It was a tie between Kapamilya actors Piolo Pascual and John Lloyd Cruz for the best actor award at the 31st Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Awards for Movies held March 8 at Solaire Resort and Casino. Piolo bagged the award for his performance in the romantic movie “Starting Over Again,” while John Lloyd impressed the award-giving body with his performance as a mentally challenged man in “The Trial.”
Superstar Nora Aunor continues to reap best actress awards for her performance in the horror-drama “Dementia.” Sylvia Sanchez and Gretchen Barretto, who both starred in “The Trial,” were tied for the best supporting actress award. Nicco Manalo won the best supporting actor award for his performance in the action movie “The Janitor.”
Special Awards:
Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Awardee
Celia Rodriguez
Ulirang Alagad ng Pelikula sa Likod ng Kamera Lifetime Achievement Award
Maryo J. Delos Reyes
Male Celebrity Face of the Night
Inigo Pascual
Female Celebrity Face of the Night
Kylie Padilla
Darling of the Press Award
Vicki Morales
Male Star of the Night
Julian Estrada
Female Star of the Night
Sofia Andres
Here’s the full list of winners at the 31st Star Awards for Movies:
Movie of the Year
Bonifacio, Ang Unang Pangulo
Movie Director of the Year
Enzo Williams, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
Indie Movie of the Year
The Janitor
Indie Movie Director of the Year
Michael Tuviera, The Janitor
Movie Actress of the Year
Nora Aunor, Dementia
Movie Supporting Actor of the Year
Nicco Manalo, The Janitor
New Movie Actor of the Year
Richard Yap, The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin
New Movie Actress of the Year
Sofia Andres, Relaks, It’s Just Pag-ibig
Movie Screenwriter of the Year
Ricardo Lee, Enrico Santos and Kris Gazmen, The Trial
Movie Cinematographer of the Year
Carlo Mendoza, The Trial
Movie Production Designer of the Year
Roy Lachica and Joel Bilbao, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
Movie Editor of the Year
Benjamin Tolentino, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
Movie Musical Scorer of the Year
Von de Guzman, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
Movie Sound Engineer of the Year
Albert Michael Idioma, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
Movie Original Theme Song of the Year
Hindi Pa Tapos, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
Indie Movie Screenwriter of the Year
Arlyn de la Cruz, Maratabat: Pride and Honor
Indie Movie Cinematographer of the Year
Rain Yamson, Magkakabaung
Indie Movie Production Designer of the Year
Chito Sumera, Barber’s Tales
Indie Movie Editor of the Year
Tara Illenberger, The Janitor
Indie Movie Musical Scorer of the Year
Von de Guzman, Dementia
Indie Movie Sound Engineer of the Year
Albert Michael Idioma and Alex Tomboc, The Janitor
Indie Movie Original Theme Song of the Year
Sige Lang Nang Sige, Aiza Seguerra and Cris Villonco, Hari ng Tondo.