The 36th PMPC Star Awards for Movies by the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC), honored the best Filipino films of 2019. The ceremony took place on September 26, 2021 via virtual award ceremony.
The PMPC Star Awards for Movies was hosted by Sanya Lopez and Alfred Vargas.[1] Hello, Love, Goodbye won the top awards with Movie of the Year, Movie Director of the Year and Movie Original Screenplay of the Year, while Mindanao won the Indie Movie of the Year and Best Indie Director of the Year.
Winners and nominees
The following are the nominations for the 36th PMPC Star Awards for Movies, covering films released in 2019.[2]
Winners are listed first and indicated in bold.[3][4]
Major categories
| Movie of the Year
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Indie Movie of the Year
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Winner: Hello, Love, Goodbye (Star Cinema)
- "LSS” (Globe Studios and Dokimos Media Inc.)
- “Maria” (BlackOps Studios Asia and Viva Films)
- “Quezon’s Game” (Star Cinema, Kinitek Productions, iWant)
- “The Panti Sisters” (Black Sheep Productions, The IdeaFirst Company, Quantum Films)
- “Unforgettable” (Viva Films and The IdeaFirst Company)
- “Write About Love” (TBA Studios)
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Winner: Mindanao” (Center Stage Productions)
- “Babae At Baril” (Cignal Entertainment, Epicmedia, QCinema)
- “Edward” (Cinemalaya Foundation, Awkward Penguin, Viva Films, Outpost Visual Frontier)
- “Guerrero Dos, Tuloy Ang Laban” (EBC Films)
- “John Denver Trending” (Cinemalaya Foundation, What If Films Philippines, Southern Lantern Pictures, Tinker Bulb Productions, Outpost Visual Frontier)
- “Kalel, 15” (The IdeaFirst Company, Octobertrain Films, Cignal Entertainment)
- “Lola Igna” (ERJ Found Films and EMBA Productions)
- “Metamorphosis” (Rebelde Films and Cinema One Originals)
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| Movie Ensemble Acting of the Year
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Indie Movie Ensemble Acting of the Year
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Winner: Miracle in Cell No. 7
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Winner: John Denver Trending
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| Movie Director of the Year
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Indie Movie Director of the Year
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Winner: Cathy Garcia Molina - Hello, Love, Goodbye
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Winner: Brillante Mendoza - Mindanao
- Arden Rod Condez - John Denver Trending
- Carlo Ortega Cuevas - Guerrero Dos, Tuloy Ang Laban
- Thop Nazareno - Edward
- Rae Red - Babae at Baril
- Jun Robles Lana - Kalel, 15
- Eduardo Roy, Jr. - Lola Igna
- J.E. Tiglao - Metamorphosis
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| Movie Actor of the Year
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Movie Actress of the Year
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Winner: Alden Richards – Hello, Love, Goodbye
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Winner: Sylvia Sanchez - Jesusa
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| Movie Supporting Actor of the Year
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Movie Supporting Actress of the Year
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Winner: Ricky Davao - Fuccbois
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Winner: Maricel Laxa - Hello, Love, Goodbye
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| New Movie Actor of the Year
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New Movie Actress of the Year
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Winner:David Licauco - Because I Love You and Paolo Marcoleta - Guerrero Dos, Tuloy ang Laban
- Louise Abuel - Edward
- Royce Cabrera - Fuccbois
- Kent Gonzales - Kuwaresma
- Jin Macapagal - Damaso
- Jansen Magpusao - John Denver Trending
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Winner: Michelle Dee - Because I Love You
- Laura Lehmann - Elise
- Cindy Miranda - Adan
- Alyssa Muhlach - Clarita
- Riva Quenery - Damaso
- KZ Tandingan - The Art Of Ligaw
- Gillian Vicencio - Eerie
- Xia Vigor - Miracle In Cell No. 7
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| Movie Child Performer of the Year
