1978 FAMAS Awards

Last updated
26th FAMAS Awards
DateMay 20, 1978
SitePhilippine International Convention Center
Highlights
Best PictureBakya mo Neneng ~ J.E. Productions
Most awardsBakya mo Neneng ~ J.E. Productions ( 6 wins)

The 25th Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards Night was held on May 20, 1978, at The Philippine International Convention Center ( Plenary Hall). This is for the Outstanding Achievements of the different films for the year 1977.

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Bakya mo Neneng of J.E. Productions won the most award with 6 wins including FAMAS Award for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Sound and Best Musical Score but its lead stars, Nora Aunor and Joseph Estrada failed to win an acting Awards. On the other hand, Dolphy won his first his FAMAS best Actor award for the movie "Omeng Santanasia" and Susan Roces as best actress for her movie,"Maligno". [1]

Awards

Major Awards

Winners are listed first and highlighted with boldface.

Best Picture Best Director
  • Bakya Mo Neneng— J.E. Productions
    • Maligno —Rosas Productions
Best Actor Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress
  • Mat Ranillo III —Masarap, masakit ang umibig
    • Leroy Salvador —Mga bilanggong birhen
    • Roldan Aquino —Burlesk Queen
    • Leopoldo Salcedo —Halikan mo at magpaalam sa kahapon
    • Ruel Vernal —Walang katapusang tag-araw
Best Child PerformerBest Theme Song
  • Niño Muhlach —Tahan na Empoy, tahan
    • Vernadeth Calingbayan —Halikan mo at magpaalam sa kahapon
    • Maritess Ardieta—Maligno
  • Ryan Cayabyab —Paraisong Parisukat for the movie Masikip, Maluwag
Best in ScreenplayBest Story
  • Augusto Buenaventura, Diego Cagahastian—Bakya mo Neneng
  • Ruther Batuigas —Hostage: Hanapin Si Batuigas
Best SoundBest Musical Score
  • Gregorio Ella —Bakya Mo Neneng
  • Ernani Cuenco —Bakya Mo Neneng
Best CinematographyBest Production Design
  • Fredy Conde —Bakya Mo Neneng
  • Laida Perez —Mga Bilanggong Birhen
Best Musical FilmBest Comedy Film
  • —Pag-ibig Ko'y Awitin Mo
  • Little Christmas Tree —FPJ Productions
Best Editing
  • Edgardo Vinarao —Hostage: Hanapin Si Batuigas

Special Awardee

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  1. ↑ "1977 FAMAS AWARDS" . Retrieved 2013-01-30.
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