28th Star Awards for Movies | |
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Date | March 14, 2012 |
Hosted by | KC Concepcion Derek Ramsay Aga Muhlach Anne Curtis |
Directed by | Al Quinn |
Highlights | |
Best Picture | Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story |
The 28th Star Awards for Movies by the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC), honored the best Filipino films of 2011. The ceremony took place on March 14, 2012, at the Meralco Theater in Ortigas, Pasig.
The PMPC Star Awards for Movies was hosted by KC Concepcion, Derek Ramsay, Aga Muhlach and Anne Curtis. Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story bagged 8 awards including "Movie of the Year" while In The Name of Love won 5 awards. [1] [2] The event was televised at ABS-CBN's Sunday Best on March 18, 2012.
Winners are in bold text
Darling of The Press Award
Atty. Persida Acosta
Ulirang Artista Award
Eddie Gutierrez
Ulirang Alagad ng Pelikula sa Likod ng Kamera
Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Male Face of the Night
Derek Ramsay
Female Face of the Night
Valerie Concepcion
Male Star of The Night
Aga Muhlach
Female Star of The Night
KC Concepcion
Miss. Great Shape Personality
Angel Locsin
Mr. Great Shape Personality
Derek Ramsay
Male Star with Radiant Skin
ER Ejercito
Female Star with Radiant Skin
Iwa Moto
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