FAMAS BEST PICTURES: FROM 1952- 2023/ UPDATED

"Mallari" (2023)

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2023 Mallari (Mentorque Productions, Clever Minds)

2022 Family Matters (Philstagers Films)

2021 Katips (Philstagers Films)

2020 Magikland

2019  Aswang

2018 Gusto Kita With All My Hypothalamus

2017 Balangiga: Howling Wilderness

2016 Barcelona: A Love Untold (Star Cinema)

2015 Felix Manalo (Viva Films)

2014 Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo (Philippians Productions)

2013 OTJ (On The Job)/Star Cinema, Reality Entertainment

2012 El Presidente (Viva Films, Scenema Concept Int'l, CMB)

2011 Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (Viva Films, Scenema Concept In'l, CMB)

2010 Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na 'To! (Star Cinema)

2009 Dukot (CDP Events and Entertainment Productions)

2008 Baler (Viva Films)

2007 Katas ng Saudi (Maverick Films)

2006 Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo (Star Cinema)

2005 Nasaan Ka Man (Star Cinema)

2204 Naglalayag (Angora Films)

2003 Magnifico (Violett Films Production)

2002 Mga Munting Tinig(CAP Phil.Inc/Teamworks Prod.)

2001 Bagong Buwan (Star Cinema/ Bahaghari Productions)

2000 Tanging Yaman (Regal Films)

1999 Muro-Ami (GMA Films)1998 Jose Rizal (GMA Films)

1997 Rizal Sa Dapitan (Mov-Pix)1996 Mumbaki (Viva Films)

1995 Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin (Reyna Films)

1994 Lipa Massacre (Golden Lions Film)

1993 Masahol Pa Sa Hayop (4-N Films)

1992 Ikaw Pa Lamang Ang Minahal (Reyna Films)

1991 Ang Totoong Buhay Ni Pacita M. (MRN Films)

1990 Andrea, Paano Ba Ang Maging Isang Ina? (MRN Films)

1989 Bilangin Mo Ang Bituin Sa Langit (Regal Films)

1988 Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos (Regal Films)

1987 Saan Nagtatago Ang Pag-ibig (Viva Films)

1986 Gabi Na Kumander (Viva Films)

1985 Paradise Inn (Amazaldy Filiris)

1984 Ang Padrino (FPJ Productions)

1983 Karnal (Cine Suerte, Inc.)

1982 Cain at Abel (Cine Suerte, Inc.)

1981 Kumander Alibasbas (JE Production)

1980 Aguila (Bancom Audiovision)

1979 Jaguar (Bancom Audiovision)

1978 Pag-Puti Ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak (VS Films)

1977 Bakya Mo Neneng (JE Productions)

1976 Minsa’y Isang Gamo-Gamo (Premiere Production)

1975 Maynila... Sa Kuko Ng Liwanag (Cine Manila Artist)

1974 Tinimbang ka Ngunit Kulang (Cine Manila Artist)

1973 Nueva Viscaya (Roda Films)

1972 Kill the Pushers (JE Production)

1971 Lilet (Velarde and Associates)

1970 Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit (FPJ Productions)

1969 Pinagbuklod Ng Langit (Sampaguita Pictures)

1968 Igorota (Nepomuceno Production)

1967 Kapag Puso’y Sinugatan (Virgo Production)

1966 Ito Ang Pilipino (Emar Pictures)

1965 Ang Daigdig Ng Mga Api (Arriva films)

1964 Geron Busabos (Emar Pictures)

1963 Sigaw ng Digmaan (FPJ Productions)

1962 El Filibusterismo (Arriva Films)

1961 Noli Me Tangere (Arriva Films)

1960 Huwag Mo Akong Limutin (Premiere Production)

1959 Biyaya Ng Lupa (LVN Pictures)

1958 Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Daigdig (PMP)

1957 Kalibre .45 (Premiere Production)

1956 Luksang Tagumpay (LVN Picutres)

1955 Higit Sa Lahat (LVN Pictures)

1954 Salabusab (Premiere Production)

1953 Huk Sa Bagong Pamumuhay (LVN Pictures)

1952 Ang Sawa Sa Lumang Simboryo (Manuel Vistan Jr)

"Family Matters" (2022)

"Katips" (2021)

"Magikland" (2020)

"Aswang" (2019)

"Gusto Kita With All My Hypothalamus" (2018)



"Balangiga: Howling Wilderness" (2017)

"Barcelona, A Love Untold" (2016)

"Felix Manalo" (2015)

"Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo" (2014)

"OTJ (On The Job)" (2013)

FAMAS 1968 AWARDS NIGHT: FERNANDO POE, JR. WINS FIRST FAMAS BEST ACTOR AWARD FOR "MGA ALABOK SA LUPA"

Fernando Poe, Jr. received his first FAMAS Best Actor trophy as the fighting priest in "Mga Alabok sa Lupa" (1967).

