Toni Gonzaga wins best actress at 63rd Famas Awards

MANILA, Philippines – Toni Gonzaga was named Best Actress at the 63rd Famas Awards, held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila, Pasay City on Sunday.

The ABS-CBN artist won the award for her portrayal in the 2014 movie "Starting Over Again."

She bested nine other actresses nominated for the award, namely: Aiko Melendez (for "Asintado"), Gladys Reyes (for "Magkakabaung"), Gretchen Barretto (for "The Trial"), Jean Garcia (for "Kamkam"), Jennylyn Mercado (for "English Only, Please"), Kathryn Bernardo (for "She’s Dating the Gangster"), Kris Aquino (for "Feng Shui"), Sam Pinto (for "Magnum Muslim .357") and Vina Morales (for "Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo").

Meanwhile, Allen Dizon won the Best Actor award for the movie "Magkakabaung."

Here is the complete list of winners at the 63rd FAMAS Awards:

Best Picture: "Bonifacio, Ang Unang Pangulo"
Best Director: Enzo Williams, "Bonifacio, Ang Unang Pangulo"
Best Actor: Allen Dizon, "Magkakabaung"
Best Actress: Toni Gonzaga, "Starting Over Again"
Best Supporting Actor: Gabby Eigenmann, "Asintado"
Best Supporting Actress: Sylvia Sanchez, "The Trial"
Best Child Performer: Miggs Cuarderno, "Asintado"
Best Cinematography: Carlo Mendoza, "Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo"
Best Editing: Carlo Francisco Manatad, "Feng Shui"
Best Production Design: Roy Lachica and Joel Bilbao, "Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo"
Best Story: Ricardo Lee, Enrico Santos, and Kriz Gazmen, "The Trial"
Best Screenplay: Ricardo Lee, Enrico Santos, and Kriz Gazmen, "The Trial"
Best Sound: Addiss Tabong, "Feng Shui:
Best Musical Score: Cesar Francis Concio, "She's Dating the Gangster"
Best Original Theme Song: "Hindi Pa Tapos," for "Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo"
Best Visual Effects: Erick Torrente, "Magnum Muslim .357"

Here are the Special Awards given out at the 63rd Famas:

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 Curtis 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 and Vic Sotto
Film Critics Choice Award: Esoterika, Manila