The SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN (s) In Our Lives
Beauty Pageant Candidates in their native costume. Catch MMFF Best Picture winner SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN in Resort’s World Manila Cinemas, Eastwood City Mall Cinemas and Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall.
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Leo Selomenio (addresses a crowd of Filipino maids): Wag niyong isipin katulong lang ako binabayaran lang ako ng amo ko. Nandito ako dahil may sahod akong dollar may ipapadala ako sa Pilipinas. It’s not that. Isipin ninyo sa sarili ninyo manager kayo! Syempre ako nag mamanage ng bahay ng amo ko. Bakit kayo hindi? O? Tatawa sila. Bakit kinahihiya mo trabaho mo? Sabihin mo muna manager ka. Siyempre titignan ka niya from head to foot. Oo may nakasabay ako sa eroplano. Anong ginagawa mo sa Hong Kong? Manager. Manager? Manager ka ng ano? Manager ako ng amo ko. O tinapat ko nga i-phone ko ha! Manager? Tapos tinignan niya ko from head to foot.
Pinays take over Hong Kong’s Central District during Sundays. Catch MMFF Best Picture winner SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN in Resort’s World Manila Cinemas, Eastwood City Mall Cinemas and Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall.
(Don’t think of yourselves as mere helpers. You’re here just for your salary to send back home. It’s not that. Think of yourselves as managers. Of course I manage my employer’s household. Don’t you do the same? They laugh at me. I met someone on the plane and asked my job. Tell them you’re a manager. They look at me from head to foot. You’re a manager? Yes I manage the affairs of my employer. Then I whip out my i-phone. Then they look at me from head to foot.)
SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN is a touching love letter to all mothers, sisters, aunts anyone who has sacrificed something to make us who we are. When you think about it, it’s for every Filipino, for any parent and child, family in the world. It will make you want to hug every woman in your life.
Cherrie Bretaña & her ward Hayden; Catch MMFF Best Picture winner SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN in Resort’s World Manila Cinemas, Eastwood City Mall Cinemas and Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall.
Directed by Babyruth Villarama Gutierrez, it is the only documentary to ever win BEST PICTURE in the history of the Metro Manila Film Fest Awards. It also garnered BEST EDITING- Chuck Gutierrez, GATPUNO ANTONIO J. VILLEGAS CULTURAL AWARD, CHILDREN’S CHOICE along with SAVING SALLY and VINCE & KATH & JAMES.
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It’s a story we’re all familiar with regardless of race. There’s someone a mother, an aunt, a sister, a father, a provider who sacrifices themselves so we can go to school, have food to eat, clothes on our back. They are stories that don’t attract million-dollar blockbuster excitement, its not necessarily Gal Gadot of WONDER WOMAN or Hugh Jackman as LOGAN for 2017. More often than not they are the people we take for granted and not really think about.
Beauty Pageant Candidates own Hong Kong’s Central District. Catch MMFF Best Picture winner SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN in Resort’s World Manila Cinemas, Eastwood City Mall Cinemas and Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall.
We feel and see the ‘sacrifice’ through the experiences of Leo Selomenio (Science Education Graduate), Rudelie Acosta (IT Graduate), Mylyn Jacobo (AB English Graduate), Hazel Perdido (Computer Science Graduate) and Cherrie Mae Bretaña (Hotel Management Graduate).
They are all Overseas Filipino Workers who work as domestic helpers in Hong Kong but have found meaningful activity during Sundays. Leo is an organizer of pageants and other events specifically for Filipina OFWs since 2008. The rest of the subjects are the candidates. The pageants are held only on Sunday as their one free day in the week.
We go through their typical day, hear their stories and even hear from their employers. As you can see from their college degrees they’re actually overqualified for the position of domestic helper. That doesn’t protect them from experiencing verbal abuse from their employers or looked down upon even by their own countrymen. Even as the government hails our OFWs Overseas Filipino Workers as modern day heroes, other Filipinos sometimes look down on domestic helpers.
Cherrie Bretaña; Catch MMFF Best Picture winner SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN in Resort’s World Manila Cinemas, Eastwood City Mall Cinemas and Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall.