See: "Mga Alabok sa Lupa" Movie

See: The 1967 FAMAS Winners

FPJ accepts the award from best friend Joseph Estrada, the 1966 Famas Best Actor.

SR greets FPJ!

---The Nominees--

PHILIPPINE CINEMA 1966: MOVIE NEWS ITEMS, GOSSIPS, BLIND ITEMS, UPS AND DOWNS, ESCAPADES, ADVENTURES AND MANY MORE

An interesting article, "Moviestar A-Go-Go" by Jaime Bandong... sidelights on the 1966 FAMAS 14th annual awards, news items, scoops, gossips, blind items and many more...  

---to read, click images to enlarge---

Source: MOVIESTAR Magazine/ April 1966

FAMAS 1977: "BAKYA MO NENENG" (BEST PICTURE)

"Bakya Mo Neneng" (1977)
JE Productions
Screenplay Augusto Buenaventura and Diego Cagahastian
Cinematography Fredy Conde
Music Ernani Cuenco
Direction Augusto BuenaventuraCast Joseph Estrada, Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III, Gloria Sevilla, Angelo Castro, Jr., Ramon D'Salva, Angelo Ventura, Romy Medalla, Ernie Zarate, Olivia Sanchez, Ernie Ortega, Francisco Cruz, Paquito Salcedo

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THE 26th FAMAS AWARD WINNERS

Best Picture - Bakya Mo Neneng (JE Productions)

Best Actress - Susan Roces (Maligno) (Rosas Productions)

Best Actor - Dolphy (Omeng Satanasia) (RVQ Productions)

Best Supporting Actress - Armida Siguion-Reyna (Tahan Na Empoy, Tahan)

Best Supporting Actor - Mat Ranillo III (Masarap, Masakit Ang Umibig)

Best Director - Augusto Buenaventura (Bakya Mo Neneng)

Best Child Performer - Nino Muhlach (Tahan Na Empoy, Tahan)

Best Story - Ruther Batuigas (Hostage: Hanapin Si Batuigas)

Best Screenplay - Augusto Buenaventura and Diego Cagahastian (Bakya Mo Neneng)

Best Cinematography - Fredy Conde (Bakya Mo Neneng)

Best Editing - Edgardo Vinarao (Hostage: Hanapin Si Batuigas)

Best Theme Song - Ryan Cayabyab (Masikip, Maluwang...Paraisong Parisukat)

Best Musical Score - Ernani Cuenco (Bakya Mo Neneng)

Best Sound - Gregorio Ella (Bakya Mo Neneng)

Best Production Design - Laida Perez (Mga Bilanggong Birhen)

Best Musical Picture - Pag-ibig Ko'y Awitin Mo

Best Comedy Picture - Little Christmas Tree (FPJ Productions)

Special Awardee:

Lifetime Achievement Award - Gerardo de Leon

Hall of Fame Awardee:

Premiere Productions, Inc. - Producer

1976 - Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo

1960 - Huwag Mo Akong Limutin

1957 - Kalibre .45

1954 - Salabusab

1952 - Ang Sawa Sa Lumang Simboryo

Other Awards:

Loyalty Award - Tino Lapuz

Special Sound Effects - Jun Martinez

Best Still Photography - Charles Peralta

Best Performance in a Standard Role (neither leading or supporting) - Boyet Orca

(Data source: James de la Rosa/ Pelikula atbp)

"Maligno" (1977)

Rosas Productions

Story and Direction Celso Ad. Castillo

Cast Susan Roces, Dante Rivero, Celia Rodriguez, Eddie Garcia, Mary Walter, Ben Rubio, Joonee Gamboa, Lily Miraflor, Dave Brodett, Olivia O'Hara

"Omeng Satanasia" (1977)

RVQ Productions

Direction Frank Gray, Jr.

