About the FAMAS Award
The FAMAS Awards, presented by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences, recognizes excellence in Philippine cinema. This prestigious event, established in 1952, is one of the oldest film industry award ceremonies in Asia. Winners are selected through a voting process involving members of the academy and movie enthusiasts.
Although the FAMAS Award was once the top recognition in Filipino cinema, it now shares the spotlight with other prestigious awards like the Luna Awards. Nevertheless, the FAMAS Awards maintain their prestige and honor due to their rich history.
Aside from the FAMAS Awards, the Philippines also has other esteemed award-giving bodies such as the Luna Awards, the Gawad Urian Awards, and the Star Awards for Movies and Television. Winning all four awards in the same category is considered a remarkable achievement known as a “Grand Slam.”
The FAMAS Awards play a vital role in acknowledging the talents and contributions of individuals in the Philippine film industry, honoring filmmakers, actors, and other professionals who create memorable cinematic experiences for audiences.
Winners at the 2023 FAMAS Awards
Category | Winner | Film |
|---|---|---|
| Best Actress | Nadine Lustre | “Greed” |
| Best Actor | Noel Trinidad | “Family Matters” |
| Best Picture | “Family Matters” | |
| Best Director | Ma-an Asuncion-Dagñalan | “Blue Room” |
| Best Supporting Actress | Nikki Valdez | “Family Matters” |
| Best Supporting Actor | Sid Lucero | “Reroute” |
| Best Screenplay | Abet Raz and Alejandro Ramos | “La Traidora” |
| Best Cinematography | Neil Daza | “Blue Room” |
| Best Production Design | Eero Yves Francisco | “Leonor Will Never Die” |
| Best Editing | Beng Bandong | “Family Matters” |
| Best Musical Score | Jazz Nicolas and Mikey Amistoso | “Blue Room” |
| Best Sound | Alizen Andrade and Immanuel Verona | “Reroute” |
| Best Short Film | “Golden Bells” by Kurt Soberano | |
| Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award | Sen. Lito Lapid | |
| Susan Roces Celebrity Award | Liza Lorena | |
| Dr. Jose R. Perez Memorial Award | Jun Urbano | |
| German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | Jillian Ward | |
| FAMAS Lifetime Achievement Award | Marita Zobel | |
| FAMAS Exemplary Award in Public Service | House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez | |
| Face of the Night (Male) | Mon Confiado | |
| Face of the Night (Female) | Nadine Lustre | |
| Male Star of the Night | Sid Lucero | |
| Female Star of the Night | Jillian Ward |
Highlights from the 2023 FAMAS Awards
The movie “Family Matters” dominated the awards night, winning the coveted Best Picture award. Noel Trinidad was honored as Best Actor, while Nikki Valdez received the Best Supporting Actress award for their roles in the film.
“Blue Room” was another standout, bagging three awards. Ma-an Asuncion-Dagñalan won Best Director, Neil Daza received the Best Cinematography award, and the film’s musical score by Jazz Nicolas and Mikey Amistoso was recognized as the best.
These awards showcase the commitment and talent of those involved in creating these exceptional films, validating their hard work and dedication. The success of “Family Matters” and “Blue Room” is well-deserved.
Recap of the 2023 FAMAS Awards
The 71st FAMAS Awards took place on August 13, 2023, at Manila Hotel, honoring the best Filipino films of 2022. Leading the nominations was “Family Matters,” which garnered 12 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director.
The film had initially premiered at the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival, receiving critical acclaim for its storytelling. At the awards ceremony, “Family Matters” secured four wins, including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Editing.
Nadine Lustre also shined, winning Best Actress for her outstanding performance. The event celebrated the excellence in Filipino cinema, with “Family Matters” standing out as a pinnacle of achievement.
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