MMFF 2012 Box-Office Results: Sisterakas, runaway winner; Si Agimat, Si Enteng Kabisote at Si Ako, second

Despite of all the negative reviews about the MMFF entry "Sisterakas", it remains on top after the 8th-day box-office tally by the festival committee with P231.9-million total gross earnings. Vic Sotto-Bong Revilla-Judy Ann Santos' movie "Si Agimat, Si Enteng Kabisote at Si Ako" became the 2nd top-grosser on this year's festival.

Here is the daily box-office tally and this year's MMFF total gross earnings:

MMFF 2012 1ST DAY (December 25, 2012)
1. Sisterakas - P39.2M
2. Si Agimat, Si Enteng Kabisote at Si Ako - P29.4M
3. One More Try - P13.6M
4. Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion - P10.5M
5. The Strangers - P4.9M
6. El Presidente - P4.2M
7. Sosy Problems - P3.0M
8. Thy Womb - P0.9M

MMFF 2012 2ND DAY (December 26, 2012)
1. Sisterakas - P32M
2. Si Agimat, Si Enteng Kabisote at Si Ako - P18M
3. One More Try - P10.7M
4. Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion - P6.2M
5. El Presidente - P2.9M
6. The Strangers - P2.4M
7. Sosy Problems - P1.7M
8. Thy Womb - P0.7M

MMFF 2012 3RD DAY (December 27, 2012)
1. Sisterakas - P29.8M
2. Si Agimat, Si Enteng Kabisote at Si Ako - P13.6M
3. One More Try - P10.3M
4. Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion - P4M

MMFF 2012 4TH DAY TO 7TH DAY (December 28-31, 2012)
1. Sisterakas - P99.1M
2. One More Try - P42M
3. Si Agimat, Si Enteng Kabisote at Si Ako - P30.4M
4. Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion - P9.9M

MMFF 2012 8TH DAY (January 1, 2013)
1. Sisterakas - P31.8M
2. One More Try - P14.7M
3. Si Agimat, Si Enteng Kabisote at Si Ako - P13.1M
4. Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion - P4M

MMFF 2012 BOX OFFICE TOTAL GROSS EARNINGS
(8 days, December 25, 2012 to January 1-2013)
1. Sisterakas - P231.9M
2. Si Agimat, Si Enteng Kabisote at Si Ako - P104.5M
3. One More Try - P91.3M
4. Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion - P34.6M
#5 to #8 The Strangers, El Presidente, Sosy Problems & Thy Womb - P50.6M

8-DAY TOTAL = P512.9-MILLION (a 5.1% increase from the MMFF 2011 box-office during the same period)

Source: Mykiru.ph

38th MMFF (2012) - List of Winners

The winners of the 38th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2012) were revealed Thursday night, December 27, 2012, during its Gabi ng Parangal (Awards Night) at the Meralco Theater in Pasig City.

Xu Jiao Who Plays Stephen in 'CJ7' is Actually a Girl

CJ7 has been aired in the Philippines via ABS-CBN for many times. Aside from its good story and the various lessons it implies, several viewers are captivated by the charm of the main character Xu Jiao who plays 'Stephen', the son of Steven Chow in the said movie.

For the information of Stephen's fans, Xu Jiao is actually a girl which actually majority of the viewers in the Philippines and even in China didn't knew it in the first place if nobody would tell the truth about her real identity.

Jiao  is a newcomer actress from China, who is most notable for her comedic performance in the film CJ7 on 2008. Despite being a girl, she played a boy in the film. She bagged Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Performer in 2009 for the said movie. She also portrayed the young Mulan in the movie Mulan on 2009 and various movies on the following years.

Below are the facts about Xu Jiao:

Date of Birth: 5 August, 1997
Place of Birth: Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
Origin: China
Occupation: Actress

Filmography as actress:

Movies:

• Journey to the West (2012)
• Great Wudang (2012)
• Starry Starry Night (2011)
• The King of Jesters (2011)
• Promise Time (2011)
• The Warring States (2011)
• The Legend Is Born - Ip Man (2010)
• Future X-Cops (2010)
• Once Upon a Chinese Classic (2010)
• Mulan (2009)
• CJ7 (2008)

Want more proof? Here are some of Jiao's photos when she appeared in different movies:

Xu Jiao in CJ7

Xu Jiao in Future X-Cops

Xu Jiao in Mulan

Xu Jiao in Once Upon a Chinese Classic

Xu Jiao in Starry Starry Night

Xu Jiao in The Legend Is Born - Ip Man

'Just One Summer' Teaser Revealed - Full Trailer to be Released Soon!

