PMPC Star Awards for Movies

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PMPC Star Awards for Movies
Current: 41st PMPC Star Awards for Movies
Awarded forExcellence in Philippine Movies
CountryPhilippines
Presented byPhilippine Movie Press Club
First award1985;40 years ago (1985)

PMPC Star Awards for Movies is an annual award ceremony recognizing outstanding films in the Philippines. It is organized by the Philippine Movie Press Club, founded in 1985. It is considered as Philippines counterpart of Hollywood's Golden Globe Awards. [1]

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History

The first PMPC Star Awards for Movies was held in 1985. [2]

Award ceremonies

YearCeremonyAwards Night Venue
1985 1st PMPC Star Awards for Movies
1986 2nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies Folk Arts Theater, Manila [3]
1987 3rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies Folk Arts Theater, Manila
1988 4th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Folk Arts Theater, Manila [4] [5]
1989 5th PMPC Star Awards for Movies ULTRA, Pasig [6]
1990 6th PMPC Star Awards for Movies
1991 7th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Manila Metropolitan Theater, Manila [7]
1992 8th PMPC Star Awards for Movies
1993 9th PMPC Star Awards for Movies
1994 10th PMPC Star Awards for Movies
1995 11th PMPC Star Awards for Movies
1996 12th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Henry Lee Irwin Theatre, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City [8]
1997 13th PMPC Star Awards for Movies
1998 14th PMPC Star Awards for Movies
1999 15th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Villamor Hall, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City [9]
2000 16th PMPC Star Awards for Movies
2001 17th PMPC Star Awards for Movies
2002 18th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Villamor Hall, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City [10]
2003 19th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Villamor Hall, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City [11]
2004 20th PMPC Star Awards for Movies
2005 21st PMPC Star Awards for Movies
2006 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies
2007 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies
2008 24th PMPC Star Awards for Movies
2009 25th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Henry Lee Irwin Theatre, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City
2010 26th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Henry Lee Irwin Theatre, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City
2011 27th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila, Pasay
2012 28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Meralco Theater, Pasig
2013 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies AFP Theater, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City [12]
2014 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Solaire Resort Hotel [13]
2015 31st PMPC Star Awards for Movies Solaire Resort & Casino, Parañaque
2016 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila, Pasay [14]
2017 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila, Pasay [15]
2018 34th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila, Pasay [16]
2019 35th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila, Pasay [17]
2021 36th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Virtual awarding via social media [18]
2022 37th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Virtual awarding via FlexTV app [19]
2023 38th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Manila Hotel [20]
2024 39th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Winford Resort and Casino Manila [21]
40th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Henry Lee Irwin Theater, Ateneo de Manila University [22]
2025 41st PMPC Star Awards for Movies Makabagong San Juan Theater [23]

Awards of Merit categories

Current categories

Special awards

Current special categories

Controversies

Vote-buying allegations

In 2005, PhilStar reported allegations of vote-buying and possible studio influence during the 21st PMPC Star Awards for Movies. The article questioned the fairness of the voting process but did not confirm any investigation or outcome. [24]

In 2014, entertainment columnist Jobert Sucaldito accused some PMPC voting members of engaging in vote-buying in connection with the Movie Actor of the Year category at the 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies. [25] He claimed that he had been assured of support for E.R. Ejercito nominated for ( Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill ), but alleged that another voting member had lobbied for Vice Ganda, who ultimately won for Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy , and whose victory he described as unexpected. [26] According to Sucaldito, the intended recipient of the award was Joel Torre (nominated for On The Job ), and in the absence of any vote-buying, Torre would have won. [27] The PMPC released a statement refuting the allegations. [28] [29] Ejercito also distanced himself from the controversy, stating that he was unaware of any vote-buying. [30] Vice Ganda addressed the allegations on It’s Showtime , saying he would have returned the award if vote-buying had occurred, but otherwise accepted it. [31] He was shown hugging the trophy. [32] Several former PMPC members and veteran entertainment writers commented publicly on the controversy. [33]

