Gawad Urian for Best Actor

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Gawad Urian for Best Actor
Romnick Sarmenta in 2023.jpg
The 2024 recipient: Romnick Sarmenta
Awarded forPinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
Country Philippines
Presented byManunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino
First award1977
Most recent winner Romnick Sarmenta, About Us But Not About Us (2024)
Most awards Phillip Salvador (3)
Richard Gomez (3)
Most nominations Christopher de Leon (13)
Website http://www.manunuri.com

The Gawad Urian Best Actor, (officially, the Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) is a movie award given by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (Filipino Film Critics) to lead actors in a Philippine movie. [1] [2]

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Winners and nominees

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

1970s

YearActorFilmRole
1977
(1st)
Vic Silayan Ligaw na Bulaklak
Bembol Roco Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, Huwebes, Biyernes, Sabado, Linggo
Christopher de Leon Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon Nicolas "Kulas" Ocampo
Robert ArevaloDivorce: Pilipino Style
Tommy Abuel Putik ka Man, Sa Alabok Magbalik
1978
(2nd)
Bembol Roco Sa Piling ng Mga Sugapa
Dindo FernandoInayManing
Leroy Salvador Mga Bilanggong Birhen Señor Juan
Mat Ranillo III Dalawang Pugad, Isang Ibon
Rolly Quizon Burlesk QueenJessie
1979
(3rd)
Christopher de Leon Ikaw ay AkinRex Aguilar
Bembol Roco Boy PenaBoy Pana
Dolphy Ang Tatay Kong NanayDioscoro Derecho/Coring

1980s

YearActorFilmRole
1980
(4th)
Dindo FernandoIkaw at Ang Gabi
Jay Ilagan SalawahanJerry
Phillip Salvador Jaguar Poldo
Raoul Aragon Ina Ka ng Anak Mo Luis
1981
(5th)
Bernardo Bernardo City After Dark Manay Sharon
Dindo FernandoLangis at TubigBobby Jarlego
Johnny Delgado BrutalJake
Phillip Salvador Bona Gardo
1982
(6th)
Vic Silayan Kisapmata Sgt. Diosdado Carandang
Johnny Delgado SalomeMacario
Phillip Salvador Ako ang Hari
Rudy Fernandez Pepeng ShotgunPepe Medrano
1983
(7th)
Phillip Salvador Cain at AbelLorenzo
Christopher de Leon Cain at AbelEllis
Joel Torre Oro, Plata, Mata Miguel Lorenzo
Mark Gil Batch '81 Sid Lucero
Vic Vargas In This CornerFlash Gonzaga
1984
(8th)
Phillip Salvador Karnal Narcing
Christopher de Leon Broken MarriageRene
1985
(9th)
Jay Ilagan Sister Stella L.Nick Fajardo
Jay Ilagan SolteroCrispin Rodriguez
Phillip Salvador Baby TsinaRoy
Ronnie Lazaro BoatmanFelipe
Tommy Abuel Bukas May PangarapUdong
1986
(10th)
Phillip Salvador Bayan ko: Kapit sa Patalim Turing
Ace Vergel Bomba AriendaRoger "Bomba" Arienda
Aga Muhlach Miguelito: Batang RebeldeMiguelito/Mike
Eddie Garcia Ven Herrera
Tommy Abuel Bakit Manipis ang Ulap
1987
(11th)
Michael de Mesa Unfaithful WifeCrispin
Dan Alvaro Bagong Hari
Gino Antonio Takaw Tukso
Joel Torre Unfaithful WifeFidel
Julio Diaz Takaw Tukso
1988 [3]
The MPP decides not to give out any awards this year. [3]
1989
(12th)
Ace Vergel Anak ng CabronDonato Rios
Christopher de Leon Kapag Napagod ang Puso Adrian
Mark Gil Itanong Mo sa Buwan Angel Asuncion
Phillip Salvador Boy Negro Boy Negro
Ricky Davao Misis Mo, Misis Ko Rafael Villanueva