The teaser of GMA Films' upcoming romantic movie, 'Just One Summer' starring Kapuso tween stars Elmo Magalona and Julie Anne San Jose or “Julielmo,” by their fans was uploaded via GMA Network's Facebook Page on Wednesday, April 4, 2012.

From the producer and director of 'Let The Love Begin' and 'One True Love' comes another love story, starring Kapuso tween stars Elmo Magalona and Julie Anne San Jose that will make you fall in love all over again. 

Directed by Mac Alejandre and produced by GMA Films, 'Just One Summer' is coming soon in theaters nationwide!

Watch the teaser trailers here:

Video Credits: GMA Network on Facebook

Marvel's Mightiest Avengers cover K-Zone Philippines Magazine April 2012 Issue

Marvel's Mightiest Avengers is on the cover of K-Zone Philippines magazine April 2012 issue.

Summer fun has begun and K-Zone Philippines pulling out all the stops as it go super-mega overdrive in magazine’s absolutely awesome April 2012 issue featuring Marvel's Mightiest Avengers!

Don’t miss out on our Avengers features, some sweet tips on how to become the ultimate pranking pro in its special sealed section, boss game guides for Final Fantasy XIII-2 and SoulCalibur V, and the bone-crushing return of SLAM JAM!

Well don’t just sit there, grab a copy now!

Photo Credits: K-Zone Philippines on Facebook

9th ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards (2012) - List of Winners

The Entertainment Press Society, Inc. (ENPRESS, Inc.) had announced the winners for the 9th Golden Screen Awards which was held Saturday night, March 24, 2012 at Teatrino in Greenhills, San Juan City.

This year ENPRESS, Inc. gave recognition among movies and artists that made an impact to the public due to the quality and performance in the past year.

Hosted by John "Sweet" Lapus, the awarding ceremony was attended by various stars including the Superstar Nora Aunor, Jean Garcia, Alden Richards, Ritz Azul, Eula Caballero, Kian Cipriano, Noni, Shamaine Buencamino, Edgar Allan Guzman, Rocco Nacino and many others.

EnPress president Jun Nardo was the one who delivered the opening address while Protege finalist Lovely Embuscado opened the award's night with her own rendition of Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You".

Cinemalaya/Martinez Rivera Films/Quantum Films' Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank was the big winner bringing most of the awards including the Best Motion Picture-Musical or Comedy, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role-Musical or Comedy for Eugene Domingo, Best Director for Marlon Rivera, Best Musical Score for Vincent de Jesus, Best Editing for Ike Veneracion and Best Original Screenplay for Chris Martinez.

Niño was also another big winner, clinching Best Motion Picture-Drama, Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role-Drama, Musical or Comedy for Art Acuña and Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role-Drama, Musical or Comedy for Shamaine Buencamino.

This year's Lino Brocka Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed to Nora Aunor.

Here is the complete list of winners of the 9th Golden Screen Awards:

Best Motion Picture-Drama
Niño (Cinemalaya/Handurawan Films) 

Best Motion Picture-Musical or Comedy
Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank (Cinemalaya/Martinez Rivera Films/Quantum Films)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role-Drama
Aga Muhlach (In The Name of Love)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role-Drama
Jean Garcia (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role-Musical or Comedy

Edgar Allan Guzman (Ligo Na U Lapit Na Me) and Martin Escudero (Zombadings 1: Patayin Sa Sindak Si Remington)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role-Musical or Comedy

Eugene Domingo (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank) 

Breakthrough Performance by an Actor
Rocco Nacino (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)

Breakthrough Performance by an Actress
Angeli Sanoy (Patikul) 

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role-Drama, Musical or Comedy
Art Acuña (Niño)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role-Drama, Musical or Comedy
Shamaine Buencamino (Niño)

Best Director
Marlon Rivera (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank) 

Best Visual/Special Effects

Frano Garcia, Rico Tecson, Rico Fernandez, JeromeMarco, Alexis Leobrera (Pintakasi)

Best Musical Score

Vincent de Jesus (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)

