Gawad Urian for Best Actress

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Gawad Urian for Best Actress
Awarded forPinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktres (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
Country Philippines
Presented byManunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino
First awarded1977
Currently held by Alessandra de Rossi
WatchList (2021)
Website http://www.manunuri.com

The Gawad Urian Best Actress, (officially, the Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktres), is a movie award given by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (Filipino Film Critics) to lead actresses 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

Legendary movie and box-office queen Vilma Santos is Gawad Urian's most decorated thespian. She won 8 best actress awards and holds the record for winning it three years in a row: Relasyon (1982), Broken Marriage (1983) and Sister Stella L. (1984). Governor Vilma Santos-Recto.jpg
Legendary movie and box-office queen Vilma Santos is Gawad Urian's most decorated thespian. She won 8 best actress awards and holds the record for winning it three years in a row: Relasyon (1982), Broken Marriage (1983) and Sister Stella L. (1984).
The iconic Superstar and Grand Dame of Philippine Cinema Nora Aunor is the most nominated actress with 21 nominations and won 7 Gawad Urian Best Actress and the first winner of Gawad Urian Best Actress (1977, 1981, 1990, 1991, 1996, 1997, 2013) Superstar nora aunor in 2011.jpg
The iconic Superstar and Grand Dame of Philippine Cinema Nora Aunor is the most nominated actress with 21 nominations and won 7 Gawad Urian Best Actress and the first winner of Gawad Urian Best Actress (1977, 1981, 1990, 1991, 1996, 1997, 2013)
YearActressFilmRole
1976
(1st)
Nora Aunor Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos Rosario
Mona Lisa InsiangTonya
Hilda Koronel InsiangInsiang
Charo Santos ItimTeresa
Lolita Rodriguez Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, Huwebes, Biyernes, Sabado, Linggo
Daria RamirezNunal sa Tubig
1977
(2nd)
Daria RamirezSinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping?
Alicia Alonzo Tahan Na Empoy, Tahan'
Vilma Santos Burlesk QueenChato / Czarina
Alicia Vergel Inay
Hilda Koronel Kung Mangarap ka at Magising
1978
(3rd)
Beth BautistaHindi Sa Iyo ang Mundo, Baby PorcunaBaby Porcuna
Nora Aunor Ikaw ay Akin
Vilma Santos Ikaw ay Akin
Elizabeth Oropesa Isang gabi sa iyo... Isang gabi sa akin
Chanda Romero Mananayaw
1979
(4th)
Charito Solis Ina, Kapatid, Anak
Nora Aunor Ina Ka ng Anak Mo Esther
Lolita Rodriguez Ina Ka ng Anak Mo
Liza Lorena Gabun
Suzette Ranillo Aliw

1980s

YearActressFilmRole
1980
(5th)
Nora Aunor Bona Bona
Gina Alajar BrutalCynthia
Amy Austria BrutalMonica
Cherie Gil City after Dark
Rio Locsin City After Dark
1981
(6th)
Gina Alajar SalomeSalome
Nora Aunor Bakit Bughaw ang Langit
Charito Solis Playgirl
1982
(7th)
Vilma Santos RelasyonMarilou
Nora Aunor Himala Elsa
Gina Alajar Moral
Lorna Tolentino MoralJoey
1983
(8th)
Vilma Santos Broken MarriageEllen
Cecille Castillo Karnal Puring
1984
(9th)
Vilma Santos Sister Stella LSister Stella Legaspi
Nora Aunor 'Merika
Nora Aunor Bulaklak sa City Jail Angela Aguilar
Sarsi Emmanuelle Boatman
Claudia ZobelSinner or Saint
Gina Pareño Working GirlsNimfa Sucgang
1985
(10th)
Gina Alajar Bayan ko: Kapit sa Patalim
Nida Blanca Miguelito: Batang RebeldeAuring
Chanda Romero Bakit Manipis ang Ulap
Lolita Rodriguez Paradise InnEsther
Jaclyn Jose White Slavery
1986
(11th)
Pilar Pilapil Napakasakit Kuya Eddie
Jaclyn Jose Takaw TuksoLetty
Liza Lorena Halimaw
Jaclyn Jose Private ShowMyrna
Ana Marie GutierrezTakaw TuksoDebbie
1988
(12th)
Jaclyn Jose Itanong mo sa BuwanJosie
Snooky Serna Kapag Napagod Ang Puso
Lorna Tolentino Natutulog ba ang DiyosGillian
Jackie Lou Blanco Your Wife, My wife
1989
(13th)
Vilma Santos Pahiram ng Isang UmagaJuliet
Nora Aunor Bilangin Mo ang Bituin sa LangitNoli/Maggie
Helen Gamboa Kailan Mahuhugasan ang Kasalanan
Janice De Belen RosendaRosenda

