Eula Valdez, Allen Dizon major winners at the 38th Gawad Urian Awards; Nora Aunor given the Lifetime Achievement Award

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The winners of the 38th Gawad Urian Awards have been announced by Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino and Cinema One held Tuesday, June 16 at the ABS-CBN Studio 10, Sgt. Esguerra, Quezon City. 

Hosted by Angelica Panganiban, Robi Domingo, and Butch Francisco, the awards night began with a shadow play performance from Asia's Got Talent champions El Gamma Penumbra.

The 38th Gawad Urian Awards night also celebrated the works of Nora Aunor, who was recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Lav Diaz's Mula Sa Kung Ano Ang Noon Mula sa Kung Ano ang Noon (From What Is Before) won several awards, Best Picture, Best Screenplay, and Best Editing and including Best Director for Lav Diaz.

Here is the full list of winners:

Best Film: "Mula Sa Kung Ano ang Noon" by Lav Diaz

Best Actress: Eula Valdez ("Dagitab")

Best Actor: Allen Dizon ("Magkakabaung")

Best Director: Lav Diaz ("Mula Sa Kung Ano ang Noon")

Best Supporting Actress: Gladys Reyes ("Magkakabaung")

Best Supporting Actor: Martin del Rosario ("Dagitab")

Best Short Film: "Kinabukasan"

Best Documentary Film: "Walang Rape sa Bontok" by Carla Ocampo and Lester Valle

Best Sound: Corinne De San Jose ("Violator")

Best Music: Erwin Fajardo ("Buwaya")

Best Editing: Lav Diaz ("Mula Sa Kung Ano ang Noon")

Best Production Design: Popo Diaz ("Dementia")

Best Screenplay: Lav Diaz ("Mula sa Kung Ano ang Noon") 

Best Cinematography: Neil Daza ("Bwaya")

Natatanging Gawad Urian Award: Nora Aunor

Here is the full list of winners and nominees

Best Picture

Barber’s Tales (APT Entertainment/Octobertrain Films)

Bwaya (Cinemalaya, FrontRow International, Eight Films, Source of Light Films)

Dagitab (Ten17P)

WINNER: Mula sa Kung Ano Ang Noon (Sine Olivia Pilipinas)

Best Director

Giancarlo Abrahan, Dagitab

WINNER: Lav Diaz, Mula sa Kung Ano Ang Noon

Jun Lana, Barber’s Tales

Jason Paul Laxamana, Magkakabaung

Francis Xavier Pasion, Bwaya

Kanakan Balintagos, Esprit de Corps

Best Actor

Robert Arevalo, Hari ng Tondo

Noni Buencamino, Dagitab

WINNER: Allen Dizon, Magkakabaung

JM de Guzman, That Thing Called Tadhana

Sandino Martin, Esprit de Corps

Robin Padilla, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo

Arnold Reyes, Kasal

Jericho Rosales, Red

J.C. Santos, Esprit de Corps

Dennis Trillo, The Janitor

Best Actress

Nora Aunor, Dementia

Angeli Bayani, Bwaya

Ai-Ai delas Alas, Ronda

Eugene Domingo, Barber’s Tales

Hazel Orencio, Mula Sa Kung Ano Ang Noon

Angelica Panganiban, That Thing Called Tadhana

WINNER: Eula Valdez, Dagitab

Nova Villa, 1st ko si 3rd

Best Supporting Actor

Nico Antonio, Red

Roeder Camañag, Mula Sa Kung Ano ang Noon

WINNER: Martin del Rosario, Dagitab

Joel Lamangan, Violator

Nicco Manalo, Barber’s Tales

Karl Medina, Bwaya

Jess Mendoza, Mauban; Ang Resiko

Noel Santodomingo, Mula Sa Kung Ano ang Noon

Best Supporting Actress

Sharmaine Buencamino, Barber’s Tales

Iza Calzado, Barber’s Tales

Alessandra de Rossi, Mauban; Ang Resiko

Barbie Forteza, Marquina

Karenina Haniel, Mula Sa Kung Ano Ang Noon

WINNER: Gladys Reyes, Magkakabaung

Gloria Sevilla, M: Mother’s Maiden Name

Best Screenplay

Kanakan Balintagos, Esprit de Corps

Jun Robles Lana, Barber’s Tales

WINNER: Lav Diaz, Mula Sa Kung Ano Ang Noon

Francis Xavier Pasion, Bwaya

Giancarlo Abrahan, Dagitab

Jason Paul Laxamana, Magkakabaung

Enzo Williams, Keiko Aquino, Carlo Obispo, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo

