Filipino Series The Silent Noise Wins at Global OTT Awards

The Filipino mystery-thriller series The Silent Noise reached a historic milestone on June 20, 2026, by winning the Best Asian Content award at the Global OTT Awards in Busan, South Korea.

This marks the first time a Philippine production has taken home this prestigious honor, triumphing over strong contenders from Thailand, Japan, China, and Taiwan.

Directed by Onat Diaz, this 10-episode limited series is a powerful collaboration between ABS-CBN Studios and Prime Video, available to audiences in over 240 countries.

The story centers on a deaf teenager, portrayed by KD Omalin, whose knowledge of a secret threatens his family following the death of his sign language teacher.

The series has earned critical acclaim for its unique storytelling, particularly its innovative use of silence, and for providing authentic representation of the deaf community.

During his acceptance speech, Director Diaz highlighted the show’s success as a testament to the global appeal of Filipino narratives, emphasizing the team's commitment to telling bold, cross-cultural stories that resonate with viewers everywhere.