The PMPC Star Awards for Movies celebrated its 40th year in the entertainment industry with a grand event held at the Henry Lee Theater at Ateneo de Manila University. The star-studded affair honored some of the biggest names in the Philippine film industry with the Dekada Awards, recognizing their outstanding contributions to the art of acting.

Legendary actors Nora Aunor, Christopher de Leon, Piolo Pascual, and Vilma Santos were chosen as the recipients of the Dekada Awards, based on the number of Acting Awards they have won over the past 40 years of the Star Awards for Movies. 

De Leon graciously accepted his award in person, expressing his gratitude for being recognized for his years of hard work in the industry.

“It's an honor for me to be recognized for my work several years, decade or more,” he said.

The event also saw the crowning of the power tandem of Alden Richards and Julia Montes for their film "Five Breakups And A Romance", which earned them the title of Movie Loveteam of the Year. Montes was not present during the awarding.

In addition to the Dekada Awards, the PMPC Star Awards for Movies also presented the Lifetime Achievement Awards to veteran actress Liza Lorena and top movie producer Vic del Rosario Jr. 

Lorena was honored with the Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award, while Del Rosario Jr. received the Ulirang Alagad ng Pelikula sa Likod ng Kamera Lifetime Achievement Award. 

Maricel Soriano, Vilma Santos, and Nora Aunor all tied for the Best Actress award for their performances in the films "In His Mother's Eyes," "When I Met You in Tokyo," and "Pieta," respectively.

The other notable winners of the night include JC Santos and LA Santos, who clinched the awards for Movie Supporting Actor of the Year for their roles in "Mallari" and "In His Mother's Eyes" respectively.  

“It feels great lalo na I'm now producing films, ang sarap sa feeling,” Santos said.

"Mallari" also swept multiple awards, including Movie Ensemble Acting of the Year, Movie Editor of the Year, Movie Sound Engineer of the Year, and Movie Theme Song of the Year, showcasing the film's excellence in various aspects of filmmaking.

Here’s the full list of the winners of the 40th PMPC Star Awards for Movies:

MOVIE ACTRESS OF THE YEAR

Maricel Soriano
Nora Aunor
Vilma Santos-Recto

MOVIE ACTOR OF THE YEAR

Alden Richards
Dingdong Dantes

NEW MOVIE ACTOR OF THE YEAR

Dustin Yu (Shake Rattle And Roll Extreme – Rage episode)  

NEW MOVIE ACTRESS OF THE YEAR

Ysabel Ortega (Firefly)                       

MOVIE CHILD PERFORMER OF THE YEAR·         

Euwenn Mikaell (Firefly)       

MOVIE SUPPORTING ACTRESS OF THE YEAR 

Gladys Reyes                         

MOVIE SCREENWRITER OF THE YEAR

Rodolfo Vera and Pepe Diokno (Gomburza)

MOVIE CINEMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

Neil Daza (Firefly)

MOVIE EDITOR OF THE YEAR

Noah Tonga (Mallari)

MOVIE MUSICAL SCORER OF THE YEAR

Francis Concio (Rewind)

MOVIE PRODUCTION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

Ericson Navarro (Gomburza)

MOVIE SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR

Immanuel Verona and Fatima Nerikka Salim (Mallari)

MOVIE THEME SONG OF THE YEAR

“Pag-Ibig Na Sumpa” Composed by Quest Arranged and interpreted by JK Labajo (from the movie “Mallari”)                                                   

INDIE MOVIE OF THE YEAR

Litrato (3:16 Media Network)

INDIE MOVIE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

Louie Ignacio (Litrato)

INDIE MOVIE SCREENWRITER OF THE YEAR

Ralston Jover (Litrato)

INDIE MOVIE CINEMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

Tom Redoble (Unravel: A Swiss Side Love Story)

INDIE MOVIE EDITOR OF THE YEAR

Gilbert Obispo (Litrato)

INDIE MOVIE MUSICAL SCORER OF THE YEAR

Pipo Cifra (Ako Si Ninoy)

INDIE MOVIE PRODUCTION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

Dante Mendoza (Apag)

INDIE MOVIE SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR

Albert Michael Idioma (Apag)

INDIE MOVIE ENSEMBLE ACTING OF THE YEAR

The Cast of “Pieta”                                        

INDIE MOVIE THEME SONG OF THE YEAR

“Awit Para Kay Inay” Composed by Louie Ignacio Arranged by Jem Florencio

Interpreted by Duane David

(from the movie “Litrato”)

SHORT MOVIE OF THE YEAR

RRRHRWR, Carabao Noises (Blue Dreams Productions)

SHORT MOVIE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

Vahn Leinard Pascual (Mary Go Round, Mary Go Round)

DARLING OF THE PRESS 

Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr.

MOVIE LOVETEAM OF THE YEAR

Alden Richards and Julia Montes (Five Breakups And A Romance)

SPECIAL AWARDS:

MS. LIZA LORENA -- Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award

MR. VIC DEL ROSARIO, JR. – Ulirang Alagad ng Pelikula sa Likod ng Kamera Lifetime Achievement Award

Takilya King and Queen:

DINGDONG DANTES 

MARIAN RIVERA

MR. RONALD K. CONSTANTINO – Ethel Ramos Dean’s Lister Award

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