"Felix Manalo" bags major awards at 2016 PMPC Star Awards for Movies

The Viva Entertainment-produced biopic "Felix Manalo" bagged major awards at the 2016 Star Awards for Movies held at the Resorts World Performing Arts Theater on Sunday, March 6.

The movie which tells the life story of Iglesia Ni Cristo's first Executive Minister, Bro. Felix Manalo, bagged five major awards including Best Movie, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Production Designer, and Original Theme Song of the Year which Sarah Geronimo performed.

Bea Alonzo was declared Best Movie Actress for the box office record-breaking film A Second Chance while Piolo Pascual and Dennis Trillo tied for Best Actor in Silong and Felix Manalo respectively.

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Here is the full list of winners:

Movie Actress of the Year: Bea Alonzo (A Second Chance)
Movie Actor of the Year: Piolo Pascual (Silong) and Dennis Trillo (Felix Manalo)
Movie of the Year: Felix Manalo (Viva Films)
Indie Movie of the Year: Bambanti (Sinag Maynila and Centerstage Productions)
Movie Director of the Year: Joel Lamangan (Felix Manalo)

Movie Supporting Actor of the Year: Tirso Cruz, III (Honor Thy Father)
Movie Supporting Actress of the Year: Alessandra De Rossi (Kid Kulafu)
Movie Child Performer of the Year: Micko Laurente (Bambanti)
New Movie Actress of the Year: Janella Salvador (Haunted Mansion)
New Movie Actor of the Year: Marlo Mortel (Haunted Mansion)

Movie Screenwriter of the Year: Michiko Yamamoto (Honor Thy Father)
Movie Editor of the Year: Jerrold Tarog (Heneral Luna)
Movie Production Designer of the Year: Edgar Martin Littaua, Joel Bilbao, and Danny Red (Felix Manalo)
Movie Musical Scorer of the Year: Jerrold Tarog (Heneral Luna)
Movie Sound Engineer of the Year: Mikko Quizon and Hit Productions (Heneral Luna)

Movie Original Theme Song of the Year: "Ang Sugo ng Diyos Mula Sa Mga Huling Araw," Sarah Geronimo (Felix Manalo)
Movie Cinematographer of the Year: Ber Cruz (Honor Thy Father)

Indie Movie Director of the Year: Zig Dulay (Bambanti)
Indie Movie Screenwriter of the Year: Jun Robles Lana (Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan)
Indie Movie Cinematographer of the Year: Ike Avellana (Apocalypse Child)
Indie Movie Editor of the Year: Benjamin Tolentino (Tandem)
Indie Movie Production Designer of the Year: Aped Santos (Bambanti)

Indie Movie Musical Scorer of the Year: Gauss Obenza (I Love You, Thank You)
Indie Movie Sound Engineer of the Year: Jess Carlos (Silong)
Indie Movie Original Theme Song of the Year: "Tulog Na" (Lyrics by Zig Dulay, composed by Gian Gianan, interpreted by Alessandra de Rossi, from the movie Bambanti)

Special Awards:

Male Face of the Night: John Arcilla
Female Face of the Night: Bela Padilla
Darling of the Press: Dan Fernandez

Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award: Ms. Amalia Fuentes
Ulirang Alagad Ng Pelikula Sa Likod Ng Kamera Lifetime Achievement Award: Mel Chionglo
Movie Loveteam of the Year: Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla (Crazy Beautiful You)
Posthumous Award for Entertainment Excellence: German Moreno

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Nominees for 2016 Star Awards for Movies Revealed

The Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) has announced its official list of nominees for the 32nd Star Awards for Movies happening on March 6, 2016 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City.

At least eight names for each category were given recognition for best movies, actors, and stakeholders in the movie industry for the past year both for mainstream and independent movies.

Here is the list of nominees as released by the PMPC

MOVIE OF THE YEAR:
• A Second Chance (Star Cinema)
• Crazy Beautiful You (Star Cinema)
• Etiquette For Mistresses (Star Cinema)
• Felix Manalo (Viva Films)
• Heneral Luna (Artikulo Uno Productions)
• Honor Thy Father (Reality Entertainment)
• The Love Affair (Star Cinema)
• Walang Forever (Quantum Films, MJM Productions, Tuko Films, and Buchi Boy Films)

MOVIE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR:
• Mae Czarina Cruz-Alviar (Crazy Beautiful You)
• Cathy Garcia Molina (A Second Chance)
• Joel Lamangan (Felix Manalo)
• Erik Matti (Honor Thy Father)
• Nuel Naval (The Love Affair)
• Chito Roño (Etiquette For Mistresses)
• Jerrold Tarog (Heneral Luna)
• Dan Villegas (Walang Forever)

INDIE MOVIE OF THE YEAR:
• Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan (IdeaFirst Company, Octobertrain Films, and APT Entertainment)
• Bambanti (Sinag Maynila and Centerstage Productions)
• I Love You, Thank You (The Grit Project and Noel Ferrer Productions
• Imbisibol (Sinag Maynila and Centerstage Productions)
• Old Skool (‘Til I’m 90 Film Productions and Bonfire Productions)
• Silong (SQ Film Laboratories and Black Maria Pictures)
• Taklub (Centerstage Productions)
• Tandem (Tuko Films and Buchi Boy Films)

INDIE MOVIE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR:
• Zig Dulay (Bambanti)
• Lawrence Fajardo (Imbisibol)
• Charliebebs Gohetia (I Love You, Thank you)
• Cia Hermosa-Jorge (Old Skool)
• Jeffrey Hidalgo and Roy Sevilla Ho (Silong)
• Brillante Mendoza (Taklub)
• King Palisoc (Tandem)
• Jun Robles Lana (Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan)

MOVIE ACTOR OF THE YEAR:
• John Arcilla (Heneral Luna)
• John Lloyd Cruz (Honor Thy Father)
• JM De Guzman (Tandem)
• Richard Gomez (The Love Affair)
• Daniel Padilla (Crazy Beautiful You)
• Piolo Pascual (Silong)
• Jericho Rosales (Walang Forever)
• Dennis Trillo (Felix Manalo)

MOVIE ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
• Bea Alonzo (A Second Chance)
• Nora Aunor (Taklub)
• Iza Calzado (Etiquette For Mistresses)
• Sarah Geronimo (The Break-Up Playlist)
• Rhian Ramos (Silong)
• LJ Reyes (Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan)
• Meryll Soriano (Honor Thy Father)
• Dawn Zulueta (The Love Affair)

MOVIE SUPPORTING ACTOR OF THE YEAR:
• Gerald Anderson (Everyday I Love You)
• Nonie Buencamino (Heneral Luna)
• Mon Confiado (Heneral Luna)
• Tirso Cruz, III (Honor Thy Father)
• Anthony Falcon (Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan)
• Dan Fernandez (Honor Thy Father)
• Buboy Villar (Old Skool)

MOVIE SUPPORTING ACTRESS OF THE YEAR:
• Shamaine Buencamino (Bambanti)
• Alessandra De Rossi (Kid Kulafu)
• Mylene Dizon (Heneral Luna)
• Bela Padilla (Felix Manalo)
• Rochelle Pangilinan (Tandem)
• Pilar Pilapil (Etiquette For Mistresses)
• Lorna Tolentino (Crazy Beautiful You)

NEW MOVIE ACTOR OF THE YEAR:
• Pepe Herrera (Walang Forever)
• Jon Lucas (#Ewankosau Saranghaeyo)
• Francis Magundayao (#Ewankosau Saranghaeyo)
• Marlo Mortel (Haunted Mansion)
• Dino Pastrano (Baka Siguro Yata)
• Jerome Ponce (Haunted Mansion)
• CJ Reyes (I Love You, Thank You)


NEW MOVIE ACTRESS OF THE YEAR:
• Elora Espano (Tandem)
• Elisse Joson (#Ewankosau Saranghaeyo)
• Maine Mendoza (My Bebe Love, #KiligPaMore)
• Kim Molina (Walang Forever)
• Sarah Pagcaliwagan (Walang Forever)
• Sue Ramirez (Just The Way You Are)
• Janella Salvador (Haunted Mansion)