1990s

Dolphy was nominated for Gawad Best Actor in 1979 and 2001 Dolphy.jpg
Dolphy was nominated for Gawad Best Actor in 1979 and 2001
Gabby Concepcion is Gawad Urian Best Actor in 1993 Gabby Concepcion at the KC Concepcion Live US Concert Tour, November 2010.jpg
Gabby Concepcion is Gawad Urian Best Actor in 1993
YearActorFilmRole
1990
(13th)
Daniel Fernando Macho DancerNoel
Christopher de Leon ImortalJosef Alonso/Nicholas Alonso-Lopez/Basil Alonso-Lopez
Gabby Concepcion Pahiram ng Isang UmagaManuel Domingo
Phillip Salvador Joe Pring: Homicide Manila PoliceJoe Pring
Tirso Cruz III Bilangin ang mga Bituin sa Langit Dr. Anselmo Santos/Anselmo Santos Jr.
1991
(14th)
Christopher de Leon My Other WomanBenjo
Gabby Concepcion Hahamakin ang LahatRenato
Phillip Salvador Ikasa Mo, Ipuputok KoGuiller Sta. Romana
Richard Gomez Nagsimula sa PusoCarlo
Rudy Fernandez Kaaway ng BatasLt. Bobby Sandoval
1992
(15th)
Richard Gomez Hihintayin Kita sa LangitGabriel
Aga Muhlach Akin Ka Magdusa Man AkoOrly
Christopher de Leon Ipagpatawad MoMike
1993
(16th)
Gabby Concepcion Narito ang Puso KoDr. Louie Chavez
Aga Muhlach Bakit Labis Kitang MahalTommy
Julio Diaz BayaniAndres Bonifacio
Richard Gomez Ikaw ang Lahat sa AkinCesar
Ricky Davao Apoy sa PusoBob
1994
(17th)
Richard Gomez Saan Ka Man NaroonMiguel
Aga Muhlach May Minamahal Carlitos
Cesar Montano Leonardo delos Reyes: Alyas WawayLeonardo delos Reyes/Nards
Christopher de Leon Gaano Kita KamahalRolly Suclad
1995
(18th)
Richard Gomez WatingArdo
Christopher de Leon Bakit Ngayon Ka LangRamon
Phillip Salvador Ka HectorKa Hector/Che/Poldo
1996
(19th)
Aga Muhlach Sana Maulit Muli Jerry
Jao Mapa Pare KoChipper
Jomari Yllana Mackie
Richard Gomez DahasJake
1997
(20th)
Tonton Gutierrez Abot Kamay ang PangarapRoy
Eddie Garcia Bakit May Kahapon Pa? Gen. Valderama
Christopher de Leon Madrasta Edward
Raymart Santiago MumbakiDr. Joseph Dumalilon
1998
(21st)
Raymond Bagatsing Milagros Benneth
Albert Martinez Rizal sa Dapitan Jose Rizal
Joel Torre MilagrosJunie
Noni BuencaminoRamonito
Patrick Garcia Batang PX Amboy/Christopher
Romnick Sarmenta Damong LigawFlorante
1999
(22nd)
Raymond Bagatsing Serafin Geronimo: The Criminal of Barrio Concepcion Serafin Geronimo
Cesar Montano Jose Rizal Jose Rizal
Eric Quizon Pusong MamonNick
Gerald MadridSana Pag-ibig NaMike Perez
Ricky Davao Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya Ramon
Romnick Sarmenta Miguel/MichelleMiguel/Michelle de la Cruz
Ryan Eigenmann GanglandKano