1990s

YearActressFilmRole
1990
(14th)
Nora Aunor Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? Andrea
Gina Alajar Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? Joyce
Vilma Santos Kapag Langit ang HumatolFloridablanca
Dina Bonnevie Gumapang ka sa Lusak
Vivian Velez Kasalanan Bang Sambahin Ka?
1991
(15th)
Vilma Santos Ipagpatawad MoCarmina
Nora Aunor Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. Pacita Macaspac
Dina Bonnevie Sa Kabila ng Lahat
Lorna Tolentino Kislap Sa DilimCiena
Dawn Zulueta Hihintayin Kita sa Langit
1992
(16th)
Lorna Tolentino Narito ang Puso Ko
Sharon Cuneta Tayong DalawaCarol
Maricel Laxa Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin
Vilma Santos Sinungaling Mong PusoLucinda
Maricel Soriano Ikaw Pa Lang ang MinahalAdela Sevilla
Dawn Zulueta Iisa Pa LamangClara
1993
(17th)
Vilma Santos Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez StoryDolzura Cortez
Lorna Tolentino Gaano Kita Kamahal
Maricel Laxa Makati Avenue: Office Girls
Dawn Zulueta San Ka Man Naroon
1994
(18th)
Gelli de Belen The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y mapatawad moSarah Jane
Kris Aquino The Fatimah Buen StoryFatimah Buen
Carmina Villaroel Wating
1995
(19th)
Nora Aunor The Flor Contemplacion StoryFlor Contemplacion
Helen Gamboa Bagong BayaniFlor Contemplacion
Maricel Soriano Dahas
Lorna Tolentino Sa Ngalan Ng Pag-ibigMae
Lea Salonga Sana Maulit Muli Agnes
Sharmaine Arnaiz Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie
1996
(20th)
Nora Aunor Bakit May Kahapon Pa?
Sharon Cuneta Madrasta Mariel
Dina Bonnevie Abot Kamay ang Pangarap
Jaclyn Jose Mulanay: Sa Pusod Ng Paraiso
Lorna Tolentino Bayarang PusoJuliet Sanvictores
Maricel Soriano Abot Kamay ang Pangarap
1997
(21st)
Zsa Zsa Padilla Batang PX Tessie
Nora Aunor BabaeBea
Sharmaine Arnaiz MilagrosMilagros
Sharon Cuneta Nang Iniwan Mo Ako
Rosanna RocesLigaya ang Itawag mo sa AkinLigaya
Maricel Soriano Minsan Lang Magmamahal
1998
(22nd)
Vilma Santos Bata, Bata… Pa'no Ka Ginawa? Lea
Nida Blanca Sana Pag-ibig NaLinda Perez
Rosanna RocesCuracha: Ang Babaeng Walang PahingaSelya
Elizabeth Oropesa Sa Pusod Ng DagatRosa
1999
(23rd)
Elizabeth Oropesa Bulaklak Ng MaynilaAzun
Nora Aunor SidhiAna
Ana Capri Fetch A Pail Of WaterGina
Mona Lisa Mother Ignacia - Ang uliran:
Lorna Tolentino Luksong TinikBeth Pineda
Maricel Soriano SolteraSandra Valdez

