FAMAS Award
The Philippine Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Awards, also known as the FAMAS Awards, is an annual event that recognizes outstanding achievements in Philippine cinema. The award is presented by the Philippine Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (FAMAS), an organization of award-winning writers and film columnists.
Founded in 1952, the FAMAS Awards is the oldest film industry awards organization in the Philippines and one of the oldest film industry awards organizations in Asia. Well-known in the local film industry. FAMAS Award winners are selected through a voting process in which Academy members, including avid moviegoers, fans and enthusiasts, vote to determine the winners in each category.
Traditionally, the FAMAS Award is considered the highest recognition a filmmaker or artist can receive in the Philippine film industry from 1952 to 1982. However, in 1982, the Philippine Film Academy Awards (Luna) were established as the Philippine equivalent of the Oscars. This has resulted in the FAMAS Award being informally regarded as second only to the Luna Award. Despite this, the FAMAS Award remains highly prestigious and respected due to its long history.
In addition to the FAMAS Awards, there are other prestigious film award bodies in the Philippines, including the Luna Awards, the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (Philippine Film Critics Association) Gawad Urian Awards, and the Philippine Film and Television Star Awards Film Press Club. Winning all four awards in the same category for the same work is considered a remarkable achievement and is known as winning a “Grand Slam”.
Overall, the FAMAS Awards play a vital role in recognizing and honoring the talents and achievements of individuals in the Philippine film industry. It serves as a platform to celebrate the outstanding contributions of filmmakers, actors and various professionals in creating exceptional cinematic experiences for audiences.
List of 2023 FAMAS Award Winners
category |
winner |
Movie |
|---|---|---|
| best actress | Nadine Rust | “greedy” |
| best actor | Noel Trinidad | “Family Affairs” |
| best film | “Family Affairs” | |
| best director | Ma’an Asuncion-Danialan | “Blue Room” |
| Best Supporting Actress | Nikki Valdez | “Family Affairs” |
| Best Supporting Actor | Sid Lucero | “Diversion” |
| best screenplay | Abet Raz and Alejandro Ramos | “Latra Dora” |
| Best Photography | Neil Dasa | “Blue Room” |
| Best Production Design | Eero Yves Francesco | “Leonor Never Dies” |
| best clip | Bengbandong | “Family Affairs” |
| Best Score | Sir Nicholas and Mickey Amistoso | “Blue Room” |
| best sound effects | Alisson Andrade and Emmanuel Verona | “Diversion” |
| best short film | “The Golden Bell” by Kurt Soberano | |
| Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award | Senator Lito Lapid | |
| Susan Rothes Celebrity Award | Lisa Lorena | |
| Dr. Jose R. Perez Memorial Award | Jun Urbano | |
| German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | Gillian Ward | |
| FAMAS Lifetime Achievement Award | Marita Zobel | |
| FAMAS Exemplary Public Service Award | Speaker of the House of Representatives Ferdinand Martin Romualz | |
| Face of Night (Male) | my friend | |
| Face of Night (Female) | Nadine Rust | |
| Male star of the night | Sid Lucero | |
| women’s night star | Gillian Ward |
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Notable Winners of the 2023 FAMAS Awards
At the recent awards ceremony, the movie “Family Affair” was the big winner, taking home the prestigious Best Picture award. Additionally, Noel Trinidad won the Best Actor award for his performance in the film, while Nikki Valdez won the Best Supporting Actress award.
Another noteworthy film of the night was “The Blue Room,” which won three awards. Maan Asunción Dagnalan was awarded the Best Director award for his work in bringing this film to life. Neil Dasa’s expertise in cinematography was recognized with the Best Cinematography award, highlighting his ability to capture visually stunning scenes. Additionally, the film was recognized for its captivating soundtrack, winning the award for Best Score.
These awards highlight the extraordinary talent and dedication of the individuals involved in the creation of Family Matters and Blue Room. This recognition is a testament to their hard work and creative vision, and the film’s success is well-deserved.
FAMAS Awards 2023
The 71st Philippine Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards Ceremony will be held on August 13, 2023 at the Manila Hotel in Manila. This prestigious event celebrates outstanding Filipino films released in 2022.
Nominations for the FAMAS Awards were announced on August 1 via the official FAMAS Facebook page. Among the nominations, the drama film “Family Matters” stood out and received the most nominations, with a total of 12 nominations. These nominations include categories such as Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and more.
Family Matters originally premiered at the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival, where it earned critical acclaim for its stellar storytelling and execution. It’s no surprise that the film received such recognition from FAMAS.
At the awards ceremony, “Family Matters” was the night’s big winner, taking home four awards. It won the coveted Best Picture award, solidifying its status as the best film of the year. In addition, the film’s leading actor also won the prestigious Best Actor Award for his outstanding performance. The film’s talented supporting actress was also recognized, winning the Best Supporting Actress award. In addition, the film’s seamless editing was recognized and it won the award for Best Editing.
Another extraordinary achievement at the FAMAS Awards was the Best Actress award for actress Nadine Luster for her outstanding performance. This is the second time she has won this honor, following her first win in 2019.
Overall, the 71st FAMAS Awards was a night to celebrate and honor the best of Filipino cinema in 2022. “Family Matters” became the standout film, not only receiving the most nominations but also winning the most awards. The event also marked a special milestone for Nadine Lustre, who added a Best Actress award to her ever-growing list of achievements.
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