The 72nd FAMAS Awards, organized by the prestigious Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS), took place on May 26, 2024 at the Manila Hotel, where the best and the brightest artists and films in Philippine cinema were once again recognized.
AT A GLANCE
Historical horror movie Mallari headlined the awards night, winning Best Picture, Best Screenplay, and four more from a total of 14 major nominations, the most nods in this year’s FAMAS.
Kathryn Bernardo won her first FAMAS Best Actress prize for her performance in the Petersen Vargas-directed black comedy thriller, A Very Good Girl. Kathryn will be pairing with Alden Richards in November for the upcoming sequel of their 2019 mega-hit movie, Hello, Love, Goodbye.
The FAMAS Best Actor award was awarded to two equally deserving recipients, shared by Piolo Pascual for Mallari, and Alfred Vargas for Pieta. The latter is a heavy suspense-drama film featuring Vargas and National Artist for Film and Broadcast Nora Aunor.
Kapuso Primetime King and Queen Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera won the inaugural Bida ng Takilya Award for their record-breaking box-office hit Rewind, currently the highest grossing Filipino film of all time after surpassing Hello, Love, Goodbye in January 2024.
Multi-awarded Kapuso child star Euwenn Mikaell adds yet another trophy to his young but growing collection of accolades after being named Best Child Actor for Firefly, an award-winning MMFF 2023 entry produced by GMA Pictures.
FULL LIST OF WINNERS AND SPECIAL AWARDEES
Best Picture: "Mallari"
Best Actor: Piolo Pascual ("Mallari") and Alfred Vargas ("Pieta")
Best Actress: Kathryn Bernardo ("A Very Good Girl")
Best Director: Louie Ignacio ("Papa Mascot")
Bida ng Takilya Award: Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera (“Rewind”)
Best Supporting Actor: LA Santos ("In His Mother's Eyes)
Best Supporting Actress: Gloria Diaz ("Mallari")
Best Child Actor: Euwenn Mikaell ("Firefly")
Best Child Actress: Elia Ilano ("Ghost Tales")
Best Documentary: "Maria"
Best Short Film: "Huling Sayaw ni Erlinda"
Best Screenplay: Enrico Santos ("Mallari")
Best Cinematography: “Gomburza”
Best Editing: "Iti Mapukpukaw"
Best Production Design: “Mallari”
Best Visual Effects: "Mallari"
Best Sound: "Rewind"
Best Musical Score: Teresa Barrozo ("Gomburza")
Best Original Song: "Finggah Lickin'" ("Becky And Badette)
FAMAS Circle of Excellence Award: Vilma Santos and Christopher De Leon (“When I Met You In Tokyo”)
Iconic Movie Actress of the Philippine Cinema: Snooky Serna
Iconic Movie Actress of the Philippine Cinema: Nova Villa
Iconic Movie Actress of the Philippine Cinema: Marissa Delgado
Iconic Movie Actress of the Philippine Cinema: Pilar Pilapil
Iconic Movie Actress of the Philippine Cinema: Barbara Perez
Iconic Movie Actor of the Philippine Cinema: Coco Martin
Iconic Movie Actor of the Philippine Cinema: Robin Padilla
Iconic Movie Actor of the Philippine Cinema: Bong Revilla Jr.
Iconic Movie Actor of the Philippine Cinema: Lito Lapid
Iconic Movie Actor of the Philippine Cinema: Roger Calvin
Iconic Movie Actor of the Philippine Cinema: Pepito Rodriguez
Iconic Movie Actor of the Philippine Cinema: Eddie Gutierrez
Iconic Movie Actor of the Philippine Cinema: Dante Rivero
FAMAS Circle of Excellence: Nora Aunor (“Pieta”)
Dr. Jose Perez Memorial Award: Elwood Perez
Angelo “Eloy” Padua Memorial Award for Journalism: Baby K. Jimenez
FAMAS Presidential Award: Pempe Rodrigo
German Moreno Youth Achievement Award: Joaquin Domagoso
FAMAS Special Citation Award: Gloria Romero
FAMAS Special Citation Award: Greg Martin
FAMAS Special Citation Award: Pilar Padilla
Lifetime Achievement Award: Tina Loy
Lifetime Achievement Award: Romeo Rivera
Lifetime Achievement Award: Perla Bautista
FPJ Memorial Award: Efren Reyes Jr.
Susan Roces Celebrity Award: Helen Gamboa