Remton Siega Zuasola, Soap Opera

Antoinette Jadaone, That Thing Called Tadhana

Best Short Film

WINNER: Adolfo Alix, Jr., Kinabukasan

Kevin Ang, Lola

Joe Bacus, The End of War

David Corpuz, The Ordinary Things We Do

Neica dela Cruz, Lunod

Thop Nazareno, Eyeball

Alyssa Mariel Suico, Ugkat

Petersen Vargas, Lisyun qng Geografia

Best Documentary

Lav Diaz, Storm Children, Book One (Mga Anak ng Unos)

Cha Escala & Wena Sanchez, Nick & Chai

Rafael Froilan, Jr., Mananayaw

Richard Soriano Legaspi, Ang Walang Kapagurang Paglalakbay ng Pulang Maleta

Jan Tristan Pandy, Gusto Nang Umuwi ni Joy

WINNER: Lester Valle, Walang Rape sa Bontoc

J. Luis Vargas, Portraits of Mosquito Press

Paolo Villaluna, Sta. Catalina

Baby Ruth Villarama, Little Azkals

Best Cinematography

Alber Banzon and Gym Lumbrera, Violator

Arnel Barbarona, Alienasyon

Mycko David, Children’s Show

WINNER: Neil Daza, Bwaya

Mackie Galvez, Dementia

Carlo Mendoza, Barber’s Tales

Carlo Mendoza, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo

Sasha Palomares, That Thing Called Tadhana

Rommel Sales, Dagitab

Best Production Design

Whammy Alcazaren/Thesa Tang, Dagitab

Hal Balbuena, Esprit de Corps

Joel Bilbao and Roy Lachica, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo

WINNER: Popo Diaz, Dementia

Perry Dizon, Mula Sa Kung Ano ang Noon

Ron Factolerin, Alienasyon

Maulen Fadul, Bwaya

Chito Sumera, Barber’s Tales

Best Editing

Lawrence Ang, Barber’s Tales

Lawrence Ang, Violator

Manet A. Dayrit, Hari ng Tondo

Vanessa de Leon, Hustisya

WINNER: Lav Diaz, Mula Sa Kung Ano ang Noon

Tara Illenberger, The Janitor

Carlo Manatad, Bwaya

Melvyn Quimosing, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo

Benjamin Tolentino, Dagitab

Best Music

Diwa de Leon, Lorna

Mon Espia, Dagitab

WINNER: Erwin Fajardo, Bwaya

Jesse Lucas, Alienasyon

Myke Solomon, Hari ng Tondo

Jorge Wieneke, #Y

Best Sound

WINNER: Corinne De San Jose, Violator

Mark Locsin, Mula Sa Kung Ano ang Noon

Mark Locsin, Barber’s Tales

Albert Michael Idioma, Bwaya

Adam Newns/Mikko Quizon, Dagitab

Ang Natatanging Gawad Urian: Nora Aunor

37th Gawad Urian Awards winners announced

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The Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino continues to honor and give credit to excellent Filipino film makers who dared to be non-traditional. Last night (June 17, 2014), at the 37th Gawad Urian Awards held at the Dolphy Theatre in ABS-CBN compound, the MPP revealed the names of 2013′s best films and performers.

Most of the awards were captured by noted indie films, with “On the Job” as the only commercially produced film to be recognized.

Here’s the complete list of winners for the 37th Gawad Urian Awards:

Best Picture: “Norte, Hangganan ng Kasaysayan”

Best Actress: Angeli Bayani – “Norte, Hangganan ng Kasaysayan”

Best Actor: Joel Torre –  "On The Job"

Best Director: Hannah Espia – “Transit”

Best Cinematography: Lauro Rene Manda – “Norte, Hangganan ng Kasaysayan”

Best Screenplay: Lav Diaz and Rody Vera – “Norte, Hangganan ng Kasaysayan”

Best Production Design: Adolfo Alix, Jr. – “Porno”

Best Music: Emerson Texon – “Sonata”

Best Editing: Chuck Gutierrez – “Riddles of My Homecoming”

Best Sound: Corinne de San Jose – “On the Job”

Best Documentary: “Nanay Mameng” – Adjani Arumpac

Best Short Film: “Missing” – Zig Dulay

Best Supporting Actor: Jun-Jun Quintana -”A Philippino Story”

Best Supporting Actress: Angel Aquino – “Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni Anita”

The nominees for the 37th Gawad Urian Awards revealed; Piolo Pascual and Bianca Gonzales will be the host on June 17

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The nominees for the 37th Gawad Urian Awards have been announced this morning, April 29, 2014 held at the ELJ Bldg. Abs-Cbn, Quezon City.

In Photo: (L-R) Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino member and National Artist Bienvenido Lumbera, MPP President Grace Javier Alfonso, MPP member Mario Hernando and Cinema One Head Ronald Arguelles

Three members of the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino were present during the announcement; President Grace Javier Alfonso, Mario Hernando and National Artist Bienvenido Lumbera, 

All is set for the night to honor and celebrate cinematic excellence, as the highly-anticipated ceremony for the 37th Gawad Urian fast approaches.