Just like the joke that Leo shares above, SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN isn’t just a tearjerker but more of an inspirational journey. We see that they cope with loneliness through mutual support, performances and yes beauty pageants.
Ju-Chen Chen, an Anthropologist at the University of Hong Kong was at first puzzled at their efforts, time and passion for these activities even after an exhausting workweek. Chen witnessed firsthand the camaraderie during an event.
Our domestic helpers become Philippine flag bearers in Hong Kong through their costumes and dances. Catch MMFF Best Picture winner SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN in Resort’s World Manila Cinemas, Eastwood City Mall Cinemas and Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall.
She discovered that they literally carry the Philippine flag through the performances of cultural dances, pageants and concerts. There are elaborate costumes, choreography. They are proud bearers of Filipino identity. Chen realized that the fulfillment they get is far greater than their day-to-day difficulties. Through their gatherings, performances, they find a greater sense of self worth. In the face of stressful or often discriminatory work environment, they take the one-day they should have for themselves and still find the energy to put on a show for others.
Our domestic helpers become Philippine flag bearers in Hong Kong through their costumes and dances. Catch MMFF Best Picture winner SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN in Resort’s World Manila Cinemas, Eastwood City Mall Cinemas and Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall.
HK Mindset
There’s no doubt that domestic helpers in Hong Kong have a vital role. Long time TV producer Jack Soo was interviewed and said, “I live alone by myself. Mylyn is the only one taking care of me in my daily life…Let me tell you something. IF Hong Kong has no foreign helpers Hong Kong will be in trouble. Just imagine those family without a foreign helper. How are they gonna work how will they take care of their children? How are they going to do their daily lives? So if the Philippine government stop all the helpers in all of the country, the whole world will be in big trouble without helpers. There’s a big problem.”
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Not everyone though has a glowing opinion of foreign domestic helpers. In April of 2015, Executive Councilor Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee made some derogatory comments against Filipina domestic helpers accusing them of seducing their employers. The comments on her blog and official facebook page were particularly painful knowing the abuse that a majority of foreign domestic helpers endure. Some of them have even suffered physical and sexual abuse. For Filipinas who sacrifice so much this is has the potential to damage their familial relationships back home.
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The issue came up in the Q&A portion in one of the pageants. Mylyn Jacobo very ably replied: “It’s a big insult to us that most Filipina OFWs are called prostitutes. I will cite something what Mrs. Regina Ip told us. We Filipino domestic helpers are working here to provide the needs and support our families in the Philippines. Whatever you do abroad you should think twice.”
Mylyn Jacobo poses w pals; Catch MMFF Best Picture winner SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN in Resort’s World Manila Cinemas, Eastwood City Mall Cinemas and Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall.
2 Week Rule
Documentaries put important issues to the forefront because viewers see real people in real situations not actors. In this case it’s the policies of the HK SAR concerning domestic helpers. This affects not just the DH themselves but their wards, the elderly not to mention their own families back home reliant on the money they earn.
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Discrimination against foreign domestic helpers is built into the system. A clear example is what happened to Rudelie Acosta. After one of the pageants she was late coming back to her employer and went over her curfew hours. She was fired on the spot and was asked to leave the only lodgings that she had. Even after pleading to at least spend the night her employer refused and kicked her out without a roof over her head. On top of this she only has 2 weeks to find another employer or lose the right to stay in Hong Kong.
Rudeline Acosta buys Filipino food during gathering; Catch MMFF Best Picture winner SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN in Resort’s World Manila Cinemas, Eastwood City Mall Cinemas and Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall.
Although the termination was abrupt and unfair, because of the 2-week rule there’s almost no recourse to file a complaint and immediately find a new job. Rudelie’s case is an example of the unfairness and injustice that thousands of foreign domestic helpers find themselves in Hong Kong.
Different foreign workers associations of Indians, Indonesians, Thais, Malaysians, Nepalese, of course Filipinos have banded together to formally complain against the 2 Week Rule since the late 1990s. But HK SAR has stuck to its guns allowing this discriminatory and racist policy to continue.
