Famas 2008 winners bared

During the Gabi ng Parangal of the 56th Filipino Academy of Movie Arts & Sciences, Marian Rivera arrived at the Manila Hotel using crutches to help her walk so she could accept the German Moreno Achievement Award, an honor that she shared with Ryan Agoncillo. The 2007 Metro Manila Film Fest entry Katas ng Saudi bagged three major awards (Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Actress) while the indie film Ataul for Rent also took home three prizes (Best Supporting Actress, Best Story, and Best Screenplay). Here are the winners of the 56th FAMAS Awards (2008) held at the Manila Hotel last Saturday, November 29. Best Picture: Katas ng Saudi - Maverick Films Best Director: Maryo J. Delos Reyes - A Love Story Best Actor: Jinggoy Estrada - Katas Ng Saudi Best Actress: Lorna Tolentino - Katas ng Saudi Best Supporting Actor: Mon Confiado - Faces of Love Best Supporting Actress: Irma Adlawan - Ataul for Rent Best Child Actor: Kier Segismundo - Foster Child Best Child Actress: Ella Cruz - Resiklo Best Story: Neal Buboy Tan and Anthony Gedang - Ataul for Rent Best Screenplay: Neal Buboy Tan - Ataul for Rent Best Cinematography: Ramoncito Redoble - Batanes Best Editing: Tara Illenberger - A Love Story Best Theme Song: "Sine-Sine" - Confessional Best Art Direction: Rodel Cruz - Resiklo Best Musical Score: Jesse Lucas - A Love Story Best Visual Effects: Ignite Media/ Riot, Inc. - Resiklo Best Special Effects: Ignite Media Inc. - Resiklo Golden Artist Award: Ogie Alcasid German Moreno Achievement Awards: Ryan Agoncillo and Marian Rivera Presidential Award: Maria Eliza "Boots" Anson Roa Lifetime Achievement Award: Paraluman (accepted by Baby O' Brien) FPJ Memorial Award: Cesar Montano Flavio Macaso Award: Wilberto Villamin Dr. Jose R. Perez Memorial Award: Chit Ramos - Philippine Entertainment Portal