FAMAS Award for Best Actor

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FAMAS Award for Best Actor
Awarded forBest Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Country Philippines
Presented by Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award
First award1953
Currently held by Arjo Atayde
Topakk & Vice Ganda
And the Breadwinner Is... (2024)

The FAMAS Award for Best Actor is one of the FAMAS Awards given to people working in the motion picture industry by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award, which are voted on by Palanca Award-winning writers and movie columnists and writers within the industry.

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Winners and nominees

Joseph Estrada has won the award five times from thirteen nominations for his roles in 1962's Markang Rehas, 1964's Geron Busabos: Ang Batang Quiapo, 1966's Ito ang Pilipino, 1969's Dugo ng Bayani and 1981's Kumander Alibasbas. Joseph Estrada 1998.jpg
Joseph Estrada has won the award five times from thirteen nominations for his roles in 1962's Markang Rehas, 1964's Geron Busabos: Ang Batang Quiapo, 1966's Ito ang Pilipino, 1969's Dugo ng Bayani and 1981's Kumander Alibasbas.
George Nader has been nominated for his role in 1963's Zigzag. George Nader November 1956.jpg
George Nader has been nominated for his role in 1963's Zigzag .
Dolphy has won once from nine nominations for his role in 1977's Omeng Santanasia. Dolphy.jpg
Dolphy has won once from nine nominations for his role in 1977's Omeng Santanasia.
Bong Revilla has won once from ten nominations for his role in 1993's Relax Ka Lang, Sagot Kita. Ramon Bong Revilla.JPG
Bong Revilla has won once from ten nominations for his role in 1993's Relax Ka Lang, Sagot Kita.
Robin Padilla has won once from four nominations for his role in 2005's La Visa Loca. Robin Padilla.jpg
Robin Padilla has won once from four nominations for his role in 2005's La Visa Loca .
Gabby Concepcion has been nominated twice for his roles in 1991's Una Kang Naging Akin and 2009's I Love You, Goodbye. Gabby Concepcion at the KC Concepcion Live US Concert Tour, November 2010.jpg
Gabby Concepcion has been nominated twice for his roles in 1991's Una Kang Naging Akin and 2009's I Love You, Goodbye .
Piolo Pascual has won once from six nominations for his role in 2004's Milan. Piolo Pascual at the Star Magic Concert Tour in Ontario, CA, June 2009.jpg
Piolo Pascual has won once from six nominations for his role in 2004's Milan .
Ryan Agoncillo has been nominated once for his role in 2006's Umaaraw, Umuulan. Ryan Agoncillo (2008).jpg
Ryan Agoncillo has been nominated once for his role in 2006's Umaaraw, Umuulan.
John Lloyd Cruz has won once from seven nominations for his role in 2010's Miss You Like Crazy. John Lloyd Cruz at ABS-CBN Talent Center, May 2010.jpg
John Lloyd Cruz has won once from seven nominations for his role in 2010's Miss You Like Crazy .
John Estrada has been nominated once for his role in 2008's Caregiver. John Estrada.jpg
John Estrada has been nominated once for his role in 2008's Caregiver .
Derek Ramsay has been nominated thrice for his roles in 2011's No Other Woman, 2012's A Secret Affair and 2014's English Only, Please. Derek Ramsay at the KC Concepcion Live Concert Press Conference, November 2010.jpg
Derek Ramsay has been nominated thrice for his roles in 2011's No Other Woman , 2012's A Secret Affair and 2014's English Only, Please .
Dingdong Dantes has been nominated thrice for his roles in 2011's Segunda Mano, 2012's One More Try and 2013's She's the One. Dingdong Dantes at the Eat Bulaga! Press Conference, July 2008.JPG
Dingdong Dantes has been nominated thrice for his roles in 2011's Segunda Mano , 2012's One More Try and 2013's She's the One .
Gerald Anderson has been nominated once for his role in 2013's On the Job. Gerald Anderson by Ronn Tan, April 2010.png
Gerald Anderson has been nominated once for his role in 2013's On the Job .
Elijah Canlas has won for his title role in 2019's Kalel, 15. He is tied with Kristoffer King for Verdict. Elijah Canlas Gameboys.jpg
Elijah Canlas has won for his title role in 2019's Kalel, 15. He is tied with Kristoffer King for Verdict.

The list may be incomplete such as some of the names of the nominees and the roles portrayed especially during the early years of FAMAS Awards.

In the lists below, the winner of the award for each year is shown first, followed by the other nominees.

