Gawad Genio Awards

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The Gawad Genio Awards are national film awards in the Philippines. They were instituted by the Critics' Academy Film Desk of Zamboanga City in 2006. This award gives recognition to the year's best in the movie industry in the Philippines.^[1][2][3][4]

The Genio Critics' Academe collates results among all the award-giving bodies in the Philippines and awards the most honored and credited actors, directors, filmmakers and producers, so as to give recognition to those who made it internationally. International-Excellence Awards is given to individual(s) who have been awarded not just in the Philippines but all throughout the world. Moreover, The Outstanding Genio Awards is given to the Producer of the movie that took home majority of the Genio awards (e.g. Star Cinema, Seiko Films, VIVA Films, etc.)

The Academe divided the awards night into three programs. The distribution of Major, Minor and Special Awards. Video clips, performances and pictures of the nominees and winners are shown, in partnership with STI College in Zamboanga.

The Awards[]

• 2007: Star Cinema - Kasal Kasali Kasalo

During the first edition of Gawad Genio Awards, Star Cinema was bestowed the Outstanding Genio Awardee in its excellency in producing the multi-awarded and critically acclaimed film of the year, Kasal Kasali Kasalo. The film bagged majority of the awards in almost all award-giving bodies in the Philippines, including the freshman, Gawad Genio Awards. It is also a Mega Blockbuster Hit and was the Top-Grosser among the films joint at the 32nd Metro Manila Film Festival with an amassing 187 M remarks at the box-office making it the 4th Highest Grossing Filipino Film of All Time.

• 2008: Seiko Films - Foster Child

It was on December 20, 2008 when the winners of the 2nd Gawad Genio Awards were revealed. Ataul For Rent of Artiste Entertainment Works International topped this year's Genio Nominations including Best Film. However, it was a landslide flop for the film not to have won even a single award. Foster Child, on the other hand, bagged 7 out of the 17 Genio Awards including Best Film. Seiko Films was bestowed with the Outstanding Genio Award for producing the critically acclaimed film. Cherry Pie Picache established a different face of cultural drama making her an achiever of the prestigious International-Excellence Awards.

• 2009: VIVA Films - Baler

Originally, The 3rd edition of Gawad Genio Awards is expected to wrap up on December 10, 2009. Due to a tight fight among the nominees of the different awards given and the introduction of two additional awards (Best Film Debut Performance and Best Film Visual Designer), The Critics' Academy Film Desk of Zamboanga City made it sure that this will mark off an unforgettable history for the institution and decided to move the awards night to February 4, 2010. Baler and Ploning are the two movies that garnered the highest votes for Best Film Awards. These two movies also grabbed majority of the nominations. The Genio Award then went to Baler, which makes VIVA Films the Outstanding Genio Awardee. Baler Also Bagged majority of the awards which makes it the most awarded film of 2009.

• 2010: ATD Entertainment Productions and CDP Events Entertainment Productions - Dukot

On January 2, 2011, The Critics' Academy Film Desk of Zamboanga City handed out the 4th installment of the Gawad Genio Awards. Dukot of ATD Entertainment Productions and CDP Events Entertainment Productions was named Best Film for 2010. However, The Outstanding Genio Awards went to GMA Films and IMUS Productions, Inc for producing the most awarded Genio Film Entry - Ang Panday. Moreover, Von de Guzman received three nominations for Best Film Musical Scorer and won for Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love. Ditoy Aguila, On the other hand, created history for winning the Best Film Sound Engineer for three consecutive years (Most recent is for the movie Ang Panday).

• 2011: Star Cinema -

The third and final installation of the "Tanging Ina" series made it possible for Star Cinema to bring home the Outstanding Genio Award for the second time around (one in 2007). Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To was indeed the multi-awarded film of 2010 taking 6 of the most prestigious plaques of the Genio Recognition Circle. It was also named as the Top Grossing Filipino Film of 2010. On the other hand, quality indie movies like Sigwa and Emir also emerged successful this year. This only shows that our Independent Film Industry is now taking its way to make phenomenal hits. Sigwa and Emir are two independent films who dominate this year's Genio list of nominations.

• 2012: Scenema Concept International and VIVA Films - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story

The collaboration of Scenema Concept International and 2009's Outstanding Genio Film Outfit, VIVA Films was able to produce this year's quality and multi-awarded film, Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story. Although tightly battled against two Cinemalaya entries (Ang Babae sa Septic Tank and Nino), this mainstream movie took home 10 of the most significant Genio plaques. Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story gave Scenema Concept International its first Outstanding Genio Citation and made VIVA Films won its second trophy (one in 2009) in this category. Eugene Domingo was named Best Film Actress and was handed with the International Excellence Award Trophy for being recognized abroad.

