PMPC releases official list of nominees for 36th Star Awards for Movies

by Robert Requintina, Manila Bulletin

Mainstream and independently-produced movies are set to vie in the 29 categories as the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) announced its nominees for the 36th Star Awards for Movies.

Four Special Awards will be given to deserving awardees.

The Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award will be given to Ms. Angie Ferro while the Ulirang Alagad ng Pelikula sa Likod ng Kamera Lifetime Achievement Award shall be conferred to Director Elwood Perez.

The 36th PMPC Star Awards edition will be led by 2021 PMPC President Roldan Castro together with 2020 PMPC President Sandy Es Mariano, and the officers and members of the Philippine Movie Press Club. Details of the awarding ceremonies will be announced soon.

Here is the official list of nominees:

MOVIE OF THE YEAR

• “Hello, Love, Goodbye” (Star Cinema)

• “LSS” (Globe Studios and Dokimos Media Inc.)

• “Maria” (BlackOps Studios Asia and Viva Films)

• “Quezon’s Game” (Star Cinema, Kinitek Productions, iWant)

• “The Panti Sisters” (Black Sheep Productions, The IdeaFirst Company, Quantum Films)

• “Unforgettable” (Viva Films and The IdeaFirst Company)

• “Write About Love” (TBA Studios)

MOVIE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

• Crisanto Aquino (Write About Love)

• Jade Castro (LSS)

• Cathy Garcia-Molina (Hello, Love, Goodbye)

• Pedring Lopez (Maria)

• Erik Matti (Kuwaresma)

• Jun Robles Lana (The Panti Sisters)

• Jun Robles Lana and Perci Intalan (Unforgettable)

INDIE MOVIE OF THE YEAR

• “Babae At Baril” (Cignal Entertainment, Epicmedia, QCinema)

• “Edward” (Cinemalaya Foundation, Awkward Penguin, Viva Films, Outpost Visual Frontier)

• “Guerrero Dos, Tuloy Ang Laban” (EBC Films)

• “John Denver Trending” (Cinemalaya Foundation, What If Films Philippines, Southern Lantern Pictures, Tinker Bulb Productions, Outpost Visual Frontier)

• “Kalel, 15” (The IdeaFirst Company, Octobertrain Films, Cignal Entertainment)

• “Lola Igna” (ERJ Found Films and EMBA Productions)

• “Metamorphosis” (Rebelde Films and Cinema One Originals)

• “Mindanao” (Center Stage Productions)

INDIE MOVIE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

• Arden Rod Condez (John Denver Trending)

• Carlo Ortega Cuevas (Guerrero Dos, Tuloy Ang Laban)

• Brillante Mendoza (Mindanao)

• Thop Nazareno (Edward)

• Rae Red (Babae At Baril)

• Jun Robles Lana (Kalel, 15)

• Eduardo Roy, Jr. (Lola Igna)

• J.E. Tiglao (Metamorphosis)

MOVIE ACTOR OF THE YEAR

• Louise Abuel (Edward)

• Carlo Aquino (Isa Pa With Feelings)

• Gold Azeron (Metamorphosis)

• Raymond Bagatsing (Quezon’s Game)

• Elijah Canlas (Kalel, 15)

• Jansen Magpusao (John Dever Trending)

• Aga Muhlach (Miracle In Cell No. 7)

• Alden Richards (Hello, Love, Goodbye)

• Julio Sabenorio (Guerrero Dos, Tuloy Ang Laban)

MOVIE ACTRESS OF THE YEAR

• Bea Alonzo (Unbreakable)

• Kathryn Bernardo (Hello, Love, Goodbye)

• Angie Ferro (Lola Igna)

• Sarah Geronimo (Unforgettable)

• Janine Gutierrez (Babae At Baril)

• Ruby Ruiz (Iska)

• Sylvia Sanchez (Jesusa)

• Judy Ann Santos (Mindanao)

• Jodi Sta. Maria (Clarita)

MOVIE SUPPORTING ACTOR OF THE YEAR

• John Arcilla (Miracle in Cell No. 7)

