Complete List of 2011 Winners from Philippine Award-Giving Bodies [For 2010 Movies]

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This list starts with the Cinemalaya, Cinemanila, and Cinema One Originals winners, whose honorees sometimes figure prominently in the local award-giving bodies. MMFF winners should be out shortly.

Cinemalaya 2010 winners unveiled

Monday, July 19, 2010
08:16 PM

Sheron Dayoc's Halaw won the Best Film award in the New Breed Full-Length Feature category while Pam Miras' Wag Kang Titingin topped the Short Feature category and Mark Meily's Donor was named Best Film in the Directors Showcase of the 6th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition. This was announced in the Cinemalaya awarding rites held last July 18, 2010 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines' Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo.

Halaw was cited "for its timely depiction of the rigors and dangers that Filipinos go through in order to reach Sabah in search of greener pastures, its mastery of the elements of filmmaking and meaningful narrative, and its powerful herald that Mindanao cinema has come of age."

Three other awards went to Halaw: Best Direction for Sheron Dayoc, who also wrote and produced the film, Best Performance of an Actor (John Arcilla) and Best Editing (Lester Olager and Chuck Gutierrez).

In the Short Feature category, Pam Miras's Wag Kang Titingin was named Best Film "for its very striking story about a girl's attempt beyond death and destruction to maintain for her younger sister a semblance of peace and order amid so much violence and conflict that seems the lot of today's Filipinos."

Donor, which was cited "for its mastery of nearly all the technical elements of filmmaking, its all-too-real depiction of the compromises and sacrifices that Filipinos go through to get out of the poverty trap, and its engaging portrayal of a woman forced to donate a part of her body in order to discover herself," swept up a total of five awards in the Directors Showcase.

In addition to the Best Film award, it won awards for Best Performance of an Actor (Baron Geisler), Best Performance of an Actress (Meryll Soriano), Best Performance of a Supporting Actress (Karla Pambid), and Best Production Design (Aped Santos).

Francis Xavier Pasion's Sampaguita won Special Jury Prize in the New Breed Full Length Category "for its effective and coruscating take on the lives of young sampaguita vendors that dot the urban landscape of poverty and squalor, for its powerful documentary realism, its touching poignancy and its gnawing humanity."

Special Jury Prize in the Short Feature Category went to Rommel "Milo" Tolentino's P, which was cited "for its humorous take on the joys and challenges of childhood, its near-flawless execution of a coming-of-age story, and its wit and charm that somehow approximate the unflagging optimism of youth and promise." The award for Best Direction in this category also went to Tolentino.

Special Jury Prize in the Directors Showcase went to Gil Portes' Two Funerals. The film also won Best Direction for Portes, Best Screenplay (Enrique V. Ramos), and Best Cinematography (Arvin Viola).

In the New Breed Full Length Category, Lovi Poe won the award for Best Performance of an Actress for her role in Dan Villegas and Paul Sta. Ana's Mayohan. The film also won the Best Screenplay award (Paul Sta. Ana).

LJ Reyes won the award for Best Performance of a Supporting actress for her role in Ian Dean Loreños' The Leaving while Emilio Garcia got the prize for Best Performance of a Supporting Actor for his role in Rekrut by Danny Añonuevo.

Other awards in the New Breed Full Length Feature category were given to Rekrut (Albert Michael Idioma) for Best Sound; Mayohan (Emerzon Texon) for Best Original Music Score; and The Leaving (Syrel Lopez and Ivan Zaldarriaga) for Best Production Design. The award for Best Cinematography was shared by the films Mayohan (Dan Villegas) and The Leaving (Rommel Andreo Sales, Jr.).

In the Short Feature category, Mikhail Red won the Best Screenplay award for his film Harang.

In the Directors Showcase, Tirso Cruz III won the Best Performance of a Supporting Actor for his role in Sigwa by Joel Lamangan while the Best Editing award went to Joselito Altarejos' Pink Halo Halo (Chuck Gutierrez).

The 2010 Cinemalaya jury was composed of Jose Javier Reyes, Ricky Davao, Joselito Zulueta, Ishizaka Kenji, and Italo Spinelli.

Cinemalaya 2010, now on its sixth year, was held from July 9-18, at the CCP. It is a competitive all digital film festival that aims to discover, encourage and honor the cinematic works of Filipino filmmakers and seeks to invigorate the Philippine film industry by developing a new breed of Filipino filmmakers. Cinemalaya is a presentation of the Cinemalaya Foundation, the CCP, Film Development Council of the Philippines and Econolink Investments.

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12th Cinemanila International Film Festival – 2010 Winners Announced

December 4, 2010 by cd

Japan’s “Sketches of Kaitan City” has won the Lino Brocka Grand Prize at the 12th Cinemanila International Filmfest.

Here is the list of winners for the 12th edition of Cinemanila:

International Competition

Best Actor:
Ensemble Cast of Sketches of Kaitan City (Japan)

Best Actress:
Yoon Yeo-jeong in The Housemaid (South Korea)

Best Director:
Im Sang-soo for The Housemaid

Grand Jury Prize:
Eastern Plays by Kamen Kalev (Bulgaria, Sweden)

Lino Brocka Grand Prize:
Sketches of Kaitan City by Kazuyoshi Kumakiri (Japan)

SEA Competition

Best SEA Film:
Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria by Remton Siega Zuasola

Digital Lokal

Best Director:
Khavn dela Cruz for Mondomanila

Lino Grand Jury Prize:
Balangay by Sherad Anthony Sanchez

Lino Grand Prize:
‘Di Natatapos ang Gabi by Ato Bautista

Young Cinema:
Documentaries in Competition

Ishmael Bernal Award for Documentary:
Malaya Camporedondo for Ang Panagtagpo ng Akong mga Apohan (The Philippines)

Best Documentary:
Kano: An American and his Harem by Monster Jimenez (The Philippines)

Young Cinema:
Shorts in Competition

Jury Prize:
“Hazard” by Mikhail Red

Ishmael Bernal Award for Young Cinema:
Christian Linaban for “Doktora”

Best Short Film:
“Nilda” by Joy Aquino

The 2010 Cinemanila is presented by the Film Development Council of the Philippines and the Cinemanila International Film Festival Foundation, together with Robinsons Movieworld Galleria where around 50 local and international films are being screened from Dec. 1 to Dec. 5, 2010.

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Layang Bilanggo reaps four major awards in 6th Cinema One Originals; Lav Diaz and Celso Ad. Castillo honored

Sharline Bareng and Jocelyn Dimaculangan

Monday, November 15, 2010
06:43 PM

The remarkable teamwork of the cast and crew of Layang Bilanggo paid off as the movie romped off with four major awards in the 6th Cinema One Originals awarding ceremony held last night, November 14, at the Dolphy Theater of ABS-CBN.

The family drama won Best Picture, Best Screenplay, Best Director for Michael Angelo Dagñalan, and Best Actor for Pen Medina.

The Jury praised Layang Bilanggo as "ang pelikulang sensitibo, buong-buo ang konsepto, Pilipinong-Pilipino ngunit tagos ang kaisipan at damdaming pang-mundo" and how its simple craftsmanship was suited to its theme.

The Best Picture award came with a cash prize of P200,000.

In accepting his trophy, Direk Mike acknowledged his cast members, especially lead actor Pen Medina, for contributing to the completion of the script.

"Binigyan po namin ng kalayaan na mag-improve ang aming mga artista. Naniniwala po kaming ang paggawa ng pelikula ay isang collective work," he said.

Pen, whose victory was by unanimous decision, reciprocrated by saying, "Bago po simulan ang pelikula, sabi ko, bigyan ninyo ako ng karapatan na aprubahan ang pagkasulat ng karakter ko at pag-develop ng emosyon."

He added: "Happy birthday kay Ronnie Lazaro! Makikiinom ako diyan!"

Veteran actor Ronnie Lazaro is, like Pen Medina, considered one of the finest actors working today. Ronnie played the lead actor in Ishmael, another Cinema One entry, but he was not present at the awards ceremony.

Pen's son Ping Medina, one of the hosts that night, quipped: "Congrats Tito Pen! Parang ako na rin ang nanalo."

The thrilling race for the Best Supporting Actor trophy ended with Marc Abaya emerging victorious. The band vocalist-turned-actor beat veteran stars Mark Gil and Pen Medina in this category.

Marc was clearly nervous when he went up the stage to receive his award for the horror film Dagim.

After calling his co-nominees "gods," Marc accepted the glass trophy for his role as the leader of a tribe of cannibals.

"I dedicate this to Johnny Delgado, my mentor, my master, my father," said Marc in his acceptance speech.