• 2013: Scenema Concept International - El Presidente

Bagging 13 of the 19 Genio awards, Scenema Concept International posted a rare back to back win. This time with Meily's El Presidente. The film outfit took home the outstanding Genio award recognition. Estregan, on the other hand, was hailed the Best Film Actor for the second consecutive year (one in 2012). Thy Womb, which was also screened abroad, was also commended for its excellent storyline. The movie gave Nora Aunor her first Genio trophy as Best Film Actress for her unmatched portrayal. She also won the International Excellence Award after receiving recognition in Venice.

Major Awards[]

Best Film[]

• 2007: Kasal Kasali Kasalo - Star Cinema
• 2008: Foster Child - Seiko Films
• 2009: Baler - VIVA Films
• 2010: Dukot - ATD Entertainment Productions and CDP Events Entertainment Productions
• 2011: Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To - Star Cinema
• 2012: Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story - Scenema Concept International and VIVA Films
• 2013: El Presidente - Scenema Concept International
• 2014: On The Job - Reality Entertainment Productions and Star Cinema
• 2015: Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo - Philippians Productions
• 2016: Heneral Luna - Artikulo Uno Productions
• 2017: Ma’ Rosa - Center Stage Productions
• 2018: Ang Larawan - Culturtain Musicat Productions
• 2019: Rainbow’s Sunset - Heaven’s Best Entertainment
• 2020: Mindanao - Center Stage Productions

Best Film Director[]

• 2007: Jose Javier Reyes - Kasal Kasali Kasalo
• 2008: Auraeus Solito - Pisay
• 2009: Mark Meily - Baler
• 2010: Joel Lamangan - Dukot
• 2011: Wenn Deramas - Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To
• 2012: Tikoy Aguiluz and Darryl dela Cruz - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
• 2013: Brillante Mendoza - Thy Womb and Mark Meily - El Presidente
• 2014: Erik Matti - On The Job
• 2015: Jason Paul Laxamana - Magkakabaung
• 2016: Jerrold Tarog - Heneral Luna
• 2017: Brillante Mendoza - Ma’ Rosa
• 2018: Loy Arcenas - Ang Larawan
• 2019: Joel Lamangan - Rainbow’s Sunset
• 2020: Brillante Mendoza - Mindanao

Best Film Actress[]

• 2007: Judy Ann Santos - Kasal Kasali Kasalo
• 2008: Cherry Pie Picache - Foster Child
• 2009: Sharon Cuneta - Caregiver
• 2010: Vilma Santos - In My Life
• 2011: Ai-Ai delas Alas - Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To
• 2012: Eugene Domingo - Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank
• 2013: Nora Aunor - Thy Womb
• 2014: KC Concepcion - Boy Golden: Shoot To Kill
• 2015: Nora Aunor - Hustisya and Nora Aunor - Dimentia
• 2016: Bea Alonzo - A Second Chance
• 2017: Judy Ann Santos - Kusina
• 2018: Eula Valdez - Neomanila
• 2019: Gloria Romero - Rainbow’s Sunset
• 2020: Judy Ann Santos - Mindanao

Best Film Actor[]

• 2007: Rustom Padilla - Zsa Zsa Zaturnah: Ze Moveeh
• 2008: Jinggoy Estrada - Katas Ng Saudi
• 2009: Baron Geisler - Jay
• 2010: John Lloyd Cruz - In My Life
• 2011: Coco Martin - Noy
• 2012: Jeorge ER Ejercito - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
• 2013: Jeorge ER Ejercito - El Presidente
• 2014: Joel Torre - On The Job
• 2015: Allen Dizon - Magkakabaung
• 2016: John Lloyd Cruz - Honor Thy Father
• 2017: Paolo Ballesteros - Die Beautiful
• 2018: Allen Dizon - Bomba
• 2019: Eddie Garcia - Rainbow’s Sunset
• 2020: Allen Dizon - Mindanao

Best Film Supporting Actress[]

• 2007: Gina Pareno - Kasal Kasali Kasalo
• 2008: Eugene Domingo - Pisay
• 2009: Snooky Serna - Paupahan
• 2010: Maria Isabel Lopez - Kinatay (The Execution of P)
• 2011: Eugene Domingo - Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To
• 2012: Sharmaine Buencamino - Nino
• 2013: Ria Garcia - Melodrama Negra
• 2014: Bela Padilla - 10,000 Hours
• 2015: Gretchen Barretto - The Trial
• 2016: Ana Abad Santos - Apocalypse Child
• 2017: Gloria Sevilla - Kusina
• 2018: Kate Bikos - Bomba
• 2019: Sunshine Dizon - Rainbow’s Sunset
• 2020: Yuna Tangog - Mindanao

Best Film Supporting Actor[]

• 2007: Johnny Delgado - Ligalig
• 2008: Emilio Garcia - Selda
• 2009: Coco Martin - Jay
• 2010: Luis Manzano - In My Life
• 2011: Tirso Cruz III - Sigwa
• 2012: Baron Geisler - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
• 2013: Cesar Montano - El Presidente
• 2014: Pen Medina - 10,000 Hours
• 2015: Nicco Manalo - The Janitor and Richard Gomez - The Trial
• 2016: Tirso Cruz III - Honor Thy Father
• 2017: Julio Diaz - Ma’ Rosa
• 2018: Rocky Salumbides - Neomanila
• 2019: Arron Villaflor - Mamu: And a Mother too
• 2020: Kristoffer King - Verdict

