Ronald Allan Kelley Poe, known professionally as Fernando Poe Jr., and often referred to by his initials FPJ, was a Filipino actor, film director, producer, screenwriter, and politician. His long and successful career as an action star earned him the nickname "Da King". He also wrote, directed, and produced several of the films he starred in—under the pseudonyms Ronwaldo Reyes and D'Lanor.
Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto is a Filipino actress and politician. She is recognized for her versatility in acting across various genres of film and television in the Philippines.
Jesusa Purificacion Levy Sonora-Poe, known professionally as Susan Roces, was a Filipino actress. She was the wife of Ronald Allan Kelley Poe, better known as Fernando Poe Jr. Roces was regarded as the "Queen of Philippine Movies" and starred in more than 130 films and television programs. She won five FAMAS Awards, including two Best Actress wins. Luna Awards honored her with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her long-standing career and contribution to Philippine cinema. In 2005, Roces was one of the first inductees on Eastwood City Walk of Fame. She played the character "Lola Flora" on the ABS-CBN television series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano since the pilot episode in 2015. Months prior to her death in 2022, Roces was honored by The Philippine Post Office with a commemorative stamp.
The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards, or simply the FAMAS Awards, are the annual honors given by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS), an organization composed of writers and movie columnists, for achievements in Philippine cinema for a calendar year. Members of the academy including avid movie viewers, fans or enthusiasts cast their votes on who should win the statuettes in the different categories they were nominated. Established in 1952, it is the oldest existing film industry award-giving body in the Philippines and one of the oldest in Asia. The FAMAS Award, from 1952 to 1982, was the highest Filipino film award a filmmaker or artisan could receive in the local movie industry.
María Rosario "Charo" Navarro Santos-Concio is a Filipino actress and former media executive. She is the host of Maalaala Mo Kaya, a television drama anthology in Philippines. From 2012 to 2016, she was the chief executive officer of ABS-CBN Corporation, the largest entertainment and media conglomerate in the Philippines. She is chief content officer and president of ABS-CBN University. Santos-Concio plays a role in TV and film production in the Philippines.
Christopher Strauss de León, also known as Boyet, is a Filipino actor, filmmaker and politician. Often referred to as the "King of Philippine Drama", he gained stardom for his leading man roles in numerous film and television productions including period, romantic drama and thriller. His work has received various accolades throughout his career spanning five decades, including eight FAMAS Awards, two Gawad Urian Awards, four Luna Awards, nine Star Awards, and eight Metro Manila Film Festival Awards.
Gloria Anne Borrego Galla, known professionally as Gloria Romero, is a Filipino actress. With a career spanning 70 years, she has appeared in over 250 motion pictures and television productions. Often referred to as the "Queen of Philippine Cinema", she is known for her sophisticated screen persona and restrained acting style. Romero was the highest paid movie actress in the 1950s and was one of the top box-office draws for nearly two decades, making her one of the major stars of the first Golden Age of Philippine Cinema.
Jhyllianne Wardë is a Filipino actress. She began her career as a child actress, debuting in the drama comedy Trudis Liit. She earned fame and success for her leading roles in several daytime dramas such as Prima Donnas and Abot-Kamay na Pangarap. Her accolades include a FAMAS Award, a Star Award for Movies and two Box Office Entertainment Awards.
Julia Francesca Barretto Baldivia, professionally known as Julia Barretto, is a Filipino actress, commercial model and entrepreneur. Known for playing lead roles in romantic comedy and drama, she began her acting career as a child actress in several television soap operas. She has starred in numerous blockbuster films such as Vince and Kath and James (2016), Love You to the Stars and Back (2017), Unexpectedly Yours (2017) and Un/Happy for You (2024). Her accolades include three Box Office Entertainment Awards and a nomination in the prestigious Asian Television Awards. She has been inducted into the Eastwood City Walk of Fame.
Ronald Naldo Ricketts, popularly known as Ronnie Ricketts, is a Filipino actor, scriptwriter, film director, line producer, and martial artist who is the former president of the Philippine Film Actors Guild, and former chairman of Optical Media Board (OMB), a government agency that regulates recording optical media in the Philippines.
Eva Darren is a Filipino actress.
The 62nd Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards Night was held at the Solaire Resort and Casino in Parañaque on July 13, 2014. KC Concepcion won Best Actress and ER Ejercito won Best Actor. Erik Matti won Best Director for his film On the Job as well as Best Picture.
Christian Mercurio Bables, is a Filipino actor and model. Numerous critics have recognized him as one of the most skilled young actors in the Philippine entertainment industry. He won Best Actor at the fifth Hanoi International Film Festival for his performance as the lead character Intoy in the drama film Signal Rock. He also won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Gawad Urian Awards, 42nd MMFF and FAP Luna Awards for his character Barbs in the LGBT comedy-drama film Die Beautiful.
The 64th FAMAS Awards were presented December 4, 2016 at the Century Park Hotel in Malate, Manila honoring the outstanding achievements in Filipino films of 2015.
Ramon Veroy Confiado, professionally known as Mon Confiado, is a Filipino character actor, theater actor and businessman who has appeared in both mainstream and independent films. He is the son of late veteran actor Ángel Confiado from a second family.
The 67th Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards was an awarding ceremony given by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS), an organization composed of prize-winning writers and movie columnists, giving recognition to the Philippine mainstream and independent films, actors, actresses, directors and production staffs for their achievements in the year 2018.
The 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is the 48th edition of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival held in Metro Manila and throughout the Philippines. It is being organized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters (excluding IMAX and 4D theaters).
The 71st Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards took place on August 13, 2023, at the Manila Hotel in Manila and honored the best Filipino films released in 2022.