MOVIE CHILD PERFORMER OF THE YEAR:
• Krystal Brimner (Honor Thy Father)
• Micko Laurente (Bambanti)
• Marco Masa (The Beauty and the Bestie)
• Alonzo Muhlach (The Beauty and the Bestie)
• JR Velasco (Mandirigma)
• Miguel Vergara (Just The Way You Are)
• Bimby Yap (All You Need Is Pag-Ibig)



*** TECHNICAL CATEGORIES ***

(Mainstream Films)


MOVIE SCREENWRITER OF THE YEAR:
• Henry Francia, E.A. Rocha, and Jerrold Tarog (Heneral Luna)
• Kriz Gazmen and Patrick Valencia (Etiquette For Mistresses)
• Carmi Raymundo, Vanessa Valdez, and Cathy Garcia-Molina (A Second Chance)
• Bienvenido Santiago (Felix Manalo)
• Paul Sta. Ana (Walang Forever)
• Vanessa Valdez (The Love Affair)
• Michiko Yamamoto (Honor Thy Father)


MOVIE CINEMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR:
• Ber Cruz (Honor Thy Father)
• Neil Daza (Etiquette For Mistresses)
• Pong Ignacio (Heneral Luna)
• Rody Lacap (Felix Manalo)
• Anne Monzon (The Love Affair)
• Noel Teehankee (A Second Chance)
• Dan Villegas and Moises Zee (Crazy Beautiful You)


MOVIE PRODUCTION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR:
• Winston Acuyong (Crazy Beautiful You)
• Gerry Borreros (A Second Chance)
• Joey Luna (Kid Kulafu)
• Edgar Martin Littaua (Felix Manalo)
• Ericson Navarro (Honor Thy Father)
• Benjamin Padero and Carlo Tabije (Heneral Luna)
• Elfren Vibar (The Love Affair)


MOVIE EDITOR OF THE YEAR
• Beng Bandong (The Love Affair)
• Jay Halili (Honor Thy Father)
• Marya Ignacio (A Second Chance)
• Marya Ignacio (Crazy Beautiful You)
• Carlo Francisco Manatad (Etiquette For Mistresses)
• Jerrold Tarog (Heneral Luna)
• John Anthony Wong (Felix Manalo)


MOVIE MUSICAL SCORER OF THE YEAR:
• Cesar Francis Concio (A Second Chance)
• Cesar Francis Concio (The Love Affair)
• Von De Guzman (Felix Manalo)
• Jesse Lucas (Crazy Beautiful You)
• Erwin Romulo (Honor Thy Father)
• Jerrold Tarog (Heneral Luna)
• Emerzon Texon (Walang Forever)


MOVIE SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR:
• Aurel Claro Bilbao (A Second Chance)
• Aurel Claro Bilbao (Etiquette For Mistresses)
• Aurel Claro Bilbao (The Love Affair)
• Albert Michael Idioma (Felix Manalo)
• Arnel Labayo (Crazy Beautiful You)
• Mikko Quizon (Honor Thy Father)
• Mikko Quizon and Hit Productions (Heneral Luna)


MOVIE ORIGINAL THEME SONG OF THE YEAR

• “All You Need Is Pag-Ibig” – composed and arranged by Jungee Marcelo; interpreted by Yeng Constantino, from the movie “All You Need Is Pag-Ibig”

• “Ang Sugo Ng Diyos Sa Mga Huling Araw” – composed by Joan Solitario and Ryan Solitario; arranged by Louie Ocampo; interpreted by Sarah Geronimo, from the movie “Felix Manalo”

• “Hanggang Wala Nang Bukas” – composed, arranged, and interpreted by Ebe Dancel, from the movie “Heneral Luna”


INDIE MOVIE SCREENWRITER OF THE YEAR:

• Mary Honeylyn Joy Alipio (Taklub)
• Zig Dulay (Bambanti)
• Charliebebs Gohetia (I Love You, Thank You)
• Cia Hermosa-Jorge (Old Skool)
• Zig Marasigan (Tandem)
• Jun Robles Lana (Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan)
• Roy Sevilla Ho (Silong)


INDIE MOVIE CINEMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR:
• Ike Avellana (Apocalypse Child)
• Albert Banzon (I Love You, Thank You)
• AB Garcia (Old Skool)
• Sol Garcia (Bambanti)
• Odyssey Flores (Taklub)
• Carlo Mendoza (Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan)
• Rain Yamson, II (Silong)


INDIE MOVIE PRODUCTION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR:
• Tonee Acejo (Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan)
• Christina Dy (Apocalypse Child)
• Marxie Maolen Fadul (I Love You, Thank You)
• Dante Mendoza (Taklub)
• Roland Rebunecia (Silong)
• Roma Regala (Old Skool)
• Aped Santos (Bambanti)


INDIE MOVIE EDITOR OF THE YEAR:
• Lawrence Ang (Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan)
• Lawrence Ang (Apocalypse Child)
• Zig Dulay and Cyril Bautista (Bambanti)
• Lawrence Fajardo (Imbisibol)
• Tara Illenberger (Old Skool)
• Sarah Roxas Santos (Silong)
• Benjamin Tolentino (Tandem)


INDIE MOVIE MUSICAL SCORER OF THE YEAR:
• Teresa Barrozo (Silong)
• Nonong Buencamino (Old Skool)
• Diwa De Leon (Taklub)
• Bryan Dumaguina (Tandem)
• Gian Gianan (Bambanti)
• Armi Millare (Apocalypse Child)
• Gauss Obenza (I love You, Thank You)


INDIE MOVIE SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR:
• Jess Carlos (Silong)
• Corinne De San Jose (Apocalypse Child)
• Albert Michael Idioma (Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan)
• Albert Michael Idioma (Imbisibol)
• Andrew Millalos and Addiss Tabong (Taklub)
• Addiss Tabong (Bambanti)
• Addiss Tabong (I Love You, Thank You)


INDIE MOVIE ORIGINAL THEME SONG OF THE YEAR:
• “Liwanag Ng Iyong Halaga” – music and lyrics by Jethro Tenorio and Maynard de Guzman; interpreted by Christian Bautista, from the movie “Filemon Mamon”

• “Love’s Melody” -- lyrics by Celine Marie Flores, music by Nonong Buencamino, interpreted by Jay Marquez, from the movie “Old Skool”

• “Tulog Na” – lyrics by Zig Dulay, composed by Gian Gianan, interpreted by Alessandra de Rossi, from the movie “Bambanti”

• “Walang Hanggan” – composed and interpreted by Quest, from the movie “Ang Kuwento Nating Dalawa”

• “Young Again” – composed, arranged, and interpreted by Armi Millare, from the movie “Apocalypse Child”


DARLING OF THE PRESS (Special Award):
• KC Concepcion
• Sheryl Cruz
• Anne Curtis
• Kaye Dacer
• Dan Fernandez
• Vice Ganda
• Alden Richards


MOVIE LOVE TEAM OF THE YEAR (Special Award):
• Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla (Crazy Beautiful You)
• Kim Chiu and Xian Lim (All You Need Is Pag-Ibig)
• Nadine Lustre and James Reid (Para Sa Hopeless Romantic)
• Maine Mendoza and Alden Richards (My Bebe Love, #KiligPaMore)
• Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil (Everyday I Love You)


MS. AMALIA FUENTES – Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award

MEL CHIONGLO (Director) – Ulirang Alagad ng Pelikula sa Likod ng Kamera Lifetime Achievement Award
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29th PMPC Star Awards for TV 2015 Winners

Kapuso actor Alden Richards and Kapamilya actress Maja Salvador led the list of winners at this year's 29th Star Awards for Television. The event was held at the Kia Theater in Quezon City on Thursday.

Alden was named Best Drama Actor for his role in the GMA-7 mini-series “Illustrado,” where he played Jose Rizal. Meanwhile, Maja won Best Drama Actress for her role in the ABS-CBN drama series “Bridges of Love.”