Best Original Song

“Sa Muling Pagtatagpo” from the movie Ligo Na U Lapit Na Me; music, lyrics by Jude Gitamondoc and interpreted by Daryl Leong

Best Production Design
Fritz Silorio, Mona Soriano, Ronaldo Cadapan (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story) 

Best Editing
Ike Veneracion (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)

Best Cinematographer
Carlo Mendoza (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)   

Best Sound
Albert Michael Idioma (The Road)

Best Story
Kristoffer Brugada (Patikul)  

Best Original Screenplay
Chris Martinez (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank) 

Best Screenplay Adaptation
Gerry Gracio (Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me)

Lino Brocka Lifetime Achievement Award

Nora Aunor

PS: 9th Golden Screen Awards (2012) - Complete List of Nominees here

28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies (2012) - List of Winners

The Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) had announced the winners for the 28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies that was held Wednesday night, March 14, 2012 at the Meralco Theater, Ortigas Ave., Pasig City.

Hosted by Sarah Geronimo, KC Concepcion, Derek Ramsay, Aga Muhlach and Anne Curtis, the star-studded 28th edition of PMPC Star Awards for Movies was held Wednesday night, March 14, 2012 at the Meralco Theater, Ortigas Ave., Pasig City attended by various movie actress and actors, movie directors and producers and many more stars.

Star Cinema's In The Name of Love won most of the acting awards including Best Actor for Aga Muhlach, Best Actress for Angel Locsin and Best Supporting Actor for Jake Cuenca. Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story was also another big winner, clinching again the Best  Picture  (Movie of the Year) award and sweeping most of the honors, duplicating its feat in the 2011 MMFF.

In the digital movies category, Thelma was a runaway winner with a grab on the Best Digital Film, Best Director for Paul Soriano and Best Screenplay for Direk Paul and Froilan Medina.

This year's Ulirang Artista Awardee is Eddie Gutierrez while Ulirang Alagad ng Pelikula sa Likod ng Kamera will be bestowed to Marilou Diaz-Abaya.

Here is the complete list of winners of the 28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies:

Movie of the Year
Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (Viva Communication Inc. / Scenema Concept Int'l.)

Digital Movie of the Year
Thelma (Time Horizon Pictures/ Abracadabra Productions / Underground Logic) 

Movie Director of the Year
Darryl dela Cruz (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)

Digital Movie Director of the Year
Paul Soriano (Thelma)

Movie Actress of The Year
Angel Locsin (In The Name of Love)

Movie Actor of The Year
Aga Muhlach (In The Name of Love) and
Jeorge Estregan (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)

Movie Supporting Actress of the Year
Lovi Poe (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow)

Movie Supporting Actor of the Year
Jake Cuenca (In The Name of Love) and
Baron Geisler (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)

Movie Child Performer of the Year
Jillian Ward (Aswang)

New Movie Actress of the Year
Solenn Heussaff (Temptation Island)

New Movie Actor of the Year
Rocco Nacino (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)

Digital Movie Original Screenplay of the Year
Froilan Medina & Paul Soriano (Thelma)

Movie Original Screenplay of the Year
Olivia Lamasan & Enrico Santos (In The Name of Love)

Movie Cinematographer of the Year
Carlo Mendoza (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)

Digital Movie Cinematographer of the Year 
Odyssey Flores (Thelma) 

Movie Editor of the Year
Jason Canapay & Ryan Orduna (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)

Digital Movie Editor of the Year
Mike Veneracion (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)

Movie Production Designer of the Year
Fritz Silorio, Mona Soriano, & Ronaldo Cadapan (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)

Digital Movie Production Designer of the Year
Laida Lim (Niño)

Movie Musical Scorer of the Year 
Jessie Lasaten (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)

Digital Movie Musical Scorer of the Year 
Vincent de Jesus (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)

Movie Sound Engineer of the Year
Albert Michael Idioma (In The Name of Love)

Digital Movie Sound Engineer of the Year
Ditoy Aguila (Patikul)

Movie Original Theme Song of the Year
"Hari ng Tondo" (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)

Digital Movie Original Theme Song of the Year
"Ikaw Ang Aking Pag-ibig" (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)

Ulirang Artista Award 
Eddie Gutierrez

Ulirang Alagad ng Pelikula sa Likod ng Kamera
Marilou Diaz-Abaya

Darling of The Press Award
Atty. Persida Acosta


SPONSOR AWARDS:

Ms. Great Shape Personality
Angel Locsin

Mr.  Great Shape Personality
Derek Ramsay

Face of the Night
Valerie Concepcion

Male Star of The Night
Aga Muhlach

Female Star of The Night
KC Concepcion

The 28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies awarding ceremony will be telecast on ABS-CBN on Sunday night, March 18, 2012 after Gandang Gabi Vice.