He later told PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) that he considered the late veteran actor as his father because Johnny taught him about acting through his acting workshops.

There was no award for Best Actress, as the seven films this year were centered on male leads.

This year's jury was composed of director Jose Javier Reyes, Hong Kong International Film Festival curator Jacob Wong, film producer Atty. Joji Alonso, film critic Roger Garcia, and Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino member Tito Genova Valiente.

Jodi Sta. Maria won the Best Supporting Actress award for Third World Happy.

Jodi told the press after the awarding ceremony, "Kahit sino namang artista ang makakuha ng award, masaya, e. Siyempre recognition ito sa trabaho mo, and ako, para sa akin, ito yung gusto kong gawin. Ito yung mahal kong trabaho.

"Yung mga ganitong klaseng award, sobrang bonus na lang ito para sa akin."

The star of Noah attended the event with her son Thirdy.

The Audience Choice Award, which came with a cash prize of P100,000, went to Astro Mayabang, a satire about a young Kapampangan who expresses his nationalism through his flag-themed clothes.

The stars of the movie, John "Sweet" Lapus and Arron Villaflor, accepted the trophy on behalf of their director, Jason Paul Laxamana, who says he is an advocate of regional cinema.

Sweet, one of the hosts of Showbiz Central, revealed that when they were making this film, Direk Jason Paul was actually aiming for the Audience Choice Award. Around 90 percent of the film uses the Kapampangan language.

The jury members decided to give citations to two films: Astro Mayabang and Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria Kirchbaum.

Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria Kirchbaum is the story of a young ambitious Cebuana who thinks that becoming a mail-order bride is her ticket out of poverty.

Director Remton Zuasola shot this film in one take lasting one hour and 30 minutes, as he followed the lead character Terya (Donna Gimeno) walking around the scenic island of Olango, near Cebu.

The Ronnie Lazaro-starrer Ishmael, directed by Richard Somes, bagged awards for technical excellence. These were the awards for Best Production Design (Adrian Torres), Best Cinematography (Alex Espartero), and Best Editing (Borgy Torre).

The horror film Dagim, directed by Joaqui Valdes, won Best Sound (Mark Laccay and James Tabin). Shot for seven days in a remote mountain, this film also stars Martin del Rosario and newcomer Samuel Quintana.

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RECIPIENTS OF CINEMA ORIGINAL AWARD. Veteran director Celso Ad. Castillo and independent filmmaker Lav Diaz were the recipients of the festival's first CINEMA ORIGINAL Award.

Gloria Diaz, the lead actress of Direk Celso's 1975 film Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa, introduced the director, whom she referred to as the "messiah of Philippine cinema."

When Direk Celso Ad. Castillo's name was called, the audience in the Dolphy Theater honored him with a standing ovation.

"Movies have become once again the medium of the movie director," said Direk Celso in his speech that night.

"Remember that movie-making is an art, but it becomes business when it's a good film. We must make ourselves understood with our chosen career, with the intricate art of filmmaking."

Lav Diaz, winner of the Orizzonti Grand Prize at the 2008 Venice Film Fest, urged filmmakers to fight for cinema.

Lav's past films include the 11-hour Ebolusyon ng Isang Pamilyang Pilipino and the 8-hour film Melancholia. The award-winning filmmaker was unable to attend the awards night. He is currently in Vienna, Austria.

Indie film actress Mercedes Cabral read the speech of Lav on his behalf.

Part of message goes: "Mas maigi ang pilosopo kaysa isang ****** Tasyo. Magbiro'y mas progresibo kaysa Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Huwag kayong matakot lumaban sa mga institusyong feudal at pasista."

SIDELIGHTS. When Comedy Concert Queen Ai-Ai delas Alas presented the Best Director award, she told the crowd: "Pag indie ang ginagawa mo, feeling mo artist talaga.

"Gawan n'yo naman ako ng indie film, hindi yung nahuhulog na lang ako na naka-bra at panty! Ako na ang isusunod na ididirek, ha, kung sino man ito."

She then opened the envelope and read out the name of Layang Bilanggo director Michael Angelo Dagñalan.

When Mark Gil went up the stage, someone in the crowd shouted, "Purihin si Ama," a greeting used in his action-packed film Ishmael.

He addressed the young actress Ria Garcia by saying, "You scare me! But I hope I scared you more."

Yul Servo, Angeli Bayani, Felix Roco, Yas Neri, AJ Perez, and Martin del Rosario were among the presentors that night.

Megan Young, Rafael Rosell, Sid Lucero and Pen Medina also served as co-hosts of the evening.

Sam Concepcion took part in the energetic dance number that kicked off the awards night.

Other stars present that night were Mon Confiado, Hermes Bautista, and Gaby dela Merced.

Markki Stroem and the singing group Star Magic Glee wowed the crowd with their rendition of "Can't Help Falling in Love With You" and "Pyramid."

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For 2009 Possible/Final Nominees

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For 2010 Winners and Nominees Lists

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UPDATE: Most Wins in Film, Directing, Lead/Supporting Performances only

Film

Halaw = 1
Donor = 1
Layang Bilanggo = 1

Direction

Sheron Dayoc (Halaw) = 1
Gil Portes (Two Funerals) = 1
Khavn De La Cruz (Mondomanila) = 1
Michael Angelo Dagñalan (Layang Bilanggo) = 1

Lead Actor

John Arcilla (Halaw) = 1
Baron Geisler (Donor) = 1
Ping Medina (Layang Bilanggo) = 1

Lead Actress

Meryll Soriano (Donor) = 1
Lovi Poe (Mayohan) = 1

Supporting Actor

Emilio Garcia (Rekrut) = 1
Tirso Cruz III (Sigwa) = 1
Marc Abaya (Dagim) = 1

Supporting Actress

Karla Pambid (Donor) = 1
LJ Reyes (The Leaving) = 1
Jodi Sta. Maria (Third World Happy) = 1

New Movie Actor/Breakthrough

New Movie Actress/Breakthrough

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MMFF Awards Night: Comedians Dolphy, Ai-Ai delas Alas, and Eugene Domingo bag acting honors; Ang Tanging Ina Mo wins Best Picture

Erwin Santiago

Sunday, December 26, 2010
11:23 PM

It's "comedy night" at the 36th Metro Manila Film Festival Awards Night.

Star Cinema's comedy film Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last Na 'To!) bagged the most number of awards in tonight's awards ceremonies held at the Meralco Theater.

The third and said-to-be last installment of this comedy franchise from Star Cinema took home a total of nine awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Wenn Deramas.

Deramas bested Mike Tuviera for Super Inday and the Golden Bibe and Luis Suarez for RPG: Metanoia.

The comedians also dominated the acting awards.

Ang Tanging Ina Mo's lead star, Ai-Ai delas Alas, got her wish when she was named Best Actress for her portrayal of a single mother to more than a dozen children. Ai-Ai was very vocal in saying during interviews that she wants to win the best-actress trophy—wish granted.

Interestingly, the other two nominees for Best Actress are Marian Rivera for Super Inday and the Golden Bibe and Carla Abellana for Shake, Rattle & Roll 12. Jennylyn Mercado of Rosario and Kris Aquino of Dalaw were not among the mentioned nominees.

This year, the MMFF Committee has decided to mention only the top three nominees for each category.

Meanwhile, it was a double victory for Comedy King Dolphy as he won both the Best Actor trophy for his comedy film Father Jejemon and Best Supporting Actor for his drama role in Rosario.

In the Best Actor category, Dolphy bested Vic Sotto for Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote and Yul Servo for Rosario.

In the Best Supporting Actor category, the other nominees were Alwyn Uytingco (Ang Tanging Ina Mo Rin), Roy Alvarez (Father Jejemon), and Sid Lucero (Rosario).

The Comedy King was not able to attend the ceremonies.

Eugene Domingo, on the other hand, was adjudged Best Supporting Actress for her best-friend role in Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last Na 'To!).

The comedienne wasn't also able to accept her award personally since she is now in the United States. Direk Wenn Deramas accepted the award on her behalf.

Eugene bested Alessandra de Rossi and Gina Pareño of Dalaw.

Rosario, a period film about the life of Manny V. Pangilinan's grandmother, won seven awards, including 2nd Best Picture and the Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Memorial Award.

However, the film's director, Albert Martinez, was not among the list of Best Director nominees.

The animated film RPG: Metanoia was named 3rd Best Picture.

The MMFF Committee showed no love for the two horror entries—Dalaw and Shake, Rattle & Roll XII—as it both went home empty-handed.

The 36th MMFF Awards Night was hosted by siblings Ruffa, Raymond, and Richard Gutierrez.