• Joem Bascon (Write About Love)

• Elijah Canlas (Babae At Baril)

• Ricky Davao (Fuccbois)

• Arturo De Guzman (Guerrero Dos, Tuloy Ang Laban)

• Ronnie Lazaro (Maria)

• JC Santos (Miracle in Cell No. 7)

• Joel Torre (Miracle in Cell No. 7)

MOVIE SUPPORTING ACTRESS OF THE YEAR

• Yayo Aguila (Metamorphosis)

• Angel Aquino (Kaputol)

• Ella Cruz (Edward)

• Jaclyn Jose (Kalel, 15)

• Maricel Laxa (Hello, Love, Goodbye)

• Gina Pareño (Unforgettable)

• Meryll Soriano (John Denver Trending)

• Tuesday Vargas (LSS)

NEW MOVIE ACTOR OF THE YEAR

• Louise Abuel (Edward)

• Royce Cabrera (Fuccbois)

• Kent Gonzales (Kuwaresma)

• David Licauco (Because I Love You)

• Jin Macapagal (Damaso)

• Jansen Magpusao (John Denver Trending)

• Paolo Marcoleta (Guerrero Dos, Tuloy ang Laban)

• L.A. Santos (Maria)

NEW MOVIE ACTRESS OF THE YEAR

• Michelle Dee (Because I Love You)

• Laura Lehmann (Elise)

• Cindy Miranda (Adan)

• Alyssa Muhlach (Clarita)

• Riva Quenery (Damaso)

• KZ Tandingan (The Art Of Ligaw)

• Gillian Vicencio (Eerie)

• Xia Vigor (Miracle In Cell No. 7)

MOVIE CHILD PERFORMER OF THE YEAR

• Miel Espinoza (Elise)

• Grace Ann Betalmos (Pailalim)

• Pryle Gura (Iska)

• Elia Ilano (Ulan)

• Jorden Suan (Verdict)

• Yuna Tangog (Mindanao)

• Xia Vigor (Miracle In Cell No. 7)

MOVIE ENSEMBLE ACTING OF THE YEAR

• “Hello, Love, Goodbye”

• “Kuwaresma”

• “Miracle In Cell No. 7”

• “Quezon’s Game”

• “The Panti Sisters”

• “Unforgettable”

• “Write About Love”

INDIE MOVIE ENSEMBLE ACTING OF THE YEAR

• “Babae At Baril”

• “Circa”

• “Edward”

• “Iska”

• “John Denver Trending”

• “Lola Igna”

• “Metamorphosis”

• “Mindanao”

SHORT MOVIE OF THE YEAR

• “Forever” (Adlibs Entertainment Corp., Institute of the Moving Image, Bandido Media Productions)

• “Hele Ng Maharlika” (Newtown Pictures)

• “Kalakalaro” (What If? Productions)

• “Memories Of The Rising Sun” (Pelikulaw and College of Saint Benilde)

• “Panaghoy” (ABP Films and Memorya)

• “Para Kay James” (Oktopus Productions)

• “Tembong” (UP Film Production and UP Cinema)

• “Tokwifi” (Balay Habi Studio and QCinema)

SHORT MOVIE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

• Shaira Advincula (Tembong)

• Alvin Baloloy (Panaghoy)

• Norvin Delos Santos (Hele Ng Maharlika)

• Steven Paul Evangelio (Para Kay James)

• Lawrence Fajardo (Memories Of The Rising Sun)

• Domingo Molina (Forever)

• Carla Pulido Ocampo (Tokwifi)

• Rodson Suarez (Kalakalaro)

** TECHNICAL CATEGORIES ** (Mainstream and Indie)

MOVIE SCREENWRITER OF THE YEAR

• Cathy Garcia-Molina, Carmi Raymundo, Rona Co (Hello, Love, Goodbye)

• Crisanto Aquino and Janyx Regalo (Write About Love)

• Janice Perez and Dean Rosen (Quezon’s Game)

• Keavy Eunice Vicente and Ash Malanum (Unforgettable)