2000s

Cesar Montano is Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2005 Cesar Montano.jpg
Cesar Montano is Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2005
Piolo Pascual was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2001 and 2005 Piolo Pascual at the Star Magic Concert Tour in Ontario, CA, June 2009.jpg
Piolo Pascual was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2001 and 2005
Vhong Navarro was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2003 Vhong Navarro.jpg
Vhong Navarro was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2003
Robin Padilla is Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2006 Robin Padilla.jpg
Robin Padilla is Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2006
Nathan Lopez was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2006 Nathan Lopez (2006).jpg
Nathan Lopez was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2006
Jett Pangan was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2007 Jett Pangan (2372674477).jpg
Jett Pangan was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2007
Ryan Agoncillo was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2007 Ryan Agoncillo (2008).jpg
Ryan Agoncillo was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2007
Jason Abalos is Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2008 Jason Abalos.jpg
Jason Abalos is Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2008
Jinggoy Estrada was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2008 Jinggoy Estrada.jpg
Jinggoy Estrada was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2008
YearActorFilmRole
2000
(23rd)
Ricky Davao Saranggola Homer
Allan Paule Sa Paraiso ni Efren Melvin
Anton BernardoEfren
Carlo Aquino Kahapon May Dalawang BataMarlito
Cesar Montano Muro Ami Fredo
Christopher de Leon Bulaklak ng MaynilaTimo
Cris Villanueva Bayaning 3rd World Filmmaker 2
Lester Llansang Saranggola Rex
2001
(24th)
Eddie Garcia Deathrow Lolo Sinat
Carlos MoralesLaro sa BagaDing
Cogie Domingo Yakapin Mo ang UmagaGabby
Dante Rivero AzucenaTeban
Dolphy Markova: Comfort Gay Walter Dempster Jr./Walterina Markova
Johnny Delgado Tanging Yaman Danny
Piolo Pascual LagaristaGregory
2002
(25th)
Joel Torre Batang West Side Juan Mijares
Carlo Aquino Minsan May Isang PusoBoyet Palacios
Cesar Montano Bagong Buwan Ahmad Ibn Ismael
Diether Ocampo La Vida RosaDado
Mark Anthony Fernandez Dos EkisBenito
Paolo Rivero Live Show Rolly
Ricky Davao Minsan May Isang PusoSimon Pacheco
2003
(26th)
Jay Manalo ProstiNonoy Laki
Aga Muhlach Kailangan Kita Carl Diesta
Albert Martinez LamanOmar
Christopher de Leon Dekada '70 Julián Bartolome, Sr.
Ricky Davao American Adobo Gerry
Rudy Fernandez DiskarteJake
Vhong Navarro Jologs Kulas
Yul Servo LamanDodong
2004
(27th)
Jiro Manio Magnifico Magnifico
Aga Muhlach Kung Ako na Lang SanaVince/Enteng
Cogie Domingo Anghel sa LupaBenjo
Kristoffer King Babae sa Breakwater Basilio
2005
(28th)
Cesar Montano Panaghoy sa Suba Duroy
Jomari Yllana Minsan Pa Jerry
Pen Medina Ebolusyon ng Isang Pamilyang PilipinoKadyo
Piolo Pascual Milan Lino
Ronnie Lazaro Ebolusyon ng Isang Pamilyang PilipinoFernando
Yul Servo Naglalayag Noah Garcia
2006
(29th)
Robin Padilla La Visa Loca Jeff Huson
Carlo Aquino Sa Aking Pagkagising Mula sa KamulatanRey
Dennis Trillo Blue Moon Kyle Pineda
Jaime WilsonBig TimeWilson
Nathan Lopez Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros Maximo Oliveros
Rhenuel OrdoñoAng Daan Patungong Kalimugtong
Ricky Davao Pusang GalaBoyet
Yul Servo IlusyonMiguel
2007
(30th)
Mark Gil Rotonda
Rustom Padilla Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah Ze Moveeh Ada
Alchris GaluraBatad: Sa Paang PalayAg-ap
Jett Pangan Tulad ng Dati Jett Pangan
Mario MagallanoRekadosJames
Ryan Agoncillo Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo Jerome/Jed
Sid Lucero Donsol Daniel
2008
(31st)
Jason Abalos EndoLeo
Sid Lucero SeldaRommel
Jerrold Tarog Confessional Ryan Pastor
Roeder CamañagDeath in the Land of EncantosBenjamin Agusan
Jinggoy Estrada Katas ng SaudiOca
Jiro Manio TambolistaJason
Romnick Sarmenta Prinsesa
Shielbert Manuel Tribu Makoy/Sacred Brown Tribe
2009
(32nd)
Ronnie Lazaro YanggawJunior Villacin
Baron Geisler JayJay Santiago
Coco Martin Daybreak JP
Julian DuqueBosesOnyok
Neil Ryan Sese Huling Pasada
Paolo Rivero Daybreak William
Perry Dizon Melancholia Julian Tomas/Pimp
Timothy MabalotBrutus, Ang PaglalakbayAdag

