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Asia’s Outstanding Star and Kapamilya star Kathryn Bernardo won the “Best Actress” award at the recently concluded 2024 Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) awarding ceremony held on Sunday night, May 26, at the Manila Hotel.

This is Kathryn’s first FAMAS award, which she won for her role in the film “A Very Good Girl,” her first film that deviated from her typical romantic-drama genre, co-starring Golden Globe nominee Dolly De Leon, and produced by Star Cinema.

Kathryn bested other notable nominees such as Diamond Star Maricel Soriano for the film “In His Mother’s Eyes,” Charlie Dizon for “Third World Romance,” Marian Rivera for “Rewind,” Eugene Domingo for “Becky & Badette,” and Megastar Sharon Cuneta for “Family of Two.”

Although Star For All Seasons Vilma Santos-Recto was not among the nominees, her co-star Christopher De Leon from the film “When I Met You in Tokyo” received the “Circle of Excellence Award.”

Overall, “Mallari” swept the awards that night including the “Bess Picture” award. 

Marian Rivera, however, did not go home empty-handed, as she was named “Bida ng Takilya” alongside her husband Dingdong Dantes, for the massive success of “Rewind” at the box office, which became the “highest-grossing Filipino movie of all time.” “Rewind” also won the “Best Sound” award.

Kathryn’s counterpart for the Best Actor category was fellow Kapamilya star Ultimate Heartthrob Piolo Pascual for “Mallari,” who tied with actor-politician Alfred Vargas for the film “Pieta.”

Here’s the complete list of winners:

Best Picture- Mallari

Best Director- Louie Ignacio (Papa Mascot)

Best Actress- Kathryn Bernardo (A Very Good Girl)

Best Actor- Piolo Pascual (Mallari) at Alfred Vargas (Pieta)

Best Supporting Actor- LA Santos (In His Mother’s Eyes)

Best Supporting Actress- Gloria Diaz (Mallari)

Best Child Actor- Euwenn Mikael Aleta (Firefly)

Best Child Actress- Elia Ilano (Ghost Tales)

Best Screenplay- Enrico Santos (Mallari)

Best Production Design- Marielle Hizon (Mallari)

Best Cinematography- Carlo Mendoza (Gomburza)

Best Editing- Benjamin Gonzales Tolentino (Iti Mapukpukaw)

Best Musical Score- Teresa Barrozo (Iti Mapukpukaw)

Best Visual Effects- Mallari

Best Sound- Rewind

Best Original Song- “Finggah Lickin’” (Becky And Badette)

Best Short Film- Huling Sayaw ni Erlinda

Best Documentary- Maria

Circle of Excellence Award- Vilma Santos at Christopher de Leon

Special Citation Award- Gloria Romero

Bida sa Takilya Award- Dingdong Dantes at Marian Rivera

FAMAS Iconic Movie Actress of Philippine Cinema- Nova Villa, Pilar Pilapil, Marissa Delgado, and Divina Valencia

FAMAS Iconic Movie Actor of Philippine Cinema- Sen. Robin Padilla and Coco Martin

The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) is one of the oldest and most prestigious award-giving bodies in the Philippines, established in 1952. It is known for recognizing outstanding achievements in the Philippine film industry. The FAMAS Awards honor exceptional performances, direction, writing, and technical excellence in filmmaking.

The awards are highly regarded in the local entertainment industry and are often considered the Philippine equivalent of the Oscars. Over the years, FAMAS has played a significant role in promoting and celebrating Filipino cinematic talent and contributions.

*Cover Photo/Thumbnail Photo: Facebook/FAMAS