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'Heneral Luna' wins big at 2016 Luna Awards
'Heneral Luna' wins big at 2016 Luna Awards
ABS-CBN News
Published Sep 19, 2016 03:39 PM PHT

MANILA – The historical biopic "Heneral Luna" was a big winner during the 34th Film Academy of the Philippines' Luna Awards held at the Quezon City Sports Club on Sunday.
MANILA – The historical biopic "Heneral Luna" was a big winner during the 34th Film Academy of the Philippines' Luna Awards held at the Quezon City Sports Club on Sunday.
The film won several major awards including Best Picture and nods for director Jerrold Tarog and lead actor John Arcilla.
The film won several major awards including Best Picture and nods for director Jerrold Tarog and lead actor John Arcilla.
It also won Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Editing, Best Musical Scoring and Best Sound.
It also won Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Editing, Best Musical Scoring and Best Sound.
Kapamilya actress Bea Alonzo, meantime, brought home the Best Actress award for her compelling performance in the Star Cinema movie “The Love Affair.”
Kapamilya actress Bea Alonzo, meantime, brought home the Best Actress award for her compelling performance in the Star Cinema movie “The Love Affair.”
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Here is the complete list of winners of this year’s Luna Awards:
Here is the complete list of winners of this year’s Luna Awards:
Best Picture - Heneral Luna (Artikulo Uno)
Best Director - Jerrold Tarog (Heneral Luna)
Best Screenplay - Henry Francia, E.A. Rocha and Jerrold Tarog (Heneral Luna)
Best Actor - John Arcilla (Heneral Luna)
Best Actress - Bea Alonzo (The Love Affair)
Best Supporting Actor - Nonie Buencamino (Heneral Luna)
Best Supporting Actress - Ana Abad-Santos (Apocalypse Child)
Best Cinematography - Pong Ignacio (Heneral Luna)
Best Production Design - Benjamin Padero and Carlo Tabije (Heneral Luna)
Best Editing - Jerrold Tarog (Heneral Luna)
Best Musical Scoring - Jerrold Tarog (Heneral Luna)
Best Sound - Mikko Quizon (Heneral Luna)
Golden Reel Award – Vilma Santos
Plaque of Recognition – Jaclyn Jose
Best Picture - Heneral Luna (Artikulo Uno)
Best Director - Jerrold Tarog (Heneral Luna)
Best Screenplay - Henry Francia, E.A. Rocha and Jerrold Tarog (Heneral Luna)
Best Actor - John Arcilla (Heneral Luna)
Best Actress - Bea Alonzo (The Love Affair)
Best Supporting Actor - Nonie Buencamino (Heneral Luna)
Best Supporting Actress - Ana Abad-Santos (Apocalypse Child)
Best Cinematography - Pong Ignacio (Heneral Luna)
Best Production Design - Benjamin Padero and Carlo Tabije (Heneral Luna)
Best Editing - Jerrold Tarog (Heneral Luna)
Best Musical Scoring - Jerrold Tarog (Heneral Luna)
Best Sound - Mikko Quizon (Heneral Luna)
Golden Reel Award – Vilma Santos
Plaque of Recognition – Jaclyn Jose
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‘Sunshine’ starring Maris Racal wins Crystal Bear for Best Film at 75th Berlinale
‘Sunshine’ starring Maris Racal wins Crystal Bear for Best Film at 75th Berlinale
Toff C.,
Push Team
Published Feb 22, 2025 09:02 AM PHT

Maris Racal's Sunshine has won the Crystal Bear for Best Film at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival.
Maris Racal's Sunshine has won the Crystal Bear for Best Film at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival.
"The Crystal Bear is awarded to the Best Feature Film of both the Generation Kplus and the Generation 14plus competition. @berlinale @berlinale_generation," production outfit Project 8 Projects posted on social media.
"The Crystal Bear is awarded to the Best Feature Film of both the Generation Kplus and the Generation 14plus competition. @berlinale @berlinale_generation," production outfit Project 8 Projects posted on social media.