Best Film Child Performer[]

• 2007: - Inang Yaya
• 2008: Ella Cruz - Resiklo and - Foster Child
• 2009: Robert Villar - Shake, Rattle & Roll X
• 2010: Robert Villar - Ang Panday
• 2011: Xyriel Manabat - Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To
• 2012: Bugoy Cariño - Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
• 2013: - One More Try
• 2014: Ryzza Mae Dizon - My Little Bossings
• 2015: Miggs Cuaderno - Asintado
• 2016: - Honor Thy Father
• 2017: Rhed Bustamante - Seklusyon
• 2018: Sebastian Benedict - Meant to Beh
• 2019: - Bakwit Boys
• 2020: Xia Vigor - Miracle in Cell No. 7

Best Film Debut Performer[]

• 2009: KC Concepcion - For The First Time
• 2010: Romalito Mallari - Dining Sana Kita
• 2011: Martin del Rosario - Dagim
• 2012: Rocco Nacino - Ang Sayaw Ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa
• 2013: Kim Komatsu - Mga Mumunting Lihim
• 2014: Vince Tanada - Otso
• 2015: Richard Yap - The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin 2
• 2016: Janella Salvador and Marlo Mortel - Haunted Mansion
• 2017: Christian Bables - Die Beautiful
• 2018: Joanna Ampil - Ang Larawan
• 2019: Vance Larena - Bakwit Boys
• 2020: Jansen Magpusao - John Denver Trending

Minor Awards[]

Best Film Cinematographer[]

• 2007: Eli Balce - Donsol
• 2008: Ramoncito "Monchie" Redoble - Batanes and Rodolfo "Jun" Aves, Jr. - Kadin
• 2009: Lee Meily - Baler
• 2010: Lee Meily - I Love You Goodbye
• 2011: Carlo Mendoza - Rosario
• 2012: Carlo Mendoza - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
• 2013: Carlo Mendoza - El Presidente
• 2014: Nap Jamir - Lauriana
• 2015: Carlo Mendoza - Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
• 2016: Pong Ignacio - Heneral Luna
• 2017: Odyssey Flores - Ma’ Rosa
• 2018: Boy Yniguez - Ang Larawan
• 2019: Jewel Maranan - Sa Palad ng Dantaong Kulang
• 2020: Odyssey Flores - Mindanao

Best Film Editor[]

• 2007: Vito Cajili - Kasal Kasali Kasalo
• 2008: J.D. Domingo - Endo
• 2009: Danny Annonuevo - Baler
• 2010: Charliebebs Gohetia - Astig
• 2011: Jerrold Tarog - Emir
• 2012: Jason Cahapay and Ryan Orduna - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
• 2013: Jason Cahapay and Ryan Orduna - El Presidente
• 2014: Jay Halili - On The Job
• 2015: Tara Illenberger - The Janitor
• 2016: Jerrold Tarog - Heneral Luna
• 2017: Diego Marx Dobles - Ma’ Rosa
• 2018: Lawrence Fajardo - Ang Larawan
• 2019: Mel Calapardo - Rainbow’s Sunset
• 2020: Diego Marx Dobles - Mindanao

Best Film Musical Scorer[]

• 2007: Vincent de Jesus - Zsa Zsa Zaturnah: Ze moveeh
• 2008: Jobin Ballesteros and Vincent de Jesus - Pisay
• 2009: Jesse Lasaten - Ploning
• 2010: Von de Guzman - Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
• 2011: Josefino Toledo - Emir
• 2012: Christine Muyco and Gemma Pamintuan - Ang Sayaw Ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa
• 2013: Jesse Lasaten - El Presidente
• 2014: Carmina Cuya - Boy Golden: Shoot To Kill
• 2015: Erwin Fajardo - Bwaya
• 2016: Jerrold Tarog - Heneral Luna
• 2017: Richard Gonzales - Die Beautiful
• 2018: Ryan Cayabyab - Ang Larawan
• 2019: Jerrold Tarog - Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral
• 2020: Teresa Barrozo - Mindanao

Best Film Production Designer[]

• 2007: Aped santos and Noel Navarro - Batad: Sa Paang Palay
• 2008: Rodel Cruz - Resiklo
• 2009: Aped Santos - Baler
• 2010: Richard Somes - Ang Panday
• 2011: Joey Luna and Miki Hahn - Rosario
• 2012: Fritz Siloria, Mona Soriano and Ronaldo Cadapan - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
• 2013: Danny Red and Joel Bilbao - El Presidente
• 2014: Fritz Siloria and Joel Bilbao - Boy Golden: Shoot To Kill
• 2015: Joel Bilbao and Roy Luchica - Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
• 2016: Danny Red, Edgar Martin Littaua and Joel Bilbao - Felix Manalo
• 2017: Brillante Mendoza - Ma’ Rosa
• 2018: Gino Gonzales - Ang Larawan
• 2019: Mark Sabas - Signal Rock
• 2020: Brillante Mendoza - Mindanao

