KAABANG-ABANG kung sino sa apat na movie queens na magsasabong – sina Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos (When I Met You In Tokyo), Megastar Sharon Cuneta (Family Of Two), Diamond Star Maricel Soriano (In His Mother’s Eyes), at Superstar Nora Aunor (Pieta) – ang tatanghaling Movie Actress of the Year sa 40th Star Awards for Movies ng PMPC. First time mangyayari sa Star Awards for Movies sa loob ng 40 taon ng pagbibigay ng parangal na magkakasabay na nominado para sa Movie Actress of the Year sina Vilma, Sharon, Maricel, at Nora kaya matinding bakbakan ito. O baka naman posibleng masilat pa ang parangal ng iba pang nominadong aktres na kinabibilangan nina Gina Alajar (Monday First Screening), Ai-Ai delas Alas (Litrato), Alessandra De Rossi (What If), Gladys Reyes (Apag), Kathryn Bernardo (A Very Good Girl), at Marian Rivera (Rewind). Maglalaban naman para sa Movie Actor of the Year sina Christopher De Leon (When I Met You In Tokyo), Dingdong Dantes (Rewind), Piolo Pascual (Mallari), Coco Martin (Apag), Alden Richards (Five Breakups And A Romance), Cedrick Juan (Gomburza), Roderick Paulate (In His Mother’s Eyes), Romnick Sarmenta (About Us Not About Us), Sean De Guzman (Fall Guy), at Alfred Vargas (Pieta). Bukod sa aabangang magwawagi sa iba’t ibang kategorya, espesyal ang magiging selebrasyon ng PMPC ng ika-40 taon o apat na dekada ng Star Awards for Movies kaya naman apat na tinitingalang mga artista ang pararangalan ng Dekada Awards – sina Nora Aunor, Christopher de Leon, Piolo Pascual, at Vilma Santos. Napili ang apat na Dekada Awardees based on the most number of Acting Awards won in the 40 years of Star Awards for Movies (Top 2 for actors, Top 2 for actresses). Igagawad ang Lifetime Achievement Awards sa dalawang haligi ng Philippine showbiz na sina veteran actress Liza Lorena (Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award) at veteran movie producer Vic del Rosario Jr. (Ulirang Alagad ng Pelikula sa Likod ng Kamera Lifetime Achievement Award). Kikilalanin bilang Takilya King and Queen sina Dingdong Dantes at Marian Rivera dahil sa record-breaking success ng pelikula nilang Rewind. Bibigyang-parangal ng Ethel Ramos Dean’s Lister Award ang veteran columnist at dating PMPC President na si Ronald Constantino dahil sa malaking ambag niya sa club at maging sa industriya. Ang 40th Star Awards for Movies ay inoorganisa ng mga opisyal at miyembro ng PMPC sa pangunguna ng Pangulo nito na si Rodel Ocampo Fernardo. Katuwang ng PMPC ang Airtime Marketing ni Tess Celestino-Howard. Ang awards night ay ididirehe ni Maribeth Bichara. Samantala, narito ang partial list ng mga nominado sa 40th Star Awards for Movies: MOVIE OF THE YEAR · Family Of Two (Cineko Productions) · Firefly (GMA Public Affairs and GMA Pictures) · Five Breakups And A Romance (Cornerstone Studios, GMA Pictures, Myriad Entertainment)Gomburza (JesCom Films and MQuest Ventures, and CMB Films) · Mallari (Mentorque Inc. and Cleverminds Inc.) · Rewind (ABS-CBN Film Productions, APT Entertainment, AgostoDos Pictures) · When I Met You In Tokyo (JG Productions Inc.) MOVIE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR · Derick Cabrido (Mallari) · Nuel Crisostomo Naval (Family Of Two) · Mae Czarina Cruz Alviar (Rewind) · Pepe Diokno (Gomburza) · Zig Dulay (Firefly) · Rommel Penesa and Conrado Peru (When I Met You In Tokyo) · Irene Emma Villamor (Five Breakups And A Romance) MOVIE ACTOR OF THE YEAR · Dingdong Dantes (Rewind) · Sean De Guzman (Fall Guy) · Christopher De Leon (When I Met You In Tokyo) · Cedrick Juan (Gomburza) · Coco Martin (Apag) · Piolo Pascual (Mallari) · Roderick Paulate (In His Mother’s Eyes) · Alden Richards (Five Breakups And A Romance) · Romnick Sarmenta (About Us Not About Us) · Alfred Vargas (Pieta) · Kathryn Bernardo (A Very Good Girl) · Sharon Cuneta (Family Of Two) · Ai-Ai Delas Alas (Litrato) · Alessandra De Rossi (What If) · Gladys Reyes (Apag) · Marian Rivera (Rewind) · Maricel Soriano (In His Mother’s Eyes) · Vilma Santos (When I Met You In Tokyo) SPECIAL AWARDS: MS. LIZA LORENA — Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award MR. VIC DEL ROSARIO, JR. – Ulirang Alagad ng Pelikula sa Likod ng Kamera Lifetime Achievement Award DINGDONG DANTES and MARIAN RIVERA – Takilya King and Queen MR. RONALD K. CONSTANTINO – Ethel Ramos Dean’s Lister Award DARLING OF THE PRESS Nominees · Alden Richards · Gladys Reyes · Gretchen Barretto · Liza Diño-Seguerra · Piolo Pascual · Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. · Rei Anicoche-Tan · Robin Padilla MOVIE LOVETEAM OF THE YEAR Nominees: · Alden Richards and Julia Mo