Here is the complete list of MMFF 2010 winners:

Best Picture: Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To! (Star Cinema)

2nd Best Picture: Rosario (Cinemabuhay & Studio5)

3rd Best Picture: RPG: Metanoia (Ambient Media & Star Cinema)

Best Actress: Ai-Ai delas Alas (Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To!)

Best Actor: Dolphy (Father Jejemon)

Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award: Rosario

Best Director: Wenn Deramas (Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To!)

Best Screenplay: Mel del Rosario (Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To!)

Best Story: Mel del Rosario (Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To!)

Best Supporting Actress: Eugene Domingo (Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To!)

Best Supporting Actor: Dolphy (Rosario)

Best Cinematography: Carlo Mendoza (Rosario)

Best Editing: John Wong (Rosario)

Best Production Design: Joel Luna & Miki Hahn (Rosario)

Best Visual Effects: Rico Guttierez & Co. (Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote)

Best Makeup: Nestor Dayao & Co. (Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote)

Best Theme Song:- "Kaya Ko" (RPG: Metanioa)

Best Musical Score - Jesse Lasaten (Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To!)

Best Sound Recording - (tie) Ditoy Aguila (Super Inday and the Golden Bibe) & Ambient Media (RPG: Metanoia)

Best Child Performer: Xyriel Manabat (Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To!)

Best Indie Film: Presa (Adolf Alix)

Gender Sensitive Award: Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To!

Gender Sensitive Award (special citation for animation): RPG: Metanoia

Best Float: Rosario

Best Dressed: Dennis Trillo and Jennylyn Mercado

Faces of the Night: Sen. Bong Revilla and Sam Pinto

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UPDATE with MMFFP results: Most Wins in Film, Directing, Lead/Supporting Performances only

Film

Halaw = 1
Donor = 1
Layang Bilanggo = 1
Presa = 1
Ang Tanging Ina Mo Last Na 'To = 1

Direction

Sheron Dayoc (Halaw) = 1
Gil Portes (Two Funerals) = 1
Khavn De La Cruz (Mondomanila) = 1
Michael Angelo Dagñalan (Layang Bilanggo) = 1
Wenn V. Deramas (Ang Tanging Ina) = 1

Lead Actor

John Arcilla (Halaw) = 1
Baron Geisler (Donor) = 1
Ping Medina (Layang Bilanggo) = 1
Dolphy (Father Jejomon) = 1

Lead Actress

Meryll Soriano (Donor) = 1
Lovi Poe (Mayohan) = 1
Ai Ai De Las Alas (Ang Tanging Ina) = 1

Supporting Actor

Emilio Garcia (Rekrut) = 1
Tirso Cruz III (Sigwa) = 1
Marc Abaya (Dagim) = 1
Dolphy (Rosario) = 1

Supporting Actress

Karla Pambid (Donor) = 1
LJ Reyes (The Leaving) = 1
Jodi Sta. Maria (Third World Happy) = 1
Eugene Domingo (Ang Tanging Ina) = 1

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New Movie Actress/Breakthrough

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HAPPY NEW YEAR

share ko lang dito since it's a compilation of what's best --- at least for this columnist

The year's best films and performances
by Mario Bautista
Saturday, 01 January 2011 19:13

HERE are the local films shown in 2010.

JANUARY – “Sagrada Familia” (this premiered in 2009 so it became eligible for awards but the theatrical release was really in 2010), “Puntod”, “Paano Na Kaya”, “Iliw”, “Fidel”.

FEBRUARY – “Sped Hearts”, “SRO”, “Miss You Like Crazy”, “Marino”, “Pilantik”.

MARCH – “Pitas”, “Red Shoes”, “Parisukat”.

APRIL – “Babe, I Love You”, “Santuario”, “Bigasan”, “D’ Survivors”, “Working Girls”.

MAY – “You to Me Are Everything”, “Here Comes the Bride”, “Pulupot”.

JUNE – “Noy”, “Haba”, “Fling”, “Emir”, “I’ll Be There”, “Buenavista”, “Pendong”.

JULY – “Cinco”, “Lagpas”, “666”, “Hating Kapatid”, “Araro”, “Halik sa Tubig”, and the entries to the Cine Malaya Filmfest at the CCP: “Sigwa”, “Donor”, “Two Funerals”, “Paglilitis kay Andres Bonifacio”, “Pink Halo-Halo”, “Sampaguita”, “Magkakapatid”, “Halaw”, “Limbunan”, “Vox Populi”, “Techie”, “The Leaving”, “Rekrut”.

AUGUST – “In Your Eyes”.

SEPTEMBER – “Muli”, “Sa’Yo Lamang”.

OCTOBER – “White House”, “I Do”, “Till My Heartaches End”, “Petrang Kabayo”.

NOVEMBER – “Ang Babae sa Sementeryo”, “My Amnesia Girl”, Entries to the Cinema One Digital Filmfest: “Damgo Ni Eleuteria”, “Ishmael”, “Dagim”, “Third World Happy”, “Layang Bilanggo”, “Astro Mayabang”, “Tsardyer”.

DECEMBER – “Karera”, “Ang Ikasampu”. Local films exhibited in the CineManila International Filmfest at Robinson’s Galleria: “Mondo Manila”, “Brod”, “Sheika”, “Ang Mundo sa Panahon ng Bato”, “Happy Land”, “H.I.V.”, “Balangay”, “Di Natatapos ang Gabi”, “Chassis”, “Ang Ninanais”. Entries to the Metro Manila Filmfest: “Rosario”, “Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote”, “Super Inday and the Golden Bibe”, “Shake, Rattle & Roll 12”, “Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na ‘To”, “Dalaw”, “Fr. Jejemon”, “RPG Metanoia”. Entries to the Metro Filmfest Digital section: “Senior Year”, “Presa”, “Slow Fade”, “Rindido”, “Nasaan si Hefte”.

DIGITAL FILMS RULE

It’s easy to see that low budget indie digital films outnumber the mainstream ones. The most prolific film company is Star Cinema with “Paano Na Kaya”, “Miss You Like Crazy”, “Babe, I Love You”, “Here Comes the Bride”, “Cinco”, “Sa’Yo Lamang”, “I Do”, “Till My Heartaches End”, “My Amnesia Girl”, “Dalaw”, “Tanging Ina Mo” and “RPG Metanoia”, or a total of 12 films.

2010 BETTER FILMS

And here for us are the year’s better films. Take note that we failed to see those indie films shown in obscure venues so this is not a definitive list, just like year when we failed to see “Himpapawid” that was not shown theatrically but later won in some award-giving bodies, like the first MTRCB Awards.

The best film for us is Chito Rono’s “Emir”, an endearing musical about the plight of an Ilocana maiden who becomes a governess of the sheik’s son in a Middle Eastern country. Made with a reported budget of P70 million, it unfortunately bombed at tills.

Next would be “Here Comes the Bride” by Chris Martinez, an escapist comedy about multiple body switches that really succeeds in consistently making viewers laugh out loud; “Till My Heartaches End” by Joey Reyes, definitely the year’s most well written romance with well defined characters that defied the norm in Star Cinema love stories in that the lead characters don’t end up with each other; “Sa’Yo Lamang” by Laurice Guillen, a family melodrama about a broken family with flawed parents that tries to be whole again; “Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria” (Eleuteria’s Dream) by Remton Zuasola, the year’s most innovative film made in one long take using the Visayan language, about a young girl leaving her impoverished family in Cebu to become a mail order bride in Germany; “Sigwa” by Joel Lamangan, a nostalgic look at political activists of the 70s and what happened to them 40 years later; and “RPG Metanoia” by Luis Suarez, the best local animation film so far with world class graphics and carrying valuable messages about the importance of family and friendship.

BEST LEAD ACTRESSES

The year’s list of best lead actresses: Dawn Zulueta as the balikbayan activist connecting with her past while looking for her missing daughter in “Sigwa”, Angelica Panganiban as the bashful bride possessed by a flamboyant gay man and Eugene Domingo as the assertive lawyer possessed by the bashful bride in “Here Comes the Bride”, Kim Chiu as the young nursing graduate who falls in love for the first time and makes her world revolve solely around her man in “Till My Heartaches End”, Lorna Tolentino as the unfaithful wife and mom stricken with cancer and Bea Alonzo as the eldest daughter who finds it hard to forgive her erring dad in “Sa’Yo Lamang”, Meryll Soriano as the beleaguered wife in “Donor”, Jodi Sta. Maria as the impoverished mother who violently avenges the death of her daughter in “Chassis”, Lovi Poe as the bored young provinciana who wants to study in Manila in “Mayohan”, Toni Gonzaga as the bride forsaken by her groom on their wedding day in “My Amnesia Girl”, and Frencheska Farr as the singing Ilocana “yaya” in “Emir”.