Fans online were quick to react to the news.
Fans online were quick to react to the news.
"Congrats direk Tonet, Maris and team Sunshine!! 👏👏👏" one fan commented.
"Congrats direk Tonet, Maris and team Sunshine!! 👏👏👏" one fan commented.
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"This story, even though it takes place far away from the reality of German daily life, still moved the audience here. That’s how impactful and relevant it is. This movie is special 💕," another fan wrote.
"This story, even though it takes place far away from the reality of German daily life, still moved the audience here. That’s how impactful and relevant it is. This movie is special 💕," another fan wrote.
As per previous press release, Generation 14plus is a program in Berlinale that features the stories of children and teenagers. "Also known as 'coming-of-age,' the stories feature perspectives from young protagonists from around the world, highlighting the equally complex worlds of the youth."
As per previous press release, Generation 14plus is a program in Berlinale that features the stories of children and teenagers. "Also known as 'coming-of-age,' the stories feature perspectives from young protagonists from around the world, highlighting the equally complex worlds of the youth."
Sunshine had a sold-out Berlinale premiere.
Sunshine had a sold-out Berlinale premiere.
"Director Antoinette Jadaone, along with Actor Elijah Canlas and the team of SUNSHINE attend the film's packed screening at a 1000-pax theater! 🙏 They also held an engaging Q&A after more than a minute of applause at the end of the film. SUNSHINE is competing at this year's Berlinale under the Generation 14 category! 🤸♀️"Project 8 Projects previously shared.
"Director Antoinette Jadaone, along with Actor Elijah Canlas and the team of SUNSHINE attend the film's packed screening at a 1000-pax theater! 🙏 They also held an engaging Q&A after more than a minute of applause at the end of the film. SUNSHINE is competing at this year's Berlinale under the Generation 14 category! 🤸♀️"Project 8 Projects previously shared.
In an interview with ABS-CBN News prior to her departure to Germany for Berlinale, lead star Maris Racal remarked that it has always been her dream to attend an international film festival.
In an interview with ABS-CBN News prior to her departure to Germany for Berlinale, lead star Maris Racal remarked that it has always been her dream to attend an international film festival.
"Matagal ko ‘tong hinintay na maka-attend sa isang prestigious film festival like Berlinale. I’m also very happy to announce din that Sunshine will be in competition under the Generation 14 plus category which tackles stories about children, teenagers," she remarked.
"Matagal ko ‘tong hinintay na maka-attend sa isang prestigious film festival like Berlinale. I’m also very happy to announce din that Sunshine will be in competition under the Generation 14 plus category which tackles stories about children, teenagers," she remarked.
The actress went on: "Super happy kami kasi it’s only one of the two films in competition, it’s a huge thing for us."
The actress went on: "Super happy kami kasi it’s only one of the two films in competition, it’s a huge thing for us."
Maris remarked that she is looking forward to knowing the reception of the European audience.
Maris remarked that she is looking forward to knowing the reception of the European audience.
"I’m excited ‘cause I’m curious paano nila i-a-accept itong story. I’m sure they will be open minded naman about the story," she said.
"I’m excited ‘cause I’m curious paano nila i-a-accept itong story. I’m sure they will be open minded naman about the story," she said.
The actress added: "I’m just going to be there, be present. Be a sponge there, absorbing everything. I know this will open a lot of new perspective for me, and hopefully a lot of doors too."
The actress added: "I’m just going to be there, be present. Be a sponge there, absorbing everything. I know this will open a lot of new perspective for me, and hopefully a lot of doors too."
Sunshine follows the story of "a young gymnast who discovers she is pregnant on the week of the national team tryouts. On her way to a seller of illegal abortion drugs, she meets a mysterious girl who eerily talks and thinks like her," as per its IMDb.
Sunshine follows the story of "a young gymnast who discovers she is pregnant on the week of the national team tryouts. On her way to a seller of illegal abortion drugs, she meets a mysterious girl who eerily talks and thinks like her," as per its IMDb.
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