• Joel Ferrer and Miko Livelo (Elise)

• Jun Robles Lana and Ivan Andrew Payawal (The Panti Sisters)

• Pedring Lopez, Rex Lopez, YZ Carbonell (Maria)

MOVIE CINEMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

• Neil Daza (Alone / Together)

• Neil Daza (Write About Love)

• Mackie Galvez (Unforgettable)

• Noel Teehankee (Hello, Love, Goodbye)

• Noel Teehankee (Nuuk)

• Pao Orendain (Maria)

• Tom Redoble (Mina Anud)

MOVIE EDITOR OF THE YEAR

• Renewin Alano (Elise)

• Reuben Joseph Aquino (Quezon’s Game)

• Jason Cahapay (Maria)

• Vanessa De Leon (Write About Love)

• Jeremiah Domingo (LSS)

• Marya Ignacio (Hello, Love, Goodbye)

• Tara Illenberger (The Panti Sisters)

MOVIE PRODUCTION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

• Maolen Fadul (The Panti Sisters)

• Michael Españo and Roma Regala (Kuwaresma)

• Raymund Jorge Fernandez (Maria)

• Erik Manalo (Nuuk)

• Ana Lou Sanchez (Eerie)

• Norico Santos (Hello, Love, Goodbye)

• Maria Rowella Talusig (Quezon’s Game)

MOVIE MUSICAL SCORER OF THE YEAR

• Jessie Lasaten (Hello, Love, Goodbye)

• Jessie Lasaten (Nuuk)

• Pat Lasaten (LSS)

• Paulo Protacio (Just A Stranger)

• Dean Rosen (Quezon’s Game) )

• Jerrold Tarog (Write About Love)

• Emerzon Texon (Unforgettable)

MOVIE SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR

• Albert Michael Idioma and Alex Tomboc (Maria)

• Anglea Pereyra (Quezon’s Game)

• Arnel Labayo and Aurel Bilbao (LSS)

• Corinne De San Jose (Unforgettable)

• Allen Roy Santos (Clarita)

• Immanuel Verona (Eerie)

• Steve Vesagas, Pau Javier, Whannie Dellosa (Kuwaresma)

MOVIE THEME SONG OF THE YEAR

• “Ang Tangi Kong Pangarap” (Unforgettable)

Composed by Rico Blanco

Arranged by Choi Padilla

Interpreted by Sarah Geronimo

• “Araw-Araw” (LSS)

Composed and arranged by Ben & Ben

Interpreted by Ben & Ben

• “Ikaw Ang Akin” (Write About Love)

Lyrics by Crisanto Aquino

Composed by Lloyd Tiny Corpuz

Arranged by Raizo Chabeldin

Interpreted by Yeng Constantino

• “Isang Himala” (Miracle In Cell No. 7)

Composed by Miguel Mendoza

Arranged by Arnold Buena

Interpreted by Katrina Velarde

• “Magkaibang Mundo” (Just A Stranger)

Music and lyrics by Sean Cedro

Arranged by Arnold Buena

Interpreted by Katrina Velarde

• “Maria” (Maria)

Lyrics by Bones Frankenstein

Composed by Bones Frankenstein, Alvin Chan, Karl Kliatchko, Aldreen Alcantara

Interpreted by Mr. Bones and The Boneyard Circus

• “Pansamantala” (Elise)

Composed by Tenten Abella and Paul Puti-an

Interpreted by Paul Puti-an

• “Unbreakable” (Unbreakable)

Composed by Trisha Denise, Jonathan Manalo, Vanessa Valdez

Arranged by Arnold Buena

Interpreted by Regine Velasquez and Moira Dela Torre

INDIE MOVIE SCREENWRITER OF THE YEAR

• Honee Alipio (Mindanao)

• Arden Rod Condez (John Denver Trending)

• Carlo Ortega Cuevas (Guerrero Dos, Tuloy Ang Laban)

• Jun Robles Lana (Kalel, 15)

• Ricardo Lee (Kaputol)

• Eduardo Roy, Jr. and Margarette Labrador (Lola Igna)