Best Film Screenwriter[]

• 2007: Jose Javier Reyes - Kasal Kasali Kasalo
• 2008: Ralston Jover - Foster Child
• 2009: Roy Iglesias - Baler
• 2010: Olivia Lamasan, Raymond Lee and Senedy Que - In My Life
• 2011: Bonifacio Ilagan - Sigwa
• 2012: Chris Martinez - Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank
• 2013: Mark Meily - El Presidente
• 2014: Erik Matti and Michiko Yamamoto - On The Job
• 2015: Jason Paul Laxamana - Magkakabaung and Enrico Santos, Kris Gazmen and Ricky Lee - The Trial
• 2016: Erwin Romulo and Michiko Yamamoto - Honor Thy Father
• 2017: Troy Espiritu - Ma’ Rosa
• 2018: Ralston Jover - Bomba
• 2019: Rody Vera - Signal Rock
• 2020: Honee Alipio - Mindanao

Best Film Sound Engineer[]

• 2007: Albert Michael Idioma - Sukob
• 2008: Ditoy Aguila - Ouija
• 2009: Ditoy Aguila - Baler
• 2010: Ditoy Aguila - Ang Panday
• 2011: Ambient Media Team - RPG Metanoia
• 2012: Albert Michael Idioma - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
• 2013: Adiss Tabong and Albert Michael Idioma - El Presidente
• 2014: Corinne de San Jose - On The Job
• 2015: Albert Michael Idioma - Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
• 2016: Hit Productions and Mikko Quizon - Heneral Luna
• 2017: Albert Michael Idioma - Ma’ Rosa
• 2018: Hit Productions - Ang Larawan
• 2019: Albert Michael Idioma and Alex Tomboc - Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral
• 2020: Hiroyuki Ishizaka - Mindanao

Best Film Soundtrack[]

• 2007: Hawak Kamay (Yeng Constantino) - Kasal Kasali Kasalo
• 2008: Ang Puso kong Musmos (Ebe Dancel) - Pisay
• 2009: Ngayon, Bukas at Kailanman (Sarah Geronimo) - Baler
• 2010: Tanging Ikaw Lamang (Ogie Alcasid) - Ang Panday
• 2011: Bakit Ako Naririto? (Frencheska Farr) - Emir
• 2012: Hari Ng Tondo (Gloc 9 Featuring Denise Barbacena) - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
• 2013: Aking Inang Bayan (Maita Ejercito) - El Presidente
• 2014: Huwarang Kabataan (Arnel Aquino, SJ) - Pedro Calungsod, Batang Martir
• 2015: Hindi Pa Tapos (Gloc 9) - Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
• 2016: Ang Sugo ng Dyos sa mga Huling Araw (Sarah Geronimo) - Felix Manalo
• 2017: Dominus Miserere (Emma Rosa Almario, Amanda Nicole Pugeda and Joseph James Doak) - Seklusyon
• 2019: Buhay Teatro (Teresa Barrozo) - Paglisan
• 2020: Itadyak (Maan Chua) - Mindanao

Best Film Story[]

• 2007: Jose Javier Reyes - Kasal Kasali Kasalo
• 2008: Ralston Jover - Foster Child
• 2009: Roy Iglesias - Baler
• 2010: Bonifacio Ilagan - Dukot
• 2011: Bonifacio Ilagan - Sigwa
• 2012: Alvin Yapan - Ang Sayaw Ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa
• 2013: Henry Burgos - Thy Womb
• 2014: Erik Matti and Michiko Yamamoto - On The Job
• 2015: Ferdinand Lapuz and Jason Paul Laxamana - Magkakabaung
• 2016: Antoinette Jadaone and Dan Villegas - #Walang Forever
• 2017: No Winner
• 2018: Ralston Jover and Dennis Evangelista - Bomba
• 2019: Ferdinand Lapuz , Joel Lamangan and Enrique Ramos - Rainbow’s Sunset
• 2020: Brillante Mendoza - Mindanao

Best Film Visual Designer[]

• 2009: Robert Quilao - Dayo Sa Mundo Ng Elementalia
• 2010: Jay Santiago - Ang Panday
• 2011: Rico Gutierrez and Riot and Post Manila - Si Agimat At Si Enteng Kabisote
• 2012: Alexis Leobrera, Franco Garcia, Jerome Marco, Rico Fernandez and Rico Tecson - Pintakasi
• 2013: Scenema Concept International - El Presidente
• 2014: Central Digital - 10,000 Hours
• 2015: Mothership - Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
• 2016: Mike Velasquez and Vincent Ilagan - Angela Markado and Pedro Chuidian and Rommel Pambid - Nilalang
• 2017: No Winner
• 2018: Iar Arondaing - Instalado
• 2019: Ernest Villanueva and Gem Garcia - Aurora
• 2020: Team App - Mindanao