ENPRESS and the formation of the Golden Screen Awards

In 2005, a group of entertainment journalists broke away from the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) to form the Entertainment Press Society (ENPRESS). This split was partly driven by frustrations over the PMPC’s perceived bias and fairness issues in awarding the PMPC Star Awards for Movies. ENPRESS established the Golden Screen Awards, a competing film awards body. [34] [35]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Red, Isah V. (March 16, 1999). "Vilma, Nida share top acting honors". Manila Standard . Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. p. 24. Retrieved July 10, 2024. ...a typical awards night right at the heart of Philippine academe, the University of the Philippines Theater.
  2. ↑ Garcia, Leony (January 13, 2025). "PMPC elects officers for 2025". ABS-CBN . Retrieved November 2, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Bumper crop of awards". Philippine Daily Inquirer . The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. January 16, 1986. p. 6. Awards Night is set for March 8 at the Folk Arts Theater (period covered: July 1-Dec. 31, 1985).
  4. ↑ "Sharon hits back". Manila Standard . Standard Publications, Inc. April 8, 1989. p. 10. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Lorna leads Star Awards winners". Manila Standard . Standard Publications, Inc. April 21, 1988. p. 10. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Star Awards set for April 15". Manila Standard . Kagitingan Publications, Inc. April 8, 1989. p. 28. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
  7. ↑ "7th Star Awards set tomorrow". Manila Standard . Kagitingan Publications, Inc. March 15, 1991. p. 17. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  8. ↑ Red, Isah V. (March 11, 1996). "'Flor' sweeps Star Awards". Manila Standard . Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. p. 32B. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  9. ↑ Red, Isah V. (March 16, 1999). "Vilma, Nida share top acting honors". Manila Standard . Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. p. 24. Retrieved July 10, 2024. ...a typical awards night right at the heart of Philippine academe, the University of the Philippines Theater.
  10. ↑ Flores, Patrick (March 16, 2002). "Too many awards spoil the movie industry". Manila Standard . Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. p. 20. Retrieved July 10, 2024. ...a typical awards night right at the heart of Philippine academe, the University of the Philippines Theater.
  11. ↑ Cruz, Marinel R. (March 10, 2003). "Low-budget film named Best Picture in Star Awards". Philippine Daily Inquirer . The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. p. A25. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  12. ↑ Magsanoc, Kai (March 10, 2013). "WINNERS: 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies". Rappler. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  13. ↑ "30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies nominees unveiled". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  14. ↑ "32nd Star Awards for Movies nominees unveiled". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  15. ↑ Jarloc, Glaiza (September 4, 2017). "Vilma Santos, Nora Aunor big winners at 33rd Star Awards for Movies". SunStar. Archived from the original on September 15, 2017. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
  16. ↑ Bukas, Leo. "Mga nominado sa 35th PMPC Star Awards For Movies inilabas na | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on January 26, 2025. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  17. ↑ "FULL LIST: Winners, PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2019". Rappler. June 3, 2019.
  18. ↑ Layug, Margaret Claire (September 27, 2021). "Alden Richards, David Licauco and more Kapuso stars win big at 36th PMPC Star Awards". GMA News Online. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Sylvia, Rossi, Arcilla win top Star Awards". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  20. ↑ Bukas, Leo (July 17, 2023). "TINGNAN: Mga nanalo sa 38th PMPC Star Awards". ABS-CBN.
  21. ↑ "PMPC reveals nominees for 39th Star Awards for Movies". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on May 1, 2025. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  22. ↑ Quibranza III, Luis A. (August 2, 2024). "Celebrities honored at 40th PMPC Star Awards for Movies". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  23. ↑ Mallorca, Hannah (November 1, 2025). "41st Star Awards for Movies: Kathryn Bernardo, Marian Rivera among nominees". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  24. ↑ Lo, Ricky. "Star Awards: Fair or foul?". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  25. ↑ Serato, Arniel C. (March 10, 2014). "PMPC Star Awards for Movies results marred by vote-buying accusation". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  26. ↑ "Vice Ganda's Best Actor win in the 30th Star Awards was rigged, alleges showbiz columnist Jobert Sucaldito". SPOT.PH. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  27. ↑ Policarpio, Allan (March 14, 2014). "Star Awards sizzlers". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  28. ↑ Ramirez, Patty (March 12, 2014). "PMPC releases statement on alleged vote buying at the 30th Star Awards for Movies". ABS-CBN.
  29. ↑ Quilingguing, Uriel C. (March 12, 2014). "PMPC denies vote buying allegations". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  30. ↑ "ER Ejercito on having been dragged into the issue of vote-buying for Best Actor trophy: "Hindi ko naman kailangan ng awards."". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  31. ↑ Agting, Ira (March 12, 2014). "PMPC, Vice Ganda speak out on vote buying allegations". RAPPLER. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  32. ↑ "Vice Ganda embraces Star Awards Best Actor trophy despite controversy". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  33. ↑ "Veteran entertainment writers react to PMPC statement about vote-buying allegation". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  34. ↑ Francisco, Butch. "An awards body born out of controversy". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  35. ↑ Lo, Ricky. "A 'double victory' for Dennis Trillo". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
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