25th PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2009 – Part 2
By Mell T. Navarro
EVERY year for more than two decades, the PMPC Star Awards for Movies recognizes new movie actors and actresses in their very FIRST films done — regardless if that star has been in the industry for some time.
Sherwin Ordonez
It’s called the New Movie Actor and Actress of the Year awards. Previous winners in these categories were Marvin Agustin, Sam Milby, Dennis Trillo, Ariel Rivera, Maja Salvador, Bea Alonzo, Heart Evangelista, Donita Rose, and Kris Aquino in their debut films.
This year, the New Movie Actor of the Year award went to GMA-7 homegrown actor Sherwin Ordonez (for the indie film Kurap) who was thrilled in his acceptance speech. “Ten years na po ako sa showbiz (doing TV shows), pero first movie ko pa lang po ang Kurap last year,” a thankful Sherwin said on stage. Directed by Ronaldo Bertubin, the film was also shown in international film festivals like in India, Poland, etc.
Sherwin bested stiff competitor Kenjie Garcia (Ang Lihim Ni Antonio) who attended the affair. Other contenders were Carlo Guevarra (Desperadas 2), Julian Duque (Boses), Prince Stefan (Class Picture episode of Shake, Rattle And Roll X), and Bojong Fernandez (Ploning).
Niña Jose
KC Concepcion, who was also with mom Sharon Cuneta abroad, didn’t make it to receive her New Movie Actress of the Year award for her debut film For The First Time. KC won over Niña Jose (for Class Picture episode of SRR X), Ynna Asistio (Concerto), Chariz Solomon (My Bestfriend’s Girlfriend), and Precious Adona (Torotot). Niña was hot that night in her cleavage-revealing black and gray gown.
Herbert Bautista
Quezon City Vice Mayor Herbert Bautista grabbed the Darling of the Press special award. The Vice Mayor, such a debonair in his suit, almost missed accepting his trophy on stage as he rushed coming from the comfort room. Other nominees in this category were Manila Vice Mayor Isko Moreno, Dingdong Dantes, Luis Manzano, Edu Manzano, Angel Locsin, and GMA news anchor Vicky Morales who was lovely in her sexy silver gown that evening.
Manny Pacquiao won the Newsmaker of the Year special award by a landslide vote, over Charice Pempengco, Gabby Concepecion, and the loveteams of Marian Rivera-Dingdong Dantes and John Lloyd Cruz-Sarah Geronimo. It was a no-show for the boxing champ that night but friend Jake Joson, together with Alvin Anson, received the trophy in his behalf.
John Lloyd Cruz won the Male Star of the Night special award, his second, after winning the same category last year. “Nagpasalamat po ako sa parents ko na binigyan ako ng ganitong mukha. ‘Di naman po ako guwapo, cute lang,” John Lloyd said to the thrilled audience.
It was also the night for two legendary and award-winning Filipino actresses — Star for All Seasons Ms. Vilma Santos-Recto and Superstar Ms. Nora Aunor.
Gov. Vilma Santos
Gov. Vilma was unanimously chosen by the PMPC to be this year’s recipient of the prestigious Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award. This is based on her outstanding body of work, remarkable achievements in Philippine cinema, unquestionable credibility, impeccable reputation, integrity, and simply because she has touched the lives of the Filipino people.
In the 25 years existence of the PMPC Star Awards for Movies, the previous honorees of this esteemed accolade include: Anita Linda, Mona Lisa, Rosa Rosal, Alicia Vergel, Leopoldo Salcedo, Gil De Leon, Chichay, Dolphy, Gloria Romero, Eddie Garcia, Charito Solis, Eddie Rodriguez, Caridad Sanchez, Perla Bautista, Boots Anson Roa, Armando Goyena, Ramon Revilla, Sr., Susan Roces, President Joseph Estrada, Armida Siguion-Reyna, German Moreno, and the late Rudy Fernandez.
“I hope giving Lifetime Achievement Awards is not based on age,” Gov. Vilma, in her white formal outfit, wittingly said in her speech. She sincerely thanked all her past directors, leading men, production people whom she has worked with, and her ever loyal fans, for her successful, long-running career in Philippine show business, and now in politics.
Christopher de Leon
It was Gov. Vilma’s “favorite leading man”, Christopher de Leon (four-time Star Awards best actor) who did a special tribute to the Ulirang Artista awardee via a medley of songs, with Vilma’s award-winning film performances as backdrop on the video screen. John Lloyd, co-star of Gov. Vilma in her new Star Cinema film, presented the prestigious honor. Of course, the solid and diehard Vilmanians of the Star for All Seasons were there to support and celebrate their idol’s latest achievement.
On the other hand, the Noranians — the loyal followers of Ms. Nora Aunor — were also seen at the audience. As in the past Star Awards nights of the previous years, the two groups of solid fans cheered their hearts out, for their respective movie idols.
The Superstar’s film Himala was awarded a proud singular accolade given to a Filipino classic film. The global achievement in cinematic excellence and international recognition was given to the said 1982 masterpiece of Ishmael Bernal, for winning the Best Film of All Time in the CNN’s Asia-Pacific Screen Awards in 2008.
Ricky Lee
Ricky Lee, the film’s screenwriter and Nora’s long-time friend German Moreno, accepted the award in the absence of the Superstar who’s still in the US. The said honor for Himala was presented by Ms. Helen Gamboa, who, like Ms. Aunor, portrayed Flor Contemplacion in the past.
Meanwhile, other awards reaped by Baler (in the Mainstream Films Category) were: Original Theme Song the Year for Ngayon, Bukas, at Kailanman composed by Louie Ocampo and lyrics by Edith Gallardo; Sound Engineer of the Year for Ditoy Aguila; Cinematographer of the Year for Lee MeiIy; Original Screenplay of the Year for Roy Iglesias; Production Designer of the Year for Aped Santos; and Editor of the Year for Danny Ańonuevo.
Jessie Lasaten of Ploning won as Musical Scorer of the Year, while brilliant child actor Julian Duque personally received his Movie Child Performer of the Year award for Boses. Likewise, the Awards for Cinematic Excellence in Filipino Animation were also given to Dayo and Urduja, Pinoy animation films both shown in 2008.
Winners in the Digital Films Category:
Digital Movie of the Year: Yanggaw (Creative Programs Inc./ Strawdogs Studio Productions)
Digital Movie Director of the Year: Richard Somes (Yanggaw)
Digital Movie Cinematographer of the Year: Hermann Claravall and Lyle Sacris (Yanggaw)
Digital Movie Editor of the Year: Francis Xavier Pasion, Kats Serraon, and Chuck Gutierrez (Jay)
Digital Movie Production Designer of the Year: Michael Espanol, Donald Camon, and Rashel Gumacal (Yanggaw)
Digital Movie Screenplay of the Year: Dennis Evangelista (Paupahan)
Digital Movie Musical Scorer of the Year: Jourdann Petalver (Boses)
Digital Movie Sound Engineer of the Year: Jethro Joaquin and Ronald de Asis (Concerto)
Digital Movie Theme Song of the Year: “Sangandaan” from the movie Paupahan (ATD Productions, Inc.)
Congratulations to all winners and Mabuhay ang Pelikulang Pilipino!
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