Special awards[]

International Excellence Awardee[]

• 2007: Gina Pareno - Kubrador
• 2008: Cherry Pie Picache - Foster Child
• 2009: Mylene Dizon - 100
• 2010: Anita Linda - Lola
• 2011: Meryll Soriano - Donor
• 2012: Eugene Domingo - Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank
• 2013: Nora Aunor - Thy Womb
• 2014: Vilma Santos - Ekstra
• 2015: Allen Dizon - Magkakabaung
• 2016: LJ Reyes - Anino sa Likod ng Buwan
• 2017: Jaclyn Jose - Ma’ Rosa
• 2018: Allen Dizon - Bomba
• 2019: Andi Eigenmann - The Maid in London
• 2020: Judy Ann Santos - Mindanao

Outstanding Genio Awardee[]

• 2007: Star Cinema - Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
• 2008: Seiko Films - Foster Child
• 2009: VIVA Films - Baler
• 2010: GMA Films and IMUS Productions, Inc. - Ang Panday
• 2011: Star Cinema - Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To
• 2012: Scenema Concept International and VIVA Films - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
• 2013: Scenema Concept International - El Presidente
• 2014: Reality Entertainment Productions and Star Cinema - On The Job
• 2015: Philippians Productions - Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
• 2016: Artikulo Uno Productions - Heneral Luna
• 2017: Center Stage Productions - Ma’ Rosa
• 2018: Culturtain Musicat Productions - Ang Larawan
• 2019: Heaven’s Best Entertainment - Rainbow’s Sunset
• 2020: Center Stage Productions - Mindanao

Excelente GENIO de la Película[]

Note: Given to Film Directors, Actors and Film production staff who won the GENIO trophy for 5 times (at minimum) in a single category

• 2017: Albert Michael Idioma - Best Film Sound Engineer | Sukob (2007), Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2012), El Presidente (2013), Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo (2015) and Ma’ Rosa (2017)

Gawad GENIO Honorary Awardee[]

• Note: Given to individual(s) who won (1) any one of the 3 festival trophies - Cinemalaya, Cinema One Originals, MMFF-P (2) either a PMPC Star, FAMAS, Urian and LUNA and (3) should win all succeeding trophies - Tanglaw, Pasado and Genio

The Nominees[]

1st Gawad Genio Awards[]

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2nd Gawad Genio Awards[]

The 2008 Gawad Genio Awards was held at the Summit Center in Zamboanga City. Special Features, Video Clips, and best performances from individuals and/or movies that were nominated were shown. For the Philippine Filmograph from January - December 2008, the Film Critics' Academy of Zamboanga came out to these deserving set of nominees: (Winners are highlighted)