• J.E. Tiglao and Boo Dabu (Metamorphosis)

INDIE MOVIE CINEMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

• Tey Clamor (Babae At Baril)

• Tey Clamor (Metamorphosis)

• Lav Diaz and Daniel Uy (Kaputol)

• Odyssey Flores (Mindanao)

• Carlo Mendoza (Kalel, 15)

• Kara Moreno (Edward)

• Rommel Sales (John Denver Trending)

INDIE MOVIE EDITOR OF THE YEAR

• Joyce Bernal, JR Cabrera, Thop Nazareno (Edward)

• Diego Marx Dobles (Mindanao)

• Benjo Ferrer (John Denver Trending)

• Ilsa Malsi (Babae At Baril)

• Carlo Francisco Manatad (Fuccbois)

• Carlo Francisco Manatad (Lola Igna)

• Renard Torres (Metamorphosis)

INDIE MOVIE PRODUCTION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

• Harley Alcasid (John Denver Trending)

• Donald Russ Camon (Iska)

• Carmela Danao (Lola Igna)

• Maolen Fadul (Kalel, 15)

• Alvin Francisco (Edward)

• Brillante Mendoza (Mindanao)

• James Arvin Rosendal (Metamorphosis)

INDIE MOVIE MUSICAL SCORER OF THE YEAR

• Teresa Barrozo (Mindanao)

• Len Calvo (John Denver Trending)

• Divino Dayacap (Metamorphosis)

• Andrew Florentino (Lola Igna)

• Pepe Manikan (Edward)

· Abet Alfonso (Guerrero Dos, Tuloy Ang Laban)

• Fatima Nerikka Salim and Immanuel Verona (Babae At Baril)

INDIE MOVIE SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR

• Armand De Guzman (Lola Igna)

• Bryan Dumaguina (Watch Me Kill)

• Albert Michael Idioma (Kalel, 15)

• Albert Michael Idioma (Pailalim)

• Mikko Quizon and Kat Salinas (John Denver Trending)

• Fatima Nerrika Salim and Immanuel Verona (Babae At Baril)

• Immanuel Verona (Metamorphosis)

INDIE MOVIE THEME SONG OF THE YEAR

• “Hintay Lang” (Sila-Sila)

Composed and arranged by Aeron Jore

Interpreted by Aeron Jore

• “Kaibigan” (Kaibigan)

Lyrics and music by Vehnee Saturno

Arranged by Elmer Blancaflor

Interpreted by Perkins Twins

• “Kasunduan” (Watch Me Kill)

Composed by Riki Bolalin

Arranged by Skip Saturday

Interpreted by Skip Saturday

• “Mayroon Bang Pagbabago” (Damaso)

Composed by Joven Tan

Arranged by Paulo Zarate

Interpreted by Marlo Mortel

• “Quicksand” (The Art Of Ligaw)

Words and music by KZ Tandingan

Arranged by Arnold Buena

Interpreted by KZ Tandingan

• “Tuloy Ang Laban” (Guerrero Dos, Tuloy Ang Laban)

Composed by Carlo Ortega Cuevas and Rapido Guerrero

Arranged by Marlon Barnuevo

Interpreted by Carlo Ortega Cuevas and Rapido Guerrero

• “Walang Katulad” (Immaculada)

Lyrics by Arlyn Dela Cruz-Bernal

Music by Ms. Elizabeth Oropesa

Arranged by Karl Ramirez with Earlmond Ross Lee

Interpreted by Ima Castro

SPECIAL AWARDS:

Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award – MS. ANGIE FERRO

Ulirang Alagad ng Pelikula sa Likod ng Kamera Lifetime Achievement Award – Director ELWOOD PEREZ

DARLING OF THE PRESS Nominees

• Gretchen Barretto

• Liza Diño-Seguerra

• Piolo Pascual

• Ahwel Paz

• Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr.