PS: Complete list of nominees here.

9th Golden Screen Awards (2012) - List of Nominees

The Entertainment Press Society, Inc. (ENPRESS, Inc.) bares the nominees to the 9th Golden Screen Awards, the annual award giving body to deserving films, actors and technical people that give emphasis on how the Movie industry becomes dynamic and lively.

The Golden Screen TV Awards will be held on  March 24, 2012 at the Teatrino in Greenhills, San Juan City.

This year ENPRESS, Inc. will give recognition among Movies and artists that made an impact to the public due to the quality and performance in the past year.

Here is the complete list of nominees for the 9th Golden Screen Awards:

Best Motion Picture-Drama
Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa (Cinemalaya/Vin Yapan/Alem Chua productions
Deadline (Xiti Productions/A.E.I. Movie Productions
Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig (The Marilou Diaz Abaya Film Institute and Arts Center)
Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (Scenema Concept/Viva Films)
Niño (Cinemalaya/Handurawan Films
Paglipad ng Anghel (Buruka Films)
Patikul (Cinemalaya/Xiti Productions
Thelma (Time Horizon Pictures)

Best Motion Picture-Musical or Comedy
Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank (Cinemalaya/Martinez Rivera Films/Quantum Films)
Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me (Cinemalaya/Noel Ferrer Productions
My Househusband: Ikaw Na! (OctoArts Films)
Zombadings 1: Patayin Sa Shokot Si Remington (Origin8 Media Productions

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role-Drama
Angel Locsin (In The Name of Love)
Angeli Nicole Sanoy (Patikul)
Fides Cuyugan Asencio (Niño)
Ina Feleo (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)
Jean Garcia (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)
Maja Salvador (Thelma)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role-Drama
Aga Muhlach (In The Name of Love)
Dingdong Dantes (Segunda Mano)
John Wayne Sace (Pintakasi)
Martin de los Santos (Patikul)
Paulo Avelino (Ang Sayaw Ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)
Sid Lucero (Paglipad ng Anghel)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role-Musical or Comedy
Eugene Domingo (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Judy Ann Santos (My Househusband)
Lovi Poe (Temptation Island)
Mercedes Cabral (Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me)
Rufa Mae Quinto (Temptation Island)
Sarah Geronimo (Catch Me… I’m In Love)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role-Musical or Comedy
Edgar Allan Guzman (Ligo Na U Lapit Na Me)
JM de Guzman (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Martin Escudero (Zombadings 1: Patayin Sa Sindak Si Remington)
Ryan Agoncillo (My Househusband)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role-Drama, Musical or Comedy
Dimples Romana (My Neighbor’s Wife)
Eugene Domingo (My HouseHusband)
Racquel Villavicencio (Niño)
Shamaine Buencamino (Niño)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role-Drama, Musical or Comedy
Allen Dizon (Patikul)
Art Acuña (Niño)
Dennis Trillo (YesterdayToday Tomorrow)
John Regala (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)
Marvin Agustin (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)
Nonie Buencamino (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)
Tirso Cruz III (Deadline)

Breakthrough Performance by an Actress
Eula Caballero (Yesterday Today Tomorrow)
Lexi Fernandez (The Road)
Solenn Heussaff (Yesterday Today Tomorrow)

Breakthrough Performance by an Actor
Alden Richards (The Road)
Derrick Monasterio (The Road)
Kean Cipriano (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Mikael Daez (Temptation Island)
Rocco Nacino (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)

Best Director
Alvin Yapan (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)
Erick Salud (Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me)
Jade Castro (Zombadings 1: Patayin Sa Shokot Si Remington)
Joel Lamangan (Deadline)
Loy Arcenas (Niño)
Marilou Diaz- Abaya (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)
Marlon Rivera (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Paul Soriano (Thelma)

