from Cebu 🇵🇭

[@youdeservetobehappynow7584]

Darren Criss deserves it!!! Congrats!!! His portrayal of a half Pinoy serial killer is amazing!!!!

[@rockenroll42]

T. hope what?

[@youdeservetobehappynow7584]

@@rockenroll42 what's with your "what?"

[@deiyuwell]

Yeah, he played a half pinoy serial killer, who slightly looks like him. Hahaha

[@altondr]

@@deiyuwell oh yeah i just remember tha guy he portray is half pilipino and half italian.

[@dabsavage3163]

Proud son of a Filipina. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@rockenroll42]

dab savage eto lng ang maayos na comment! Hindi yung proud to be pinoy na nga lintek

[@badlongon525]

And a cebuana at that!

[@mogumogu2024]

You forgot the word "maid" at the end. Your welcome.

[@VolpeWhereAreYou]

Lové Philippines Sinulog 2019 was awesome!

[@marb9093]

An example of a good son, who never forgets to look back and recognized his roots.

[@troylobatongustilo989]

Wish i could make my mom as proud as you did yours. God bless! love from a fellow filipino.

[@Nas911]

Oh my gosh!!! I didn’t know he’s half Filipino/means half Asian. (That’s great!) I just know he is damn good looking!!!!!!!!!!! 😅😍

[@goldo1107]

Thats because he doesnt look filipino at all not even a little bit. Im wondering if thats his birth mom.

[@mschicken1826]

@@goldo1107 lol not even a little bit

[@Relaxingsounds-dg1pp]

He looks like half Filipino to me

[@megang5906]

Marky Mark mixed kids can come out looking like anything, trust me I am one

[@fifthdoctor]

I’m yellin that avpm référence though. But, congrats Darren! it’s amazing to see him come so far and he deserves all the praise he gets ❤️

[@weaverliss7522]

TOTALY AWESOME!!! my starkid filled heart can't take this 💕

[@Siegfried1917]

So is no one gonna talk about Mia's mouthed "I love you"? 2:00

[@Abeepapooo]

Such an eloquent speech. Much deserved. Can’t wait to see his whole career soar!!

[@luisalvarez8187]

I just finished watching this series on Netflix. He sure deserved this award. He was phenomenal in it. !!!

[@Iamjoyamonroe25]

As a proud pure Filipino 🇵🇭 like u Darren Cris even your a half Filipino/American I adore the skills you’ve got from singing to superb acting that’s why now am finishing to watch the AOGV American Crime story on Netflix to witness How incredible talented your are. Great Job darren and i’m si happy to watched u on Hollywood series too produced by amazing producer Ryan Murphy 😘.

[@MedusaCharms]

OMG!!!Darren Criss Bisdak!!!! woohoo!!! Congrats!!!!

[@mori7449]

What a handsome mixed..truly proud being half Filipino,salute.I remember ,some folks use to be ashamed of their Fil root.Duterte,some great artist ,athlete and beauty queens made all Filipinos proud to say and shout out that they are Filipinos!!!

[@vc400]

Half Asians always gets the perfect blend...

[@cjordan1207]

Beautiful man, great actor and most of all a great son. Hope great roles are coming in your way, Darren. God bless!

[@suhugo9546]

The world would be a better place if everyone had a Filipina mom!

[@lancefernandez1548]

Bullshit

[@caseyjason-ws3fr]

I doubt it Very Much but nice try tho,Come back better and try again..........😒😞

[@joanindahaws2522]

just be proud but not as stupid comment as this..its embarrassing for the other.

[@luciouscharlesbandal4872]

You should see JoKoy's Stand Up comedy about having a Filipino Mom

[@LadyRoseWarrior]

That’s just arrogant.

[@luvelytayz]

I just love how everyone else getting nominated is like: 👏🙂 and Darren is like 👏🙂 🧍‍♂️👋😌

[@michelehaber61]

Congratulations Darren, he was phenomenal, so deserved it👍🍾🏆@DarrenCriss

[@alentrinidad2692]

Hes very proud as son of a Filipino woman. Bless you more Darren!

[@lukeallan6486]

That's awesome . I bet the mother is so proud.