Here are the winners at the 29th PMPC Star Awards for TV (2015):

BEST TV STATION: ABS-CBN 2
BEST PRIMETIME TV SERIES: Bridges of Love ( ABS-CBN 2)
BEST DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES: The Half Sisters (GMA 7)
BEST DRAMA MINI SERIES: Ilustrado (GMA 7)
BEST DRAMA ACTRESS: Maja Salvador ( Bridges of Love/ ABS-CBN 2)\
BEST DRAMA ACTOR: Alden Richards (Ilustrado/GMA 7)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Sheryl Cruz (Strawberry Lane/GMA 7)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Baron Geisler (Nathaniel/ ABS-CBN 2)
BEST CHILD PERFORMER: Harvey Bautista (Wansapanataym Presents Remote Ni Eric /ABS-CBN 2) and Marco Masa (Nathaniel/ ABS-CBN 2)
BEST NEW MALE TV PERSONALITY: Alonzo Muhlach (Inday Bote /ABS-CBN 2)
BEST NEW FEMALE TV PERSONALITY: Jana Agoncillo (Dream Dad/ABS-CBN 2)
BEST DRAMA ANTHOLOGY: Magpakailanman (GMA 7)
BEST SINGLE PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS: Judy Ann Santos (Ilog-Maalaala Mo Kaya/ABS-CBN 2) and Sunshine Cruz (Barko-Maalaala Mo Kaya/ABS-CBN 2)
BEST SINGLE PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR: John Lloyd Cruz (Hat-Maalaala Mo Kaya/ ABS-CBN 2)
BEST PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM: T3: Enforced (TV 5)
BEST PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM HOST: Vicky Morales (Wish Ko Lang /GMA 7)
BEST GAG SHOW: Banana Split: Extra Scoop ( ABS-CBN 2)
BEST COMEDY PROGRAM: Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay Na Kuwento (GMA 7)
BEST COMEDY ACTOR: Jayson Gainza (Banana Split: Extra Scoop /ABS-CBN 2)
BEST COMEDY ACTRESS: Rufa Mae Quinto (Bubble Gang/GMA 7)
BEST MUSICAL VARIETY SHOW: ASAP 20 ( ABS-CBN 2)
BEST MALE TV HOST: Vice Ganda (It's Showtime/ABS-CBN 2)
BEST FEMALE TV HOST: Anne Curtis (It's Showtime/ABS-CBN 2)
BEST REALITY SHOW: I Do (ABS-CBN 2 )
BEST REALITY SHOW HOST: Toni Gonzaga, Enchong Dee, Bianca Gonzales, Robi Domingo (PBB 737/ABS-CBN 2)
BEST GAME SHOW: Wowowin (GMA 7)
BEST GAME SHOW HOST: Luis Manzano (Deal Or No Deal/ABS-CBN 2) and Willie Revillame (Wowowin /GMA 7)
BEST TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM: ASOP Music Festival Year 4 (A Song Of Praise) (UNTV 37)
BEST TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM HOST: Billy Crawford (Your Face Sounds Familiar/ABS-CBN 2)
BEST EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: Matanglawin (ABS-CBN 2) and Del Monte Kitchenomics (GMA 7)
BEST EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM HOST: Kim Atienza (Matanglawin /ABS-CBN 2)
BEST CELEBRITY TALK SHOW: Aquino And AbundaTonight ( ABS-CBN 2)
BEST CELEBRITY TALK SHOW HOST: Boy Abunda, Kris Aquino (Aquino And Abunda Tonight/ ABS-CBN 2)
BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAM: I-Witness (GMA 7)
BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAM HOST: Sandra Aguinaldo, Kara David , Howie Severino, Jay Taruc (I-Witness/GMA 7)
BEST DOCUMENTARY SPECIAL: Spratlys : Mga Isla Ng Kalayaan (ABS-CBN 2)
BEST MAGAZINE SHOW: Rated K (ABS-CBN 2)
BEST MAGAZINE SHOW HOST: Korina Sanchez (Rated K /ABS-CBN 2)
BEST NEWS PROGRAM: State of the Nation (GMA News TV)
BEST MALE NEWSCASTER: Erwin Tulfo (Aksyon /TV 5)
BEST FEMALE NEWSCASTER: Jessica Soho (State of the Nation/GMA News TV)
BEST MORNING SHOW: Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN 2)
BEST MORNING SHOW HOST: Arnold Clavio, Rhea Santos-De Guzman, Ivan Mayrina, Connie Sison, Susan Enriquez, Tani Cruz, Lyn Ching-Pascual, Lhar Santiago, Suzi Abrera, Luane Dy, Love Añover, Tonipet Gaba, Prof. Solita ‘Mareng Winnie’ Monsod, Regine Tolentino, Atty. Gaby Concepcion (Unang Hirit/GMA 7)
BEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM: The Bottomline (ABS-CBN 2)
BEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM HOST: Boy Abunda (The Bottomline /ABS-CBN 2)
BEST CHILDREN SHOW: KNC (Kawan ng Cordero) (UNTV 37)
BEST CHILDREN SHOW HOST: Eric Cabobos, Bency Vallo, Moonlight Alarcon, Cid Capulong , Cedie Isip, Kim Enriquez, Tim Argallon, Angelica Tejana, Leanne Manalanzan, Kyla Manarang (KNC/UNTV 37)
BEST SHOWBIZ ORIENTED TALK SHOW: The Buzz (ABS-CBN 2)
BEST MALE SHOWBIZ ORIENTED TALK SHOW HOST: Ricky Lo (Startalk/ GMA 7)
BEST FEMALE SHOWBIZ ORIENTED TALK SHOW HOST: Toni Gonzaga (The Buzz / ABS-CBN 2)
BEST TRAVEL SHOW: Biyahe Ni Drew (GMA News TV)
BEST TRAVEL SHOW HOST: Drew Arellano (Biyahe Ni Drew/GMA News TV)
BEST LIFESTYLE SHOW: Gandang Ricky Reyes (GMA News TV)
BEST LIFESTYLE SHOW HOST: Kris Aquino (ABS-CBN 2)

Special Awards:

Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement: Ms. Coney Reyes
Excellence In Broadcasting Lifetime Achievement: Ms. Maria A. Ressa
German Moreno's Power Tandem Award: Alden Richards & Maine Mendoza ( AlDub); Liza Soberano & Enrique Gil (LizQuen)

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2015 PMPC Star Awards for Movies List of Winners

The 31st Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for Movies was held Sunday night, March 8 at The Theater in Solaire Resort & Casino in Parañaque City.

The evening featured performances from Jay R, Kyla, and the top 4 of The Voice of the Philippines. Sid Lucero (Timothy Eigenmann) presented the in memoriam segment, which paid tribute to industry members who have passed on, including his father Mark Gil, comedian Arvin "Tado" Jimenez, and Elaine Cuneta, the mother of Sharon Cuneta, grandmother to KC Concepcion.