Mylyn Jacobo shares the sash she earned with Jack Soo. Catch MMFF Best Picture winner SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN in Resort’s World Manila Cinemas, Eastwood City Mall Cinemas and Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall.
A comprehensive article entitled Maid in Hong Kong: Protecting Foreign Domestic Workers explained clearly how the 2 week rule is unjust: “Beyond cramped housing conditions, isolation of domestic workers means that abuses by employers often go unreported. A 2013 survey conducted by another Hong Kong-based group, Mission for Migrant Workers, found that 58 percent of the more than 3,000 workers surveyed experienced verbal abuse in the home, 18 percent physical abuse, and 6 percent sexual abuse.”
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The report continues, “Another policy, the “two-week rule,” mandates that once foreign domestic workers quit or are let go, they must depart Hong Kong within two weeks. This policy, critics say, discourages domestic workers from seeking justice, for fear they could lose their jobs. It also makes finding a new employer difficult, as this process can take from four to six weeks. Moreover, a visa extension, the length of which varies by case, costs HK $190 (US $24), and during the extension application period migrants cannot work and must pay for their housing and food. Many domestic workers, therefore, choose to stay silent about abuses.”
Beauty Pageant Candidate in native costume. Catch MMFF Best Picture winner SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN in Resort’s World Manila Cinemas, Eastwood City Mall Cinemas and Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall.
Interestingly enough a possible solution also came from one of the victimized helpers in the documentary. She theorized that no less than our own Philippine government along with other nations like India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and others should negotiate in behalf of their workers with the Hong Kong authorities to abolish the 2 Week Rule.
Executive Producers Vincent R. Nebrida, Fernando Ortigas and E.A. Rocha have another award winning film. Catch MMFF Best Picture winner SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN in Resort’s World Manila Cinemas, Eastwood City Mall Cinemas and Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall.
Track Record
SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN is another meaningful and significant creative contribution from executive producers Vincent R. Nebrida, Fernando Ortigas and E.A. Rocha. These are the same executive producers who brought us the historical hit HENERAL LUNA and the enchanting KANA THE DREAMWEAVER. In a short period of time they have established a winning track record of award winning and critically acclaimed films.
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Director Babyruth Villarama’s loving and supportive husband Chuck Gutierrez is both Producer and Editor. Chuck has added yet another BEST EDITING award from the MMFF to his wins in Cinemalaya, Cinema One and many others.
Dexter Dela Peña as cinematographer also deserves credit in being able to make everyday scenes more cinematic. Even though it was a run and gun style we were able to see the character of the city and more importantly the beauty of the contestants. Babyruth must have also handled the secondary camera. The trio of Babyruth, Dexter and Chuck have already been together for several projects including JAZZ IN LOVE another documentary that was part of Cinemalaya in 2013.
Its Miss Luzon 2016 Manilyn Salapare’s silhouette on the now iconic poster. Catch MMFF Best Picture winner SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN in Resort’s World Manila Cinemas, Eastwood City Mall Cinemas and Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall.
Invaluable
Watching SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN is so enriching and educational in so many ways and levels. There are many touching moments between the families that helpers literally care for. Employers address Leo as ‘he’ even if he is biologically a woman. They see him as who he is, as a person. If you bring every family member, every maid, yaya, kusinera, labandera to this movie you will all come out richer for it. Respect and kindness truly goes a long way.
Leo Selomenio (center) is treated like family by (from left) Bonny Lee and daughter Yoanna. Catch MMFF Best Picture winner SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN in Resort’s World Manila Cinemas, Eastwood City Mall Cinemas and Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall.
Leo uses the earnings from the pageants to help domestic helpers who were abused and need emergency assistance. In truth he has given those who participate in them and even those who watch something more valuable. He has given them a chance to see and feel the beauty they have. You can see the pride in the costumes, dances, unique to their provinces and hometowns in the Philippines. This pride extends not just to participants but to the audiences as well.
Hazel Perdido; Catch MMFF Best Picture winner SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN in Resort’s World Manila Cinemas, Eastwood City Mall Cinemas and Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall.