TOP LEAD ACTORS

The year’s top lead actors: John Lloyd Cruz as the groom who gets cold feet and runs away on his wedding day in “Amnesia Girl” and as the young man torn between his true love and the rich woman who can help him in his career in “Miss You Like Crazy” (take note that both films won’t be nominated for best picture but John Lloyd still manages to deliver an outstanding performance in both films, one a comedy and the other, a boring drama); Sid Lucero as the gay activist turned college teacher nurturing an intense love for a lawyer friend in “Muli”; Gerald Anderson as the ambitious career-oriented young man who feels suffocated by a clinging girlfriend in “Till My Heartaches End”, and Pen Medina as the convict-assassin at the end of his rope in “Layang Bilanggo”

For supporting actor, those who stand out are Tirso Cruz III as the former political activist who becomes an apologist for the government and Allen Dizon as the double agent who pretends to be a rebel in “Sigwa”, Dolphy as the ailing narrator and Sid Lucero as the young man secretly in love with their tenant who explodes into a violent fit of jealousy in “Rosario”, Kenneth Ocampo as the loyal gay househelp in “Muli”, Jaime Fabregas as the aging grandpa possessed by an Ilonga housemaid in “Here Comes the Bride” and as the former Metrocom agent who’s the best friend of Pen Medina in “Layang Bilanggo”, Gregg Tecson as the father who doesn’t want his daughter to leave for abroad in “Damgo ni Eleuteria”, and Nico Antonio as the psychotic young man who killed his own brother in “Magkakapatid”.

TOP SUPPORTING ACTRESSES

For supporting actress, those who delivered memorable performances are Dulce as the head mayordoma and Julia Clarete as the flirtatious maid in “Emir”, Lovi Poe and Gina Alajar playing the same character of an activist raped by the military who later harbors a dark secret in “Sigwa”, Jodi Sta. Maria as the girlfriend left by her boyfriend who went to the U.S. and raises their love child all by herself in “Third World Happy”, Matet de Leon as the easy going but very supportive cousin in “Till My Heartaches End”, the cousin Merle and the mail order bride recruiter Suzy in “Damgo ni Eleuteria” (sorry but we weren’t able to get the names of the very competent unknown actresses who played them), and Rita Iringan as the mysterious young woman who brings two brothers to a tribe of cannibals in “Dagim”.

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GAWAD TANGLAW Winners

Best Films
· Presa
· Sa 'Yo Lamang
· Tarima
· Donor
· Sigwa

Best Directors
· Adolf Alix, Jr., - Presa
· Neal "Buboy"Tan - Tarima
· Mark Meily - Donor
· Laurice Guillen - Sa 'Yo Lamang
· Joel Lamangan - Sigwa

Best Actresses
· Tetchie Agbayani
· Ina Feleo
· Liza Lorena
· Perla Bautista
· Daria Ramirez
· Rosanna Roces
· Jodi Sta. Maria
· Anita Linda

Best Actors
· Coco Martin - Noy
· Fanny Serano - Tarima

Best Supporting Actors
· Rocky Salumbides - Muli
· Joem Bascon - Noy

Best Supporting Actresses
· Gloria Romero - Tarima
· Rustica Carpio - Tarima

Best Cinematography
· Dalaw
· Noy

Best Editing
· RPG Metanoia

Best Story
· Presa

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Here Comes The Bride leads 8th Golden Screen Awards nominations

Lito Mañago

Tuesday, March 8, 2011
10:35 AM

The Entertainment Press Society, Inc. (Enpress) will officially open this year's awards season with the staging of the 8th Golden Screen Awards (GSA) slated on April 2, 2011 at Teatrino at the Promenade in Greenhills, San Juan City, Metro Manila.

From over 40 films—both indie and mainstream—reviewed this year, only a handful made it to the official list of nominees.

Topping the list with the most number of nominees is the comedy film Here Comes The Bride, produced by Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions and Quantum Films, with 15 nominations; including Best Motion Picture-Musical or Comedy, Best Director (Chris Martinez), and lead performances from Angelica Panganiban, Eugene Domingo, Tuesday Vargas, Jaime Fabregas, and John Lapus.

Sinundan ito ng Emir (Best Motion Picture-Musical or Comedy) ng Film Development Council of the Philippines, at Sigwa (Best Motion Picture-Drama) ng Beginning at 20 Plus.

Both films got 14 nominations each, including Best Direction para kina Chito Roño at Joel Lamangan.

Ang pelikulang Sa 'Yo Lamang ng Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions ay nakakuha naman ng 11 nominations, including Best Motion Picture-Drama and Best Direction para kay Laurice Guillen.

Siyam na nominasyon ang nasungkit ng Muli, at tig-aanim naman ang mga pelikulang RPG Metanoia (AmbientMedia at Star Cinema ABS-CBN Films Productions), Ang Damgo Ni Eleuteria (Cinema One Originals at Panumduman Pictures), at Senior Year (Digitank Studio, Metric Films at Big Top Media).

Inaasahang magiging mahigpit ang labanan sa kategoryang Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role-Drama. Nominado para sa kategoryang ito sina Lorna Tolentino (Sa 'Yo Lamang), Bea Alonzo (Sa 'Yo Lamang), Dawn Zulueta (Sigwa), Donna Isadora Gimena (Ang Damgo Ni Eleuteria), Lovi Poe (Mayohan), at Meryl Soriano (Donor).

Sa anim na aktres na nominado para sa taong ito, tanging si Lorna pa lang ang nakapag-uwi ng isang Golden Screen trophy para sa Katas ng Saudi noong 2008.

Sa kategoryang Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role-Drama, apat na aktor ang lumusot: sina Coco Martin (Noy), Fanny Serrano (Tarima), John Lloyd Cruz (Miss You Like Crazy), at Sid Lucero (Muli).

Last year, Coco took home the award for his performance in Kinatay. Will he make it again this year?

Three actors and an actress score double nominations in this year's Golden Screen Awards. They are John Lloyd Cruz (Best Performance by a Leading Actor-Drama for Miss You Like Crazy and Best Performance by a Leading Actor-Musical or Comedy for his role in My Amnesia Girl), Sid Lucero (Best Performance by a Leading Actor-Drama in Muli and Best Performance by a Supporting Actor-Drama, Musical or Comedy para naman sa Rosario), Coco Martin (Best Performance by a Leading Actor-Drama para sa Noy at Best Performance by a Supporting Actor-Drama, Musical or Comedy para sa pelikulang Sa 'Yo Lamang) and Eugene Domingo (Best Performance by a Leading Actress-Musical or Comedy for her performance in Here Comes the Bride and Best Performance by a Supporting Actress-Drama, Musical or Comedy para sa Ang Tanging Ina, Last Na 'To).

Former Lino Brocka protegé and drama actor Phillip Salvador is this year's recipient of the prestigious Gawad Lino Brocka Lifetime Achievement Awards. Past winners include Dolphy (2003), Mona Lisa (2004), Mario O'Hara (2005), Gina Alajar (2006), Christopher de Leon (2007), Anita Linda (2008), and Vilma Santos (2009).

Here is the complete list of nominees for the 8th Golden Screen Awards:

Best Motion Picture-Drama
Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria (Cinema One Originals and Panumduman Pictures)
Muli (MJM Productions)
RPG Metanoia (Ambientmedia and Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions)
Sa 'Yo Lamang (Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions)
Senior Year (Digitank Studio, Metric Films, Big Top Media)
Sigwa (Begins at 20 Plus)

Best Motion Picture-Musical or Comedy
Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na 'To (Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions)
Emir (Film Development Council of the Philippines)
Here Comes the Bride (Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, OctoArts, Quantum Films)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role-Drama
Bea Alonzo (Sa'Yo Lamang)
Dawn Zulueta (Sigwa)
Donna Isadora Gimeno (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)
Lorna Tolentino (Sa 'Yo Lamang)
Lovi Poe (Mayohan)
Meryl Soriano (Donor)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role-Drama
Coco Martin (Noy)
Fanny Serrano (Tarima)
John Lloyd Cruz (Miss You Like Crazy)
Sid Lucero (Muli)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role-Musical or Comedy
Ai Ai de las Alas (Ang Tanging Ina, Last Na 'To)
Angelica Panganiban (Here Comes The Bride)
Eugene Domingo (Here Comes The Bride)
Toni Gonzaga (My Amnesia Girl)
Tuesday Vargas (Here Comes The Bride)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role-Musical or Comedy
Jaime Fabregas (Here Comes The Bride)
John Lapus (Here Comes The Bride)
John Lloyd Cruz (My Amnesia Girl)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role-Drama, Musical or Comedy
Cherry Pie Picache (Noy)
Daday Melgar (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)
Dulce (Emir)
Eugene Domingo (Ang Tanging Ina, Last Na 'To?)
Gloria Romero (Tarima)
Julia Clarete (Emir)
Zsa Zsa Padilla (Sigwa)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role-Drama, Musical or Comedy
Allen Dizon (Sigwa)
Coco Martin (Sa 'Yo Lamañg)
Dolphy (Rosario)
Kenneth Ocampo (Muli)
Nico Antonio (Magkakapatid)
Sid Lucero (Rosario)
Tirso Cruz III (Sigwa)