Best Original Screenplay
Alvin Yapan (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)
Chris Martinez (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr. (Paglipad ng Anghel)
Froilan Medina (Thelma)
Kristoffer Brugada (Patikul)
Marilou Diaz-Abaya (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)
Rody Vera (Niño)

Best Screenplay Adaptation
Gerry Gracio (Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me)

Best Story
Chris Martinez (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Alvin Yapan (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)
Bonifacio Ilagan (Deadline)
Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr. (Paglipad ng Anghel)
Kristoffer Brugada (Patikul)
Marilou Diaz-Abaya (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)
Rino Que, Froilan Medina and Paul Soriano (Thelma)
Rody Vera, Loy Arcenas (Niño)

Best Cinematographer
Carlo Mendoza (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)
David Abaya (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)
Larry Manda (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Lee Briones-Meily, Jay Abello (Niño)
Louie Quirino (Busong)
Odessey Flore (Thelma)
Yam Laranas (The Road)

Best Editing
Danny Añonuevo (Niño)
Charliebebs Gohetia (Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me)
Ike Veneracion (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Jay Halili (Paglipad ng Anghel)
Jason Canapay, Ryan Orduna (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)
John Anthony Wong (Deadline)
Mark Victor (Thelma)
Tara Illenberger (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)

Best Production Design
Edgar Martin Littaua (Patikul)
Laida Lim (Niño)
Maricris Silva, Giselle Andres, Tess Rivera (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)
Nina Torres (Thelma)
Fritz Silorio, Mona Soriano, Ronaldo Cadapan (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)
Reji Regalado (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Richard Somes (Ang Panday 2)

Best Sound
Albert Michael Idioma, Addiss Tabong (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Albert Michael Idioma (Ikaw Ang Pag-Ibig)
Albert Michael Idioma (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)
Albert Michael Idioma, Lamberto Casas, Jr. (Niño)
Albert Michael Idioma (The Road)
Albert Michael Idioma, Addiss Tabong (Thelma)
Arnold Reodica (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)
Ditoy Aguila (Deadline)
Ditoy Aguila (Paglipad ng Anghel)

Best Musical Score
Archie Castillo (Thelma)
Christine Muyco, Jema Pamintuan (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)
Johan Soderqvist (The Road)
John Mark Diego (Pintakasi)
Nonong Buencamino (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)
Vincent de Jesus (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Von de Guzman (Patikul)

Best Original Song
“Hari ng Tundo” from the movie Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story; lyrics and music by Gloc9, interpreted by Gloc9 and Denise Barbacena
“Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig” from the movie of the same title; music and lyrics by Ogie Alcasid and interpreted by Carol Banawa
“Kinakailangan Ba?” from the movie Patikul; music, lyrics and interpreted by Von de Guzman
“Nowhere To Run,” from the movie Thelma; music, lyrics and interpreted by Mark Escueta
“Pag-asa sa Pagising,” from the movie Pintakasi; music, lyrics and interpreted by Jay Durias
“Paglisan” from the movie Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa; music by Jema Pamintuan, lyrics by Joi Barrios and interpreted by Victor Robinson, III
“Sa Muling Pagtatagpo” from the movie Ligo Na U Lapit Na Me; music, lyrics by Jude Gitamondoc and interpreted by Daryl Leong

Best Visual/Special Effects
Jay Santiago, Riot, Inc. (Ang Panday 2)
Frano Garcia, Rico Tecson, Rico Fernandez, JeromeMarco, Alexis Leobrera (Pintakasi)
Underground Logic (The Road)

Source: Starmometer

28th Star Awards for Movies List of Nominees Revealed

The Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) has released the official nominees of the 28th Star Awards for Movies to be held on March 14, 2012 at the Meralco Theater, Ortigas Ave., Pasig City.

Al Quinn will be the director on the awards night of the 28th Star Awards for Movies that will be aired on ABS-CBN on March 18. The Airtime Marketing, Inc. will produce the said event and will be hosted by Sarah Geronimo, KC Concepcion and Derek Ramsay.

The Ulirang Artista Award will be bestowed to Eddie Gutierrez and the Ulirang Alagad ng Pelikula sa Likod ng Kamera will be given to Marilou Diaz-Abaya.

