2007 FAMAS Awards

Last updated
56th FAMAS Awards
DateSunday, November 25, 2007
SiteLe Pavilion, Function Place, Metrobank Park, Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard, Pasay
Highlights
Best Picture Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
Most awards Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo (9)
Most nominations Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo (12)

The 56th Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards Night was held on November 25, 2007 at Le Pavilion, Function Place, Metrobank Park, Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard, Pasay.

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Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo , produced by Malou Santos & Charo Santos-Concio, is the recipient of this edition's FAMAS Award for Best Picture.

Awards

Major Awards

Winners are listed first and highlighted with boldface. [1]

Best Picture Best Director
Best Actor Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress
Best Child ActorBest Child Actress
  • Christian Luis Singson Barang
Best ScreenplayBest Cinematography
Best Art DirectionBest Sound
Best EditingBest Special Effects
  • Peping Carmona Sukob
    • Roland Salem Sa Ilalim ng Cogon
Best Visual EffectsBest Story
  • Larger than Life Ligalig
    • Rey Ariestain Barang
    • Emil Guinto Umaaraw, Umuulan
Best Theme SongBest Musical Score

Special Awards

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References

  1. "FAMAS Awards for 2007". IMDb.com. 2007.