Ang direktor at producer ng nasabing pelikula na si Erik Matti ang tumanggap ng nasabing award ng ni John.
Sa isang pre-recorded video na ibinahagi iya sa kanyang Instagra, pinapasalamatan ni John ang award-giving body sa pagbigay sa kanya ng kanyang kauna-unahang Volpi cup.
"If there is something I really regret tonight, it is I won't be able to kiss my own Volpi cup there in the middle of Venice and on that red carpet just like all other 77 actors who I admire who have kissed their own prestigious award one actor could ever have," sabi ng Ang Probinsyano star
Pinasalamatan din ni John ang festival audience sa sa pagpuri ng kanyang ginawa.
"I know we came from different countries and we have different languages and culture, yet I can feel the oneness tonight, and I can feel that you understand me and we understand each other just because of the art of cinema. So thank you so much,"sabi ni John