FAMAS 2015 nominees announced

The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards has released this year’s list of nominees and awardees. Established in 1952, FAMAS is the oldest existing award-giving body in the Philippines. The word FAMAS was supposedly coined by actors Jaime de la Rosa and Rosa Rosal, who herself was said to have been the model for the FAMAS trophy.

On its 63rd year, FAMAS carries the theme “Throw Back Glam Day… A Look Back At Six Glorious Decades of Philippine Cinema.” It will be held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater on Sept. 20. Here are the nominees and some of the awardees:

“Asintado” (Ignacio Films), “Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo” (Philippians Productions & Entertainment Inc., Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films, and RCP Productions), “Feng Shui 2” (Star Cinema & Kris Aquino Production), “Hustisya” (Likhang Silangan Entertainment), “Kamkam” (Heaven’s Best Entertainment), “Magkakabaung” (ATD Entertainment Productions), “Magnum Muslim .357” (Scenema Concept International & Viva Films), “She’s Dating The Gangster” (Star Cinema), “Starting Over Again” (Star Cinema) and “The Trial” (Star Cinema).

Allen Dizon for “Kamkam” and for “Magkakabaung,” Coco Martin for “Feng Shui 2,” Daniel Padilla for “She’s Dating The Gangster,” Derek Ramsay for “English Only Please,” Jake Vargas for “Asintado,” John Lloyd Cruz (“The Trial”), Jorge Estregan for “Magnum Muslim .357,” Piolo Pascual for “Starting Over Again,” Robin Padilla for “Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo” and Rocco Nacino for “Hustisya.”

Aiko Melendez for “Asintado,” Gladys Reyes for “Magkakabaung,” Gretchen Barretto “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 2,” Sam Pinto for “Magnum Muslim .357,” Toni Gonzaga for “Starting Over Again” and Vina Morales for “Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo.”

Emilio Garcia for “Magkakabaung,” Gabby Eigenmann for “Asintado,” Ian Veneracion for “Feng Shui 2,” Jum Pebangco for “Kamkam,” Lito Pimentel for “Starting Over Again,” Richard Gomez for “She’s Dating the Gangster,” Richard Gomez for “The Trial,” Roi Vinzon for “Magnum Muslim .357” and Romnick Sarmenta for “Hustisya.”

Alonzo Muhlach for “My Big Bossing,” Clarence Delgado for Muslim “Magnum .357,” Felixia Crysten Dizon for “Magkakabaung,” James “Bimby” Aquino-Yap for “The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin,” Miggs Cuaderno for “Asintado,” Raikko Mateo for “Feng Shui 2” and Ryzza Mae Dizon for “My Big Bossing.”

Cathy Garcia-Molina for “She’s Dating The Gangster,” Chito Rono for “Feng Shui 2” and “The Trial,” Enzo Williams for “Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo,” Francis Posadas for “Magnum Muslim .357,” Jason Paul Laxamana for “Magkakabaung,” Joel Lamangan for “Hustisya” and for “Kamkam,” Luisito Ignacio for “Asintado” and Olivia Lamasan for “Starting Over Again.”

Gloria Romero, Susan Roces, Nora Aunor, Maricel Soriano, Dawn Zulueta and Sarah Geronimo. Bianca Umali, Diego Loyzaga, Jasmine Smith, Kiko Estrada, Kim Rodriguez, Mark Newmann, Miguel Tanfelix, Nadine Lustre, Robi Domingo and Sofia Andres

– Coco

Martin

Julius Babao

Santiago

Abuan

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Doc Bong Ramirez

– Kaye Dacer and

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– Joey De Leon, Tito Sotto and Vic Sotto

– Lhar

– Emy

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