‡ – indicates the winner

1950s

YearActorFilmRole
1952
(1st)
Ben PerezAng Bagong UmagaOrang
1953
(2nd)
José Padilla Jr. Huk sa Bagong PamumuhayCarding
1954
(3rd)
Fred Montilla Bondying Bondying
1955
(4th)
Rogelio de la Rosa Higit sa LahatRoberto
Eddie del Mar Bandilang Pula
José Padilla Jr. Dakilang Judas
Paltik
Danilo MontesSanda Wong
1956
(5th)
Eddie del Mar Ang Buhay at Pag-ibig ni Jose Rizal Jose Rizal
Efren Reyes Sr. Desperado
Ruben RustiaHaring Tulisan
Jaime de la Rosa Kumander 13
Armando Goyena Medalyang Perlas
1957
(6th)
Van de LeonTaga sa Bato
Danilo MontesKalibre .45
Efren Reyes Sr.
Jose Padilla Jr. Objective: Patayin si Magsaysay
Rogelio de la Rosa Veronica
1958
(7th)
Pancho Magalona Hanggang sa Dulo ng Daigdig
Luis Gonzales Alaala Kita
Fred MontillaBobbyBobby
Romeo Vasquez
Van de LeónCondenado
Eddie del Mar Impyerno sa Paraiso
Fernando Poe Jr. Laban sa Lahat
Mario Montenegro Rebelde
Luis Gonzales Talipandas
1959
(8th)
Van de LeonKamandag
Leroy Salvador Biyaya ng Lupa Miguel
Tony SantosJose
Pancho Magalona Cry FreedomMarking
Johnny MontieroAng Matatapang Lamang
Efren Reyes Sr. Ang Maton

1960s

YearActorFilmRole
1960
(9th)
Efren Reyes Sr. Kadenang Putik
Ronald RemyAkin ang Paghihiganti
Van de LeónGumuhong Bantayog
César Ramírez Huwag Mo Akong LimutinArturo
Fernando Poe Jr. Walang Daigdig
1961
(10th)
Leopoldo Salcedo The Moises Padilla Story Moises Padilla
Efren Reyes Sr. Alaala Kita
Eddie del Mar Noli Me TangereCrisostomo Ibarra
Ronald RemyPusong BakalEsteban
Nestor De Villa Mga Yapak na Walang Bakas
1962
(11th)
Joseph Estrada Markang Rehas
Fernando Poe Jr. Ako ang Katarungan
Berting Labra Ano ba Choy
Pancho Magalona El Filibusterismo Simoun
Romeo Vasquez Pitong Kabanalan ng Isang Makasalanan
Eddie del Mar Sino ang Matapang
César Ramírez Suicide Susy
Fernando Poe Jr. Walang Pagkalupig
1963
(12th)
Eddie Rodriguez Sapagkat Kami'y Tao Lamang
Van de Leon3 Mukha ni Pandora
Joseph Estrada Ito ang Maynila
Fred MontillaThe Arsenio Lacson Story Arsenio Lacson
Nestor de Villa Naku... Yabang!
Robert Arevalo Sa Atin ang Daigdig
Eddie Mesa
Fernando Poe Jr. Sigaw ng Digmaan
Juancho GutierezTres Kantos
George Nader Zigzag
1964
(13th)
Joseph Estrada Geron Busabos: Ang Batang QuiapoGeron Busabos
Ronald RemyKulay Dugo ang GabiDr. Marco
Zaldy Zshornack Sa Bawat Pintig ng Puso
Eddie Rodriguez Salambao
William SoteloScout Rangers
1965
(14th)
Robert Arevalo Ang Daigdig ng mga Api
Amado Cortez Dugo sa Pantalan
Van de LeonMaria Cecilia
Luis Gonzales Iginuhit ng Tadhana: The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story Ferdinand Marcos
Eddie Rodriguez Mila Rosa
Dindo FernandoPaalam sa Kahapon
Fernando Poe Jr. Pilipinas kong Mahal
Joseph Estrada Sapang Palay
Conrad ParhamA Portrait of the Artist as Filipino
Romeo Vasquez Sapagkat Ikaw ay Akin
1966
(15th)
Joseph Estrada Ito ang PilipinoTomas Ronquillo
Ronald RemyFlight of the Sparrow
Efren Reyes Jr. Dugo ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig
Eddie Rodriguez Ang Iniluluha ko'y Dugo
Michael ParsonsThe Passionate StrangersAdam Courtney
Tony Ferrer SabotageTony Falcon/Agent X44
1967
(16th)
Fernando Poe Jr. Mga Alabok sa Lupa
Ric Rodrigo Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak Edilberto
Eddie Rodriguez Kapag Puso'y Nasugatan
Dolphy Like Father, Like Son: Kung Ano ang Puno Siya ang Bunga
Romeo Vasquez MarujaGabriel
1968
(17th)
Eddie Garcia De Colores
Dolphy Artista ang Aking Asawa
Fernando Poe Jr. Barbaro CristobalBarbaro Cristobal
Joseph Estrada Galo Gimbal
Ric RodrigoIgorotaAlbert
Eddie Rodriguez Kasalanan Kaya?Luis Enriquez
Vic Vargas
Dindo FernandoPsycho Maniac
Nestor De Villa Siete Dolores
Max Alvarado Tatak: Sacramentados
1969
(18th)
Joseph Estrada Dugo ng Bayani
Dante Rivero AdrianaRenante
Eddie Rodriguez Ikaw
Dolphy Pagibig, Masdan Mo ang Ginawa Mo
Vic Vargas Perlas ng Silangan
Luis Gonzales Pinagbuklod ng Pag-ibig