[@aldrinjeffreysemagala191]

He's a proud Filipino. Thank you darren for recognizing cebu philippines and filipino people especially ur mom from cebu. I know she's very proud of u. Goodluck to you darren. God Bless

[@raqit6936]

Darren has come so far in life from a very potter musical to this

[@buenasdias910]

Time will come you will be proud being a pilipino 🇵🇭or half pilipino❤️👍do you remember who say this words 🌎💫

[@jianne9440]

i litterally love him bc of glee & the fact he’s cebuano just does it for me

[@angelesc1]

first an Emmy now the Golden Globe! He totally deserve that cause he was absolutely stunning on the show! Congrats Darren! Hope we will see you on AHS next season

[@justinn9342]

i love darren al, he’s amazing

[@rockielevine1809]

His outfit are Versace Collection! Awesome!

[@atemitchgreenlandofficial2823]

So heartfelt to acknowledge his mom as well as his ancestry. Congrats and more power!!!

[@RaivSlave]

Gratitude to one’s mother is truly priceless. Awesome Darren Criss! #cebucitylovesyoumore

[@Mel-wg2dl]

Ohhhh That’s awesome! You’re truly a Filipino! Recognizing what your mom had done for you and thanking her for your success was amazing

[@amazonna4899]

Wow just Wow!proud Filipino here👏👏👏

[@toshicasinillo1490]

Taga Cebu pa jud wowwwwww CONGRATULATIONS 🎈🎊🎉🍾 WELL DONE 👍 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@Alex-lv7mz]

he is so gorgeous omg ❤❤

[@TheZairo1225]

Definition of a real good artist when you never forget your roots

[@jjv6562]

You know what when it comes to Filipino and a European couple somehow their child always looks good 👍👍👍👍👍

[@goldo1107]

That goes with almpst every race. Ive seen some really beautiful half whit japanese and chinese girls as well.

[@Relaxingsounds-dg1pp]

Thank you😁

[@megang5906]

Allow me to introduce myself-

[@Arieswithhydrocephalus]

As a mixed person I'd disagree..and that statement is very weird....just cuz we're mixed doesn't mean we're automatically attractive

[@josebach9377]

My heart just swelled up! Thanks for recognizing your roots! More power to you!

[@clarkkent7034]

We love you, because you love most your family.

[@NiVi192]

What a wonderful man!

[@mrharsh1996]

Criss absolutely deserves it! He just nailed the charachter of Cunnanon in the show. He breathed that charachter with perfection and was able to bring each and every shade of the charachter in an interesting way to the audience. Excellent casting and may he achieve every success in the world.👍👍

[@amiort8080]

God bless you for recognizing your mum as part of your success. so beautiful !!!

[@josephkearny5874]

Truly brilliant performance. A most deserved win!

[@buhayinday5445]

He did not forget his Mom on his glorious day, as a Mom from Philippines I bestowed upon you, you will forever be blessed. 🙏

[@avaharvey]

The way he said Brian may is over there I screamed 😂

[@jordanelise4869]

I thought two things when I saw this: 1) OMG AVPM reference OMG!!! 2) Does someone have eyes on Brolden tonight?

[@albertesolveigbkgaardmorte9356]

darreennn what an amazing person

[@LifeOdysseyMotivation]

*That is awesome! Congratulations Darren for your win! wow! Thank you for dedicating it and for mentioning your Filipina Mom! Hat off to you "bhai Darren" and my respect.*

[@quillber]

He was incredible in that series

[@trevorlautner5971]

Thank you so much Darren for acknowledging our beloved Cebu, your mom's birthplace. You're all awesome ❤️👍😘

[@ernestocqn2708]

That's a good news.Thank you for the upload.

[@sachimontalban7589]

Oh you have such a grateful heart for acknowledging your mom.. i'm proud of you

[@kenitolayog2172]

You are totally awesome! Much Love from the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@music_addict_with_a_pen1397]

aaa I love him so much and I love that he’s Filipino and there’s like representation cause I am too

[@vandanachohan6858]

He deserved an Oscar for that performance 🔥🔥Darren criss u deserved it..bravo🔥♥️

[@irenesingco8732]

It was made for tv, so no Oscar

[@Cami-tz4mb]

THIS IS TOTALLY AWESOME! and he totallly deserves it❤️🙌🏻

[@keribells645]

Congratulations and you deserved it. Were proud of you because you acknowledge your half Filipina mom. More awards to come.

[@ydlazirag]

Wow a proud Cebuano! Mabuhay ka Criss

[@emptylanternmedia2248]

I never would have thought the bushy hair kid from starkid was gonna win a golden globe when I first saw it glad hes doing so well

[@allanhijeherrera]

Congratulations proud Filipino🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭😘

[@ejanocrowsnatcher6785]

What a totally awesome acceptance speach