PMPC’s golden year commemorated at the 32nd Star Awards for Movies 2016

by Leony R. Garcia

In a fitting celebration of its 50th year, the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) held its 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies at the Resorts World Performing Arts Theater on March 6, Sunday.
Known for its star-studded and glittering award ceremonies, PMPC once again gathered stars and industry members to pay tribute to the movie industry and recognize the best players for 2015.
Historical-biographical film ‘Felix Manalo’ bagged major awards including best film and best director for Joel Lamangan.

Piolo Pascual and Dennis Trillo tied for the Movie Actor of the Year award for ‘Silong’ and ‘Felix Manalo’ films respectively.

Kapamilya star Bea Alonzo won the best actress trophy for ‘A Second Chance.’

The much-awaited award night opened with the performances of Jed Madela, Yeng Constantino, Christian Bautista, Morisette Amon, Mark Bautista and Juris to honor the ‘Love Teams and Love Themes of Philippine Cinema.’

It’s Showtime’s boy group Hashtags composed of Zeus Collins, Jon Lucas, Jameson Blake, Ryle Santiago, Luke Conde, Jimboy Martin, Ronnie Alonte, McCoy de Leon, Nikko Natividad, Tom Doromal and Paulo Angeles performed a dance number.

In one segment, Piolo Pascual and Xian Lim introduced the In Memoriam montage which honored the film industry’s dearly departed in the last year and in recent months.
“Sadly, this year alone we lost three beloved figures in our industry: Master star builder German ‘Kuya Germs’ Moreno, director Uro dela Cruz, and most recently, phenomenal blockbuster director Wenn Deramas, and another Kapamilya director, Francis Pasion,” said Pacual. News of the death of Francis Pasion had emerged earlier that day.
On a happy note, teen idols Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo who took home the Movie Love Team of the Year award, a new category, provided some ‘kilig’ moments for the night’s ceremony.
Aside from Pascual and Lim, Kim Chiu, Alex Gonzaga, Bela Padilla and Robi Domingo hosted this year’s PMPC Awards night.

Here’s the full list of winners:

Movie Actor of the Year: Piolo Pascual – Silong and Dennis Trillo – Felix Manalo
Movie Actress of the Year: Bea Alonzo – A Second Chance
Movie Supporting Actor of the Year: Tirso Cruz, III – Honor Thy Father
Movie Supporting Actress of the Year: Alessandra De Rossi – Kid Kulafu
New Movie Actor of the Year: Marlo Mortel – Haunted Mansion
New Movie Actress of the Year: Janella Salvador – Haunted Mansion
Movie of the Year: WINNER: Felix Manalo (Viva Films
Movie Director of the Year: WINNER: Joel Lamangan – Felix Manalo
Indie Movie of the Year: WINNER: Bambanti (Sinag Maynila and Centerstage Productions),
Indie Movie Director of the Year: WINNER: Zig Dulay – Bambanti
Movie Child Performer of the Year: Micko Laurente – Bambanti
Movie Screenwriter of the Year: Michiko Yamamoto – Honor Thy Father
Movie Cinematographer of the Year: Ber Cruz – Honor Thy Father

Movie Production Designer of the Year: Edgar Martin Littaua, Joel Bilbao, and Danny Red – Felix Manalo
Movie Editor of the Year: Jerrold Tarog – Heneral Luna

Movie Musical Scorer of the Year: Jerrold Tarog – Heneral Luna
Move Sound Engineer of the Year: Mikko Quizon and Hit Productions – Heneral Luna
Movie Original Theme Song of the Year: “Ang Sugo Ng Diyos Sa Mga Huling Araw” – composed by Joan Solitario and Ryan Solitario; arranged by Louie Ocampo; interpreted by Sarah Geronimo, from the movie Felix Manalo
Indie Movie Screenwriter of the Year: Jun Robles Lana – Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan
Indie Movie Cinematographer of the Year: Ike Avellana – Apocalypse Child

Indie Production Designer of the Year: Aped Santos – Bambanti
Indie Movie Editor of the Year: Benjamin Tolentino – Tandem
Indie Movie Musical Scorer of the Year: Gauss Obenza – I Love You, Thank You
Indie Movie Sound Engineer of the Year: Jess Carlos – Silong

Indie Movie Original Theme Song of the Year: “Tulog Na” – lyrics by Zig Dulay, composed by Gian Gianan, interpreted by Alessandra de Rossi, from the movie Bambanti
Movie Love Team of the Year: Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla – Crazy Beautiful You
Special Awards
Male Face of the Night: John Arcilla
Female Face of the Night: Bela Padilla
Darling of the Press: Dan Fernandez
Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award – Amalia Fuentes
Ulirang Alagad ng Pelikula sa Likod ng Kamera Lifetime Achievement Award –Director Mel Chionglo
Posthumous Award for Entertainment Excellence: German Moreno, accepted by John Nite

photos:

Nino Muhlach with son Alonso accepts lifetime achievement award for aunt Amalia Fuentes

Director Mel Chionglo accepts his special citation

‘Heneral Luna’ John Arcilla with Dr. Vicky Belo at the red carpet

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