1970s

YearActorFilmRole
1970
(19th)
Eddie Garcia Tubog sa Ginto Don Benito
Eddie Rodriguez My Little Angel
George Estregan Psycho Sex Killer
Fernando Poe Jr. SantiagoGonzalo
Dante Rivero Wanted: Perfect MotherDante
1971
(20th)
Fernando Poe Jr. AsedilloTeodoro Asedillo
Romy Diaz Buhay na Manika
Joseph Estrada Hukom Bitay
Tony Ferrer I Love Mama, I Love Papa
Eddie Garcia Lumuluha Pati Mga AnghelAsyong
Dindo FernandoAng Uliran
Ray MarcosVerde
1972
(21st)
George Estregan Sukdulan
Fernando Poe Jr. Ang AlamatDaniel
Eddie Rodriguez Babae...Ikaw ang Dahilan
Jun Aristorenas Elias, Basilio at SisaElias
Joseph Estrada Kill the Pushers
Ramon Revilla Nardong Putik Nardong Putik
Dante Rivero Villa Miranda
1973
(22nd)
Ramon Revilla Hulihin si Tiagong AkyatTiagong Akyat
Joseph Estrada Erap is my GuyErap
Zaldy Zshornack Hindi na Sisikat ang Araw
Eddie Rodriguez Lalaki, Kasalanan Mo
Ramon Zamora Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro Penduko Pedro Penduko
Vic Vargas Nueva Vizcaya
Dindo FernandoPanic
1974
(23rd)
Christopher de Leon Tinimbang ka Ngunit Kulang Junior
Eddie Rodriguez Alaala Mo, Daigdig Ko
Ronaldo Valdez Fe, Esperanza, CaridadRodrigo
Dolphy John en MarshaJohn Puruntong
Jun Raquiza'Krimen: Kayo ang Humatol
Joseph Estrada Manila Connection
Lito Anzures Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa
Vic Vargas Huwag Tularan: Pito ang Asawa KoDouglas
Ramon Revilla Sunugin ang Samar
George Estregan Ugat
1975
(24th)
Bembol Roco Maynila... Sa Kuko ng Liwanang Julio Madiaga
Christopher de Leon Banaue: Stairway to the SkySadek
Dante Rivero Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga
George Estregan
Eddie Garcia Mister Mo, Lover Boy ko
1976
(25th)
Christopher de Leon Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo NgayonNicolas "Kulas" Ocampo
Rudy Fernandez Bitayin si... Baby Ama! Baby Ama
Vic Silayan Mga Ligaw na Bulaklak
Dindo FernandoMay Langit ang Bawat nilikha
Tommy Abuel Putik ka man, Sa Alabok Magbalik
1977
(26th)
Dolphy Omeng SatanasiaOmeng / Satanasia / Gregory / Angelito
Joseph Estrada Bakya mo Neneng
George Estregan Hostage: Hanapin si Batuigas
Christopher de Leon Masarap, Masakit ang Umibig
Bembol Roco Sa Piling ng mga Sugapa
1978
(27th)
Matt Ranillo IIIIsang Ama, Dalawang Ina
Dolphy Ang Tatay kong NanayDioscoro Derecho / Coring
Rudy Fernandez Anak sa Una, Kasal sa Ina
Christopher de Leon Lagi na Lamang ba Akong Babae?Desto
1979
(28th)
Fernando Poe Jr. Durugin si Totoy BatoTotoy Bato
Christopher de Leon Ang Alamat ni Julian MakabayanJulian Makabayan
Anthony Alonzo Dakpin si Junior BumbayJunior Bumbay
Ernie GarciaPagmamahal mo Buhay Ko
Rudy Fernandez Star