Here is the list of winners:

Movie Actress of the Year
Nora Aunor, Dementia

Movie Actor of the Year
TIE: John Lloyd Cruz, The Trial
TIE: Piolo Pascual, Starting Over Again

Movie of the Year
Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo / Philippians Productions & Entertainment Inc., Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films, and RCP Productions

MovieDirector of the Year
Enzo Williams, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo

Indie Movie of the Year
The Janitor / APT Entertainment, Inc. and Cinemalaya Foundation

Indie Movie Director of the Year
Michael Tuviera, The Janitor

Movie Supporting of thee Year
Nicco Manalo, The Janitor

Movie Supporting Actress of the Year
Gretchen Barretto, The Trial
Sylvia Sanchez, The Trial

New Movie Actor of the Year
Richard Yap, The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin 2

New Movie Actress of the Year
Sofia Andres, Relaks, It’s Just Pag-Ibig

Movie Child Performer of the Year
TIE: Miggs Cuaderno, Asintado
TIE: Bimby Yap, The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin 2


TECHNICAL CATEGORIES (MAINSTREAM FILMS):

Movie Screenwriter of the Year
Ricardo Lee, Enrico Santos, and Kriz Gazmen, The Trial

Movie Cinematographer of the Year
Carlo Mendoza, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo

Movie Editor of the Year
Benjamin Tolentino, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo

Movie Production Designer of the Year
Roy Lachica and Joel Bilbao, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo

IE Musical Scorer of the Year
Von De Guzman, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo

Movie Sound Engineer of the Year
Albert Michael Idioma, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo

Movie Original Theme Song of the Year
“Hindi Pa Tapos” , Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo Composed and Performed by Gloc 9, Arranged by Paulo Zarate

TECHNICAL CATEGORIES (INDIE FILMS):

Indie Movie Screenwriter  of the Year
Arlyn Dela Cruz, Maratabat (Pride And Honor)

Indie Movie Cinematographer of the Year
Rain Yamson, II, Magkakabaung

Indie Movie Director of the Year
Tara Illenberger, The Janitor

Indie Movie Production Designer  of the Year
Chito Sumera, Mga Kuwentong Barbero (Barber’s Tales)

Indie Movie Musical Scorer of the Year
Von De Guzman, Dementia

Indie Movie Sound Engineer  of the Year
Albert Michael Idiom a and Alex Tomboc, The Janitor

Indie Movie Original Theme Song of the Year
"Sige Lang Nang Sige”, Hari Ng Tondo Lyrics by Bibeth Orteza, Music by Myke Salomon, Interpreted by Aiza Seguerra, Rafa Siguion-Reyna, and Cris Villonco

SPECIAL AWARDS:

Darling of the Press: Vicky Morales
Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award: Ms. Celia Rodriguez.
Ulirang Alagad Ng Pelikula Sa Likod Ng Kamera Lifetime Achievement Award:Maryo J. delos Reyes

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PMPC Star Awards for Movies announces nominees for 2015

The Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) announced the official list of nominees for the 31st Star Awards for Movies. Awards night will be held on March 8, 2015 at The Theater of Solaire Hotel Resort and Casino in Paranaque City.

For this year, six movies are vying for Best Movie category (mainstream) which includes Starting Over Again, The Trial, The Gifted, Trophy Wife, English Only Please, and Bonifacio.

V veteran actress Celia Rodriguez was chosen by the body to receive the Nora Aunor Lifetime Achievement Award while film director Maryo J. Delos Reyes is the recipient of Ulirang Alagad ng Pelikula sa Likod ng Kamera Lifetime Achievement Award.

Here's the official list of nominees for each category:


Movie Of The Year:

• Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo / Philippians Productions & Entertainment Inc., Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films, And Rcp Productions
• English Only Please / Quantum Films, Mjm Productions Inc., Artikulo Uno, Tuko Film Productions
• Starting Over Again / Star Cinema
• The Gifted / Viva Films And Multi Vision Films
• The Trial / Star Cinema
• Trophy Wife / Viva Films And Mvp Entertainment


Movie Director Of The Year:

• Olivia Lamasan / Starting Over Again
• Chris Martinez / The Gifted
• Andoy Ranay / Trophy Wife
• Chito Roño / The Trial
• Dan Villegas / English Only Please
• Enzo Williams / Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo


Indie Movie Of The Year:

• 1st Ko Si 3rd / Fire Starters Manila Productions Company And Cinemalaya Foundation
• Dementia / The Ideafirst Company, Octobertrain Films, And Tv5
• Hari Ng Tondo / Reynafilms, Central Digital Lab, Star Cinema, And Cinemalaya Foundation
• Maratabat (Pride And Honor) / Blank Pages Productions
• Mga Kuwentong Barbero (Barber’s Tales) / Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum, Octobertrain Films, And Apt Entertainment, Inc.
• Sundalong Kanin / Front Media Entertainment, Sq Film Laboratories, Inc. And Cinemalaya Foundation
• The Janitor / Apt Entertainment, Inc. And Cinemalaya Foundation


Indie Movie Director Of The Year:

• Arlyn Dela Cruz / Maratabat (Pride And Honor)
• Real Florido / 1st Ko Si 3rd
• Perci Intalan / Dementia
• Jun Robles Lana / Mga Kuwentong Barbero (Barber’s Tales)
• Janice O’hara / Sundalong Kanin
• Carlos Siguion-Reyna / Hari Ng Tondo
• Michael Tuviera / The Janitor


Movie Actor Of The Year:

• Robert Arevalo / Hari Ng Tondo
• John Lloyd Cruz / The Trial
• John Estrada / Trophy Wife
• Robin Padilla / Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
• Piolo Pascual / Starting Over Again
• Derek Ramsay / English Only Please
• Dennis Trillo / The Janitor


Movie Actress Of The Year:

• Nora Aunor / Dementia
• Anne Curtis / The Gifted
• Eugene Domingo / Mga Kuwentong Barbero (Barber’s Tales)
• Cherie Gil / Mana
• Toni Gonzaga / Starting Over Again
• Aiko Melendez / Asintado
• Jennylyn Mercado / English Only Please


Movie Supporting Actor Of The Year:

• Marc Abaya / Sundalong Kanin
• Vincent De Jesus / The Trial
• Gabby Eigenmann / Asintado
• Richard Gomez / The Trial
• Nicco Manalo / The Janitor
• Jess Mendoza / Alienasyon
• Jake Vargas / Asintado


Movie Supporting Actress Of The Year:

• Gretchen Barretto / The Trial
• Shamaine Buencamino / Mga Kuwentong Barbero (Barber’s Tales)
• Iza Calzado / Starting Over Again
• Jasmine Curtis-Smith / Dementia
• Lotlot De Leon / Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
• Gladys Reyes / Mga Kuwentong Barbero (Barber’s Tales)
• Sylvia Sanchez / The Trial


New Movie Actor Of The Year:

• Nathaniel Britt / Sundalong Kanin
• Julian Estrada / Relaks, It’s Just Pag-Ibig
• Jeric Gonzales / Dementia
• Sandino Martin / Esprit De Corps
• Iñigo Pascual / Relaks, It’s Just Pag-Ibig
• James Reid / Diary Ng Panget
• Richard Yap / The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin


New Movie Actress Of The Year:

• Sophie Albert / ‪#‎Y‬
• Sofia Andres / Relaks, It’s Just Pag-Ibig
• Ritz Azul / Separados
• Athena Bautista / Kamkam
• Coleen Borgonia / 1st Ko Si 3rd
• Loren Burgos / Mulat (Awaken)
• Coleen Garcia / #Y


Movie Child Performer Of The Year:

• Isaac Cain Aguirre / Sundalong Kanin
• Elijah Canlas / Sundalong Kanin
• Adrian Cabrido / T’yanak
• Miggs Cuaderno / Asintado
• Ryzza Mae Dizon / My Big Bossing
• Alonzo Muhlach / My Big Bossing
• Bimby Yap / The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin


Technical Categories (Mainstream Films Category):


Movie Screenwriter Of The Year:

• Antoinette Jadaone / Beauty In A Bottle
• Antoinette Jadaone / English Only Please
• Ricardo Lee, Enrico Santos, And Kriz Gazmen / The Trial
• Chris Martinez / The Gifted
• Carmi Raymundo And Olivia Lamasan / Starting Over Again
• Enzo Williams, Keiko Aquino, And Carlo Obispo / Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo


Movie Cinematographer Of The Year:

• Shing-Fung Cheung / Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
• Hermann Claravall / Starting Over Again
• Gary Gardoce / The Gifted
• Carlo Mendoza / Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
• Manuel Teehankee / The Trial
• Dan Villegas / English Only Please


Movie Editor Of The Year:

• Vanessa De Leon / The Gifted
• Marya Ignacio / English Only Please
• Marya Ignacio / Starting Over Again
• George Jarlego / Trophy Wife
• Carlo Francisco Manatad / The Trial
• Benjamin Tolentino / Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo


Movie Production Designer Of The Year:

• Winston Acuyong / The Trial
• Whammy Alcazaren / English Only Please
• Angel Diesta / The Gifted
• Roy Lachica And Joel Bilbao / Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
• Shari Marie Montiague / Starting Over Again
• Ericson Navarro / Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2


Movie Musical Scorer Of The Year:

• Teresa Barrozo / The Gifted
• Cesar Francis Concio / Starting Over Again
• Cesar Francis Concio / The Trial
• Von De Guzman / Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
• Erwin Romulo And Malek Lopez / Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
• Emerzon Texon / English Only Please


Movie Sound Engineer Of The Year:

• Aurel Claro Bilbao / Starting Over Again
• Lamberto Casas, Jr. And Alex Tomboc / The Gifted
• Albert Michael Idioma / Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
• Hit Productions / Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
• Addiss Tabong / English Only Please
• Addiss Tabong / The Trial


Movie Original Theme Song Of The Year:

• “Bahala Na” / Talk Back And You’re Dead
Lyrics By Thyro Alfaro And Yumi Lacsamana, Music By Thyro Alfaro, Interpreted By Nadine Lustre And James Reid
• “Bukas Na” / My Big Bossing
Lyrics And Music By Jan Ilacad And Kiko Salazar; Arranged By Kiko Salazar; Interpreted By Nikki Gil
• “Hindi Pa Tapos” / Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
Composed And Performed By Gloc 9, Arranged By Paulo Zarate
• “No Erase” / Diary Ng Panget
Lyrics By Thyro Alfaro And Yumi Lacsamana, Music By Julius James De Belen, Interpreted By Nadine Lustre And James Reid
• “Wag Ka Nang Umiyak” / The Trial
Lyrics And Music By Ebe Dancel, Interpreted By Kz Tandingan


Technical Categories (Indie Films Category):

Indie Movie Screenwriter Of The Year:

• Aloy Adlawan / The Janitor
• Arlyn Dela Cruz / Maratabat (Pride And Honor)
• Renei Dimla / Dementia
• Real Florido / 1st Ko Si 3rd
• Antoinette Jadaone / That Thing Called Tadhana
• Jun Robles Lana / Mga Kuwentong Barbero (Barber’s Tales)
• Bibeth Orteza / Hari Ng Tondo



Indie Movie Cinematographer Of The Year:

• Jay Abello / Hari Ng Tondo
• Marissa Floirendo / The Janitor
• Mackie Galvez / Dementia
• Carlo Mendoza / Mga Kuwentong Barbero (Barber’s Tales)
• Sasha Palomares / That Thing Called Tadhana
• Rommel Sales / Maratabat (Pride And Honor)
• Rain Yamson, Ii / Magkakabaung


Indie Movie Editor Of The Year:

• Lawrence Ang / Dementia
• Lawrence Ang / Mga Kuwentong Barbero (Barber’s Tales)
• Cyril Bautista / Sundalong Kanin
• Manet Dayrit / Hari Ng Tondo
• Tara Illenberger / The Janitor
• Carlo Francisco Manatad / Maratabat (Pride And Honor)
• Geoffrey William / Separados


Indie Movie Production Designer Of The Year:

• Gerardo Calagui / Maratabat (Pride And Honor)
• Rolly Cariño / Hari Ng Tondo
• Jeck Cogama And Popo Diaz / 1st Ko Si 3rd
• Popo Diaz / Dementia
• Roy Lachica / The Janitor
• Chito Sumera / Mga Kuwentong Barbero (Barber’s Tales)
• Fiel Zabat / Sundalong Kanin


Indie Movie Musical Scorer Of The Year:

• Teresa Barrozo / Maratabat (Pride And Honor)
• Ryan Cayabyab / Mga Kuwentong Barbero (Barber’s Tales)
• Von De Guzman / Dementia
• Richard Gonzales / The Janitor
• Jesse Lucas / Alienasyon
• Tj Ramos / Sundalong Kanin
• Myke Salomon / Hari Ng Tondo


Indie Movie Sound Engineer Of The Year:

• Albert Michael Idioma / Hari Ng Tondo
• Albert Michael Idioma And Alex Tomboc / The Janitor
• Mark Locsin And Warren Santiago / Mga Kuwentong Barbero (Barber’s Tales)
• Drew Millalos / Sundalong Kanin
• Addiss Tabong / Dementia
• Addiss Tabong / That Thing Called Tadhana
• Wildsound / Maratabat (Pride And Honor)


Indie Movie Original Theme Song Of The Year:

• “Aking Araw” / 1st Ko Si 3rd
Lyrics By Real Florido, Music By Carlo Yanesa, Interpreted By Ken Chan
• “Asintado” / Asintado
Composed And Arranged By Gloc 9, Performed By Gloc 9 And Lirah Bermudez
• “Batang Tulisan” / Sundalong Kanin
Composed By Jaime Jesus Borlagdan, Arranged By Tj Ramos, Interpreted By Heber O’hara
• “Broken Strings” / Mariquina
Lyrics And Music By Jerrold Tarog, Interpreted By Karen Gaerlan
• “Habang Panahon” / Alienasyon
Lyrics By Ricky Gallardo, Music By Jesse Lucas, Interpreted By Jon Abella
• “Pangarap Na Ikaw” / Separados
Composed By Gb Sampedro And Lara Maigue, Arranged By Marvin Querido, Interpreted By Erik Santos And By Lara Maigue
• “Sige Lang Nang Sige” / Hari Ng Tondo
Lyrics By Bibeth Orteza, Music By Myke Salomon, Interpreted By Aiza Seguerra, Rafa Siguion-Reyna, And Cris Villonco


Special Awards:

Darling Of The Press Nominees:
• Kc Concepcion
• Anne Curtis
• Luis Manzano
• Vicky Morales
• Robin Padilla
• Judy Ann Santos

Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award – Ms. Celia Rodriguez
Ulirang Alagad Ng Pelikula Sa Likod Ng Kamera (Lifetime Achievement Award) – Director Maryo J. Delos Reyes

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Kim Chiu, Coco Martin, big winners at PMPC Star Awards for TV 2014

Ikaw Lamang stars Kim Chiu and Coco Martin were announced the big winners at the 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television held on Sunday, November 23 at Solaire Resort.

Coco and Kim and were named Best Drama Actor and Actress, respectively, for their performances in the ABS-CBN drama “Ikaw Lamang.”

Kim bested six other actresses for the award, including Angel Locsin and Maja Salvador for “The Legal Wife” Bea Alonzo for Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon, and Lovi Poe and Maricel Soriano for “Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real.”

“Ikaw Lamang” ruled this year's Star Awards for TV as it took home the Best Primetime Drama Series award, Best Supporting Actor award (for John Estrada) and Best Supporting Actress award (for KC Concepcion).

Both Coco and KC were repeat winners from last year for their respective categories. Here is the complete list of winners of the 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television:

Best TV Station: ABS-CBN-2

Best Primetime Drama Series: Ikaw Lamang (ABS-CBN)
Best Daytime Drama Series: Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN)

Best Drama Actor: Coco Martin for Ikaw Lamang (ABS-CBN)
Best Primetime Drama Series: Ikaw Lamang (ABS-CBN))
Best Drama Actress: Kim Chiu for Ikaw Lamang (ABS-CBN)
Best Drama Supporting Actor: John Estrada for Ikaw Lamang (ABS-CBN)
Best Drama Supporting Actress: KC Concepcion for Ikaw Lamang (ABS-CBN)

Best Drama Anthology: Magpakailanman (GMA)
Best Single Performance by an Actor: (tie)Arjo Atayde for Maalaala Mo Kaya episode: "Dos Por Dos" (ABS-CBN); Jose Manalo for Eat Bulaga! Lenten special: "Hulog ng Langit" (GMA)
Best Single Performance by an Actress: Sunshine Cruz for MMK episode: "Karayom" (ABS-CBN)
Best Child Performer: Raikko Mateo for Honesto (ABS-CBN)

