Sarah Geronimo, TVJ to get special awards at 63rd FAMAS

MANILA, Philippines – The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards (FAMAS) is celebrating the six decades of Philippine cinema on their 63rd year.

The body will give out nine special awards this year, among which is the Iconic Movie Queens of Philippine Cinema to be awarded to Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo, the youngest recipient of the award.

Other special award recipients are Gloria Romero, Susan Roces, Nora Aunor, Maricel Soriano and Dawn Zulueta.

Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon and Tito Sotto will receive the Lifetime Achievement award.

The 63rd FAMAS Awards Night will be on September 20 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila.

Check the other special awards recipients and the nominees for this year’s awards night.

Special Awards

Iconic Movie Queens of Philippine Cinema

Gloria Romero
Susan Roces
Nora Aunor
Maricel Soriano
Dawn Zulueta
Sarah Geronimo

German Moreno Youth Achievement Award

Bianca Umali
Diego Loyzaga
Jasmine Smith
Kiko Estrada
Kim Rodriguez
Mark Newmann
Miguel Tanfelix
Nadine Lustre
Robi Domingo
Sofia Andres

Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award

Coco Martin

FAMAS Lifetime Achievement Award

Joey De Leon
Tito Sotto
Vic Sotto

Public Service Award

Kaye Dacer and Julius Babao

Dr. Jose Perez Memorial Award

Lhar Santiago

Arturo M. Padua Memorial Award

Emy Abuan

Film Critics Choice Award

Esoterika: Manila

Famas Presidential Award

Doc Bong Ramirez

FAMAS nominees

Best Picture

Asintado (Ignacio Films)
Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo (Philippians Productions & Entertainment Inc., Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films, and RCP Productions)
Feng Shui (Star Cinema & Kris Aquino Production)
Hustisya (Likhang Silangan Entertainment)
Kamkam (Heaven’s Best Entertainment)
Magkakabaung (ATD Entertainment Productions)
Magnum Muslim .357 (Scenema Concept International & Viva Films)
She's Dating The Gangster (Star Cinema)
Starting Over Again (Star Cinema)
The Trial (Star Cinema)

Best Director

Cathy Garcia-Molina ("She's Dating The Gangster")
Chito Rono ("Feng Shui")
Chito Rono ("The Trial")
Enzo Williams ("Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo")
Francis Posadas ("Magnum Muslim .357")
Jason Paul Laxamana ("Magkakabaung")
Joel Lamangan ("Hustisya")
Joel Lamangan ("Kamkam")
Luisito Ignacio ("Asintado")
Olivia Lamasan ("Starting Over Again")

Best Actor

Allen Dizon ("Kamkam")
Allen Dizon ("Magkakabaung")
Coco Martin ("Feng Shui")
Daniel Padilla ("She's Dating The Gangster")
Derek Ramsay ("English Only Please")
Jake Vargas ("Asintado")
John Lloyd Cruz ("The Trial")
Jorge Estregan ("Magnum Muslim .357")
Piolo Pascual ("Starting Over Again")
Robin Padilla ("Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo")
Rocco Nacino ("Hustisya")

Best Actress

Aiko Melendez ("Asintado")
Gladys Reyes ("Magkakabaung")
Gretchen Barretto ("The Trial")
Jean Garcia ("Kamkam")
Jennylyn Mercado ("English Only Please")
Kathryn Bernardo ("She's Dating the Gangster")
Kris Aquino ("Feng Shui")
Sam Pinto ("Magnum Muslim .357")
Toni Gonzaga ("Starting Over Again")
Vina Morales ("Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo")

Best Supporting Actor

Emilio Garcia ("Magkakabaung")
Gabby Eigenmann ("Asintado")
Ian Veneracion ("Feng Shui")
Jum Pebangco ("Kamkam")
Lito Pimentel ("Starting Over Again")
Richard Gomez ("She's Dating the Gangster")
Richard Gomez ("The Trial")
Roi Vinzon ("Magnum Muslim .357")
Romnick Sarmenta ("Hustisya")