Independently produced movies dominated the 34th PMPC Star Awards for Movies, which was held last Sunday at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila. Kita Kita was adjudged Movie of the Year, while Changing Partners was chosen Indie Movie of the Year. Sigrid Bernardo was named Movie Director of the Year for Kita Kita, while Dan Villegas won as Indie Movie Director of the Year for Changing Partners.
Iza Calzado (Bliss) and Raymond Francisco (Bhoy Intsik) were big winners as Movie Actress and Movie Actor of the Year, respectively.
Meanwhile, veteran performer Judy Ann Santos stood side by side with Kim Chiu, Julia Barretto, Xian Lim and Enchong Dee as they hosted the annual award-giving ceremony of the Philippine Movie Press Club. Calzado served as the anchor host.
Opening the awards ceremony was a medley movie theme songs sung by Mark Bautista, Jona and JBK Group. It was followed by song-and-dance numbers by Jerome Ponce, Maris Racal, Jameson Blake, Loisa Andalio, Grae Fernandez, AC Bonifacio, Zeus Collins, Tanner Mata, Ahron Villena, Neil Perez, Roxanne Barcelo and Meg Imperial.
Balladeer Eric Santos, meanwhile, sang “Saan Darating ang Umaga” and “Farewell” as a tribute to the late award-winning director Maryo J. de los Reyes, while clips of his movie masterpieces were shown on the big screen.
This year the Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award was given to actress-director Gina Alajar, while the Ulirang Alagad ng Pelikula sa Likod ng Kamera Lifetime Achievement Award was awarded to Director Tikoy Aguiluz. Both were on hand to receive the special awards.
Here is the complete list of winners:
MOVIE OF THE YEAR
Kita Kita (Spring Films and Viva Films)
MOVIE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Sigrid Andrea Bernardo (Kita Kita/Spring Films and Viva Films)
INDIE MOVIE OF THE YEAR
Changing Partners (Cinema One )
INDIE MOVIE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Dan Villegas (Changing Partners/Cinema One )
MOVIE ACTOR OF THE YEAR
Raymond Francisco (Bhoy Intsik/Frontrow Entertainment)
MOVIE ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
Iza Calzado (Bliss/TBA Studios)
MOVIE SUPPORTING ACTOR OF THE YEAR
Arnold Reyes (Birdshot/TBA Studios and Pelicula Red)
MOVIE SUPPORTING ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
Odette Khan (Bar Boys/Tropic Frills Films Productions)
NEW MOVIE ACTOR OF THE YEAR
Mateo San Juan (Magkadugo)
MacCoy de Leon/Instalado)
NEW MOVIE ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
Pia Wurtzbach (Gandarrapido: The Revenger Squad/Star Cinema)
Joanna Ampil (Ang Larawan/Culturtain Musicat Productions)
MOVIE CHILD PERFORMER OF THE YEAR
Julio Cesar Sabenorio (Guerrero/EBC Films)
Marco Masa (Tatlong Bibe)
MOVIE SCREENWRITER OF THE YEAR
Sigrid Andrea Bernardo (Kita Kita/Spring Films and Viva Films)
MOVIE CINEMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
Odyssey Flores (Siargao/Ten17P)
MOVIE PRODUCTION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Benjamin Padero and Carlo Tabije (Siargao/Ten17P)
MOVIE EDITOR OF THE YEAR
Marya Ignacio (Kita Kita/Spring Films and Viva Films)
MOVIE MUSICAL SCORER OF THE YEAR
Ryan Cayabyab (Ang Larawan/Culturtain Musicat Productions)
MOVIE SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR
Albert Michael Idioma (The Ghost Bride/Star Cinema)
MOVIE ORIGINAL THEME SONG OF THE YEAR
“Natapos Tayo” (from the movie All of You), composed by Nar Cabico, arranged by Mic Llave, interpreted by Nar Cabico
INDIE MOVIE SCREENWRITER OF THE YEAR
Lilit Reyes and Vincent De Jesus (Changing Partners/Cinema One)
INDIE MOVIE CINEMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
Mycko David (Birdshot/TBA Studios and Pelicula Red)
INDIE MOVIE PRODUCTION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Michael Español (Birdshot/TBA Studios and Pelicula Red)
INDIE MOVIE EDITOR OF THE YEAR
Marya Ignacio (Changing Partners/Cinema One)
INDIE MOVIE MUSICAL SCORER OF THE YEAR
Vincent De Jesus (Changing Partners/Cinema One)
INDIE MOVIE SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR
Mikko Quizon (Bliss/TBA Studios)
INDIE MOVIE ORIGINAL THEME SONG OF THE YEAR
“Respeto” (from the movie Respeto), lyrics by Abra and Loonie, music by Jay Durias, beats by B-Boy Garcia, interpreted by Abra and Loonie
DARLING OF THE PRESS
Harlene Bautista
MOVIE LOVETEAM OF THE YEAR
Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto (Love You to the Stars and Back/Star Cinema)
MALE STAR OF THE NIGHT
Xian Lim
FEMALE STAR OF THE NIGHT
Kim Chui and Joyce Penas Pilarsky
MALE FACE OF THE NIGHT
Joshua Garcia
FEMALE FACE OF THE NIGHT
Celeste Legaspi