2010s

John Lloyd Cruz was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2010. He won Best Actor in 2015 John Lloyd Cruz at ABS-CBN Talent Center, May 2010.jpg
John Lloyd Cruz was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2010. He won Best Actor in 2015
Sam Milby was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2011 Sam Milby by Ronn Tan, April 2010.png
Sam Milby was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2011
Ananda Everingham was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2013 Ananda Everingham.jpg
Ananda Everingham was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2013
YearActorFilmRole
2010
(33rd)
Lou Veloso ColorumPedro Trinidad
Alfred Vargas ColorumSimon Madriga
Allen Dizon Dukot
Coco Martin Kinatay Peping
Dwight GastonThe Arrival
Felix Roco Engkwentro
Jacky WooWalang Hanggang PaalamYoshi Imaizumi
Joey ParasLast Supper No. 3Wilson Nañawa
John Lloyd Cruz In My Life Noel Villanueva
Raul ArellanoHimpapawid
2011
(34th)
Sid Lucero Muli Jun Bernabe
Coco Martin Noy Manolo "Noy" Agapito
Fanny SerranoTarimaRoselo
Joel Torre Amigo Rafael
John Arcilla Halaw
Pen Medina Layang BilanggoPaul
Perry DizonSheikaGary
Ronnie Lazaro IshmaelIshmael
Sam Milby Third World HappyWesley
2012
(35th)
Paulo Avelino Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang PaaMarlon
Alfred Vargas Teoriya
Bong CabreraSa Ilalim ng TulayNono
JM de Guzman Ang Babae sa Septic Tank Bingbong
Jess MendozaThe Natural Phenomenon of Madness
Kean Cipriano Ang Babae sa Septic Tank Rainier de la Cuesta
Martin Escudero Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si RemingtonRemington
Raymond Bagatsing Boundary
Ronnie Lazaro
TJ Trinidad Deadline: The Reign of ImpunityRoss Rivera
Tirso Cruz III Bisperas
2013
(36th)
Jericho Rosales Alagwa Robert Lim
Adrian SebastianBaybayinBagtik
Ananda Everingham KalayaanJulian
Anthony FalconRequiemeJoanna
Bembol Roco Thy Womb Bangas-An
Coco Martin Sta. Niña Pol
Deuel Raynon LadiaAnac ti PatingSixto Mangaoang
Dominic Roco Ang Nawawala Gibson Bonifacio
Eddie Garcia Bwakaw Rene
JM de Guzman Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino
Joem Bascon QwertyLeo Concepcion
Kristoffer KingOros
Nico AntonioPosas
2014
(37th)
Joel Torre On the Job Mario "Tatang" Maghari
Alex Medina Babagwa Greg
Jhong Hilario BadilLando
Mark Gil Philippino StoryBastian
Mimi Juareza Quick Change Dorina Pineda
Ping Medina Transit Moises
Sid Lucero Norte, Hangganan ng Kasaysayan Fabian
2015
(38th)
Allen Dizon Magkakabaung Randy
Arnold ReyesKasalSherwin
Dennis Trillo The JanitorCrisanto Espina
JC Santos Esprit de CorpsMajor Mac Favila
JM de Guzman That Thing Called Tadhana Anthony Lagdameo
Jericho Rosales RedRed
Nonie Buencamino DagitabJimmy Tolentino
Robert Arevalo Hari ng Tondo Ricardo Villena
Robin Padilla Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo Andres Bonifacio
Sandino MartinEsprit de CorpsPrivate Abel Sarmiento
2016
(39th)
John Lloyd Cruz Honor Thy Father Edgar
Anthony FalconAnino sa Likod ng BuwanNando
Dennis Trillo Felix Manalo Felix Manalo
Francis Guinto Ari: My Life with a King Conrado "Dado" Guinto
Jericho Rosales #WalangForever Ethan Isaac
John Arcilla Heneral Luna General Antonio Luna
John Lloyd Cruz A Second Chance Engr. Rodolfo "Popoy" Gonzales
Jun Jun QuintanaWater LemonFilemon
Lou Veloso Da Dog ShowSergio
Luis Alandy Anino sa Likod ng BuwanJoel
Ricky Davao Dayang AsuPeping
Sid Lucero Apocalypse Child Ford
2017
(40th)
Paolo Ballesteros Die Beautiful Trisha Echevarria / Patrick
Bembol Roco Pauwi NaMang Pepe
Garry CabalicPaglipayAtan
Khalil Ramos 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten Felix Salonga
Pepe Smith Singing in GraveyardsPepe The Impersonator
Ronwaldo MartinPamilya OrdinaryoAries
Tommy Abuel DagsinJustino
2018
(41st)
Abra Respeto Hendrix
Allen Dizon Bomba
Empoy Marquez Kita Kita Tonyo
Jojit Lorenzo Changing Partners Alex
Justine SamsonBalangiga: Howling Wilderness
Noel Comia, Jr. Kiko Boksingero
Nonie Buencamino Smaller and Smaller Circles Father Augusto Saenz, SJ
RS FranciscoBhoy Intsik
Sandino Martin Changing Partners Cris
Timothy Castillo Neomanila Toto
2019
(42nd)
Eddie Garcia MLColonel
Carlo Aquino Meet Me in St. Gallen Jesse
Christian Bables Signal Rock Intoy
Dante Rivero Kung Paano Hinihintay ang DapithaponBene
Dingdong Dantes Sid & Aya: Not a Love Story Sid
Eddie Garcia Hintayan ng LangitManolo
Ketchup Eusebio MamangFerdie
Miyuki KamimuraTanabata's WifeTanabata
Tony Labrusca MLCarlo
Victor Neri A Short History of a Few Bad ThingsFelix Tarongoy