Best New Male TV Personality: Manolo Pedrosa for MMK episode: "Selfie" (ABS-CBN)
Best New Female TV Personality: Lyca Gairanod for MMK episode: "Red Envelope" (ABS-CBN)

Best Gag Show: Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN)
Best Comedy Show: Home Sweetie Home (ABS-CBN)
Best Comedy Actor: Sef Cadayona for Bubble Gang (GMA)
Best Comedy Actress: Rufa Mae Quinto for Bubble Gang (GMA)

Best Variety Show: It's Showtime (ABS-CBN)
Best Musical Variety Show: ASAP 19 (ABS-CBN)
Best Male TV Host: Vice Ganda for It's Showtime (ABS-CBN)
Best Female TV Host: Toni Gonzaga for ASAP 19 (ABS-CBN)

Best Public Service Program: T3: Enforced (TV5)
Best Public Service Program Host: Vicky Morales for Wish Ko Lang (GMA)
Best Reality Show: It Takes Gutz To Be A Gutierrez (TV5)
Best Reality Show Hosts: Bianca Gonzalez, John Prats, Robi Domingo and Toni Gonzaga for Pinoy Big Brother: All In (ABS-CBN)

Best Game Show: Celebrity Bluff (GMA)
Best Game Show Host: Judy Ann Santos for Bet on Your Baby (ABS-CBN)
Best Talent Show Program: Celebrity Dance Battle (TV5)
Best Talent Show Program Host: Alex Gonzaga and Luis Manzano for The Voice Kids (ABS-CBN)

Best Youth Oriented Program: Luv U (ABS-CBN)
Best Educational Program: (tie) Born to Be Wild (GMA); Matanglawin (ABS-CBN)
Best Educational Program Host: Kim Atienza for Matanglawin (ABS-CBN)

Best Celebrity Talk Show: Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN)
Best Celebrity Talk Show Host: Vice Ganda for Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN)

Best Documentary Program: I-Witness (GMA)
Best Documentary Program Host: Howie Severino, Jay Taruc, Kara David and Sandra Aguinaldo for I-Witness (GMA)
Best Documentary Special: Yolanda (ABS-CBN)
Best Magazine Show: I Juander (GMA News TV)
Best Magazine Show Host: Cesar Apolinario and Susan Enriquez for I Juander (GMA News TV)

Best News Program: State of the Nation with Jessica Soho (GMA News TV)
Best Male Newscaster: Erwin Tulfo for Aksyon (TV5)
Best Female Newscaster: Jessica Soho for State of the Nation (GMA News TV)

Best Morning Show: Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN)
Best Morning Show Host: Anthony Taberna, Ariel Ureta, Atom Araullo, Jing Castaneda, Winnie Cordero and Zen Hernandez for Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN)

Best Public Affairs Program: The Bottomline with Boy Abunda (ABS-CBN)
Best Public Affairs Program Host: Boy Abunda for The Bottomline (ABS-CBN)

Best Showbiz Oriented Talk Show: The Buzz (ABS-CBN)
Best Male Showbiz Oriented Talk Show Host: Ricky Lo for Startalk (GMA)
Best Female Showbiz Oriented Talk Show Host: Toni Gonzaga for The Buzz (ABS-CBN)

Best Children Show: Tropang Potchi (GMA)
Best Children Show Host: Isabel Frial, Kyle Danielle Ocampo, Lianne Valentino, Miggs Cuaderno, Miggy Jimenez, Nomer Limatog and Sabrina Man for Tropang Potchi

Best Travel Show: Biyahe ni Drew (GMA News TV)
Best Travel Show Host: Aga Muhlach for Pinoy Explorer (TV5)

Best Lifestyle Show: Gandang Ricky Reyes (GMA News TV)
Best Lifestyle Show Host: Kris Aquino for Kris TV (ABS-CBN)

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Video: Dennis Trillo is Aiai Delas Alas' new target

Comedy Queen Aiai Delas Alas is at it again, that is, cracking green jokes again. His latest target? Kapuso actor Dennis Trillo.

During the awarding rites of Dekada Actors and and Dekada Actresses at the 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies held Sunday night March 9 at the Solaire Grand Ballroom, the comedy queen thanked the people who have become an instrument to her success in showbiz including Dennis Trillo whom she called her new inspiration.

"Nakatabi ko lang, inspirasyon ko na", said Delas Alas while laughing. "Oi, s*x tayo, ha", she said casually to Trillo. "Wala lang, para ano lang... nakakaanatok eh. Ganun-ganun lang. Syempre tong apat na 'to di ko na pwedeng ka-**x. Natikman ko na sila eh"

The comedy queen referred to other four Dekada actors behind her - Baron Geisler, John Lloyd Cruz, Aga Muhlach, and Piolo Pascual.

"Hindi, hindi, hindi, joke lang iyon. Pampasaya lang." added Delas Alas.

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30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies List of Winners

The 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies awards night held in Solaire Grand Ballroom in Pasay City Sunday nght March 9.

This year, the Star Awards for Movies turns 3 decades of recognizing excellence in local film industry. PMPC cited the best achievements of some of the industry's notable artists during the last decade (2003-2013).

Its Dekada Awardees include: Actresses Judy Ann Santos, Eugene Domingo, Ai-Ai delas Alas; Actors Aga Muhlach, John Lloyd Cruz, Jericho Rosales, Dennis Trillo, Piolo Pascual, Baron Geisler; and film directors Joel Lamangan, Jose Javier Reyes, Maryo J. delos Reyes, Mark Meily, Olivia Lamasan, and Jerrold Tarog.

Kapamilya stars Robi Domingo, Maja Salvador, Toni Gonzaga and Piolo Pascual host this year's PMPC Awards night.

Here is the complete list of winners for the 2014 PMPC Star Awards for Movies

Movie Actress of the Year - KC Concepcion (Shoot To Kill: Boy Golden)

Movie Actor of the Year - Vice Ganda (Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy)

Movie of the Year - On The Job

Indie Movie of the Year - Badil

Movie Director of the Year - Erik Matti, On The Job

Indie Movie Director of the Year - Chito Ron (Badil)

Supporting Actress of the Year: Angel Aquino (Ang Huling Cha Cha ni Anita)

Supporting Actor of the Year: Joey Marquez (On The Job)

Ulirang Alagad ng Pelikula Sa Likod ng Kamera Lifetime Achievement Award: Ricky Lee

Ulirang Alagad ng Pelikula Sa Likod Ng Kamera Lifetime Achievement Award: Peque Gallaga

Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award: Rustica Carpio

Movie Screenwriter of the Year - On The Job

Indie Movie Screenwriter of the Year - Ano Ang Kulay Ng Mga Nakalimutang Pangarap

Female Celebrity Skin of the Night - Bela Padilla

Female Celebrity Great Shape Award - Alessandra de Rossi

Movie Cinematographer of the Year - On The Job

Iconic producers of Philippine Cinema - Regal Films, Star Cinema, and Viva Entertainment

Movie Production Designer of the Year - Shoot To Kill: Boy Golden

Indie Movie Production Designer of the Year - Sonata

Indie Movie Cinematographer of the Year - Bamboo Flowers

Movie Editor of the Year - On The Job

Indie Movie Editor of the Year - Badil

New Movie Actress of the Year - Isabelle Daza, It Takes A Man and A Woman

New Movie Actor of the Year - Vince Tanada, Otso

Movie Child Performer of the Year - Ryzza Mae Dizon, My Little Bossings

Movie Original Theme Song Winner - Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir

Indie Movie Original Theme Song Winner - Jumbo Jericho

Movie Musical Scorer Winner - Shoot to Kill: Boy Golden

Indie Movie Musical Scorer Winner - Sonata

Movie Sound Engineer Winner - On The Job

Indie Movie Sound Engineer Winner - Sonata

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Angel Locsin vs Bea Alonzo for 2014 PMPC Best Actress plum

Angel Locsin and Bea Alonzo are battling it out once again for PMPC's acting nod this year. Both kapamilya actresses are nominated for Best Actress for their performance in Star Cinema blockbuster movie Four Sisters And A Wedding which also stars Shaina Magdayao and Toni Gonzaga.