• Sylvia Sanchez

• Joed Serrano

• Alfred Vargas

MOVIE LOVETEAM OF THE YEAR Nominees

• Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil (Alone / Together)

• Julia Barretto and Gerald Anderson (Between Maybes)

• Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos (LSS)

• Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards (Hello, Love, Goodbye)

• Maine Mendoza and Carlo Aquino (Isa Pa With Feelings)

• Nadine Lustre and Carlo Aquino (Ulan)

• Janine Gutierrez and Enchong Dee (Elise)

• Anne Curtis and Marco Gumabao (Just A Stranger)

Duterte to Filipinos: Never again allow any other tribe to compromise our sovereignty

by Genalyn Kabiling, Manila Bulletin

As the nation marked the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Spanish expedition to the Philippines, President Duterte has called on Filipinos to guard against “invaders” who would compromise the country’s sovereignty.

Addressing the quincentennial commemorative rites in Easter Samar Thursday, March 18, the President said Filipinos must learn from the country’s colonial past and continue the aspirations of their ancestors.

Duterte traveled to Guiuan, Eastern Samar to attend the commemorative ceremony of 500th anniversary of the Philippines’ role in the first circumnavigation of the world. The event, that included the unveiling of a historical marker in Guiuan, formally kicked off the 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines.

“While the events that we celebrate would therefore lead to the beginning of colonization, the Filipino people can find relief in the knowledge that we have gone far in our efforts to correct the mistakes of the past. As inheritors of this complicated yet glorious past, the duty now rests on our shoulders to continue the aspirations of our forebears,” the President said.

“I therefore call on all our kababayans to appreciate our rich history and learn from the experiences of those that came before us so that we may never again allow any other tribe to compromise our sovereignty — invaders who would come and who would stay here and contribute to the richness of our culture and of course in the way how we live,” he said.

Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, leading a Spanish expedition, reached the Philippines in March 1521 during his circumnavigation of the globe. Lapu-Lapu, native chieftain of Mactan island, fought and killed Magellan during the famous battle of Mactan.

Back in 2019, Duterte refused to join upcoming celebration of the the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Christianity in the country. Duterte, who considered Lapu-Lapu as the country’s first hero for fighting the colonizers, argued that faith was used by Spain to subjugate the Filipino people for three centuries.

In his remarks Thursday, the President admitted his different view about the arrival of the Spanish colonizers five centuries ago but recognized it was a historic event and contributed good to the country.

He said history should make people “reflect on the past and look beyond our future.” “We should therefore honor those who have toiled so that we may become a nation we are today – modern, progressive, and ever thriving,” he added

He acknowledged that the arrival of the Magellan-Elcano expedition in the Philippines was one of the most important parts of humanity’s first circumnavigation of the globe.

“And though they may somehow — we may differ in our interpretation, but the fact is that we are here and that contributed something that was good for our country,” he said.

“I do not have anything about religion but what was really planted here was the sword and the cross of Christianity. Hindi na bale ‘yan tutal dumaan na ‘yan. That we may remember their kindness and their bravery — to extol on their bravery to make this hazardous journey that completed the circumvention of the world,” he said.

Duterte said the historic expedition marked the Filipinos’ first contact with the Spaniards as well as gave an opportunity for the forebears “to show their unity, magnanimity, and sovereignty to our foreign guests.”

“In Homonhon, our ancestors exemplified the unique generosity of the Filipino when they helped the Spaniards expedition’s depleted crew upon their arrival,” he said.

“A few days later, in the Battle of Mactan, Lapulapu and his warriors – in an exemplary display of firm leadership and extraordinary courage – defeated and drove away the colonials,” he added.

As the nation commemorated the historic event, Duterte said he hoped that the historical and socio-civic consciousness of the Filipino, especially among the new generations would be reinvigorated.

“Let us therefore all take part in the 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations slated this year so that we may bring our history, culture, and traditions closer to our hearts,” he said. 

Before ending his remarks, the President thanked Spain for its expedition to the country five centuries ago and expressed hope the bilateral relations would still be strengthened.

“We thank everybody, the ancestors of the Spaniards who came here. And we hope that this event goes further — fortify our relations with the Spaniards,” he said.

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