Breakthrough Performance by an Actress
Andi Eigenmann (Mamarazzi)
Carla Abellana (SRR12:Funeraria)
Frencheska Farr (Emir)
Maxx Eigenmann (Romeo and Juliet)

Breakthrough Performance by an Actor
Gregg Tecson (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)
Martin del Rosario (Dagim)
Rocky Salumbides (Tarima)
Samuel Quintana (Dagim)
Tom Rodriguez (Here Comes The Bride)

Best Director
Adolfo Alix, Jr. (Muli)
Chito Roño (Emir)
Chris Martinez (Here Comes The Bride)
Jerrold Tarog (Senior Year)
Joel Lamangan (Sigwa)
Laurice Guillen (Sa'Yo Lamang)
Luis Suarez (RPG Metanoia)

Best Story
Bonifacio Ilagan, Joel Lamangan (Sigwa)
Chito Rono, Jeffrey Gracio (Emir)
Chris Martinez (Here Comes The Bride)
Jerrold Tarog (Senior Year)
Maria Victoria Beltran (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)
Ricardo Lee, Anna Karenina Ramos, Ralph Jacinto Quiblat, Mia Louise Ramos, John Paul Abellera (Sa 'Yo Lamang)

Best Original Screenplay
Bonifacio Ilagan (Sigwa)
Chris Martinez (Here Comes The Bride)
Gerry Gracio (Muli)
Jeffrey Gracio (Emir)
Jerrold Tarog (Senior Year)
Luis Suarez, Tey Clamor, Jade Castro (RPG Metanoia)
Ricardo Lee, Anna Karenina Ramos, Ralph Jacinto Quiblat (Sa 'Yo Lamang)
Remton Siega Zuasola (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)

Best Cinematography
Albert Banzon (Muli)
Lee Briones-Meily (Sa 'Yo Lamang)
Monino Duque (Sigwa)
Neil Daza (Emir)
Rodolfo Aves, Jr. (Here Comes The Bride)

Best Editing
Adolfo Alix, Jr. (Muli)
Bebs Gohetia (Sigwa)
Efren Jarlego (Sa 'Yo Lamang)
Ike Veneracion (Here Comes The Bride)
Jerrold Tarog (Emir)

Best Production Design
Adelina Leung (Here Comes The Bride)
Digo Ricio (Emir)
Edgar Martin Littaua (Sa 'Yo Lamang)
Edgar Martin Littaua (Sigwa)
Gerry Santos (Muli)

Best Sound
Albert Michael Idioma, Addis Tabong (Emir)
Albert Michael Idioma (Here Comes The Bride)
Albert Michael Idioma (Sa'Yo Lamang)
Alfredo Ongleo (Sigwa)
Jerrold Tarog (Senior Year)

Best Musical Score
Gerald Salonga, Ria Osorio (RPG Metanoia)
Jerrold Tarog (Senior Year)
Josefino Toledo (Emir)
Lucien Letaba (Sigwa)
Noli Aurillo (Muli)
Sherwin Castillo (Tarima)
Von de Guzman (Here Comes The Bride)

Best Original Song
"Bakit Ako Naririto?" from the movie Emir, music and lyrics by Gary Granada, interpreted by Frenchesca Farr
"Kaya Mo" from the movie RPG Metanoia, words & music by Jonathan Manalo, interpreted by Tutti Caringal, Ney Dimaculangan, and Kean Cipriano
"Lukso ng Dugo" from the movie Sigwa, words by Bonifacio Ilagan, music by Lucien Letaba and interpreted by Dessa Ilagan and Ayen Laurel
"Malayang Bilanggo" from the movie Layang Bilanggo, words, music and interpreted by Johnrey Danno
"Napapagod Din Ang Puso" from the movie Tarima, words and music by Sherwin Castillo and interpreted by MJ Ringor

Best Visual Effects
Digitaldodge (Emir)
Jay Santiago, Melvyn Quimosing, Riot, Inc., Rico Gutierrez (Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote)
Ambientmedia-Thaumatrope Animation, Computer Interface Design and Effects (RPG Metanoia)

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34th Gawad Urian – 2011 Nominees Revealed

March 31, 2011 by cd

The Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP) released their list of nominees in the running for the 34th Gawad Urian which is happening on May 17, 2011.

The difference of Gawad Urian with other award-giving bodies is that the nominees and winners are chosen by film critics instead of press people.

Just like before, indie films dominate their roster of honorees with some titles we did not even heard. It’s because there not even a single mainstream movie nominated in the Best Picture category. Not even PHL’s entry to the Oscar Awards–”Noy”–which was only distributed, and not produced, by Star Cinema.

Sam Milby‘s fans will surely get excited with the Best Actor nomination received by their idol via his 2nd indie film “Third World Happy.” Milby is up against International Emmy-nominated Sid Lucero for Muli, Indie Prince Coco Martin for Noy and critics’ favorite Fanny Serrano for Tarima.

Both Jodi Sta. Maria and Meryll Soriano made headlines last year with their terrific performance in “Chassis” and “Donor,” respectively. However, they are up against equally-deserving actresses like Rita Avila (Magdamag), Mercedes Cabral (Gayuma), Donna Isadora Gimeno (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria), Laurice Guillen (Karera), Fe GingGing Hyde (Sheika) and Ces Quesada (Magkakapatid).

Here is the complete list of nominees for 2011 Gawad Urian:

BEST PICTURE
Amigo (Anarchists’ Convention Films)
Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria (Creative Programs, Inc., Panumduman Pictures)
Ang Mundo sa Panahon ng Yelo (Cinemalaya Foundation, Sampaybakod Productions)
Chassis (Happy Gilmore Productions, Cinemanila Foundation)
Halaw (Cinemalaya Foundation, Los PeliculasLinterna Studio)
Limbunan (Cinemalaya Foundation, Bidadali House Productions)
Noy (Cinemedia Films, Inc., VIP Access Media Productions, Star Cinema, ABS-CBN Film Productions)
Sheika (Cinemalaya Foundation, Skyweaver Production-Hydeout Entertainment, Alchemy of Vision and Light TV and Film Productions)
Tsardyer (Creative Programs, Inc., Lasponggols Collective)

BEST DIRECTOR
Adolf Alix Jr. (Chassis)
Sigfreid Barros-Sanchez (Tsardyer)
Sheron Dayoc (Halaw)
Mes de Guzman (Ang Mundo sa Panahon ng Bato)
Mes De Guzman (Ang Mundo sa Panahon ng Yelo)
Khavn de la Cruz (Maynila sa Mga Pangil ng Dilim)
Robin Fardig and Sherad Anthony Sanchez (Balangay)
Gutierrez Mangansakan II (Limbunan)
Arnel Mardoquio (Sheika)
Dondon Santos (Noy)
John Sayles (Amigo)
Remton Siega Zuasola (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)

BEST SCREENPLAY
Adolf Alix Jr. (Chassis)
Adolfo Alix Jr. and Agnes de Guzman (Presa)
Sigfreid Barros-Sanchez (Tsardyer)
Sheron Dayoc (Halaw)
Mes De Guzman (Ang Mundo sa Panahon ng Bato)
Mes De Guzman (Ang Mundo sa Panahon ng Yelo)
Khavn De la Cruz and Carl Javier (Maynila sa Mga Pangil ng Dilim)
Gutierrez Mangansakan II (Limbunan)
Arnel Mardoquio (Sheika)
Shugo Praico (Noy)
Remton Siega Zuasola (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)

BEST ACTOR
John Arcilla (Halaw)
Perry Dizon (Sheika)
Ronnie Lazaro (Ishmael)
Sid Lucero (Muli)
Coco Martin (Noy)
Pen Medina (Layang Bilanggo)
Sam Milby (Third World Happy)
Fanny Serrano (Tarima)
Joel Torre (Amigo)

