MANILA, Philippines – The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards (FAMAS) is celebrating the six decades of Philippine cinema on their 63rd year.
The body will give out nine special awards this year, among which is the Iconic Movie Queens of Philippine Cinema to be awarded to Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo, the youngest recipient of the award.
Other special award recipients are Gloria Romero, Susan Roces, Nora Aunor, Maricel Soriano and Dawn Zulueta.
Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon and Tito Sotto will receive the Lifetime Achievement award.
The 63rd FAMAS Awards Night will be on September 20 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila.
Check the other special awards recipients and the nominees for this year’s awards night.
Special Awards
Iconic Movie Queens of Philippine Cinema
Gloria Romero
Susan Roces
Nora Aunor
Maricel Soriano
Dawn Zulueta
Sarah Geronimo
German Moreno Youth Achievement Award
Bianca Umali
Diego Loyzaga
Jasmine Smith
Kiko Estrada
Kim Rodriguez
Mark Newmann
Miguel Tanfelix
Nadine Lustre
Robi Domingo
Sofia Andres
Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award
Coco Martin
FAMAS Lifetime Achievement Award
Joey De Leon
Tito Sotto
Vic Sotto
Public Service Award
Kaye Dacer and Julius Babao
Dr. Jose Perez Memorial Award
Lhar Santiago
Arturo M. Padua Memorial Award
Emy Abuan
Film Critics Choice Award
Esoterika: Manila
Famas Presidential Award
Doc Bong Ramirez
FAMAS nominees
Best Picture
Asintado (Ignacio Films)
Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo (Philippians Productions & Entertainment Inc., Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films, and RCP Productions)
Feng Shui (Star Cinema & Kris Aquino Production)
Hustisya (Likhang Silangan Entertainment)
Kamkam (Heaven’s Best Entertainment)
Magkakabaung (ATD Entertainment Productions)
Magnum Muslim .357 (Scenema Concept International & Viva Films)
She's Dating The Gangster (Star Cinema)
Starting Over Again (Star Cinema)
The Trial (Star Cinema)
Best Director
Cathy Garcia-Molina ("She's Dating The Gangster")
Chito Rono ("Feng Shui")
Chito Rono ("The Trial")
Enzo Williams ("Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo")
Francis Posadas ("Magnum Muslim .357")
Jason Paul Laxamana ("Magkakabaung")
Joel Lamangan ("Hustisya")
Joel Lamangan ("Kamkam")
Luisito Ignacio ("Asintado")
Olivia Lamasan ("Starting Over Again")
Best Actor
Allen Dizon ("Kamkam")
Allen Dizon ("Magkakabaung")
Coco Martin ("Feng Shui")
Daniel Padilla ("She's Dating The Gangster")
Derek Ramsay ("English Only Please")
Jake Vargas ("Asintado")
John Lloyd Cruz ("The Trial")
Jorge Estregan ("Magnum Muslim .357")
Piolo Pascual ("Starting Over Again")
Robin Padilla ("Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo")
Rocco Nacino ("Hustisya")
Best Actress
Aiko Melendez ("Asintado")
Gladys Reyes ("Magkakabaung")
Gretchen Barretto ("The Trial")
Jean Garcia ("Kamkam")
Jennylyn Mercado ("English Only Please")
Kathryn Bernardo ("She's Dating the Gangster")
Kris Aquino ("Feng Shui")
Sam Pinto ("Magnum Muslim .357")
Toni Gonzaga ("Starting Over Again")
Vina Morales ("Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo")
Best Supporting Actor
Emilio Garcia ("Magkakabaung")
Gabby Eigenmann ("Asintado")
Ian Veneracion ("Feng Shui")
Jum Pebangco ("Kamkam")
Lito Pimentel ("Starting Over Again")
Richard Gomez ("She's Dating the Gangster")
Richard Gomez ("The Trial")
Roi Vinzon ("Magnum Muslim .357")
Romnick Sarmenta ("Hustisya")