Cast Dolphy, Babalu, Azenith Briones, Jerry Pons, Dely Atay-Atayan, Metring David, Georgie Quizon, Maricel Soriano

"Tahan Na Empy, Tahan (1977)

Lotus Films, Inc.

Story and Screenplay Jose Dalisay, Jr.

Cinematography Jose Batac, Jr.

Music Ernani Cuenco

Film Editor Augusto Salvador

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Nino Muhlach Snooky, Alicia Alonzo and Armida Siguion-Reyna/ with Rosa AGuirre, Lorli Villanueva,, Orlando Nadres, Rodel Naval/ Special participation of Mario O'Hara/ Introducing Allan Ronald Muhlach

"Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig" (1977)

Sampaguita Pictures, Inc.

Story and Screenplay Orlando Nadres

Music Lutgardo Labad

Direction Elwood Perez

Cast Vilma Santos, Christopher de Leon, Mat Ranillo III/ Introducing Ma-an Hontiveros/ with Anita Linda, Amado Cortez, Lily Miraflor, Lillian Laing, , Sandy Garcia, Cloyd Robinson and Laila Dee

"Mga Bilanggong Birhen" (1977)

Perafilms, Inc.

Story and Screenplay Mario O'Hara

Music Ryan Cayabyab

Cinematography Romeo Vitug

Direction Mario O'Hara and Romy Suzara

Cast Alma Moreno, Trixia Gomez, Rez Cortez, Arminda Siguion-Reyna, Mario Montenegro, Barbara Luna, Ruffy Mendoza and Leroy Salvador/ with Monang Carvajal, Rodel Naval/ Introducing Panggoy Francisco

"Pagibig Ko'y Awitin Mo" (1977)
Lea Productions
Direction Luis Enriquez
Cast Nora Aunor, Eddie Rodriguez, Armida Siguion-Reyna, Marilen Martinez, Carida Sanchez, Ariosto Reyes Jr., Ruben Rustia, J. Antonio Carrion

"Little Christmas Tree" (1977)

FPJ Productions

Story Pablo Gomez

Screenplay Fred Navarro

Cinematography Sergio Lobo

Music Ernani Cuenco

Direction Pablo Santiago

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Nora Aunor, Chicahy, Dencio Padilla, Bibeth Orteza, Jimmy Santos

FAMAS 1976: "MINSA'Y ISANG GAMU-GAMO" (BEST PICTURE)

"Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo" (1976)

Premiere Productions, Inc.

Story and Screenplay Marina Feleo Gonzalez

Music Restie Umali

Cinematography Jose Batac, Jr.

Direction Lupita A. Concio

Cast Nora Aunor, Jay Ilagan, Gloria Sevilla, Perla Bautista, Eddie Villamayor, Paquito Salcedo, Lily Miraflor, Leo Martinez, Namding Fernandez, Luz Fernandez/ Special participation of German Moreno, Carlos Padilla, Jr., Michael Sandico, Ricky Sandico

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THE 25th FAMAS AWARD WINNERS

Best Picture - Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo (Premiere Productions)
Best Actress - Nora Aunor (Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos) (NV Productions)
Best Actor - Christopher de Leon (Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon?) (Hemisphere Pictures (Phils.), Inc.)
Best Supporting Actress - Mona Lisa (Insiang) (CineManila Corporation)
Best Supporting Actor - Leopoldo Salcedo (Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon?) (Hemisphere Pictures (Phils.), Inc.)
Best Director - Lupita Concio (Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo) (Premiere Productions)
Best Child Performer - Nino Muhlach (Kutong Lupa) (D'Wonder Films)
Best Story - Marina Feleo-Gonzales (Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo) (Premiere Productions)
Best Screenplay - Marina Feleo-Gonzales (Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo) (Premiere Productions)
Best Cinematography - Ely Cruz & Rody Lacap (Itim) (LVN Pictures)
Best Editing - Edgardo Vinarao (Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo) (Premiere Productions)
Best Theme Song - Ernani Cuenco (Bato Sa Buhangin) (FPJ Productions)
Best Musical Score - Lutgardo Labad (Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon?) (Hemisphere Pictures (Phils.), Inc.)
Best Sound - Ramon Reyes (Itim) (LVN Pictures)
Best Production Design - Mel Chionglo (Itim) (LVN Pictures)
Best Comedy Film - Hoy Mister, Ako Ang Misis Mo
Best Musical Film - Sinta
(Data source: James de la Rosa/ PelikulaATBP)

"Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos" (1976)

NV Productions

Cinematography Conrado Baltazar

Music Minda D. Azarcon

Story and Direction Mario O'Hara

Cast Nora Aunor, Christopher de Leon, Rafael Roco, Jr.