Watch their heated confrontation from the movie. Who deserves better?

Both actresses were also nominated for last year in the same category. Locsin for her performance as Grace in One More Try and Alonzo as Sari in The Mistress. The former was declared the winner.

Other actresses nominated are Vilma Santos (Ekstra) and Nora Aunor (Ange Kwento Ni Mabuti), KC Concepcion (Boy Golden), Rustica Carpio (Ano ang Kulay ng mga Nakalimutang Pangarap?), and Lorna Tolentino (Burgos).

Read related story: 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies list of nominees announced

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30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies list of nominees announced

The PMPC Star Awards for Movies is now on its 30th year. For this year, PMPC introduces the Dakada Awards, recipients of which are actors, actresses, and directors who have made sterling and exemplary performances in movies for the period of 2003 - 2013.

For this year, PMPC names Judy Ann Santos, Eugene Domingo, and Ai-ai Delas Alas as Dekada Actresses. Aga Muhlach, John Lloyd Cruz, Jericho Rosales, Dennis Trillo, Baron Geisler, and Piolo Pascual for Dekada Actors. Joel Lamangan, Jose Javier Reyes, Maryo J. Delos Reyes, Mark Meily, Jerold Tarog, and Olivia Lamasan are named Dekada Directors.

Awarding ceremonies will be held on Sunday, March 9.

Here are the complete set of nominees.

MOVIE ACTRESS OF THE YEAR:

• BEA ALONZO (Four Sisters And A Wedding)
• NORA AUNOR (Ang Kuwento Ni Mabuti)   
• RUSTICA CARPIO (Ano Ang Kulay Ng Mga Nakalimutang Pangarap?)  
• KC CONCEPCION (Shoot To Kill:  Boy Golden)
• ANGEL LOCSIN (Four Sisters And A Wedding)
• VILMA SANTOS (Ekstra)
• LORNA TOLENTINO (Burgos)                                                         

MOVIE ACTOR OF THE YEAR:

• DINGDONG DANTES (Dance Of The Steel Bars)
• JORGE ESTREGAN JR. (Shoot To Kill:  Boy Golden)
• VICE GANDA (Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy)
• JAKE MACAPAGAL (Metro Manila)                                         
• ROBIN PADILLA (10,000 Hours)
• PIOLO PASCUAL (On The Job)
• JOEL TORRE (On The Job)

MOVIE SUPPORTING ACTOR OF THE YEAR:

• ART ACUÑA (Kabisera)    
• VINCENT DE JESUS (Ekstra) 
• EDDIE GARCIA (Shoot To Kill:  Boy Golden)
• SPANKY MANIKAN (Bamboo Flowers)
• JOEY MARQUEZ (On The Job)                                    
• MARLON RIVERA (Ekstra)                                                      
• JOEY PARAS (Babagwa, The Spider’s Lair)

MOVIE SUPPORTING ACTRESS OF THE YEAR:

• ANGEL AQUINO (Ang Huling Cha-Cha Ni Anita)
• JASMINE CURTIS SMITH (Transit)                                          
• BELA PADILLA (10,000 Hours)
• RUBY RUIZ (Ekstra)
• CONEY REYES (Four Sisters And A Wedding)
• GLORIA SEVILLA (Shoot To Kill:  Boy Golden)
• MARICEL SORIANO (Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy)

NEW MOVIE ACTOR OF THE YEAR:

• AKIHIRO BLANCO (Mga Alaala Ng Tag-Ulan)       
• RODJUN CRUZ (I Luv U Pare Ko)
• ARKIN DEL ROSARIO (Pagari)
• MIMI JUAREZA (Quick Change)                                          
• RURU MADRID (Bamboo Flowers)
• TEEJAY MARQUEZ (Pagari)
• KIKO MATOS (Babagwa, The Spider’s Lair)
• VINCE TAÑADA (Otso)

NEW MOVIE ACTRESS OF THE YEAR:

• MAX COLLINS (Bamboo Flowers)
• JASMINE CURTIS SMITH (Transit)    
• ISABELLE DAZA (It Takes A Man And A Woman)
• MEG IMPERIAL (Menor De Edad)                             
• TERI MALVAR (Ang Huling Cha-Cha Ni Anita)
• LIZA SOBERANO (Must Be Love)
• KRYSTLE VALENTINO (Purok 7)

MOVIE CHILD PERFORMER OF THE YEAR:

• MARC JUSTINE ALVAREZ (Transit)                                         
• ADRIAN CABIDO (Lauriana)
• MIGGS CUADERNO (Bamboo Flowers)
• RYZZA MAE DIZON (My Little Bossings)
• LENLEN FRIAL (Ang Huling Cha-Cha Ni Anita)
• CHINO JALANDONI (Sonata)                              
• YOGO SINGH (Bamboo Flowers)

MOVIE OF THE YEAR:

• 10,000 HOURS (Philippine Film Studios, Viva Films, and N2 Productions)
• DANCE OF THE STEEL BARS (Portfolio Films and GMA Films)
• FOUR SISTERS AND A WEDDING (Star Cinema)
• IT TAKES A MAN AND A WOMAN (Viva Films and Star Cinema)
• ON THE JOB (Reality Entertainment and Star Cinema)
• SHOOT TO KILL:  BOY GOLDEN (Scenema Concept International and Viva Films)

MOVIE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR:

• CESAR APOLINARIO and MARNIE MANICAD (Dance Of The Steel Bars)     
• JOYCE BERNAL (10,000 Hours)                                                       
• CATHY GARCIA-MOLINA (Four Sisters And A Wedding)
• CATHY GARCIA-MOLINA (It Takes A Man And A Woman)            
• ERIK MATTI (On The Job)               
• CHITO ROÑO (Shoot To Kill:  Boy Golden)

INDIE MOVIE OF THE YEAR:

• ANG HULING CHA-CHA NI ANITA (CineFilipino, Studio 5, and Pixeleyes Multimedia)        
• ANO ANG KULAY NG MGA NAKALIMUTANG PANGARAP? (LargaVista Entertainment and Film Development Council of the Philippines)
• BADIL (Waray Republik and Film Development Council of the Philippines)
• BAMBOO FLOWERS (Productions 56 and Film Development Council of the Philippines)        
• EKSTRA (Cinemalaya Foundation and Quantum Films)                                                          
• KABISERA (Creative Program, Inc. and Reality Entertainment)
• SONATA (My Own Mann Productions, Ruby’s Arms Productions, and Film Development Council of the Philippines)

INDIE MOVIE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR:

• SIGRID ANDREA BERNARDO (Ang Huling Cha-Cha Ni Anita)
• MARYO J. DELOS REYES (Bamboo Flowers)
• PEQUE GALLAGA and LORE REYES (Sonata)
• JEFFREY JETURIAN (Ekstra)
• JOSE JAVIER REYES (Ano Ang Kulay Ng Mga Nakalimutang Pangarap?)
• CHITO ROÑO (Badil)
• ALFONSO TORRE III (Kabisera)

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MOVIE SCREENWRITER OF THE YEAR:

• KEIKO AQUINO and RYLLAH BERICO (10,000 Hours)
• CATHERINE CAMARILLO and ANTHONY GUELAN (Shoot To Kill:  Boy Golden)
• CRIS LIM (Dance Of The Steel Bars)
• ERIK MATTI and MICHIKO YAMAMOTO (On The Job)
• MEL MENDOZA-DEL ROSARIO (Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy)
• VANESSA VALDEZ (Four Sisters And A Wedding)

MOVIE CINEMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR:

• RICARDO BUHAY III (On The Job)
• MARISSA FLOIRENDO and GILBERTO VISTAN (10,000 Hours)
• CARLO MENDOZA (Shoot To Kill:  Boy Golden)
• EMMAN PASCUAL and RAIN YAMSON (Dance Of The Steel Bars)
• MANUEL TEEHANKEE (Four Sisters And A Wedding)
• MANUEL TEEHANKEE (It Takes A Man And A Woman)