1980s

YearActorFilmRole
1980
(29th)
Dindo FernandoLangis at TubigBobby Jarlego
Christopher de Leon Aguila Mari
Joseph Estrada Hoy, Tukso Layuan mo Ako
Jay Ilagan BrutalTato
Christopher de Leon Taga sa Panahon
1981
(30th)
Joseph Estrada Kumander AlibasbasCesario Manarang / Kumander Alibasbas
Fernando Poe Jr. Ang MaestroHernan de Zuniga
Anthony Alonzo Hulihin si Pepeng MagtanggolPepeng Magtanggol
Christopher de Leon Pakawalan Mo AkoFreddie
Vic Silayan Kisapmata Sgt. Diosdado Carandang
Rudy Fernandez Pepeng ShotgunPepe Medrano
Dolphy Titser's Pet
1982
(31st)
Anthony Alonzo Bambang
Phillip Salvador Cain at AbelLorenzo
Dindo FernandoGaano Kadalas ang MinsanLouie
George Estregan Lalake Ako
Dolphy My Heart Belongs to Daddy
Fernando Poe Jr. Ang Panday: Ikatlong YugtoFlavio / Panday
1983
(32nd)
Fernando Poe Jr. (tied)Umpisahan mo...Tatapusin ko
Eddie Garcia (tied)Minsan pa nating Hagkan ang NakaraanCenon
Anthony Alonzo Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag
Christopher de Leon Broken MarriageRene
Phillip Salvador Karnal Narcing
Ace Vergel PietaRigor
Rudy Fernandez Sumuko ka na RonquilloRonquillo
1984
(33rd)
Rudy Fernandez Pasukuin si WawayWaway
Phillip Salvador Baby TsinaRoy
Ace Vergel Basag ang PulaFernando
Chiquito Lovingly Yours, Helen (The Movie)Batibot / Caloy
Bong Revilla Pieta: Ikalawang AklatNoel
Fernando Poe Jr. Sigaw ng KatarunganAlfredo Javier
1985
(34th)
Phillip Salvador Bayan ko: Kapit sa patalim Arturo
Christopher de Leon God Save Me
Ace Vergel Bomba AriendaRoger 'Bomba' Arienda
Eddie Garcia Miguelito: Batang RebeldeVen Herrera
Anthony Alonzo Moises Padilla Story: The Missing ChapterMoises Padilla
Fernando Poe Jr. PartidaBen Serrano
Dindo FernandoMuling Buksan ang PusoJim
1986
(35th)
Fernando Poe Jr. Muslim .357Lt. Jamal
Ramon Revilla Cordillera
Phillip Salvador Gabi na, Kumander
Rudy Fernandez Lumuhod ka sa LupaNorman
Edu Manzano Palimos ng Pag-ibig Rodel Alcaraz
Joel Torre Unfaithful WifeFidel
Richard Gomez Tuklaw
1987
(36th)
Rudy Fernandez Operation: Get Victor Corpuz, the Rebel SoldierVictor Corpuz
Phillip Salvador Balweg: The Rebel PriestFather Conrado Balweg
Christopher de Leon Maging Akin ka LamangAndy Abrigo
Dolphy Once Upon a TimePuga
Tonton Gutierrez Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig?Val
1988
(37th)
Christopher de Leon Kapag Napagod ang Puso
Ace Vergel Anak ng CabronDonato Rios
Phillip Salvador Boy NegroBoy Negro
Bong Revilla Chinatown
Ricky Davao Huwag Mong Itanong Kung BakitDante Cuevas
Matt Ranillo IIILorenzo Ruiz... The Saint... A Filipino Lorenzo Ruiz
Rudy Fernandez Sandakot na Bala
1989
(38th)
Tirso Cruz III Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit Dr. Anselmo Santos/Anselmo Santos Jr
Rudy Fernandez Ipaglalaban Ko
Bong Revilla Florencio Diño: Public Enemy No. 1 of CaloocanFlorencio Diño
Christopher de Leon Imortal
Phillip Salvador Joe Pring: Homicide Manila PoliceJoe Pring
Jestoni Alarcon Ang Lihim Ng Golden BuddhaRogelio Roxas
Ronnie Ricketts Tatak Ng Isang ApiGeron