BEST ACTRESS
Rita Avila (Magdamag)
Mercedes Cabral (Gayuma)
Donna Isadora Gimeno (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)
Laurice Guillen (Karera)
Fe GingGing Hyde (Sheika)
Ces Quesada (Magkakapatid)
Jodi Sta. Maria (Chassis)
Meryll Soriano (Donor)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Joem Bascon (Noy)
Tirso Cruz III (Sigwa)
Martin Delos Santos (Tsardyer)
Julio Diaz (Magkakapatid)
Garret Dillahunt (Amigo)
Cogie Domingo (Muli)
Rocky Salumbides (Tarima)
Gregg Tecson (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)
Yul Vasquez (Amigo)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Lucia Jeuzan (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)
Anita Linda (Presa)
Rio Locsin (Amigo)
Maria Isabel Lopez (Halaw)
Liza Lorena (Presa)
Zsa Zsa Padilla (Sigwa)
Rosanna Roces (Presa)

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Gabriel Bagnas (Chassis)
Albert Banzon (Ang Mundo sa Panahon ng Bato)
Arnel Barbarona and Dexter Dela Peña (Halaw)
Malay Javier (Tsardyer)
Christian Linaban (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)
Lee Meily (Amigo)
McRobert Nacario (Limbunan)
Takeyuki Onishi (Dagim)
Rain Yamson II (Di Natatapos ang Gabi)

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
Tonee Acejo (Gayuma)
Bagwani Ampalayo, Jun Cayas, and Maree Contaoi (Sheika)
Rodell Cruz (Amigo)
Rene De Guzman (Ang Mundo sa Panahon ng Bato)
Paramata Ednawan (Limbunan)
Rodrigo Ricio (Emir)
Roland Rubenecia (Chassis)
Amar Sharif (Halaw)
Kaloy Uypuanco (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)

BEST EDITING
Renewin Alano (Noy)
Danilo Añonuevo (Rekrut)
Willie Apa Jr. and Arthur Ian Garcia (Sheika)
Aleks Castañeda (Presa)
Chuck Guttierez and Lester Olayer (Halaw)

BEST MUSIC
Mason Daring (Amigo)
Marco De Leon, LC De Leon, Ciro De Leon (Tsardyer)
Mark Laccay, Stefan Loewenstein, and Ysagani Ybarra (Happyland)
Popong Landero (Sheika)
Jessie Lasaten (Di Natataposang Gabi)
Jess Santiago (Ang Paglilitis ni Mang Serapio)
Jerrold Tarog (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)
Josefino ‘Chino’ Toledo (Emir)

BEST SOUND
Mike Idioma (Sampaguita)
Mark Laccay (Dagim)
Elroy Montano (Amigo)
Jona Paculan, Carlos Tañada and Moks Vitasa (Halaw)
Dempster Samarista (Limbunan)
Maki Serapio and Paolo Angelo Lindaya (Sheika)

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GAWAD PASADO 2010 Nominees and Awardees

MGA PELIKULANG PASADO SA MGA GURO -- ROSARIO, NOY, EMIR, LOLA &SA 'YO LAMANG

Sa ginanap na simpleng presscon ng Gawad Pasado 2010, ang Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro sa Quezon City Sports Complex kaninang alas singko ng hapon, February 27, 2011 ay ipinahayag nila ang mga artistang pasado sa kanilang panuntunan sa iba't ibang kategorya:

Narito ang mga NOMINADO PARA SA GAWAD PASADO 2010

PASADONG PELIKULA:
1. Sa 'Yo Lamang (Stat Cinema, ABS-CBN), 2. Emir (Viva Films & Phil Dev. Council), 3. Rosario (Cinemabuhay), 4. Noy (Cinemedia, Star Cinema, ABS-CBN), 5. Lola (Swift Productions, Centerstage)

PASADONG DIREKTOR
1. Chito Rono (Emir), 2. Wenn Deramas (Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na 'To!), 3. Dondon Santos ('Noy), 4. Luis C. Suarez (RPG Metanoia), 5. Laurice Guillen (Para Sa 'Yo Lamang), 6. Albert Martinez (Rosario)

PASADONG AKTOR
1. Dolphy (Father Jejemon), 2. Yul Servo (Rosario), 3. Gabby Concepcion (I'll Be There), 4. Coco Martin ('Noy), 5. Christopher de Leon (Sa'yo Lamang)

PASADONG AKTRES
1. Ai-Ai Delas Alas (Ang Tanging Ina Mo), 2. Jennylyn Mercado (Rosario), 3. Rustico Carpio (Lola), 4. Lorna Tolentino (Sa'yo Lamang)

PASADONG KATUWANG NA AKTRES
1. Eugene Domingo (Ang Tanging Ina Mo), 2. Cherry Pie Pichache ('Noy), 3. Dulce (Emir) and 4. Bea Alonzo (Sa'yo Lamang)

PASADONG KATUWANG AKTOR
1. Dolphy (Rosario), 2. Enchong Dee (Sa'yo Lamang), 3. Joem Bascon ('Noy), 4. Sid Lucero (Rosario)

PASADONG ISTORYA
1. Rondel Lindayag, Rodel Nacanceno, Fancis Xavier Pasion ('Noy), 2. Linda Casimiro (Lola), 3. Ricardo Lee, Karen Ramos, Ralph Jacinto, Quiblat, Mia Louise Ramos and John Paul Abellera (Sa'yo Lamang), Elmer I. Gatchalian (Rosario), Chito S. Rono and Gerry Gracio (Emir).

PASADONG CINEMATOGRAPIYA
1. Lee Meiley (Sa'yo Lamang), 2. Carlos Mendoza (Rosario), 3. Neil Daza (Emir) and Tim Jimenez ('Noy)

PASADONG EDITING
1. Marya Ignacio (Ang Tanging Ina Mo), 2. Renewin Alano ('Noy), 3. Jerrod Tarog (emir) and Efren Jarlego (Sa'yo Lamang)

PASADONG DULANG PAMPELIKULA
1. Shugo Franco ('Noy), 2. Jerry Gracio (Emir), 3. Ricardo Lee, Karen Ramos & Ralph Jacinto Quiblat (Sa'yo Lamang) and Odyssy Flores (Lola).

PASADONG DISENYO PAMPRODUKSYON
1. Glen Herbert Adriano, PDGP ('Noy), 2. Rodrigo Ricio (Emir), 3. Joey Luna (Rosario) and 4. Brillante Mendoza (Lola).

PASADONG MUSIKA
1. Albert Chang (Rosario), 2. Ebe Dnacel, Diwa de Leon, gary Granada and Chino Toledo (Emir), 3. Von de Guzman (Sa'yo Lamang), Jesse Lasaten (Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote and 5. Ria Osorio and Gerald Salonga (RPG Metanoia).

PASADONG TUNOG
1. Albert Micheal Idioma (Dalaw), 2. Connie Valdriz (RPG Metanoia), 3. Warren Santiago (Rosario) and 4. Super Inday and the Golden Bebe).

MGA NATATANGING GAWAD PASADO 2010

Pinakapasadong Guro - Tony Mabesa

Pinakapasadong Mga Kabataan sa Larangan Ng Pelikula at Akademya - Robie Domingo (Male) and Sarah Geronimo (Female)

Pinakapasadong Bituin (Pasado Lifeteime Achievement Award) - Ms. Anita Linda

Pinakapasadong Dangal ng Pasado (Pasado Lifetime Achievemnt Award) - Brillante Mendoza

Pinakapasadong Dangal ng Pasado (Yes Foundation) - Dingdong Dantes

Pinakapasadong Pelikula sa Paggamit ng Wika - Halaw (Cinemalaya Foundation, Peliculas Lintern Studio, Los)

Pinakapasadong Pelikula sa Paggamit ng Animasyon - RPG Metanoia (Star Cinema, Ambient Media)

Ang ika-13th GAWAD PASADO ay gaganapin sa Marso 30, 2011 sa Rembrant Hotel, Tomas Morato Extention, Quezon City.

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If you have a complete list of Gawad Pasado winners, please post the results on this thread...thanks...

BEST PICTURE - Rosario, Noy and Lola

BEST DIRECTOR - Albert Martinez (Rosario) and Dondon Santos (Noy)

BEST ACTOR - Coco Martin (Noy)

BEST ACTRESS - Lorna Tolentino (Sa 'Yo Lamang)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - Enchong Dee (Sa 'Yo Lamang) and Joem Bascon (Noy)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Bea Alonzo (Sa 'Yo Lamang)

BEST STORY - ???

BEST SCREENPLAY - ???