MOVIE PRODUCTION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR:

• WINSTON ACUYONG (Four Sisters And A Wedding)
• JOEL BILBAO and FRITZ SILORIO (Shoot To Kill:  Boy Golden)
• JOEY LUNA (10,000 Hours)
• ARTHUR MANINGAS (Dance Of The Steel Bars)
• SHARI MARIE MONTIAGUE (It Takes A Man And A Woman)
• RICHARD SOMES (On The Job)

MOVIE MUSICAL SCORER OF THE YEAR:

• TERESA BARROZO (10,000 Hours)
• TERESA BARROZO (When The Love Is Gone)
• CARMINA CUYA (Shoot To Kill:  Boy Golden)
• JESSIE LASATEN (It Takes A Man And A Woman)
• RAUL MITRA (Four Sisters And A Wedding)
• ERWIN ROMULO (On The Job)

MOVIE EDITOR OF THE YEAR:

• JOYCE BERNAL and MARYA IGNACIO (10,000 Hours)
• CHARLIEBEBS GOHETIA (Dance Of The Steel Bars)     
• JAY HALILI (On The Job)
• MARYA IGNACIO (Four Sisters And A Wedding)
• MARYA IGNACIO (It Takes A Man And A Woman)            
• CARLO MANATAD, JASON CAHAPAY, and RYAN ORDUNA (Shoot To Kill:  Boy Golden) 

MOVIE SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR:

• AUREL BILBAO (Four Sisters And A Wedding)
• AUREL BILBAO (It Takes A Man And A Woman)            
• CORINNE DE SAN JOSE (On The Job)
• ALBERT MICHAEL IDIOMA (Dance Of The Steel Bars)
• ALBERT MICHAEL IDIOMA and ADDISS TABONG (10,000 Hours)   
• ALBERT MICHAEL IDIOMA and ADDISS TABONG (Shoot To Kill:  Boy Golden)

MOVIE ORIGINAL THEME SONG OF THE YEAR:

• “BAKIT HINDI KA CRUSH NG CRUSH MO?” (Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo?) – Lyrics and Music by Jungee Marcelo / Interpreted by Zia Quizon
• “HAMON NG BUHAY” (10,000 Hours) – Composed, Arranged, and Interpreted by Chito Miranda
• “HUWARANG KABATAAN” (Pedro Calungsod, Batang Martir) -- Lyrics and Music by Emlyn Olfindo-Santos / Arranged by Noel Espenida / Interpreted by Fatima Soriano
• “MIDAS” (Boy Golden:  Shoot To Kill) – Composed by Abra / Arranged by Sonic State Audio / Interpreted by Abra     
•  “PAHAMAK ANG ‘YONG GANDA” (Kimmy Dora, Ang Kiyemeng Prequel) – Lyrics and Music by Vincent de Jesus / Interpreted by Yeng Constantino     
• “REHAS NA BAKAL” (Dance of the Steel Bars) – Composed, Arranged, and Interpreted by Romano Baesa and Angelo Bitoy of EHP

INDIE MOVIE SCREENWRITER OF THE YEAR:

• ALOY ADLAWAN (Bamboo Flowers)
• SIGRID ANDREA BERNARDO (Ang Huling Cha-Cha Ni Anita)
• ZIGCARLO DULAY, ANTOINETTE JADAONE, and JEFFREY JETURIAN (Ekstra)
• HANNAH ESPIA and GIANCARLO ABRAHAN (Transit)
• WANGGO GALLAGA (Sonata)
• JOSE JAVIER REYES (Ano Ang Kulay Ng Mga Nakalimutang Pangarap?)
• RODY VERA (Badil)         

INDIE MOVIE CINEMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR:

• NEIL DAZA (Badil)
• ALMA DELA PEÑA (Ang Huling Cha-Cha Ni Anita)
• MARK GARY (Sonata)
• JUN GONZALES (Bamboo Flowers)
• LEE BRIONES (Ekstra)
• LYLE SACRIS and BER CRUZ (Transit)
• J.A. TADEÑA (Kabisera)

INDIE MOVIE PRODUCTION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR:

• POPO DIAZ (Ang Huling Cha-Cha Ni Anita)
• MICHAEL ESPAÑOL and RASHEM GUMACAL (Kabisera)
• JUNJUN MONTELIBANO (Sonata)
• ERICSON NAVARRO (Ekstra)
• BING SANTOS (Bamboo Flowers)
• JAYVEE EDWARD TADURAN (Badil)
• THESA TANG (Transit)

INDIE MOVIE MUSICAL SCORER OF THE YEAR:

• TERESA BARROZO (Kabisera)
• CARMINA CUYA (Badil)
• VINCENT DE JESUS (Ekstra)
• DIWA DE LEON (Ang Huling Cha-Cha Ni Anita)
• MON ESPIA (Transit)
• LUTGARDO LABAD (Bamboo Flowers)
• EMERZON TEXON (Sonata)

INDIE MOVIE EDITOR OF THE YEAR:

• LAWRENCE ANG and KAMILLE LECCIO (Ang Huling Cha-Cha Ni Anita)
• MANET DAYRIT (Sonata)
• VANESSA DE LEON (Ano Ang Kulay Ng Mga Nakalimutang Pangarap?)
• ZIGCARLO DULAY and GLENN ITURIAGA (Ekstra)
• SHERYLL LOPEZ and BORGY TORRE (Kabisera)
• CARLO FRANCISCO MANATAD (Badil)
• JESS NAVARRO (Bamboo Flower) 

INDIE MOVIE SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR:

• NIOKI AQUINO (Ang Huling Cha-Cha Ni Anita)
• CORINNE DE SAN JOSE and JEDD DUMAGUINA (Kabisera)
• ALBERT MICHAEL IDIOMA (Bamboo Flowers)
• ALBERT MICHAEL IDIOMA (Sonata)
• MARK LOCSIN and MIKKO QUIZON (Transit)
• ADDISS TABONG (Ekstra)                                                                   
• ADDISS TABONG and ALBERT MICHAEL IDIOMA (Badil)

INDIE MOVIE ORIGINAL THEME SONG OF THE YEAR:

• “BIPOLOVE” (Shift) – Composed and Arranged by Siege Ledesma, Interpreted by Yeng Constantino
•  “DI AKO TITIGIL” (Burgos) – Lyrics and Music by Lucien Letaba, Arranged by Melvin Corpin, Interpreted by Beverly Sharon Flordeliz                                                        
•  “MAMAHALIN KITA” (Bamboo Flowers) – Composed and Arranged by RJ Jimenez, Interpreted by Ruru Madrid
• “SUKATIN MO ANG MUNDO KO” (Jumbo Jericho) – Lyrics by Sandy Es Mariano, Music by Zyruz Imperial, Interpreted by Zyrus Imperial

(SPECIAL AWARDS): 

DARLING OF THE PRESS:

• KC CONCEPCION
• LUIS MANZANO
• VICKY MORALES
• PIOLO PASCUAL
• JERRY YAP
• NORA AUNOR

ULIRANG ARTISTA Lifetime Achievement Award

• MS. RUSTICA CARPIO

ULIRANG ALAGAD NG PELIKULA SA LIKOD NG KAMERA Lifetime Achievement Awards:

• RICKY LEE
• PEQUE GALLAGA

DEKADA AWARDS (2003-2013):

ACTRESS:

• JUDY ANN SANTOS
• EUGENE DOMINGO
• AI AI DELAS ALAS

ACTOR:

• AGA MUHLACH
• JOHN LLOYD CRUZ
• JERICHO ROSALES
• DENNIS TRILLO
• PIOLO PASCUAL
• BARON GEISLER

DIRECTOR:

• JOEL LAMANGAN
• JOSE JAVIER REYES
• MARYO J. DELOS REYES
• MARK MEILY
• OLIVIA LAMASAN
• JERROLD TAROG

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