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

[@Dani-it9vc]

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

[@PaolaPerri]

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

[@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

[@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)

[@disneyqueen6319]

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

[@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 🤨

[@lifelikejosie]

”THIS IS TOTALLY AWESOME” aaaaaahh

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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😘

[@MaeauraAlexander]

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😍

[@MyrtheCourtz]

ITS TOTALLY AWESOME OMG DARREN YES THANKYOU

[@alyssastack1213]

“This is totally awesome!” 😭😭❤️❤️❤️

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@VictoriaRodriguez-th8bu]

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

[@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

[@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.🤷🏻‍♀️

[@VolpeWhereAreYou]

Lové Philippines Sinulog 2019 was awesome!

[@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.

[@robertakorse]

EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS SPEECH IS AMAZING!!!!!

[@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

[@janeuren9622]

“daniel criss” lmfao

[@Siegfried1917]

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

[@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.

[@alynna1579]

Been watching Darren since AVPM and he really deserved this.

[@arianagrandest6553]

MABUHAY KA! from the Philippines ❤️🇵🇭

[@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 ❤️

[@jordanelise4869]

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

[@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.

[@weaverliss7522]

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

[@louis6907]

Wow! Very proud. Your mom is so lucky.

[@miatyae5447]

Oh, my dead wizard god. This is Totally Awesome. Woah. Harry Freakin' Potter won a Golden Globe. That's totally awesome.

[@Nataponchan]

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

[@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? 😉

[@paperbackdino]

“THIS IS TOTALY AWSOME” KILLED ME

[@Abeepapooo]

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

[@ChristaSmit]

TOTALLY AWESOME!! 🤟🤟

[@amelieavey2344]

the little “hey mom” AWWWWW

[@troylobatongustilo989]

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

[@sofiadelarosa765]

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

[@pinkythegoddess]

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

[@avaharvey]

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

[@KammSnow95]

I had no idea he was half Filipino

[@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.

[@valentine_zeus6070]

They said Daniel Criss 😂💀

[@mayareads708]

Darren Radcliff, Daniel Criss. Right ? XP

[@luciafidhel]

Totally! When I heard it, I was screaming so hard, cause' I tought they're gonna say Daniel Brühl😭😭😭😭

[@MartyDeeks]

Well Amber did .... Taron got it right! 😂🙈😏

[@michelehaber61]

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

[@one.twentythree]

It's weird being happy to see a half filipino won an award while thinking he got it also because of a half filipino serial killer. 😓

[@jayklaranjo2186]

rr what?

[@one.twentythree]

@@jayklaranjo2186 what what? What's your question? 😂😂😂

[@vc400]

Yeah... And he played it well.

[@kristenp1606]

Have you actually seen the show? He was incredibly convincing in his portrayal of Andrew. He's a great actor.

[@chompet123]

Wow, he knew what to say. I don't think I heard him say "uhm"

[@lipsproductions]

He mentioned Filipino I'm crying soooo proud..

[@cjordan1207]

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

[@grayskylightning]

Eww the abuser ambern

[@mayareads708]

Totally awesome ahahhahahab love him

[@rockielevine1809]

His outfit are Versace Collection! Awesome!

[@luisalvarez8187]

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

[@buenasdias910]

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

[@clarkkent7034]

We love you, because you love most your family.

[@MedusaCharms]

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

[@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 😘.

[@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.

[@urhotnessbeau]

At last u mentioned Filipino woman

[@ruibinyu457]

Four years ago...Chris and his mom...kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYWUq4SrhqaafNU

[@sophiacatlover2060]

He mouthed “hi mom” 😹😹😹 0:30 and Mia said “I love you” 2:00

[@lukeallan6486]

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

[@JabirJeff]

Well represented, hey it's 2019, your roots matter for some reason, although your a 100% American, it even made you more amazing with the mentioning of that teeny tiny bit of your ethnicity to the surprise of many. Congratulations on beating zorro, dr.strange, notting hill and the alienist🙏😁(the actors, of course)

[@juicygossipworld4024]

Kurt and Blaine now have Golden Globes.

[@toshicasinillo1490]

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

[@caitlinhollypiper]

Wow Harry Potter aged fast

[@versacepilotss]

That’s my boyyy

[@chocoyumm3023]

Cebu Philippines BAYBEHHH!!!

[@luvelytayz]

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

[@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

[@NiVi192]

What a wonderful man!

[@funnynickline]

Very very congratulations oh my God thank you.😊

[@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.

[@luciouscharles17]

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

[@LadyRoseWarrior]

That’s just arrogant.

[@albertesolveigbkgaardmorte9356]

darreennn what an amazing person

[@miiiiahazel]

GO HARRY FREAKIN POTTER!!! 😂 Lol I do this to often

[@Alex-lv7mz]

he is so gorgeous omg ❤❤

[@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...

[@DEXTER-cr4vo]

Im proud he says from cebu isa din akong taga cebu

[@ernestocqn2708]

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

[@clnne]

So incredibly eloquent. Also the totally awesome thrown in there❤

[@justinn9342]

i love darren al, he’s amazing

[@meggy0]

What a mess Amber Heard and Taran Edgerton are, their clothes don't fit well, Ambers dress and hair are awful, they were super awkward and couldn't say 'Darren Criss' correctly, nor say it in sync. It was all they had to do as well.

[@rab3220]

Did he just thank someone named Ruben and JANET Napoles?

[@maggieeugenio9848]

Oh touching..

[@RaivSlave]

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

[@cbobby]

very touching indeed !!! MABUHAY !!!!

[@XYHagtos]

u really need a CEBUANA!! UBECANO represent!

[@marb9093]

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

[@eepsitamishra1493]

His performance was legendary!

[@amazonna4899]

Wow just Wow!proud Filipino here👏👏👏

[@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

[@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