• Best Film

  Ataul For Rent

  Foster Child - Seiko Films

  Katas ng Saudi - Maverick Films

  Resiklo - Imus Productions, Inc

  Tribu

  Pisay

• Best Film Director

  Auraeus Solito - Pisay

  Cathy Garcia-Molina - One More Chance

  Dante Mendoza - Foster Child

  Jerrold Tarog and Ruel Antipuesto - Confessional

  Maryo J. Delos Reyes - A Love Story

  Neil "Buboy" Tan - Ataul For Rent

• Best Film Actress

  Cherry Pie Picache - Foster Child

  Ina Feleo - Endo

  Judy ann Santos - Ouija

  Lorna Tolentino - Katas ng Saudi

  Maricel Soriano - A Love Story

  Maricel Soriano - Bahay Kubo

• Best Film Actor

  Aga Muhlach - A Love Story

  Jason Abalos - Endo

  Jinggoy Estrada - Katas ng Saudi

  John Lloyd Cruz - One More Chance

  Joel Torre - Ataul For Rent

  Sid Lucero - Selda

• Best Film Supporting Actress

  Angela Ruiz - Tirador

  Angelica Panganiban - A Love Story

  Eugene Domingo - Bahay Kubo

  Eugene Domingo - Foster Child

  Eugene Domingo - Pisay

  Irma Adlawan - Ataul For Rent

• Best Film Supporting Actor

  Dante Rivero - A Love Story

  Emilio Garcia - Selda

  Pen Medina - Ataul For Rent

  Ricky Davao - Endo

  Roi Vinzons - Resiklo

  Ronnie Lazaro - Ataul For Rent

• Best Film Child Performer

  Ella Cruz - Resiklo

  Keir Segismundo - Foster Child

  Makisig Morales - Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo

  Nash Aguas - Angels

  Nash Aguas - Shake, Rattle and Roll 9

• Best Film Cinematographer

  Jay Linao - Resiklo

  Manuel Teehankee - One More Chance

  Odyssey Flores - Selda

  Ramoncito "Monchie" Redoble - Batanes

  Renato de Vera - Ataul For Rent

  Rodolfo "Jun" Aves, Jr. - Kadin

• Best Film Editor

  Ellen Ramos and Paolo Villanueva - Selda

  J.D. Domingo - Endo

  Jay Halili - Resiklo

  Kanakan Balintagos and Mikael Angelo Pastrano - Pisay

  Marya Ignacio - One More Chance

  Tara Illenberger - A Love Story

• Best Film Musical Scorer

  Carmina Reyes Cuya - Ouija

  Francis de Veyra - tribu

  Jesse Lucas - A Love Story

  Jobin Ballesteros and Vincent de Jesus - Pisay

  Nonong Buencamino - Ataul For Rent

  Von de Guzman - Bahay Kubo

• Best Film Production Designer

  Danny Red - Selda

  Dante Garcia, Eddie Balbuena, Martin Masadao and Regie Regalado - Pisay

  Dante Perez and Lav Diaz - Death In The Land Of Encantos

  Rodel Cruz - Resiklo

  Willie Urbino - Ataul For Rent

• Best Film Screenwriter

  Anthony Gedang and Neal "Buboy" Tan - Ataul For Rent

  Carmina Reymundo and Vanessa Valdez - One More Chance

  Henry Graheda - Pisay

  Jade Castro, Michiko Yamamoto and Raymond Lee - Endo

  Ralston Jover - Foster Child

  Vanessa Valdez - A Love story

• Best Film Sound Engineer

  Ditoy Aguila - Ouija

  Ditoy Aguila - Resiklo

  Ditoy Aguila and Junel Valencia - Tirador

  Corinne de San Jose Cruz and Mark Locsin - Endo

  Jerrold Tarog - Confessional

  Mark Langcay - Tribu

• Best Film Soundtrack

  Ang Puso kong Musmos (Ebe Dancel) - Pisay

  Nandito Ako - Selda

  Paano Kita Iibigin - Paano Kita Iibigin

  Sine-Sine - Confessional

  Wala Na Bang Pag-asa - Anak Ng Kumander

• Best Film Story

  Anthony Gedang and Neal "Buboy" Tan - Ataul For Rent

  Cesar Apolinario and Mac Cruz - Banal

  Ralston Jover - Foster Child

3rd Gawad Genio Awards[]

The 2009 Gawad Genio Awards was held at the Open Ground of Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) in Zamboanga City. Special features, video clips, and best performances from individuals and/or movies that were nominated were shown. Although, the said celebration was rescheduled to February 4, 2010. The event was celebrated successfully with highlighting performances from the selected WMSU students. For the Philippine filmography from January - December 2008, the film critics' Academy of Zamboanga came out to these deserving set of nominees: (Winners are highlighted)

• Best Film

  Baler - VIVA Films

  Boses - Erasteo Film Productions, Inc.

  Jay - Cinemalaya Entry

  Ploning - Panoramanila Pictures, Co.

