The 73rd FAMAS Awards lit up the Manila Hotel on August 22, celebrating the best of Philippine cinema.
“Alipato at Muog” dominated winning both the Best Picture and Best Director trophies for JL Burgos, while Vice Ganda and Arjo Atayde shared the Best Actor honors.
Meanwhile, Marian Rivera finally earned her first Best Actress trophy for “Balota,” with Nadine Lustre and Jeric Raval winning in the supporting categories.
The winners:
Best Picture: “Alipato at Muog”
Best Director: JL Burgos (“Alipato at Muog”)
Best Actor: Vice Ganda (“And the Breadwinner Is…”) and Arjo Atayde (“Topakk”)
Best Actress: Marian Rivera (“Balota”)
Best Supporting Actress: Nadine Lustre (“Uninvited”)
Best Supporting Actor: Jeric Raval (“Mamay”)
Best Cinematography: “Mamay”
Best Production Design: “Mamay”
Best Screenplay: “Green Bones”
Best Musical Score: “Mamay”
Best Original Song: “Hamon” (“Mamay”) and “Hahamakin ang Lahat” (“Uninvited”)
Best Sound: “Topakk”
Best Editing: “The Hearing”
Best Visual Effects: “Espantaho”
Bida sa Takilya Award: Kathryn Bernardo
FAMAS Circle of Excellence Award: Vilma Santos
German Moreno Youth Achievement Award: Atasha Muhlach and Andres Muhlach
Dr. Jose Perez Memorial Award: Pep.ph
FPJ Kontrabida Memorial Award: Dindo Arroyo
FPJ Memorial Bida Award: Manny Pacquiao
Susan Roces Celebrity Award: Lorna Tolentino
Nora Aunor Superstar Award: Judy Ann Santos
FAMAS Loyalty Award: Brian James Lu
Film Producer of the Year: Mentorque Inc. and Mamay Production
Short Film Festival Event Director: Gabby Ramos