Miss Luzon 2016 Manilyn Salapare with organizer Leo Selomenio; Catch MMFF Best Picture winner SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN in Resort’s World Manila Cinemas, Eastwood City Mall Cinemas and Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall.
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Pinays take over Hong Kong’s Central District during Sundays. Catch MMFF Best Picture winner SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN in Resort’s World Manila Cinemas, Eastwood City Mall Cinemas and Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall.
Beauty Pageant Candidate in native costume. Catch MMFF Best Picture winner SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN in Resort’s World Manila Cinemas, Eastwood City Mall Cinemas and Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall.
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Our domestic helpers become Philippine flag bearers in Hong Kong through their costumes and dances. Catch MMFF Best Picture winner SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN in Resort’s World Manila Cinemas, Eastwood City Mall Cinemas and Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall.
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Skyscrapers in HK’s Central district; Catch MMFF Best Picture winner SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN in Resort’s World Manila Cinemas, Eastwood City Mall Cinemas and Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall.
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Beauty Pageant Candidate in native costume. Catch MMFF Best Picture winner SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN in Resort’s World Manila Cinemas, Eastwood City Mall Cinemas and Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall.
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Beauty Pageant Candidate in native costume. Catch MMFF Best Picture winner SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN in Resort’s World Manila Cinemas, Eastwood City Mall Cinemas and Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall.
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Our domestic helpers become Philippine flag bearers in Hong Kong through their costumes and dances. Catch MMFF Best Picture winner SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN in Resort’s World Manila Cinemas, Eastwood City Mall Cinemas and Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall.
Cherrie Bretaña & her ward Hayden; Catch MMFF Best Picture winner SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN in Resort’s World Manila Cinemas, Eastwood City Mall Cinemas and Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall.
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Beauty Pageant Candidate prepares to go on stage. Catch MMFF Best Picture winner SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN in Resort’s World Manila Cinemas, Eastwood City Mall Cinemas and Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall.
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Its Miss Luzon 2016 Manilyn Salapare’s silhouette on the now iconic poster. Catch MMFF Best Picture winner SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN in Resort’s World Manila Cinemas, Eastwood City Mall Cinemas and Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall.
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World Premieres Film Festival Philippines Awards 2015
from left: Producer Handoko Hendroyono (FILOSOFI KOPI), Hsu Li Da (END OF LOVE), Remy Van Heugten (SON OF MINE), Burak Cem Arliel (CRIMEAN), Ana Murugarren (THREE LIES), FDCP Chairman Briccio Santos, Producer Joaquin Trincado (THREE LIES), Actor Rio Dewanto, Angga Dwimas Sasongko (FILOSOFI KOPI) & Russian Emb representative for Alexander Melnik (THE TERRITORY). The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. Photo by Jude Bautista
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Jude Bautista
from right: Filipino New Cinema Best Actress Mercedes Cabral & Leading man RK Bagatsing. The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. Photo by Jude Bautista
Main Competition
Grand Festival Prize
THREE LIES
Spain (directed by Ana Murugarren)
Main Competition Grand Festival Prize winner Ana Murugarren & Producer Joaquin Trincado- THREE LIES (Spain). The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. Photo by Jude Bautista
Grand Jury Prize
CRIMEAN
Turkey (directed by Burak Cem Arliel)
Main Competition Grand Jury Prizewinner Burak Cem Arliel – CRIMEAN (Turkey). The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. Photo by Jude Bautista
Special Jury Prize
END OF LOVE
Taiwan (directed by Hsu Li-Da)
from left: Taiwan Representative to the Phil Dr. Gary Song Huann Lin, Main Competition Spl Jury Prize winner END OF LOVE Director Hsu Li Da and FDCP Proj. Coordinator Quintin Cu-Unjieng. The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. Photo by Jude Bautista
Main Competition Best Actor Murat Yildrim (Sadik) of CRIMEAN. The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines.
