In a dazzling ceremony at Manila Hotel, the 38th PMPC Star Awards for Movies celebrated outstanding achievements in the film industry. “On The Job: The Missing 8,” directed by Erik Matti, emerged as the big winner, clinching the Best Film award. Matti himself earned the title of Movie Director of the Year, while the stellar ensemble cast secured Movie Ensemble Acting of the Year. Moreover, Sunshine Dizon and Charo Santos-Concio, ABS-CBN’s president, jointly claimed the prestigious Movie Actress of the Year award for their remarkable performances in “Versus” and “Kun Maupay Man It Panahon,” respectively.
Top Honors Unveiled
Here’s the impressive lineup of winners:
- Movie Director of the Year: Erik Matti for “On The Job 2: The Missing 8”
- Movie of the Year: “On The Job 2: The Missing 8” (Reality MM Studios, Globe Studios, HBO Asia Originals)
- Indie Movie Director of the Year: Vince Tañada for “Katips”
- Indie Movie of the Year: “Katips” (PhilStagers Films)
- Movie Actor of the Year: Vince Tañada for “Katips”
- Movie Supporting Actor of the Year: Johnrey Rivas for “Katips”
- Movie Supporting Actress of the Year: Janice De Belen for “Big Night!” and Lotlot De Leon for “On The Job 2: The Missing 8”
Celebrating Excellence
The evening also saw honors bestowed in various categories recognizing exceptional talent:
- New Movie Actor of the Year: Sean De Guzman for “Anak Ng Macho Dancer”
- New Movie Actress of the Year: Quinn Carrillo for “Silab”
- Child Performer of the Year: Ella Ilano for “The Housemaid”
- Short Movie Director of the Year: Zig Dulay for “Black Rainbow”
- Short Movie of the Year: “Black Rainbow” (Sinehalaga, NCCA, Negros Cultural Foundation, Uncle Scott Global Productions)
- Movie Screenwriter of the Year: Michiko Yamamoto for “On The Job 2: The Missing 8”
- Movie Editor of the Year: Benjamin Tolentino for “Big Night!”
- Movie Cinematographer of the Year: Teck Siang Lim for “Kun Maupay Man It Panahon”
- Movie Musical Scorer of the Year: The Storyteller Project for “My Amanda”
- Movie Production Designer of the Year: Whammy Alcazaren for “Kun Maupay Man It Panahon”
Saluting Excellence in Cinema
The night also paid tribute to those behind the scenes who contribute to the magic of cinema:
- Movie Sound Engineer of the Year: Corinne De San Jose for “On The Job 2: The Missing 8”
- Indie Movie Screenwriter of the Year: Lav Diaz for “Historia Ni Ha”
- Movie Original Theme Song of the Year: “Umulan Man O Umaraw,” performed by Rita Daniela, composed by Louie Ignacio, arranged by Bobby Velasco
- Indie Movie Cinematographer of the Year: Lav Diaz for “Historia Ni Ha”
- Indie Movie Production Designer of the Year: Lav Diaz for “Historia Ni Ha”
- Indie Movie Editor of the Year: Armando Lao, Peter Arian Vito, Ysabelle Denoga for “Gensan Punch”
- Indie Movie Musical Scorer of the Year: Pipo Cifra for “Katips”
- Indie Movie Original Theme Song of the Year: “Sa Susunod Na Ikot Ng Mundo,” performed by Kris Lawrence, with saxophone solo by Nicole Reluya.
The 38th PMPC Star Awards for Movies was an evening of glitz, glamour, and a celebration of outstanding cinematic achievements. The winners and nominees alike have left an indelible mark on the world of Philippine cinema.
