Marian Rivera, 'Green Bones', 'Alipato at Muog', and more win awards at FAMAS 2025

The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards, or the FAMAS Awards, once again honored the best in Filipino cinema on its 73rd edition at the Manila Hotel on Friday.

Among the winners are Marian Rivera for Best Actress for her role as Teacher Emmy in “Balota.”

In her acceptance speech, she said the award was a big honor for her.

She thanked the Cinemalaya Film Festival for giving her the opportunity to be in a film with a huge impact.

“Ang dami ko ding natutunan at nalaman kung ano ba talaga ang tunay na nangyayari sa ating bansa,” Marian said.

Marian also dedicated her award to all the teachers for their sacrifices and love for the country.

Meanwhile, “Green Bones” was named Best Screenplay, written by Ricky Lee and Anj Atienza.

The documentary about missing activist Jonas Burgos “Alipato at Muog,” won Best Picture. JL Burgos also won Best Director.

Here is the full list of FAMAS 2025 winners:

Best Picture: “Alipato at Muog”

Best Actor: Vice Ganda for “And the Breadwinner Is…” and Arjo Atayde for “Topakk”

Best Actress: Marian Rivera “Balota”

Best Supporting Actress: Nadine Lustre for “Uninvited”

Best Supporting Actor: Jeric Raval for “Mamay”

Best Director: JL Burgos for “Alipato at Muog”

Best Cinematography: “Mamay”

Best Production Design: “Mamay”

Best Visual Effects: “Espantaho”

Best Screenplay: “Green Bones”

Best Musical Score: “Mamay”

Best Original Song: “Hamon” for “Mamay” and “Hahamakin Ang Lahat” for “Uninvited”

Best Sound: “Topakk”

Best Editing: “The Hearing”

Film Producer of the Year: Mentorque, Inc. and Mamay Production

Bida sa Takilya Award: Kathryn Bernardo

Special awards:

FPJ Memorial Bida Award: Manny Pacquiao

Susan Roces Celebrity Award: Lorna Tolentino

German Moreno Youth Achievement Award: Atasha Muhlach and Andres Muhlach

FPJ Memorial Kontrabida Award: Dindo Arroyo

FAMAS Short Film Festival Event Director: Gabby Ramos

FAMAS Circle of Excellence Award: Vilma Santos for “Uninvited”

Nora Aunor Superstar Award: Judy Ann Santos

FAMAS Loyalty Award: Brian James Lu

—Nika Roque/KG, GMA Integrated News