Best Actor
Murat Yildrim CRIMEAN
Turkey (directed by Burak Cem Arliel)
Main Competition Best Actress Nora Nava of THREE LIES – Spain. The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. (Contributed photo)
Best Actress
Nora Navas THREE LIES
Spain (directed by Ana Murugarren)
3rd from left: Indonesian Amb. Johny J. Lumintang with Main Competition Best Ensemble Performance winner FILOSOFI KOPI from left: Producer Handoko Hendroyono, Cast Jajang C. Noer, Rio Dewanto, director Angga Dwimas Sasongko and Achipelago Intl. Film Festival Director John Badalu. The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Ensemble Performance
FILOSOFI KOPI
Indonesia (directed by Angga Dwimas Sasongko;
actors: Chicco Jerikho, Rio Dewanto, Julie Estelle, Slamet Rahardjo,
Jajang Noer and Otig Pakis).
THE TERRITORY won Main Competition Best Artistic Contribution (Cinematography) Directed by Alexander Melnik, cinematography by Igor Grinyakin- Russia. The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. (Contributed photo)
Best Artistic Contribution (Cinematography)
THE TERRITORY
Russia (Directed by Alexander Melnik, cinematography by Igor Grinyakin)
Main Competition Technical Grand Prize winner Remy Van Heugten- SON OF MINE (Netherlands). The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. Photo by Jude Bautista
Technical Grand Prize
SON OF MINE
Netherlands (directed by Remy Van Heugten)
AN KUBO SA KAWAYANAN Team from left: Alvin Yapan, Filipino New Cinema Best Actress Mercedes Cabral, Male lead RK Bagatsing, Producer Alemberg Ang & FDCP Exec Dir Teddy Granados. The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. Photo by Jude Bautista
Filipino New Cinema
Best Picture 1st Prize
AN KUBO SA KAWAYANAN
Directed by Alvin Yapan
PIRING Team from left: Terence Velarde, Hiyas Dolor, Carlos Morales, Oriental Mindoro Vice Gov. Bonz Dolor, Yussef Esteves, Ms Earth 2013 Angelee Delos Reyes, Krista Miller and Gene Padilla. The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Picture 2nd Prize
PIRING
Directed by Carlos Morales
from right: Main Competition Grand Jury Prize winner CRIMEAN director Burak Cem Arliel, Filipino New Cinema Best Actor Ruben Maria Soriquez OF SINNERS AND SAINTS & CRIMEAN Line Producer Neslihan Arliel. The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Actor
Ruben Maria Soriquez OF SINNERS AND SAINTS
Ravishing Filipino New Cinema Best Actress Mercedes Cabral. The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Actress
Mercedes Cabral AN KUBO SA KAWAYANAN
PIRING team from left: Carlos Morales, Krista Miller, Vice Gov Bonz Dolor, Yussef Esteves and Gene Padilla. PIRING won Best Screenplay & 2nd Best Film in the Filipino New Cinema category. The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Supporting Actor
Rocky Salumbides PIRING
Filipino New Cinema Best Supporting Actress Giselle Sanchez (FILEMON MAMON). The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Supporting Actress
Giselle Sanchez FILEMON MAMON
Filipino New Cinema Best Screenplay winner Carlos Morales – PIRING. The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Screenplay
PIRING
Carlos Morales
AN KUBO SA KAWAYANAN team from left: Prod Mgr Oskie Nuñez, Line Prod Andrea Fe Quizon, Dir. Alvin Yapan, Fil New Cinema Best Actress Mercedes Cabral, RK Bagatsing and Fil New Cinema Best Editor Benjamin Tolentino. The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Cinematography
AN KUBO SA KAWAYANAN
Ronald Rebotica
Filipino New Cinema Best Editing awardee Benjamin Tolentino AN KUBO SA KAWAYANAN. The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Editing
AN KUBO SA KAWAYANAN
Benjamin Tolentino
from left: FILEMON MAMON director Will Fredo receives Filipino New Cinema Best Musical Score award from juror Roger Garcia. The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Musical Score
FILEMON MAMON
Sherwin Castillo
Filipino New Cinema Best Sound winner Bryan Dumaguina ANG KWENTO NATING DALAWA. The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Sound
ANG KWENTO NATING DALAWA
Bryan Dumaguina