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Winner: Xia Vigor - Miracle In Cell No. 7
- Miel Espinoza - Elise
- Grace Ann Betalmos - Pailalim
- Pryle Gura - Iska
- Elia Ilano - Ulan
- Jorden Suan - Verdict
- Yuna Tangog -Mindanao
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Technical categories
| Movie Original Screenplay of the Year
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Indie Movie Original Screenplay of the Year
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Winner: Cathy Garcia-Molina, Carmi Raymundo and Rona Co -
Hello, Love, Goodbye
- Crisanto Aquino and Janyx Regalo - Write About Love
- Janice Perez and Dean Rosen - Quezon’s Game
- Keavy Eunice Vicente and Ash Malanum - Unforgettable
- Joel Ferrer and Miko Livelo - Elise
- Jun Robles Lana and Ivan Andrew Payawal - The Panti Sisters
- Pedring Lopez, Rex Lopez and YZ Carbonell - Maria
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Winner: Arden Rod Condez - John Denver Trending
- Carlo Ortega Cuevas - Guerrero Dos, Tuloy Ang Laban
- Jun Robles Lana - Kalel, 15
- Ricardo Lee - Kaputol
- Eduardo Roy, Jr. and Margarette Labrador - Lola Igna
- J.E. Tiglao and Boo Dabu - Metamorphosis
- Honee Alipio - Mindanao
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| Movie Cinematographer of the Year
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Indie Movie Cinematographer of the Year
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Winner: Noel Teehankee - Nuuk
- Neil Daza - Alone / Together
- Neil Daza - Write About Love
- Mackie Galvez - Unforgettable
- Noel Teehankee - Hello, Love, Goodbye
- Pao Orendain - Maria
- Tom Redoble - Mina Anud
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Winner: Tey Clamor - Metamorphosis
- Lav Diaz and Daniel Uy - Kaputol
- Odyssey Flores - Mindanao
- Carlo Mendoza - Kalel, 15
- Kara Moreno - Edward
- Rommel Sales - John Denver Trending
- Tey Clamor - Babae At Baril
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| Movie Production Designer of the Year
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Indie Movie Production Designer of the Year
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Winner: Brillante Mendoza - Mindanao
- Harley Alcasid - John Denver Trending
- Donald Russ Camon - Iska
- Carmela Danao - Lola Igna
- Maolen Fadul - Kalel, 15
- Alvin Francisco - Edward
- James Arvin Rosendal - Metamorphosis
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Winner: Brillante Mendoza – Mindanao
- Harley Alcasid - John Denver Trending
- Donald Russ Camon - Iska
- Carmela Danao - Lola Igna
- Maolen Fadul - Kalel, 15
- Alvin Francisco - Edward
- Brillante Mendoza - Mindanao
- James Arvin Rosendal - Metamorphosis
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| Movie Editor of the Year
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Indie Movie Editor of the Year
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Winner: Vanessa De Leon - Write About Love
- Renewin Alano - Elise
- Reuben Joseph Aquino - Quezon’s Game
- Jason Cahapay - Maria
- Jeremiah Domingo - LSS
- Marya Ignacio - Hello, Love, Goodbye
- Tara Illenberger - The Panti Sisters
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Winner: Benjo Ferrer - John Denver Trending
- Joyce Bernal, JR Cabrera and Thop Nazareno - Edward
- Diego Marx Dobles - Mindanao
- Ilsa Malsi - Babae At Baril
- Carlo Francisco Manatad - Fuccbois
- Carlo Francisco Manatad - Lola Igna
- Renard Torres - Metamorphosis
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| Movie Musical Scorer of the Year
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Indie Movie Musical Scorer of the Year
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Winner: Pat Lasaten - LSS
- Jessie Lasaten - Hello, Love, Goodbye
- Jessie Lasaten - Nuuk
- Paulo Protacio - Just A Stranger
- Dean Rosen - Quezon’s Game
- Jerrold Tarog - Write About Love
- Emerzon Texon - Unforgettable
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Winner: Teresa Barrozo - Mindanao
- Len Calvo - John Denver Trending
- Divino Dayacap - Metamorphosis
- Andrew Florentino - Lola Igna
- Pepe Manikan - Edward
- Abet Alfonso - Guerrero Dos, Tuloy Ang Laban
- Fatima Nerikka Salim and Immanuel Verona - Babae At Baril
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| Movie Sound Engineer of the Year