tes (Five Breakups And A Romance) · Aljur Abrenica and AJ Raval (Sugapa) · Carlo Aquino and Charlie Dizon (Third World Romance) · Darren Espanto and Cassy Legaspi (When I Met You In Tokyo) · David Licauco and Shaira Diaz (Without You) · Miguel Tanfelix and Ysabel Ortega (Firefly) · Rayver Cruz and Julie Anne San Jose (The Cheating Game) · Ruru Madrid and Yassi Pressman (Video City, Be Kind, Please Rewind) DEKADA AWARDEES ** ** Based on the most number of Acting Awards won in the 40 years of Star Awards for Movies (Top 2 for actors, Top 2 for actresses): Ms. Nora Aunor Ms. Vilma Santos Mr. Christopher De Leon Mr. Piolo Pascual
THE PHILIPPINES GOES TO ANNECY 2024
The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) leads the Philippine delegation at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Market in France. The Philippines is represented by Carl Papa’s “Iti Mapukpukaw” (“The Missing”), Keith Sicat’s “EWA,” and Filipino projects in development and animation companies at the world’s biggest animation film festival and market. Eight (
Filipino projects in development are featured at the world’s biggest animation film market for the opportunity to acquire funding and co-production deals. Filipino representatives have the chance to pitch their respective projects and establish connections with their global counterparts. 1. Ad Memoriam When a rock band suddenly rises to game thanks to a series of deaths, an old detective races against time to save the singer from the clutches of her own demons, figuratively and literally. Director: Ria Lu Producers: Leveret Group and Wayfarer Media 2. Afternoons With Lapu-lapu Paula, a third generation Fil-Am teen, must take care of her sick grandfather. However, babysitting Grandpa is not so easy when he thinks he is one of Philippine history’s greatest warrior – Lapu-Lapu. Director: Marla Rausch Producers: Kampilan Production, Animation Vertigo Asia, and Puppeteer Studios 3. Anito Anito is the story of a young boy named Aaren who falls into the mythological spirit world full of fantastical and vicious creatures of Filipino legends. He finds himself lost and haunted by these creatures as he struggles to find his way home. Director: John Aurthur Mercader Producer: The Puppeteer Animation Studios, Inc. 4. Ewa In a future of intergalactic migrant workers, Ewa is an idealistic scientist forced to take a dangerous job in outer space to provide for your young son’s future. When she is marooned on a hostile world, she struggles to reconnect with her child who is lightyears away. Director: Keith Sicat Producer: Kino Arts 5. Flan Flan A tiny, rambunctious cat and her stalwart
companions are on an epic adventure to defeat the Demon King and bring peace to the land of Fandania – but first they need to learn how to fight. Director: Karla Circe Consolacion Producer: Meowsmouse 6. Leader, Bored Four unlikely friends leap into video game-inspired challenges each morning. Director: Tobie Abad Producer: Taktyl Studios 7. Steampulp Society Hughes Hector, boomer billionaire leader of the Steampulp Society, has never feared for the future until he is forced to team up with the younger and unpredictable digital native A.I. recruit, Itzel. Meanwhile, Sheba, an efficient X adventurer with no filter, is stuck in between them. They must find ways to work together and thwart the schemes of the mysterious Megalomind. Director: Tobie Abad Producer: Taktyl Studios 8. Tales Of Hasheesh The story follows a 20 year old French man on his journey from Paris to the Middle East, finding the best supplies for his father’s struggling business. Director: Mari Nicole Mendoza Producers: Half Wolf Entertainment Inc. and Martinii Animation Studios