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - Carlo Mendoza (Rosario)

BEST EDITING - John Wong (Rosario) and Marya Ignacia (Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na To!)

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN - Joey Luna (Rosario)

BEST MUSIC - Gerald Salonga (RPG Mentanoia)

BEST SOUND - Mike Idioma (Dalaw)

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If you have a complete list of the winners for the recently-concluded 8th Golden Screen awards, please post results on this thread...thanks...

The 8th Golden Screen Awards or the ENPRESS Awards was held Saturday night, April 2, 2011, at the Teatrino Promenade in Greenhills, San Juan City.

Best Motion Picture - Drama
Sigwa (Begins at 20 Plus) - winner

Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Emir (Film Development Council of the Philippines)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Drama
Lovi Poe (Mayohan)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Drama
Sid Lucero (Muli)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Musical or Comedy
Angelica Panganiban (Here Comes The Bride)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Musical or Comedy
John Lapus (Here Comes The Bride)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Drama, Musical or Comedy
Zsa Zsa Padilla (Sigwa)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Drama, Musical or Comedy
Tirso Cruz, III (Sigwa)

Breakthrough Performance by an Actress
Frencheska Farr (Emir)

Breakthrough Performance by an Actor
Martin del Rosario (Dagim)
and
Rocky Salumbides (Tarima)

Best Director
Chito Roño (Emir)

Best Story
Chito Rono, Jeffrey Gracio (Emir)

Best Original Screenplay
Bonifacio Ilagan (Sigwa)

Best Cinematography
???

Best Editing
Jerrold Tarog (Emir)

Best Production Design
???

Best Sound
???

Best Musical Score
???

Best Original Song
“Bakit Ako Naririto” from the movie “Emir,” music and lyrics by Gary Granada, interpreted by Frenchesca Farr

Best Visual Effects
???

Special Awardees: the Movie Icons of Our Time
Fernando Poe Jr.
Nida Blanca
Dolphy
Ramon Revilla, Sr.
Joseph Estrada
Susan Roces
Gloria Romero
Amalia Fuentes
Nora Aunor
Vilma Santos
Sharon Cuneta
Maricel Soriano
Judy Ann Santos

The Golden Screen Awards is being handed out by the Entertainment Press Society, Inc. (ENPRESS).

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Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation
42nd Boxoffice Entertainment Awards

Film Actor of the Year - John Lloyd Cruz
Film Actress of the Year - Bea Alonzo
Comedy Actor of the Year - John Lapus
Comedy Actress of the Year - Angelica Panganiban

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UPDATE with Gawad Tanglaw, Gawad Pasado, Golden Screen, and GMMSF results: Most Wins in Film, Directing, Lead/Supporting Performances only

There seems to be no overwhelming frontrunner so far in any of the categories...

Film

Presa = 2
Donor = 2
Sigwa = 2

Halaw = 1
Layang Bilanggo = 1
Ang Tanging Ina Mo Last Na 'To = 1
Sa 'Yo Lamang = 1
Tarima = 1
Rosario = 1
Noy = 1
Lola = 1
Emir = 1

Direction

Sheron Dayoc (Halaw) = 1
Gil Portes (Two Funerals) = 1
Khavn De La Cruz (Mondomanila) = 1
Michael Angelo Dagñalan (Layang Bilanggo) = 1
Wenn V. Deramas (Ang Tanging Ina) = 1
Adolf Alix, Jr. (Presa) = 1
Neal "Buboy" Tan (Tarima) = 1
Mark Meily (Donor) = 1
Laurice Guillen (Sa 'Yo Lamang) = 1
Joel Lamangan (Sigwa) = 1
Albert Martinez (Rosario) = 1
Dondon Santos (Noy) = 1
Chito Roño (Emir) = 1

Lead Actor

Coco Martin (Noy) = 2
John Lapus (Here Comes The Bride) = 2

John Arcilla (Halaw) = 1
Baron Geisler (Donor) = 1
Ping Medina (Layang Bilanggo) = 1
Dolphy (Father Jejomon) = 1
Fanny Serano (Tarima) = 1
Sid Lucero (Muli) = 1
John Lloyd Cruz (Miss You Like Crazy) = 1

Lead Actress

Lovi Poe (Mayohan) = 2
Angelica Panganiban (Here Comes The Bride) = 2

Meryll Soriano (Donor) = 1
Ai Ai De Las Alas (Ang Tanging Ina) = 1
Tetchie Agbayani (Presa) = 1
Ina Feleo (Presa) = 1
Liza Lorena (Presa) = 1
Perla Bautista (Presa) = 1
Daria Ramirez (Presa) = 1
Rosanna Roces (Presa) = 1
Jodi Sta. Maria (Presa) = 1
Anita Linda (Presa) = 1
Lorna Tolentino (Sa 'Yo Lamang) = 1
Bea Alonzo (Miss You Like Crazy) = 1

Supporting Actor

Joem Bascon (Noy) = 2
Tirso Cruz III (Sigwa) = 2

Emilio Garcia (Rekrut) = 1
Marc Abaya (Dagim) = 1
Dolphy (Rosario) = 1
Rocky Salumbides (Muli) = 1
Enchong Dee (Sa 'Yo Lamang) = 1

Supporting Actress

Karla Pambid (Donor) = 1
LJ Reyes (The Leaving) = 1
Jodi Sta. Maria (Third World Happy) = 1
Eugene Domingo (Ang Tanging Ina) = 1
Gloria Romero (Tarima) = 1
Rustica Carpio (Tarima) = 1
Bea Alonzo (Sa 'Yo Lamang) = 1
Zsa Zsa Padilla (Sigwa) = 1

New Movie Actor/Breakthrough

Martin del Rosario (Dagim) = 1
Rocky Salumbides (Tarima) = 1

New Movie Actress/Breakthrough

Frencheska Farr (Emir) = 1

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*Winners in Bold

8th Golden Screen Awards 2011

Best Motion Picture-Drama
Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria (Cinema One Originals and Panumduman Pictures)
Muli (MJM Productions)
RPG Metanoia (Ambientmedia and Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions)
Sa 'Yo Lamang (Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions)
Senior Year (Digitank Studio, Metric Films, Big Top Media)
Sigwa (Begins at 20 Plus)

Best Motion Picture-Musical or Comedy
Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na 'To (Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions)
Emir (Film Development Council of the Philippines)
Here Comes the Bride (Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, OctoArts, Quantum Films)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role-Drama
Bea Alonzo (Sa'Yo Lamang)
Dawn Zulueta (Sigwa)
Donna Isadora Gimeno (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)
Lorna Tolentino (Sa 'Yo Lamang)
Lovi Poe (Mayohan)
Meryl Soriano (Donor)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role-Drama
Coco Martin (Noy)
Fanny Serrano (Tarima)
John Lloyd Cruz (Miss You Like Crazy)
Sid Lucero (Muli)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role-Musical or Comedy
Ai Ai de las Alas (Ang Tanging Ina, Last Na 'To)
Angelica Panganiban (Here Comes The Bride)
Eugene Domingo (Here Comes The Bride)
Toni Gonzaga (My Amnesia Girl)
Tuesday Vargas (Here Comes The Bride)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role-Musical or Comedy
Jaime Fabregas (Here Comes The Bride)
John Lapus (Here Comes The Bride)
John Lloyd Cruz (My Amnesia Girl)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role-Drama, Musical or Comedy
Cherry Pie Picache (Noy)
Daday Melgar (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)
Dulce (Emir)
Eugene Domingo (Ang Tanging Ina, Last Na 'To?)
Gloria Romero (Tarima)
Julia Clarete (Emir)
Zsa Zsa Padilla (Sigwa)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role-Drama, Musical or Comedy
Allen Dizon (Sigwa)
Coco Martin (Sa 'Yo Lamañg)
Dolphy (Rosario)
Kenneth Ocampo (Muli)
Nico Antonio (Magkakapatid)
Sid Lucero (Rosario)
Tirso Cruz III (Sigwa)

Breakthrough Performance by an Actress
Andi Eigenmann (Mamarazzi)
Carla Abellana (SRR12:Funeraria)
Frencheska Farr (Emir)
Maxx Eigenmann (Romeo and Juliet)

Breakthrough Performance by an Actor
Gregg Tecson (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)
Martin del Rosario (Dagim)
Rocky Salumbides (Tarima)
Samuel Quintana (Dagim)
Tom Rodriguez (Here Comes The Bride)

Best Director
Adolfo Alix, Jr. (Muli)
Chito Roño (Emir)
Chris Martinez (Here Comes The Bride)
Jerrold Tarog (Senior Year)
Joel Lamangan (Sigwa)
Laurice Guillen (Sa'Yo Lamang)
Luis Suarez (RPG Metanoia)