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Indie Movie Sound Engineer of the Year
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Winner: Albert Michael Idioma and Alex Tomboc - Maria
- Anglea Pereyra - Quezon’s Game
- Arnel Labayo and Aurel Bilbao - LSS
- Corinne De San Jose - Unforgettable
- Allen Roy Santos - Clarita
- Immanuel Verona - Eerie
- Steve Vesagas, Pau Javier, Whannie Dellosa - Kuwaresma
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Winner: Fatima Nerrika Salim and Immanuel Verona - Babae At Baril
- Armand De Guzman - Lola Igna
- Bryan Dumaguina - Watch Me Kill
- Albert Michael Idioma - Kalel, 15
- Albert Michael Idioma - Pailalim
- Mikko Quizon and Kat Salinas - John Denver Trending
- Immanuel Verona - Metamorphosis
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| Movie Original Theme Song of the Year
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Indie Movie Original Theme Song of the Year
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Winner: “Araw-Araw” - LSS Composed and arranged by Ben & Ben
Interpreted by Ben & Ben
- “Ikaw Ang Akin” - (Write About Love) Lyrics by Crisanto Aquino. Composed by Lloyd Tiny Corpuz, Arranged by Raizo Chabeldin and Interpreted by Yeng Constantino
- “Isang Himala” - (Miracle In Cell No. 7) Composed by Miguel Mendoza, Arranged by Arnold Buena, Interpreted by Katrina Velarde
- “Magkaibang Mundo” - (Just A Stranger), Music and lyrics by Sean CedroArranged by Arnold Buena, Interpreted by Katrina Velarde
- “Maria” - (Maria), Lyrics by Bones Frankenstein, Composed by Bones Frankenstein, Alvin Chan, Karl Kliatchko, Aldreen Alcantara and Interpreted by Mr. Bones and The Boneyard Circus
- “Pansamantala” - (Elise), Composed by Tenten Abella and Paul Puti-an and Interpreted by Paul Puti-an
- “Unbreakable” - (Unbreakable), Composed by Trisha Denise, Jonathan Manalo, Vanessa Valdez. Arranged by Arnold Buena and Interpreted by Regine Velasquez and Moira Dela Torre
- “Ang Tangi Kong Pangarap” - (Unforgettable), Composed by Rico Blanco
Arranged by Choi Padilla and Interpreted by Sarah Geronimo
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Winner: Walang Katulad” - Immaculada, Lyrics by Arlyn Dela Cruz-Bernal, Music by Ms. Elizabeth Oropesa. Arranged by Karl Ramirez with Earlmond Ross Lee and Interpreted by Ima Castro
- “Hintay Lang” - (Sila-Sila). Composed and arranged by Aeron Jore and Interpreted by Aeron Jore
- “Kaibigan” - (Kaibigan). Lyrics and music by Vehnee Saturno and Arranged by Elmer Blancaflor. Interpreted by Perkins Twins
- “Kasunduan” - (Watch Me Kill). Composed by Riki Bolalin. Arranged by Skip Saturday and Interpreted by Skip Saturday
- “Mayroon Bang Pagbabago” - (Damaso). Composed by Joven Tan. Arranged by Paulo Zarate and Interpreted by Marlo Mortel
- "Quicksand” (The Art Of Ligaw). Words and music by KZ Tandingan. Arranged by Arnold Buena and Interpreted by KZ Tandingan
- “Tuloy Ang Laban” (Guerrero Dos, Tuloy Ang Laban). Composed by Carlo Ortega Cuevas and Rapido Guerrero. Arranged by Marlon Barnuevo and Interpreted by Carlo Ortega Cuevas and Rapido Guerrero
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Short Films
| Short Film Movie of the Year
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Short Film Movie Director of the Year
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Winner: “Forever” - (Adlibs Entertainment Corp., Institute of the Moving Image, Bandido Media Productions)
- “Hele Ng Maharlika” (Newtown Pictures)
- “Kalakalaro” (What If? Productions)
- “Memories Of The Rising Sun” (Pelikulaw and College of Saint Benilde)
- “Panaghoy” (ABP Films and Memorya)
- “Para Kay James” (Oktopus Productions)
- “Tembong” (UP Film Production and UP Cinema)
- “Tokwifi” (Balay Habi Studio and QCinema)
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Winner: 'Domingo Molina- Forever
- Shaira Advincula - Tembong
- Alvin Baloloy - Panaghoy
- Norvin Delos Santos - Hele Ng Maharlika
- Steven Paul Evangelio - Para Kay James
- Lawrence Fajardo - Memories Of The Rising Sun
- Carla Pulido Ocampo - Tokwifi
- Rodson Suarez -Kalakalaro
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Special awards
- Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award: Angie Ferro
- Ulirang Alagad ng Pelikula sa Likod ng Kamera Lifetime Achievement Award: Elwood Perez
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