1990s

YearActorFilmRole
1990
(39th)
Christopher de Leon My Other Woman
Phillip Salvador Angel MolaveAngel Molave
Robin Padilla Barumbado Eric
Ronnie Ricketts Isa-isahin Ko Kayo Daniel
Rudy Fernandez Kaaway ng Batas Lt. Bobby Sandoval
1991
(40th)
Christopher de Leon Ipagpatawad Mo Mike
Eddie Garcia Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator Boyong Mañalac
Edu Manzano Contreras Gang Mario Contreras
Gabby Concepcion Una Kang Naging Akin Nicolas Soriano Adriano III / Darwin
Rudy Fernandez Bingbong: The Vincent Crisologo Story Vincent "Bingbong" Crisologo
1992
(41st)
Aga Muhlach Sinungaling Mong PusoJason
Julio Diaz Bayani Andres Bonifacio
Phillip Salvador Lucio Margallo Lucio Margallo
Richard Gomez Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal David
Romnick Sarmenta Sa Aking Puso: The Marcos 'Bong' Manalang Story Marcos 'Bong' Manalang
1993
(42nd)
Phillip Salvador Masahol Pa sa HayopCpt. Tomas Padilla
Aga Muhlach May Minamahal Carlitos
Cesar Montano Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway Leonardo Delos Reyes
Julio Diaz Sakay Gen. Macario Sakay
Rudy Fernandez Tumbasan Mo ng Buhay Victor Medrano
1994
(43rd)
Bong Revilla Relaks Ka Lang, Sagot Kita Daniel Santiago
Cesar Montano The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!) Winifredo Masagca
Joel Torre Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil Ronald Arandia
Richard Gomez Maalala Mo Kaya: The Movie Mike
Roi Vinzon Lucas Abelardo Lucas Abelardo
1995
(44th)
Richard Gomez Dahas Jake
Aga Muhlach Sana Maulit Muli Jerry
Dolphy Father & SonJohnny
Phillip Salvador Pamilya Valderama
Rudy Fernandez Matimbang Pa sa Dugo Carlos
1996
(45th)
Eddie Garcia Bakit May Kahapon Pa? Gen. Valderama
Aga Muhlach Bayarang Puso Martin Villanueva
Cesar Montano Utol Jaime
Edu Manzano Ama, Ina, Anak Santi Alvarez
Phillip Salvador Hangga't May Hininga Ellis
1997
(46th)
Phillip Salvador Bobby Barbers: Parak Bobby Barbers
Albert Martinez Rizal sa Dapitan Jose Rizal
Christopher De Leon Nasaan Ang Puso Dave
Eddie Garcia NBI: The Mariano Mison Story Mariano Mison
Richard Gomez Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin Mike Reyes
Wowie De Guzman Paano Ang Puso Ko? Ruben
1998
(47th)
Cesar Montano Jose Rizal Jose Rizal
Eddie Garcia Sambahin Ang Ngalan MoDon Ramon
Eric Quizon Pusong Mamon Nick
Romnick Sarmenta Miguel/Michelle Miguel/Michelle de la Cruz
Rudy Fernandez Birador Mike Santana
1999
(48th)
Albert Martinez Sidhi Miguel
Aga Muhlach Dahil May Isang Ikaw Andrew Castro
Bong Revilla Alyas Pogi: Ang Pagbabalik Henry
Cesar Montano Muro Ami Fredo
Ricky Davao The Kite Homer