2020s

YearActressFilmRole
2020
(43rd)
Elijah Canlas Kalel, 15 Kalel
Alden Richards Hello, Love, Goodbye
Gold Azeron Metamorphosis
Gio GaholSila-Sila
Jansen Magpusao John Denver Trending
Joel Lamangan Ang Hupa
Louis AbuelEdward
Oliver AquinoJino to Mari
Raymond Bagatsing Quezon's Game Manuel L. Quezon
Royce Cabrera Fuccbois
2021
(44th)
Nanding JosefLahi, Hayop Baldo
Adrian Lindayag The Boy Foretold by the Stars Dominic Cruz
Elijah Canlas He Who Is Without Sin Martin Pangan
Enchong Dee Alter Me Uno
JC Santos On Vodka, Beers, and Regrets Francis
Keann Johnson The Boy Foretold by the Stars Luke Armada
Noel EscondoMemories of Forgetting Jim
Zanjoe Marudo Malaya Iago
2022
(45th)
John Arcilla On the Job: The Missing 8 Sisoy Salas
Christian Bables Big Night! Dharna/Panfilo Macaspac, Jr.
Dingdong Dantes A Hard Day Detective Edmund Villon
Francis MagundayaoTenement 66Teban
John Lloyd Cruz Historiya ni Ha Hernando / Ha
Paolo Contis A Faraway Land Nico Mercado
Shogen Gensan Punch Naozumi "Nao" Tsuchiyama
2023
(46th)
John Lloyd Cruz Kapag Wala nang Mga Alon Lt. Hermes Papauran
Andrew RamsayGinhawaAnton
Baron Geisler Doll HouseRustin Clyde Villanueva
Noel Trinidad Family Matters Francisco
Tommy Alejandrino The Baseball PlayerAmir
2024
(47th)
Romnick Sarmenta About Us But Not About Us Ericson
Carlo Aquino Third World Romance Alvin
Cedrick Juan GomBurZa Jose Burgos
Euwenn Mikaell Firefly Anthony "Tonton" Alvaro
Jansen MagpusaoThe Gospel of the BeastMateo
Paolo O’HaraAng Duyan ng MagitingGabriel Ventura
2025
(48th)
Baron Geisler Dearly BelovedDeo
Carlo Aquino Crosspoint Manuel Hidalgo
Dennis Trillo Green Bones Domingo "Dom" Zamora
Enzo OsorioThe HearingLucas
Ronnie Lazaro Phantosmia Hilarion Zabala
Ruru Madrid Green Bones Xavier Gonzaga
Sid Lucero Outside Francis

Superlatives

Superlative Best Actor
Actor with most awards Phillip Salvador
Richard Gomez
3
Actor with most nominations Christopher de Leon 13
Oldest Winner Eddie Garcia 90yo
Oldest Nominee Eddie Garcia 90yo
Youngest Winner Jiro Manio 12yo
Youngest Nominee Jiro Manio 12yo

Multiple awards for Best Actor

Three awards
Two awards

References

  1. "Gawad Urian". Internet Movie Database . Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  2. "Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino". Archived from the original on September 27, 2015. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  3. 1 2 "GAWAD URIAN RECOGNITIONS". Star For All Seasons. 2009-12-29. Retrieved 2025-09-05.