1988 FAMAS Awards

Last updated
36th FAMAS Awards
DateMay 6, 1988
Site Manila Hotel Fiesta Pavilion
Manila, Philippines
Highlights
Best PictureSaan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig ~ VIVA Films
Most awardsSaan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig ~ VIVA Films (4 wins)

The 36th Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards Night was held on May 6, 1988 at the Manila Hotel Fiesta Pavilion in the Philippines, [1] honoring the best films of 1987.

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Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig won the most awards with four wins including the most coveted FAMAS Award for Best Picture Three people were elevated to the "Hall Of Fame" status after winning their respective categories five times. They were Fernando Poe Jr. for best actor, Augusto Salvador for editing and George Canseco for musical score. This is the second time for Canseco who was earlier inducted to the Hall of Fame for winning five time in the Theme Song Category. [2]

Awards

Major awards

Winners are listed first and highlighted with boldface.

Best Picture Best Director
  • Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig Viva Films
    • Balweg Viva Films
    • Paano kung Wala Ka Na? Regal Films
    • Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa Regal Films
    • Tagos sa Dugo V.H. Films
Best Actor Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress
Best Child ActorBest Child Actress
Best ScreenplayBest Story
  • Alfred Yuson Kid, Huwag Kang Susuko
  • Gilda Olvidado Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig?
Best SoundBest Musical Score
  • Rolly Ruta Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig
Best CinematographyBest Editing
  • Romy Vitug Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig
Best Theme SongProduction Design
  • Gines Tan Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa
  • Don Escudero Once Upon a Time

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References

  1. "FAMAS Awards at Manila Hotel". Manila Standard . Standard Publications, Inc. May 5, 1988. p. 10.
  2. "THE 36th FAMAS AWARD WINNERS" . Retrieved 2013-02-18.