  Yanggaw - Cinema One Originals

• Best Film Director

  Chris Martinez - 100

  Dante Nico Garcia - Ploning

  Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil - Boses

  Mark Meily - Baler

  Richard Somes - Yanggaw

• Best Film Actress

  Anita Linda - Adela

  Anne Curtis - Baler

  Judy Ann Santos - Ploning

  Mylene Dizon - 100

  Sharon Cuneta - Caregiver

• Best Film Actor

  Baron Geisler - Jay

  Christopher de Leon - Magkaibigan

  Jericho Rosales - Baler

  John Estrada - Caregiver

  Ronnie Lazaro - Yanggaw

• Best Film Supporting Actress

  Aleera Montalla - Yanggaw

  Eugene Domingo - 100

  Flor Salanga - Jay

  Snooky Serna - Paupahan

  Tetchie Agbayani - Yanggaw

• Best Film Supporting Actor

  Coco Martin - Jay

  Emilio Garcia - Walang Kawala

  German Moreno - Paupahan

  Joel Torre - Yanggaw

  Philip Salvador - Baler

• Best Film Debut Performer

  Coke Bolipata - Boses

  KC Concepcion - For The First Time

  Sherwin Ordonez - Kurap

• Best Film Child Performer

  Domenico Soriano - Ay, Ayeng

  Jessica Mae Flores - Ay, Ayeng

  Julian Duque - Boses

  Sharlene San Pedro - Mag-ingat Ka Sa... Kulam

  Robert Villar - Shake, Rattle & Roll X

• Best Film Cinematographer

  Albert Banzon - Adela

  Charlie S. Peralta - Ploning

  Hermann Claraval and Lyle Sacris - Yanggaw

  Lee Meily - Baler

  Odyssey Flores - Serbis

• Best Film Editor

  Aleks Castaneda - Adela

  Borgy Torre - Yanggaw

  Danny Annonuevo - Baler

  Danny Annonuevo - Ploning

  Francis Xavier Pasion - Jay

• Best Film Musical Scorer

  Jesse Lasaten - Dayo Sa Mundo Ng Elementalia

  Jesse Lasaten - Ploning

  Joey Ayala - Brutus

  Jordan Petalver - Boses

  Leujim Martinez - Alon

• Best Film Production Designer

  Aped Santos - Baler

  Benjamin Padero and Carlo Taribe - Serbis

  Donald Camon, Mikael Espanol and Rashel G. - Yanggaw

  Gerry Santos - Concerto

  Ruelo Lozendo - Kolorete

• Best Film Screenwriter

  Benjamin Lingan and Dante Nico Garcia - Ploning

  Chris Martinez - 100

  Francis Xavier Pasion - Jay

  Froilan Medina and Rodel Vera - Boses

  Roy Iglesias - Baler

• Best Film Sound Engineer

  Albert Michael Idioma - Ploning

  Albert Michael Idioma and Wally Delosa - Dayo Sa Mundo Ng Elementalia

  Ditoy Aguila - Baler

  Ditoy Aguila and Mark Locsin - Adela

  Eduardo Velasquez and Joey Santos - Yanggaw

• Best Film Soundtrack

  Babae Ako - Urduja

  Lipad - Dayo Sa Mundo Ng Elementalia

  Ngayon, Bukas at Kailanman - Baler

  Sangandaan - Paupahan

• Best Film Story

  Chito Rono, Chris Martinez and Jewel Castro - Caregiver

  Dante Nico Garcia - Ploning

  Jose Javier Reyes - One Night Only

  Roy Iglesias - Baler

• Best Film Visual Designer

  Albert Banzon - Adela

  Optima Digital - Ploning

  Robert Quilao - Dayo Sa Mundo Ng Elementalia

4th Gawad Genio Awards[]

The 2010 Gawad Genio Awards was held at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU) in Zamboanga City. Special Features, Video Clips, and best performances from individuals and/or movies that were nominated were shown. The said event happened on January 2, 2011. For the Philippine Filmograph from January - December 2009, the Film Critics' Academy of Zamboanga came out to these deserving set of nominees: (Winners are highlighted)^{[5][6][7][8][9]}

• Best Film

  Ded Na Si Lolo - APT Entertainment, Inc.

  Dukot - ATD Entertainment Productions and CDP Events Entertainment Productions

  In My Life - Star Cinema

  Kinatay (The Execution of P) - Centerstage Productions, Inc. and Swift Productions, Inc.

• Best Film Director

  Brillante Dante Mendoza - Kinatay (The Execution of P)

  Brillante Dante Mendoza – Lola

  Joel Lamangan – Dukot

  Olivia Lamasan – In My Life

• Best Film Actress

  Iza Calzado - Dukot

  Rosanna Roces – Wanted: Border

  Sharon Cuneta - Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love

  Vilma Santos – In My Life

• Best Film Actor

  Allen Dizon – Dukot

  Coco Martin - Kinatay (The Execution of P)

  John Lloyd Cruz – In My Life

  Lou Veloso - Colorum

• Best Film Supporting Actress

  Angelica Panganiban - I Love You Goodbye

  Gloria Diaz - Sagrada Familia

  Heart Evangelista - Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love

  Maria Isabel Lopez – Kinatay (The Execution of P)

• Best Film Supporting Actor

  Dennis Trillo - Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love

  Luis Manzano – In My Life

  Phillip Salvador - Ang Panday

  Roderick Paulate – Dead na si Lolo

• Best Film Debut Performer

  Barbie Forteza - Puntod

  Romalito Mallari - Dining Sana Kita

  Zyrus Desamparado - Engkwentro

• Best Film Child Performer

  JP Mesde – Tulak

  Mara Panganiban - Last Viewing

  Mica dela Cruz - T2

  Robert "Buboy" Villar - Ang Panday

• Best Film Cinematographer

  Charlie Peralta - In My Life

  Lee Briones Meily - I Love You Goodbye

  Monino Duque - Dukot

  Odyssey Flores - Lola

• Best Film Editor

  Bebs Gohetia - Dukot

  Charliebebs Gohetia - Astig

  Kats Serraon - Kinatay (The Execution of P)

  Manet Dayrit and Efren Jarlego - I Love You Goodbye

• Best Film Musical Scorer

  Francisbrew Reyes - Dining Sana Kita

  Von de Guzman - Ang Panday

  Von de Guzman - I Love You, Goodbye

  Von de Guzman - Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love

• Best Film Production Designer

  Al Alacapa, Allan Hilado and Winston Lazaro – Wanted: Border

  Brillante Dante Mendoza - Lola

  Edgar Martin Littaua - Dukot

  Richard Somes - Ang Panday

• Best Film Screenwriter

  Linda Casimiro - Lola

  Olivia Lamasan, Raymond Lee and Senedy Que - In My Life

  Roy Iglesias - Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love

  Soxie Topacio - Ded na si Lolo

• Best Film Sound Engineer

  Albert Michael Idioma - Kinatay (The Execution of P)