2000s

Judy Ann Santos is Gawad Urian Best Actress in 2005. Judy Ann Santos (2008).jpg
Judy Ann Santos is Gawad Urian Best Actress in 2005.
Mylene Dizon is Gawad Urian Best Actress in 2009. Mylene dizon nyc.jpg
Mylene Dizon is Gawad Urian Best Actress in 2009.
YearActressFilmRole
2000
(24th)
Gloria Romero Tanging Yaman Loleng
Irma Adlawan Tuhog
Alessandra de Rossi Azucena
Ina Raymundo Tuhog
Vilma Santos Anak
2001
(25th)
Assunta de Rossi HubogVanessa
Rosanna RocesLa Vida RosaRossa
Mylene Dizon In The Bosom Of The Enemy Pilar
Jaclyn Jose Minsan May Isang PusoVanessa
Maricel Soriano Mila Anita Pamintuan /Mila Cabangon
2002
(26th)
Vilma Santos Dekada '70 Amanda Bartolome
Claudine Barretto Kailangan Kita Elena "Lena" Duran
Dina Bonnevie American Adobo Marissa
Alessandra de Rossi Mga Munting Tinig
Ara Mina Mano Po Richelle Go
Cherry Pie Picache American AdoboTere
2003
(27th)
Cherry Pie Picache Bridal Shower
Dina Bonnevie Bridal Shower
Maricel Soriano FilipinasYolanda Filipinas
Ara Mina Ang Huling Birhen sa LupaEdna
Katherine Luna Babae sa Breakwater Paquita
Elizabeth Oropesa Homecoming
2004
(28th)
Judy Ann Santos SabelSabel
Nora Aunor Naglalayag Dorinda
Claudine Barretto Milan Jenny
Vilma Santos Mano Po III: My Love Lilia Chong Yang
2005
(29th)
Jaclyn Jose Sarong BanggiMelba
Claudine Barretto Nasaan Ka Man Pilar
Ana Capri Ala Verde, Ala PobreJessica
Analyn Bangsi-ilAng Daan pa KalimugtongErica
Irma Adlawan Sa North Diversion RoadMarta
Jaycee Parker Ilusyon
2006
(30th)
Gina Pareño Kubrador Amelita/Amy
Maricel Soriano Inang Yaya Norma
Cherry Pie Picache Kaleldo Jesusa/Jess
Angel Aquino Kaleldo Lourdes
Judy Ann Santos Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo Angelita/Angie
Jonalyn AblongManoroJonalyn
Andrea del Rosario Rome & JulietJuliet Flores
Mylene Dizon Rome & JulietRome Miranda
2007
(31st)
Cherry Pie Picache Foster Child Thelma
Ina FeleoEndo
Glaiza de Castro Still LifeEmma
Lorna Tolentino Katas ng SaudiMarcy
Judy Ann Santos Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo Angelita/Angie
2008
(32nd)
Mylene Dizon 100Joyce
Boots Anson-Roa LovebirdsAmelia
Angeli Bayani Melancholia
Jaclyn Jose Serbis
Judy Ann Santos Ploning Ploning
Gina Pareño Serbis
Anita Linda Adela
Rhea MedinaBrutus, ang paglalakbayPayang
2009
(33rd)
Anita Linda Lola
Rustica Carpio Lola
Janice de Belen Last ViewingLaura
Vilma Santos In My Life Shirley Templo
Irma Adlawan Ang panggagahasa kay FeFe
Iza Calzado Dukot
Che RamosMangatyananHimalaya Marquez
Tessie TomasSanglaanOlivia
Rosanna RocesWanted: BorderMama Saleng
Eugene Domingo Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme Kimmy Go Dong Hae / Dora Go Dong Hae