2000s

YearActorFilmRole
2000
(49th)
Johnny Delgado Tanging Yaman Danny
Albert Martinez Ika-13 Kapitulo Cesar Nero
Cogie Domingo Deathrow Sonny
Dante Rivero AzucenaTeban
Dolphy Markova: Comfort Gay Walter Dempster Jr./Walterina Markova
2001
(50th)
Armando Goyena Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure Carmelo Rosales/Lolo Melo
Albert Martinez Abakada...InaDaniel
Cesar Montano Bagong Buwan Ahmad Ibn Ismael
Edu Manzano Tatarin Don Paeng
Jomari Yllana In the Bosom of the Enemy Diego
2002
(51st)
Eddie Garcia BahidLorenzo Lavares
Fernando Poe Jr. Batas ng LansanganMajor Ruben Medrano
Rico Yan Got 2 Believe Lorenz Montinola
2003
(52nd)
Jay Manalo Bayarán Jake
Aga Muhlach Kung Ako na Lang Sana Vince
Cesar Montano Chavit Chavit Singson
Eric Quizon Crying Ladies Wilson Chua
Richard Gomez FilipinasSamuel Filipinas
2004
(53rd)
Piolo Pascual Milan Lino
Aga Muhlach All My Life Sam
Cesar Montano Panaghoy Sa Suba Duroy
Yul Servo Naglalayag Noah Garcia
2005
(54th)
Robin Padilla La Visa Loca Jess Huson
Aga Muhlach Dubai Raffy
Jericho Rosales Nasaan Ka Man Joven
Marvin Agustin Kutob Lemuel
Ricky Davao Mga Pusang Gala Boyet
2006
(55th)
Cesar Montano LigaligJunior
Jericho Rosales Pacquiao: The Movie Manny Pacquiao
Johnny Delgado Summer Heat Mang Rudy
Piolo Pascual Don't Give Up on Us Vince
Ryan Agoncillo Umaaraw, UmuulanPaolo
2007
(56th)
Jinggoy Estrada Katas ng Saudi Oca
Aga Muhlach A Love Story Ian Montes
Bong Revilla Resiklo Commander Crisval Sarmiento
John Lloyd Cruz One More Chance Popoy
Piolo Pascual Paano Kita Iibigin Lance Monteagundo
2008
(57th)
Allen Dizon PaupahanTonio Torres
Aga Muhlach When Love Begins Benedicto "Ben" Caballero
Jericho Rosales Baler Celso Resureccion
John Estrada Caregiver Theodore "Teddy" Gonzales
Polo Ravales Walang KawalaJoaquin
Richard Gutierrez For The First Time Seth Alexander Villaraza
2009
(58th)
[1]
Allen Dizon DukotJunix Etrata
Bong Revilla Ang Panday Flavio
Coco Martin Kinatay Peping
Gabby Concepcion I Love You, Goodbye Dr. Adrian Benitez
John Lloyd Cruz In My Life Noel Villanueva
You Changed My Life Miguel "Miggy" Montenegro
Piolo Pascual Love Me Again (Land Down Under) Migo

2010s

YearActorFilmRole
2010
(59th)
[2]
John Lloyd Cruz Miss You like Crazy Allan Alvarez
Bong Revilla Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote Agimat
Coco Martin Noy Manolo "Noy" Agapito
Dennis Trillo Rosario Alberto Fernandez
Tirso Cruz III SigwaOliver
Vic Sotto Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote Enteng Kabisote
2011
(60th)
[3]
ER Ejercito Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story Nicasio "Asiong" Salonga
Aga Muhlach In the Name of Love Emman Toledo/Garry Fernandez
Bong Revilla Ang Panday 2 Flavio
Derek Ramsay No Other Woman Ram Escaler
Dingdong Dantes Segunda Mano Ivan
Nonie Buencamino A Mother's Story Gerry Santos
TJ Trinidad The Road Luis
2012
(61st)
ER Ejercito El Presidente Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo
Bong Revilla Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako Agimat
Coco Martin Sta. Niña Pol
Derek Ramsay A Secret Affair Anton
Dingdong Dantes One More Try Edward Mendoza
Jericho Rosales Alagwa Robert Lim
John Lloyd Cruz The Mistress Eric "JD" Torres
Vic Sotto Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako Enteng Kabisote
2013
(62nd)
ER Ejercito Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill, the Arturo Porcuna Story Arturo "Boy Golden" Porcuna
Coco Martin A Moment in Time Patrick Javier
Daniel Padilla Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay Cedrick
Dingdong Dantes She's The One Wacky
Gerald Anderson On the Job Daniel Benitez
John Lloyd Cruz It Takes A Man And A Woman Miguel "Miggy" Montenegro
Piolo Pascual On the Job Atty. Francis Coronel, Jr
Robin Padilla 10,000 Hours Gabriel Molino Alcaraz
Vic Sotto My Little Bossings Victor "Torky" Villanueva
Xian Lim Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo? Alex Prieto
2014
(63rd)
[4]
Allen Dizon Magkakabaung Randy
Allen Dizon KamkamJohnny
Coco Martin Feng Shui 2 Lester Añonuevo
Daniel Padilla She's Dating the Gangster Kenji Delos Reyes / Kenneth Delos Reyes
Derek Ramsay English Only, Please Julian Parker
ER Ejercito Magnum Muslim .357Lt. Jamal
Jake Vargas AsintadoTonio
John Lloyd Cruz The Trial Ronald Jimenez Jr.
Piolo Pascual Starting Over Again Marco Antonio Villanueva III
Robin Padilla Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo Andres Bonifacio
Rocco Nacino Hustisya Atty. Gerald
2015
(64th)
[5]
Dennis Trillo Felix Manalo Felix Y. Manalo
Coco Martin You're My Boss Pong Dalupan
Daniel Padilla Crazy Beautiful You Kiko Alcantara
Francisco GuintoAri: My Life With A KingConrado 'Kong Dado' Guinto (aka King)
James Reid Para sa Hopeless Romantic Nikko John Borja
John Estrada Tragic Theater Fr. Nilo Marcelo
John Lloyd Cruz A Second Chance Engr. Rodolfo "Popoy" Gonzales Jr.
Paolo Contis Angela MarkadoGang Leader / Rapist
Piolo Pascual SilongMiguel Cascarro
Richard Gomez The Love Affair Dr. Vince Ramos
2016
(65th)
[6]
Daniel Padilla [7] Barcelona: A Love Untold Elias Antonio
Dingdong Dantes The Unmarried Wife Geoff Victorio
Joshua Garcia Vince and Kath and James Michael Vincent "Vince" Arcilla
Joem Bascon KusinaPeles
Sandino MartinRinggo: The Dog ShooterRinggo
2017
(66th)
[8]
Allen Dizon [9] BombaPipo
AbraRespetoHendrix
Bembol Roco What Home Feels LikeAntonio
Dingdong Dantes Seven Sundays Bryan "Bry" Bonifacio
Jojit Lorenzo Changing PartnersAlex
Joshua Garcia Love You to the Stars and Back Caloy
Justine Samson Balangiga: Howling Wilderness
Noel Comia Jr. Kiko Boksingero
Nonie Buencamino Smaller and Smaller CirclesFather Augusto Saenz, SJ
Timothy CastilloNeomanilaToto
2018
(67th)
[10]
Eddie Garcia (tied) ML Colonel dela Cruz
Victor Neri (tied) A Short History of A Few Bad Things Felix Tarongoy
Alwyn Uytingco Asuang
Carlo Aquino Exes Baggage Nix Cabangon
Christian Bables Signal Rock
Daniel Padilla The Hows Of Us Primo
Dante Rivero Kung Paano Hinihintay Ang DapithaponBene
JM De Guzman Kung Paano Siya NawalaLio
James Reid Never Not Love You Gio Smith
Mon Confiado El PesteAbner
Ybes Bagadiong Dog Days
2019
(68th)
[11]
Elijah Canlas (tied) Kalel, 15 Kalel
Kristoffer King (tied) Verdict Dante Santos
Alden Richards Hello, Love, Goodbye Ethan del Rosario
Gold Azeron Metamorphosis Adam
Jansen Magpusao John Denver Trending John Denver Cabungcal
Nar Cabico Akin ang Korona Nanong