The Gawad Urian, considered the most prestigious film award-giving body in the country, which has shaped cinematic history over the years. This annual ceremony is held in light of a partnership formed between the oldest and most respected film awards institution in the country, the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino, and Cinema One, the Philippines’ number one cable channel.

This year’s awarding ceremony will be hosted by two of the country’s best local talents in entertainment, Piolo Pascual and Bianca Gonzales, along with Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino member Butch Francisco.

Piolo and Bianca will be part of an even greater population of artists in the field of filmmaking—the biggest names in Philippine cinema and stars of all generations—who will be gathering in celebration of local cinema at Studio 9 and 10 of the ELJ Building this year to witness the awards convocation.

Tight competition is expected among this year’s nominees. Most nominees are independent films or starred in one.

The 37th Gawad Urian nominations are dominated by Lav Diaz’s “Norte, Hangganan ng Kasaysayan” and Armando Bing Lao’s “Dukit” with ten nominations each. They are followed by “On The Job” and “Porno,” with nine nominations each. “Transit,” on the other hand has eight nominations this year, and both “Riddles of my Homecoming” and “Ekstra” tie for six nominations each. Also part of those raking in a number of nominations are “Badil” and “Ang Kuwento ni Mabuti,” with four nominations each.

Here is the full list of nominees for the 37th Gawad Urian awards:

Best Picture:

Norte Hangganan ng Kasaysayan

OTJ

Transit

Ekstra

Riddles of my Homecoming

Badil

Ang Kuwento ni Mabuti

Porno

Dukit

Best Actor:

Mark Gil (A Philipino Story)

Joel Torre (OTJ)

Mimi Juarenza (Quick Change)

Sid Lucero (Norte Hangganan ng Kasaysayan)

Ping Medina (Transit)

Jhong Hilario (Badil)

Alex Medina (Babagwa)

Best Actress:

Nora Aunor (Mabuti)

Vilma Santos (Ekstra)

Angeli Bayani (Norte Hangganan ng Kasaysayan)

Cherie Gil (Sonata)

Eugene Domingo (Instant Mommy)

Rustica Carpio (Ano ang Kulay ng mga Nakalimutang Pangarap?)

Agot Isidro (Mga Anino ng Kahapon)

Vivian Velez (Bendor)

Lorna Tolentino (Burgos)

Best Supporting Actor:

Junjun Quintana (A Philippino Story)

Art Acuna (Kabisera)

John Arcilla (Metro Manila)

Joey Marquez (OTJ)

Yul Servo (Porno)

Carlo Aquino (Porno)

Victor Basa (Lauriana)

Cesar Montano (Alamat ni China Doll)

Archie Alemania (Norte Hangganan ng Kasaysayan)

Bor Ocampo (Dukit)

Best Supporting Actress:

Angel Aquino (Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni Anita)

Angel Aquino (Porno)

Mitch Smith (Angustia)

Ruby Ruiz (Ekstra)

Jasmine Curtis-Smith (Transit)

Raquel Villavicencio (Dukit)

Best Direction:

Erik Matti (OTJ)

Lav Diaz (Norte Hangganan ng Kasaysayan)

Jeffrey Jeturian (Ekstra)

Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes (Sonata)

Arnel Mardoquio (Riddles of My Homecoming)

Hannah Espia (Transit)

Alvin Yapan (Mga Anino ng Kahapon)

Whammy Alcazaren (Islands)

Chito Rono (Badil)

Mes de Guzman (Ang Kuwento ni Mabuti)

Adolf Alix Jr. (Porno)

Bing Lao (Dukit)

Best Screenplay:

Norte Hangganan ng Kasaysayan

OTJ

Badil

Transit

Babagwa

Porno

Death March

Bing Lao (Dukit)

Best Production Design:

Sonata

Riddles of my Homecoming

OTJ

Ekstra

Porno

Shift

Dukit

Best Music:

Lauriana

Norte Hangganan ng Kasaysayan

Riddles of My Homecoming

Sonata

Dukit

Best Cinematography:

Riddles of My Homecoming

Transit

OTJ

Norte Hangganan ng Kasaysayan

Porno

Islands

Dukit

Best Editing:

OTJ

Riddles of My Homecoming

Norte Hangganan ng Kasaysayan

Porno

Transit

Dukit

Best Sound:

OTJ

Ekstra

Transit

Norte Hangganan ng Kasaysayan

Ang Kuwento ni Mabuti

Death March

Dukit

This year’s Gawad Urian is also made more meaningful and exciting with the Natatanging Gawad Urian being conferred to film director Mike de Leon.

Stay tuned for the winners’ big proclamation night happening on June 17. 

Catch the 37th Gawad Urian as it airs on Cinema One on the same night at 10:00pm. Encores of the awards show program will be on the weekend of June 21 and June 22.