(l-r) Rafael 'Bembol' Roco, Jr., Nora Aunor, Christopher de Leon

"Ganito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon?" (1976)

Hemisphere Pictures (Phil.), Inc.

Story Eddie Romero and Ray Iglesias

Music Lutgardo Labad

Direction Eddie Romero

Cast Christopher de Leon, Gloria Diaz, Eddie Garcia, Dranreb, Leopoldo Salcedo, Rosemarie Gil, Johnny Vicar, Tsing-Tong Tsai, E.A. Rocha

Gloria Diaz and Christoher de Leon

"Insiang" (1976)

Cinemanila Corporation

Screenplay Mario O'Hara and Lamberto Antonio

Cinematography Conrado Baltazar

Music Minda D. Azarcon

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Hilda Koronel, Mona Lisa, Ruel Vernal, Rez Cortez, Marlon Ramirez

Hilda Koronel and Mona Lisa

Hilda Koronel

Mona Lisa and Hilda Koronel

"Itim" (1976)

Cinema Artists

Screenplay Doy del Mundo and Gil Quinto

Cinematography Ely Cruz and Rody Lacap

Music Max Jocson

Editing Ike Jarlego, Jr.

Direction Mike de Leon

Cast Charo Santos, Tommy Abuel, Mario Montenegro, Mona Lisa, Moody Diaz, Sarah K. Joaquin, Susan Valdez

Charo Santos and Mona Lisa

"Bato sa Buhangin" (1976)

FPJ Productions

Story Herminio 'Butch' Bautista

Screenplay Fred Navarro

Music Ernani Cuenco

Cinematography Sergio Lobo

Direction Pablo Santiago

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Vilma Santos, Dencio Padilla, Roberto Talabis, Millie Mercado, Connie Angeles, Yvonne Salcedo, Tina Monasterio, Jun SOoer, Jumbo Salvador, Philip Salvador, Rowell Santiago/ Guest stars Fred Montilla, Nello Nayo and Imelda Ilanan

FAMAS 1975: "MAYNILA, SA MGA KUKO NG LIWANAG" (BEST PICTURE)

"Maynila, sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag" (1975)

Cinema Artists

Story Edgardo Reyes

Screenplay Clodualdo Del Mundo, Jr.

Music Max Jocson

Photography Miguel de Leon

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Rafael 'Bembol' Roco, Jr., Hilda Koronel, Lou Salvador, Jr., Tommy Abuel

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THE 24th FAMAS AWARD WINNERS

Best Picture - Maynila...Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag (Cinema Artists)

Best Actress - Elizabeth Oropesa (Lumapit, Lumayo Ang Umaga) (Lea Productions)

Best Actor - Rafael Roco, Jr. (Maynila...Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag) (Cinema Artists)

Best Supporting Actress - Anna Gonzales (Sa Kagubatan Ng Lungsod)

Best Supporting Actor - Tommy Abuel (Maynila...Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag) (Cinema Artists)

Best Director - Lino Brocka (Maynila...Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag) (Cinema Artists)

Best Child Performer - Melissa Sarosario (Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi) (Lyra Ventures Productions)

Best Story - Edgardo M. Reyes (Maynila...Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag) (Cinema Artists)

Best Screenplay - Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr. (Maynila...Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag) (Cinema Artists)

Best Cinematography - Mike de Leon (Maynila...Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag) (Cinema Artists)

Best Editing - Ike Jarlego, Jr. (Maynila...Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag) (Cinema Artists)

Best Theme Song - Willy Cruz (Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi) (Lyra Ventures Productions)

Best Musical Score - Ernani Cuenco (Diligin Mo Ng Hamog Ang Uhaw Na Lupa) (JE Productions)

Best Sound - Ramon Reyes (Maynila...Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag) (Cinema Artists)

Best Production Design - (Banaue) (NV Productions)

Special Awardees:

Dr. Ciriaco Santiago Memorial Award - Teodoro Valencia

Lou Salvador, Sr. Memorial Award - Pugo

Special Award - Lamberto V. Avellana & Joseph Estrada

Posthumous Awards:

- Guillermo C. de Vega (Presidential Assistant) & Chairman, Board of Censors

- Former Famas President Romeo Arceo

- Dr. Jose R. Perez (producer, Sampaguita Pictures, Inc.)