2020s

YearActorFilmRole
2020
(69th)
[12]
Allen Dizon LatayLando
Alfred Vargas Tagpuan Allan
Coco Martin Love or Money Leon
Elijah Canlas He Who Is Without SinMartin
JC Santos On Vodka, Beers, and Regrets Francis
Paulo Avelino Fan Girl Paulo Avelino
Xian LimUntrueJoachim Castro
2021
(70th)
[13]
Vince Tañada Katips Panyong
Christian Bables Big Night! Dharna/Panfilo Macaspac
Daniel Padilla Kun Maupay Man It Panahon Miguel
Dingdong Dantes A Hard Day Det. Edmund Villon
Jerome Ponce Katips Greg
Mon Confiado Arisaka Sonny
2022
(71st)
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Noel Trinidad Family Matters Francisco Florencio
Diego Loyzaga GreedTomi
Ian Veneracion Nanahimik ang Gabi Chief
John Arcilla RerouteGemo
Paulo Avelino Ngayon Kaya Harold Coquia
2023
(72nd)
Alfred Vargas (tied)PietaIsaac Bernabe
Piolo Pascual (tied) Mallari Juan Severino Mallari, Johnrey Mallari, Jonathan Mallari de Dios
Alden Richards Family of Two Mateo
Cedrick Juan GomBurZa Padre José Apolonio Burgos y García
Dingdong Dantes Rewind John Nuñez
Ken Chan Papa Mascot Nico
2024
(73rd)
Arjo Atayde (tied) Topakk Miguel Vergara
Vice Ganda (tied) And the Breadwinner Is... Bambi Salvador
Aga Muhlach Uninvited Guilly Vega
Alden Richards Hello, Love, Again Ethan del Rosario
Dennis Trillo Green Bones Domingo Zamora
Kelvin Miranda Chances Are You and I Soleil "Sol" Sikat

Multiple awards and nominations

The following individuals won two or more FAMAS Awards for Best Actor:

WinsActorNominationsFirst WinLatest Win
6 Eddie Garcia 12 De Colores (1968) ML (2018)
5 Allen Dizon 6 Paupahan (2008) Latay (2020)
Christopher de Leon 17 Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (1974) Ipagpatawad Mo (1991)
Fernando Poe Jr. 19 Mga Alabok sa Lupa (1967) Muslim .357 (1986)
Joseph Estrada 14 Markang Rehas (1962) Kumander Alibasbas (1981)
3 E.R. Ejercito 4 Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011) Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill (2013)
Phillip Salvador 14 Bayan Ko: Kapit Sa Patalim (1985) Bobby Barkers: Parak (1997)
2 Cesar Montano 9 Jose Rizal (1998) Ligalig (2006)
Piolo Pascual 8 Milan (2004) Mallari (2023)
Rudy Fernandez 15 Pasukuin si Waway (1984) Operation: Get Victor Corpuz (1987)
Van de Leon 6 Taga sa Bato (1957) Kamandag (1959)

The following individuals received four or more Best Actor nominations:

NominationsActorFirst NominationLatest Nomination
19 Fernando Poe Jr. Laban sa Lahat (1958) Batas ng Lansangan (2002)
17 Christopher de Leon Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (1974) Nasaan ang Puso (1997)
15 Rudy Fernandez Bitayin si... Baby Ama! (1976) Birador (1998)
14 Joseph Estrada Markang Rehas (1962) Kumander Alibasbas (1981)
Phillip Salvador Cain at Abel (1982) Bobby Barkers: Parak (1997)
12 Aga Muhlach Sinungaling Mong Puso (1992) Uninvited (2024)
Eddie Garcia De Colores (1968) ML (2018)
11 Dolphy Like Father, Like Son (1967) Markova: Comfort Gay (2000)
Eddie Rodriguez Sapagkat Kami'y Tao Lamang (1963) Alaala Mo, Daigdig Ko (1974)
10 Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. Pieta: Ikalawang Aklat (1984) Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako (2012)
9 Cesar Montano Leonardo delos Reyes: Alyas Waway (1993) Ligalig (2006)
8 Dindo Fernando Paalam sa Kahapon (1965) Muling Buksan ang Puso (1985)
John Lloyd Cruz One More Chance (2007) A Second Chance (2015)
Piolo Pascual Milan (2004) Mallari (2023)
7 Coco Martin Kinatay (2009) Love or Money (2020)
Dingdong Dantes Segunda Mano (2011) Rewind (2023)
Richard Gomez Tuklaw (1986) The Love Affair (2015)
6 Allen Dizon Paupahan (2008) Latay (2020)
Daniel Padilla Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay (2013) Kun Maupay Man it Panahon (2021)
Dante Rivero Adriana (1969) Kung Paano Hinihintay ang Dapithapon (2018)
George Estregan Psycho Sex Killer (1970) Lalake Ako (1982)
Van de Leon Taga sa Bato (1957) Maria Cecilia (1965)
5 Anthony Alonzo Dakpin si Junior Bumbay (1979) Moises Padilla Story: The Missing Chapter (1985)
Eddie del Mar Bandilang Pula (1955) Sino ang Matapang (1962)
Efren Reyes Sr. Desperado (1956) Alaala Kita (1961)
4 Ace Vergel Pieta (1983) Anak ng Cabron (1988)
Albert Martinez Rizal sa Dapitan (1997) Abakada... Ina (2001)
E.R. Ejercito Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011) Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect (2014)
Edu Manzano Palimos ng Pag-Ibig (1986) Tatarin (2001)
Jericho Rosales Nasaan Ka Man (2005) Alagwa (2012)
Jose Padilla Jr. Huk sa Bagong Pamumuhay (1953) Objective: Patayin si Magsaysay (1957)
Luis Gonzales Talipandas (1958) Pinagbuklod ng Pag-Ibig (1969)
Ramon Revilla Nardong Putik (1972) Cordillera (1986)
Robin Padilla Barumbado (1990) Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo (2014)
Romeo Vasquez Bobby (1958) Maruja (1967)
Ronald Remy Akin ang Paghihiganti (1960) Flight of the Sparrow (1966)
Vic Vargas Kasalanan Kaya? (1968) Huwag Tularan: Pito ang Asawa Ko (1974)

Superlatives

Superlative Best Actor
Oldest winner Eddie Garcia 89
Oldest nominee Eddie Garcia 89
Youngest winner Christopher De Leon 19
Youngest nominee Cogie Domingo 16

Trivia

References

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