Here is the list of nominees to the 28th Star Awards for Movies:

Movie of the Year

Ang Panday 2 (Imus Productions, Inc. / GMA Films)                       

Aswang (Regal Entertainment,Inc.)

In The Name of Love (Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc.)

Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (Viva Communication Inc. / Scenema Concept Int'l.)

No Other Woman (Viva Films / Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions)                                          

The Road (GMA Films)

My Neighbor's Wife (Regal Entertainment, Inc.)

Digital Movie of the Year

Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank (Cinemalaya Foundation / Martinez-Rivera Films / Quantum Films Production)

Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa (Cinemalaya Foundation / Vim Yapan / Alex Chua Productions / Bigtime Media Productions / SQ Films  Laboratories, Inc. / Optima Digital)

Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig (Star Cinema / Archdiocese of Caceres / Marilou Diaz-Abaya Film Institute and Arts Center)

Patikul (Cinemalaya Foundation/ Xiti Productions / Sine Totoo Production)

Sa Ilalim Ng Tulay (Cinema One Originals)

Niño (Cinemalaya Foundation / Handurawan Films)          

Thelma (Time Horizon Pictures/ Abracadabra Productions / Underground Logic)

Movie Director of the Year

Tikoy Aguiluz (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)       

Mac Alejandre (Ang Panday 2)                       

Ruel S. Bayani (No Other Woman)

Olivia M. Lamasan (In The Name of Love)

Jun Lana (My Neighbor's Wife)

Yam Laranas (The Road)

Jerrold Tarog (Aswang)  

Digital Movie Director of the Year

Marilou Diaz-Abaya (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)

Loy Arcenas (Niño)

Earl Bontuyan (Sa Ilalim Ng Tulay)

Joel Lamangan (Patikul)

Marlon Rivera (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)

Paul Soriano (Thelma)

Alvin Yapan (Ang Sayaw Ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa) 

Movie Actress of The Year

Ai-Ai delas Alas (Enteng Ng Ina Mo)

Anne Curtis (No Other Woman)

Eugene Domingo (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)

Angel Locsin (In The Name of Love) 

Lovi Poe (My Neighbor's Wife)

Maja Salvador (Thelma) 

Judy Ann Santos (My Househusband)       

Movie Actor of the Year

Ryan Agoncillo (My Househusband)

Dingdong Dantes (Segunda Mano) 

Jeorge Estregan (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)

Martin Escudero (Zombadings 1: Patayin Sa Shokot Si Remington)

Aga Muhlach (In The Name of Love)         

Derek Ramsay (No Other Woman)     

Jericho Rosales (Yesterday Today and Tomorrow)

Movie Supporting Actress of the Year

Tetchie Agbayani (Thelma) 

Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino (Niño) 

Julia Clarete (Bisperas) 

Eugene Domingo (My Househusband)

Angelica Panganiban (Segunda Mano)

Eliza Pineda (Thelma)

Lovi Poe (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow) 

Movie Supporting Actor of the Year                                    

Art Acuña (Niño)

Tirso Cruz III  (Deadline) 

Jake Cuenca (In The Name of Love)

Baron Geisler (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)

John Regala (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)

Phillip Salvador (Ang Panday 2)

Dennis Trillo (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow)

Movie Child Performer of the Year 

Christopher Canduli (Sa Ilalim Ng Tulay)

Bugoy Cariño (Shake Rattle & Roll XIII, "Tamawo" episode)

Zaijian Jaranilla (Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!)

Xyriel Manabat (Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!)

Yogo Singh (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)                                   

Robert "Buboy" Villar (Ang Panday 2)

Jillian Ward (Aswang)

New Movie Actress of the Year

Bonivie Budao (Busong)

Eula Caballero (Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow)

Peach Caparas (Ang Panday 2) 

Joyce Ching (Tween Academy: Class of 2012) 

Lexi Fernandez (Tween Academy: Class of 2012)

Solenn Heussaff (Temptation Island)                 

Remi Tolentino (Sa Ilalim Ng Tulay)

New Movie Actor of the Year               

Albie Casiño (Aswang)

Matteo Guidicelli (Catch Me ...I'm In Love)                                          

Elmo Magalona (Tween Academy: Class of 2012)

Kristoffer Martin (Tween Academy: Class of 2012)                     

Derrick Monasterio (Tween Academy: Class of 2012) 

Rocco Nacino (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)