Hall of Fame Awardees:

Eddie Garcia - Supporting Actor

1973 - Nueva Vizcaya

1969 - Patria Adorada

1966 - Ito Ang Pilipino

1959 - Tanikalang Apoy

1958 - Condenado

1957 - Taga Sa Bato

Gerardo de Leon - Director

1971 - Lilet

1965 - Ang Daigdig Ng Mga Api

1962 - El Filibusterismo

1961 - Noli me Tangere

1960 - Huwag Mo Akong Limutin

1958 - Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Daigdig

1952 - Bagong Umaga

Tony Maiquez - Musical Score

1967 - Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan

1965 - Iginuhit Sa Buhangin

1963 - Sapagka't Kami'y Tao Lamang

1958 - Water Lily

1957 - Yaya Maria

1956 - 5 Hermanos

1955 - Pandora

1954 - Guwapo

Angel Avellana - Sound Recording

1974 - Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop Sa Balat Ng Lupa

1973 - Hanggang Sa Kabila Ng Daigdig

1972 - Kill The Pushers

1971 - Asedillo

1969 - Pinagbuklod Ng Langit

Demetrio de Santos - Sound Recording

1970 - Rodolfo Valentino

1966 - The Passionate Strangers

1960 - Huwag Mo Akong Limutin

1958 - The Singing Idol

1957 - Kalibre .45

1956 - Desperado

(Data source: James de la Rosa/ Pelikula ATBP)

Rafael 'Bembol' Roco, Jr. as Julio Madiaga

Hilda Koronel and Bembol Roco

Cornered, Julio defends himself, in this climatic ending---

"Lumayo...Lumayo ang Umaga" (1975)

Lea Productions

Story Liwayway Arceo

Serialized in Liwayway Magazine

Cinematography Jun Rasca

Music Vanishing Tribe

Screenplay and Direction Ishmael Bernal

Cast Dante Rivero, Elizabeth Oropesa, George Estregan, Anita Linda, Caridad Sanchez, Renato Robles, Estrella Kuenzler

"Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi" (1975)

Lyra Ventures

Story and Screenplay Orlando Nadres

Direction Danilo Cabreira

Cast Charioto Solis, Rosanna Ortiz, Tony Santos, Sr., Dindo Fernando, Marianne dela Riva, Gina Alajar, Ernie Garcia, Angelito/ Introducing Marlon Ramirez, Opalynne Forster, Melissa Sarosario,/ Guests Cloyd Robinson, Odette Khan, Mona Lisa and Michael de Mesa

"Sa Kagubatan ng Lunsod" (1975)

Crown Seven Film Productions

Story and Screenplay Edgardo M. Reyes

Cinematography Fortunato Bernardo

Music Ernani Cuenco

Direction Arsenio Bautista

Cast George Estegan, Anna Gonzales, Perla Bautista, Vic Silayan, Ruben Rustia and Chanda Romero/ with Rosa Mia, Ruben Tizon, Avel Morado, Robert Miller, Bert Salvador, Piling Cudia, Malou Oliver, Arturo Moran, Evelyn Ramos/ Introducing Gilbert

 

"Diligin mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa" (1975)

JE Productions

Screenplay Augusto Buenaventura and Diego Cagahastian

Cinematography Fredy Conde and Fortunato Bernardo

Music Ernani Cuenco

Direction Augusto Buenaventura

Cast Joseph Estrada, Gloria Diaz, Paquito Diaz, Vic Silayan, Tommy Abuel, Subas Herrero, Ernie Zarate, Karim Kiram, Paquito Salcedo, Fancisco Cruz, Capri Asturias/ Introducing Minerva

"Banaue" (1975)

NV Productions

Story Toto Belano

Music Tito Arevalo

Cinematography Fermin Pagsisihan and Fredy Conde

Screenplay Toto Belano and Gerardo de Leon

Direction Gerardo De Leon

Cast Nora Aunor, Christopher de Leon, Gloria Sevilla, Johnny Delgado and Ronaldo Valdez/ with Ben Perez, Andres Centenera, Francisco Cruz, Belen Velasco, Precy Marquez, Princess, Eddie Villamayor and the SOS Daredevils/ Introducing Mercy Bartolome, Linda Castro