2010s

Maja Salvador is Gawad Urian Best Actress in 2012. Maja Salvador at the Star Magic Tour, April 2011.jpg
Maja Salvador is Gawad Urian Best Actress in 2012.
YearActressFilmRole
2010
(34th)
Fe GingGing HydeSheikaSheika
Rita Avila Magdamag
Mercedes Cabral Gayuma
Donna GimenoAng Damgo ni Euleteria
Laurice Guillen Ante
Ces Quesada Magkakapatid
Jodi Sta. Maria Chassis
Meryll Soriano Donor
2011
(35th)
Maja Salvador Thelma Thelma
Lilia CuntapaySix Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay:Lilia Cuntapay
Raquel VillavicencioBisperas
Eugene Domingo Ang Babae sa Septic Tank Herself/Mila
Opaline SantosThe Natural Phenomenon of Madness
Maria Isabel Lopez CucheraIsabel
Alessandra De Rossi Ka OryangOryang
Cherry Pie Picache IsdaLina
Diana Zubiri Bahay BataSarah
Fides Cuyugan-AsensioNiño:Lina
2012
(36th)
Nora Aunor Thy Womb Shaleha
Alessandra De Rossi BaybayinAlba
Assunta de Rossi BaybayinAlban
Gina Alajar Mater Dolorosa
Ama Quiambao Diablo
Jodi Sta. Maria Aparisyon
Shamaine Buencamino REquieme!
Olga NatividadMga Dayo
Liza Diño In nomine matris
2013
(37th)
Angeli Bayani Norte, Hangganan ng Kasaysayan Eliza
Nora Aunor Ang Kwento ni Mabuti Mabuti
Rustica CarpioAno ang Kulay ng mga Nakalimutang Pangarap?Teresa
Eugene Domingo Instant Mommy Bechay
Cherie Gil SonataRegina Cadena
Agot Isidro Mga Anino ng KahaponIrene
Teri MalvarAng Huling Cha-Cha ni AnitaAnita
Vilma Santos Ekstra Loida Malabanan
Lorna Tolentino BurgosEdita Burgos
Vivian Velez BendorBlondie
2014
(38th)
Eula Valdez DagitabIssey Tolentino
Nora Aunor Dementia Mara Fabre
Angeli Bayani BwayaDivina
Ai-Ai delas Alas RondaPaloma Arroyo
Eugene Domingo Barber's Tales Marilou
Hazel Orencio Mula sa Kung Ano ang Noon Itang
Angelica Panganiban That Thing Called Tadhana Mace Castillo
Nova Villa 1st Ko Si 3rdCorazon
2015
(39th)
LJ Reyes Anino sa Likod ng BuwanEmma
Nora Aunor Taklub Bebeth
Anika DoloniusApocalypse ChildFiona
Angeli Bayani IisaRoss
Alessandra de Rossi BambantiBelyn
Ces Quesada Imbisibol Linda
Jennylyn Mercado Walang Forever Mia Nolasco
Mercedes Cabral Da Dog ShowCelia
2016
(40th)
Hasmine Kilip Pamilya OrdinaryoJane
Irma Adlawan Oro Kapitana
Nora Aunor HinulidSita
Angeli Bayani Ned's Project Ned
Ai-Ai delas Alas AreaHillary
Jaclyn Jose Ma' Rosa Rosa
Elizabeth Oropesa Mrs.Virginia
Cherry Pie Picache Pauwi NaRemedios
Charo Santos Ang Babaeng Humayo Horacia Somorostro / Renata
Laila Ulao Women of the Weeping River Satra
2017
(41st)
Joanna Ampil Ang Larawan Candida Marasigan
Angeli Bayani Bagahe
Alessandra de Rossi Kita Kita Lea
Gloria Diaz Si Chedeng at Si AppleChedeng
Dexter Doria Paki
Jally Nae GilbaligaThe Chanters
Agot Isidro Changing Partners Alex
Elizabeth Oropesa Si Chedeng at Si AppleApple
Bela Padilla 100 Tula Para Kay Stella Stella
Angeli Nicole Sanoy Bomba
Malona Sulatan Tu Pug Imatuy
2018
(42nd)
Nadine Lustre Never Not Love You Joanne Candelaria
Ai-Ai delas Alas School Service
Perla Bautista Kung Paano Hinihintay ang DapithaponTeresa
Anne Curtis Buy Bust Nina Manigan
Sid & Aya: Not a Love Story Aya
Glaiza de Castro Liway Liway
Maribeth FanglayanTanabata’s WifeFas-ang
Celeste Legaspi MamangMamang
Iyah MinaMamu; and a Mother Too
Bela Padilla Meet Me in St. Gallen Celeste
Pokwang Oda sa WalaSonya
2019
(43rd)
Janine Gutierrez Babae at BarilBabae
Kathryn Bernardo Hello, Love, Goodbye Joy Fabregas
Alessandra De Rossi Lucid
Max EigenmannVerdictJoy
Angie FerroLola IgnaLola igna
Jean GarciaWatch Me Kill
Nadine Lustre Ulan Maya Landicho
Anita Linda CircaDona Atang
Bela PadillaMañanita
Sue PradoAlma-Ata
Ruby RuizIskaIska
2024
(47th)
Charlie Dizon Third World Romance Britney
Kathryn Bernardo A Very Good Girl Philomena "Philo" Novela
Gabby PadillaGitlingJamie Lazaro
Max Eigenmann Raging Grace Joy

Superlatives

Superlative Best Actress
Actress with most awards Vilma Santos 8
Actress with most nominations Nora Aunor 21
Actress with the most consecutive wins Vilma Santos 3
Actress with the most consecutive nominations Nora Aunor
Angeli Bayani
5*
Actress with most nominations
without ever winning
Maricel Soriano 8
Oldest Winner Anita Linda 86
Oldest Nominee Anita Linda 86
Youngest Winner Assunta de Rossi 20
Youngest NomineeTeri Malvar13

Multiple awards for Best Actress

Eight awards
Seven awards
Three awards
Two awards

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