Alden Richards (The Road)

Movie Original Screenplay of the Year 

Aloy Adlawan & Jerrold Tarog (Aswang)

Kriz Gazmen (No Other Woman)                       

Roy Iglesias (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)

Olivia Lamasan & Enrico Santos (In The Name of Love)

RJ Nuevas (Ang Panday 2)

Digital Movie Original Screenplay of the Year 

Earl A. Bontuyan (Sa Ilalim Ng Tulay) 

Froilan Medina & Paul Soriano (Thelma)

Chris Martinez (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank) 

Rody Vera (Niño)

Alvin Yapan (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa) 

Movie Cinematographer of the Year

Hermann Claravall (In The Name of Love)

Yam Laranas (The Road)

Carlo Mendoza (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga)

Charlie Peralta (No Other Woman)

Toto Uy (Ang Panday 2)

Digital Movie Cinematographer of the Year                       

Odyssey Flores (Thelma)

Larry Manda (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank) 

Louie Quirino (Busong)

Mccoy Tarnate (Boundary)

Arvin Viola (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa) 

Movie Editor of the Year

Jason Canapay & Ryan Orduna (Manila Kingpin: The  Asiong Salonga Story)

Vito Cajili (No Other Woman)

Aleks Castaneda (Aswang) 

Chrisel Galeno-Desuasido (Ang Panday 2)

Marya Ignacio (In The Name of Love) 

Digital Movie Editor of the Year

Danny Añonuevo (Niño)

Mai Dionisio (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)

Ike Veneracion (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)

Mark Victor and Fabienne Bucher (Thelma) 

John Anthony Wong (Deadline) 

Movie Production Designer of the Year

Michael Español (Shake Rattle & Roll XIII, "Rain, Rain, Go Away" episode)

Leo Abaya (In The Name of Love)

Fritz Silorio, Mona Soriano, & Ronaldo Cadapan (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)

Richard Somes (Ang Panday 2)

Erick Torralba (My Neighbor's Wife)

Digital Movie Production Designer of the Year

Laida Lim (Niño)

Edgar Martin Littaua (Patikul) 

Norman Regalado (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)

Aped Santos (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa) 

Nina Torres (Thelma) 

Movie Musical Scorer of the Year 

Von de Guzman (In The Name of Love) 

Von de Guzman (Ang Panday 2)

Jessie Lasaten (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)

Jesse Lucas (My Neighbor's Wife)

Raul Mitra (No Other Woman)

Digital Movie Musical Scorer of the Year 

Archie Castillo (Thelma)

Ronald de Asis, Jerome Velasco, & JC De Asis (Sa Ilalim Ng Tulay) 

Von de Guzman (Patikul) 

Vincent de Jesus (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank) 

Christine Muco & Jema Pamintuan (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)

Movie Sound Engineer of the Year

Ditoy Aguila (Ang Panday 2)

Aurel Bilbao (Segunda Mano)                       

Lamberto Casas Jr. & Alex Tomboc (Aswang)                       

Albert Michael Idioma (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)

Albert Michael Idioma  (In The Name of Love)

Digital Movie Sound Engineer of the Year

Ditoy Aguila (Patikul) 

 Albert Michael Idioma & Addiss Tabong (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank) 

Albert Michael Idioma & Addiss Tabong (Thelma)

 Raffy Magsaysay (Boundary)

Arnold Reodica (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)

Movie Original Theme Song of the Year

"Hari ng Tondo" (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)

"Tween Academy Anthem" (Tween Academy: Class of 2012)

 "Who's That Girl (Who's That Girl) 

Digital Movie Original Theme Song of the Year

"Ikaw Ang Aking Pag-ibig" (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)

"Kinukumutan Ka Ng Aking Titig" (Ang Sayaw Ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)

"Sabaw" (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)

"Nowhere To Run" (Thelma)

"Paghihintay" from (Sa Ilalim Ng Tulay)

Darling of the Press 

Atty. Persida Acosta

Ai-Ai delas Alas

Angel Locsin

Luis Manzano

Vicky Morales

Annabelle Rama

Daniel Razon

Bong Revilla

Ulirang Artista Awardee

 Eddie Gutierrez

Ulirang Alagad ng Pelikula sa Likod ng Kamera

Marilou Diaz-Abaya 

Source: PEP.ph