  Albert Michael Idioma - T2

  Ditoy Aguila - Ang Panday

  Ditoy Aguila and Junnel Valencia - Astig

• Best Film Soundtrack

  Ang Panday (Ely Buendia) - Ang Panday

  Mahal Kita Habambuhay - Dukot

  Sana Ako Ay Marining - Dining Sana Kita

  Tanging Ikaw Lamang (Ogie Alcasid) - Ang Panday

• Best Film Story

  Bonifacio Ilagan - Dukot

  Carlo J. Caparas - Ang Panday

  Romualdo Avellanosa and Ronaldo Bertubin - Last Viewing

  Vanessa Valdez, Kris Gazmen and Karen Ramos - I Love You Goodbye

• Best Film Visual Designer

  Jay Santiago - Ang Panday

5th Gawad Genio Awards[]

The 2011 Gawad Genio Awards was held at the Paseo de Zamboanga Open Field in Zamboanga City. Honorable Celso Lobregat was a guest speaker of the event. In his speech, He recognized the Critics for their passion and commitment to constantly host this event despite its challenging promotion. Special Features, Video Clips, and best performances from individuals and/or movies that were nominated were shown. The said event happened on December 22, 2011. For the Philippine Filmograph from January - December 2010, the Film Critics' Academy of Zamboanga came out to these deserving set of nominees: (Winners are highlighted)

• Best Film

  Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To - Star Cinema

  Donor - Cinemalaya

  Emir - Film Development Counsel

  Sigwa - Cinemalaya

• Best Film Director

  Chito Rono - Emir

  Joel Lamangan - Sigwa

  Mark Meily - Donor

  Wenn Deramas - Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To

• Best Film Actress

  Ai Ai delas Alas - Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To

  Angelica Panganiban - Here Comes The Bride

  Lorna Tolentino - Sa 'Yo Lamang

  Lovi Poe - Mayohan

• Best Film Actor

  Coco Martin - Noy

  Dolphy - Father Jejemon

  John Lloyd Cruz - Miss You Like Crazy

  Sid Lucero - Muli

• Best Film Supporting Actress

  Bea Alonzo - Sa 'Yo Lamang

  Eugene Domingo - Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To

  Eugene Domingo - Here Comes The Bride

  Zsa Zsa Padilla - Sigwa

• Best Film Supporting Actor

  Allen Dizon - Sigwa

  Joem Bascon - Noy

  Tirso Cruz III - Sigwa

  Yul Servo - Rosario

• Best Film Debut Performer

  Carlo Abellana - Shake, Rattle and Roll 12

  Frencheska Farr - Emir

  Martin del Rosario - Dagim

  Rocky Salumbides - Tarima

• Best Film Child Performer

  Jillian Ward - Si Agimat At Si Enteng Kabisote

  Maliksi Morales - Dalaw

  Timothy Chan - Here Comes The Bride

  Xyriel Manabat - Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To

• Best Film Cinematographer

  Charlie Peralta - In My Life

  Lee Briones Meily - I Love You Goodbye

  Monino Duque - Dukot

  Odyssey Flores - Lola

• Best Film Editor

  Bebs Gohetia - Dukot

  Charliebebs Gohetia - Astig

  Kats Serraon - Kinatay (The Execution of P)

  Manet Dayrit and Efren Jarlego - I Love You Goodbye

• Best Film Musical Scorer

  Francisbrew Reyes - Dining Sana Kita

  Von de Guzman - Ang Panday

  Von de Guzman - I Love You, Goodbye

  Von de Guzman - Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love

• Best Film Production Designer

  Al Alacapa, Allan Hilado and Winston Lazaro – Wanted: Border

  Brillante Dante Mendoza - Lola

  Edgar Martin Littaua - Dukot

  Richard Somes - Ang Panday

• Best Film Screenwriter

  Linda Casimiro - Lola

  Olivia Lamasan, Raymond Lee and Senedy Que - In My Life

  Roy Iglesias - Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love

  Soxie Topacio - Ded na si Lolo

• Best Film Sound Engineer

  Albert Michael Idioma - Kinatay (The Execution of P)

  Albert Michael Idioma - T2

  Ditoy Aguila - Ang Panday

  Ditoy Aguila and Junnel Valencia - Astig

• Best Film Soundtrack

  Ang Panday (Ely Buendia) - Ang Panday

  Mahal Kita Habambuhay - Dukot

  Sana Ako Ay Marining - Dining Sana Kita

  Tanging Ikaw Lamang (Ogie Alcasid) - Ang Panday

• Best Film Story

  Bonifacio Ilagan - Dukot

  Carlo J. Caparas - Ang Panday

  Romualdo Avellanosa and Ronaldo Bertubin - Last Viewing

  Vanessa Valdez, Kris Gazmen and Karen Ramos - I Love You Goodbye

• Best Film Visual Designer

  Jay Santiago - Ang Panday

6th Gawad Genio Awards[]

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