Best Story
Bonifacio Ilagan, Joel Lamangan (Sigwa)
Chito Rono, Jeffrey Gracio (Emir)
Chris Martinez (Here Comes The Bride)
Jerrold Tarog (Senior Year)
Maria Victoria Beltran (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)
Ricardo Lee, Anna Karenina Ramos, Ralph Jacinto Quiblat, Mia Louise Ramos, John Paul Abellera (Sa 'Yo Lamang)

Best Original Screenplay
Bonifacio Ilagan (Sigwa)
Chris Martinez (Here Comes The Bride)
Gerry Gracio (Muli)
Jeffrey Gracio (Emir)
Jerrold Tarog (Senior Year)
Luis Suarez, Tey Clamor, Jade Castro (RPG Metanoia)
Ricardo Lee, Anna Karenina Ramos, Ralph Jacinto Quiblat (Sa 'Yo Lamang)
Remton Siega Zuasola (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)

Best Cinematography
Albert Banzon (Muli)
Lee Briones-Meily (Sa 'Yo Lamang)
Monino Duque (Sigwa)
Neil Daza (Emir)
Rodolfo Aves, Jr. (Here Comes The Bride)

Best Editing
Adolfo Alix, Jr. (Muli)
Bebs Gohetia (Sigwa)
Efren Jarlego (Sa 'Yo Lamang)
Ike Veneracion (Here Comes The Bride)
Jerrold Tarog (Emir)

Best Production Design
Adelina Leung (Here Comes The Bride)
Digo Ricio (Emir)
Edgar Martin Littaua (Sa 'Yo Lamang)
Edgar Martin Littaua (Sigwa)
Gerry Santos (Muli)

Best Sound
Albert Michael Idioma, Addis Tabong (Emir)
Albert Michael Idioma (Here Comes The Bride)
Albert Michael Idioma (Sa'Yo Lamang)
Alfredo Ongleo (Sigwa)
Jerrold Tarog (Senior Year)

Best Musical Score
Gerald Salonga, Ria Osorio (RPG Metanoia)
Jerrold Tarog (Senior Year)
Josefino 'Chino' Toledo (Emir)
Lucien Letaba (Sigwa)
Noli Aurillo (Muli)
Sherwin Castillo (Tarima)
Von de Guzman (Here Comes The Bride)

Best Original Song
"Bakit Ako Naririto?" from the movie Emir, music and lyrics by Gary Granada, interpreted by Frenchesca Farr
"Kaya Mo" from the movie RPG Metanoia, words & music by Jonathan Manalo, interpreted by Tutti Caringal, Ney Dimaculangan, and Kean Cipriano
"Lukso ng Dugo" from the movie Sigwa, words by Bonifacio Ilagan, music by Lucien Letaba and interpreted by Dessa Ilagan and Ayen Laurel
"Malayang Bilanggo" from the movie Layang Bilanggo, words, music and interpreted by Johnrey Danno
"Napapagod Din Ang Puso" from the movie Tarima, words and music by Sherwin Castillo and interpreted by MJ Ringor

Best Visual Effects
Digitaldodge (Emir)
Jay Santiago, Melvyn Quimosing, Riot, Inc., Rico Gutierrez (Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote)
Ambientmedia-Thaumatrope Animation, Computer Interface Design and Effects (RPG Metanoia)

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YCC bares all the year’s best for 2009

The Film Desk of the Young Critics Circle formally announces the winners of the critics’ group’s annual awards for distinguished achievement in films of 2009. Three films all from debuting directors lead the recipients of top honors for various categories.
Ralston Jover’s Bakal Boys (Children Metal Divers) won Best Film of the Year and Best Cinematography and Visual Design. Armando Lao’s Biyaheng Lupa (Soliloquy) bagged Best Screenplay and Best Sound and Aural Orchestration. Pepe Diokno’s Engkwentro (Clash) clinched Best Achievement in Film Editing.
The sixth award - for Best Performance honor - went to Janice de Belen in a lead role for Last Viewing.

Established in 1990, YCC is the academe-based critics group. Its members are attentive observers of Philippine cinema who constantly bring into the analysis of film an interdisciplinary approach.
The organization departs from many conventions of other award-giving bodies both here and abroad in bestowing cinematic honors. For instance, the award for Best Film of the Year is reserved for the director such that no separate prize for direction is needed. The Best Performance award is most coveted as it is conferred on a screen performer whether male or female, adult or child, individual or as part of an ensemble, in leading or supporting role. To uphold a more dynamic and encompassing way of looking at films, technical honors refer to fusion of outstanding efforts in fields otherwise deemed apart. In this case, the Best Cinematography and Visual Design recognition covers both camerawork and art direction. Similarly, Best Sound and Aural Orchestration encompasses not just sound engineering per se but musical score as well.

A list of complete winners and nominees for this year’s YCC film awards by categories is as follows:
Young Critics Circle Film Desk Awards
20th Annual Circle Citations for Distinguished Achievement in Film for 2009
Best Film of the Year
Winner: Bakal Boys directed by Ralston Jover (Apogee Productions; Albert Almendralejo and Bessie Badilla, Producers; Celso de Guzman, Line Producer)
Nominees:
Last Viewing directed by Roni Bertubin (Davis Entertainment)
Biyaheng Lupa directed by Armando Lao (Quantum Films; Joji Alonso, Josephine Bautista-Tence and Armando Lao, Executive Producers; Jocelyn D. Bracamonte and Ferdinand Lapuz, Producers)
Engkwentro directed by Pepe Diokno (Pepe Diokno, Producer; Joji Alonso, Associate Producer; Amor Olaguer, Line Producer)

Best Screenplay
Winner: Biyaheng Lupa (Quantum Films) – Armando Lao
Nominees:
Last Viewing (Davis Entertainment) – Romualdo Avellanosa
Ang Panggagahasa kay Fe (Rolyo Productions) – Alvin Yapan
Last Supper No. 3 (Beinte Singko Mil Productions) – Veronica Velasco and Jinky Laurel
Bakal Boys (Apogee Productions) – Ralston Jover and Henry Burgos
Best Achievement in Cinematography and Visual Design
Winner: Bakal Boys (Apogee Productions) – Ruben de la Cruz and Carlo Mendoza, Directors of Photography; Deans Habal, Production Designer
Nominee:
Engkwentro (Pepe Diokno) – Emman Pascual, Director of Photography; Leeron New, Production Designer

Best Achievement in Film Editing
Winner: Engkwentro (Pepe Diokno) – Ralph Crisostomo, Miko Araneta, Orlean Tan
Nominees:
Last Viewing (Davis Entertainment) – Lee Mi Soon
Bakal Boys (Apogee Productions) – Charliebebs Gohetia, Kats Serraon

Best Achievement in Sound and Aural Orchestration
Winner: Biyaheng Lupa (Quantum Films) – Ditoy Aguila and Nolet Clemente, Sound Engineers; Gian Gianan, Musical Director
Nominees:
Engkwentro (Pepe Diokno) – Mark Laccay, Sound Designer
Bakal Boys (Apogee Productions) – Mark Locsin, Sound Engineer; Teresa Barrozo, Musical Director

Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble, in Leading or Supporting Role
Winner: Janice de Belen in Last Viewing
Nominees:
Duo Performance by Anita Linda and Rustica Carpio in Lola (Centerstage Productions)
Ensemble Performance by the Entire Cast in Biyaheng Lupa (Quantum Films)
Meljon Guinto in Bakal Boys (Apogee Productions)

Film Desk of the Young Critics Circle: Prof. Jason P. Jacobo (President), Dr. Eloisa May P. Hernandez, Prof. Gerard R. A. Lico, Dr. Patrick D. Flores, Nonoy L. Lauzon, Dr. Flaudette May V. Datuin, Eileen C. Legaspi-Ramirez, Romulo Baquiran Jr., Noel D. Ferrer, Dr. Galileo S. Zafra (on leave), Dr. Eli R. Guieb, Dr. Jerry C. Respeto (on leave), Prof. Neil Martial R. Santillan (on leave).
YCC drew its selection from both regular and non-regular releases comprising the entirety of Philippine cinema output in 2009. Some titles had to be dropped out of consideration if they failed to have a total of three or more screenings before a paying or non-paying audience in any one or more public venues; or if they had already qualified for consideration in the previous year.

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ngayon lang naglabas ang young critic circle ng gawad para sa taon ng 2009. hindi pala yan dapat dito. pero anyways, dagdag kaalaman ng lamang.