MANILA, Philippines - Piolo Pascual and John Lloyd Cruz were both named Movie Actor of the Year during the 31st Philippine Movie Press Club Star Awards for Movies on Sunday.
Piolo won the award for his role in "Starting Over Again," while John Lloyd got the nod for his performance in "The Trial."
They bested five other actors, including Dennis Trillo ("The Janitor") and Derek Ramsay ("English Only, Please"), for the award.
Gretchen Barretto and Sylvia Sanchez also tied for the Movie Supporting Actress of the Year award, both for their performance in "The Trial."
Meanwhile, Nora Aunor was named Movie Actress of the Year for the suspense movie "Dementia."
Miggs Cuaderno ("Asintado") and Bimby Yap ("The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin 2") were named Movie Child Performer of the Year.
Here is the complete list of winners at the 31st Star Awards for Movies:
Movie Actress of the Year: Nora Aunor (Dementia)
Movie Actor of the Year: Piolo Pascual (Starting Over Again) and John Lloyd Cruz (The Trial)
Movie of the Year: Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
Indie Movie of the Year: The Janitor
Movie Director of the Year: Enzo Williams (Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo)
Indie Movie Director of the Year: Michael Tuviera (The Janitor)
Movie Supporting Actor of the Year: Nicco Manalo (The Janitor)
Movie Supporting Actress of the Year: Gretchen Barretto and Sylvia Sanchez (The Trial)
Movie Child Performer of the Year: Bimby Yap (The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin)
New Movie Actress of the Year: Sofia Andres (Relaks, It’s Just Pag-Ibig)
New Movie Actor of the Year: Richard Yap (The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin)
Movie Screenwriter of the Year: Ricardo Lee, Enrico Santos, and Kriz Gazmen (The Trial)
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)
Movie 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
Movie Cinematographer of the Year: Carlo Mendoza (Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo)
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 Editor 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 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