from left: Bryan Dumaguina (ANG KWENTO NATING DALAWA), Alvin Yapan (AN KUBO SA KAWAYANAN), Ruben Maria Soriquez (OF SINNERS AND SAINTS) & Benjamin Tolentino editor (AN KUBO SA KAWAYANAN). The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Production Design
OF SINNERS AND SAINTS
Gerardo Calagui
MASKARA stars from left: Lance Raymundo, Ina Feleo and Singer / actress Ana Feleo. The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. Photo by Jude Bautista
Intercontinental co awardee NAKED ISLAND Directed by Tiha K. Gudac – Croatia. The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. (Contributed photo)
Other Categories
Intercontinental Award (2 Winners)
NAKED ISLAND
Croatia (Directed by Tiha K. Gudac)
LAST EXECUTIONER
Thailand (Directed by Tom Waller)
Intercontinental co awardee THE LAST EXECUTIONER Directed by Tom Waller – Thailand. The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. (Contributed photo)
In photo Gonzalo & Rosa of CINEVERDE Awardee SINCE THE WORLD WAS WORLD Directed by Gunter Schwaiger – Spain/ Austria. The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. (Contributed photo)
Cineverde Award
SINCE THE WORLD WAS WORLD
Spain/ Austria (Directed by Gunter Schwaiger),
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Cineverde Jurors
Raymond Red – Palm D’Or winner, Feature filmmaker, Advertising & TVC director
Rolando Tolentino- Manunuri Ng Pelikulang Pilipino member,
Dean College of Mass Communications U.P
Intercontinental Award Jurors from left: Philip Cu-Unjieng, Kara Magsanoc-Alikpala, George David. The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. Photo by Jude Bautista
Intercontinental Award Jurors
Philip Cu-Unjieng – Exec Editor People Asia, Film & Entertainment Critic
Kara Magsanoc Alikpala – Broadcaster, producer, I Can Serve Foundation founder
George David – Pres. Film Commissioners Intl.
PIRING team from left: Terence Velarde, Carlos Morales, Hiyas Dolor, Oriental Mindoro Vice Gov. Bonz Dolor, Yussef Esteves, Teri Onor, Jurors Han-Na Lee and HKIFF Dir. Roger Garcia. The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. Photo by Jude Bautista
Filipino New Cinema Jurors
Roger Garcia – Executive Director Hong Kong International Film Festival
Han-na Lee – Korean Film Commission member, Film producer
Christian Merer – former French Cultural Attaché to the Phil , Dir of Alliance Francaise Bangkok
2nd from left Main Comp Grand Jury Prize winner Burak Cem Arliel (CRIMEAN) with jurors from left: Ahmet Boyacioglu, Serik Zhubandykov & Chris Fujiwara. The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. Photo by Jude Bautista
Main Competition
Chris Fujiwara – Independent Film Critic and Programmer
Serik Zhubandykov – Eurasia International Film Festival Director, Kazakhstan,
Ahmet Boyacioglu- Film on Wheels, Festival Programmer, Director and Producer
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HAND IN GLOVE team from right: director Yusuke Inaba, Emiko Izawa and Producer Tomohiko Suzuki. The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. Photo by Jude Bautista
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THE TERRITORY won Main Competition – Best Artistic Contribution (Cinematography) Directed by Alexander Melnik, cinematography by Igor Grinyakin- Russia. The World Premieres Film Festival features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. (Contributed photo)
Main Comp. Spl Jury Prize winner Hsu Li-Da – END OF LOVE (Taiwan). The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. Photo by Jude Bautista
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Filipino New Cinema Best Musical score- FILEMON MAMON Will Fredo & Best Actress Mercedes Cabral AN KUBO SA KAWAYANAN. The World Premieres Film Festival Phil features 70 films from over 35 countries along with the Filipino New Cinema competition. It is currently the most prestigious international film fest in the Philippines. Photo by Jude Bautista
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37th Gawad Urian Awards
from right: Best Director Hannah Espia (TRANSIT), Best Actor Joel Torre (OTJ), Best Actress Angeli Bayani (NORTE HANGGANANA NG KASAYSAYAN), Best Supporting Actress Angel Aquino (ANG HULING CHACHA NI ANITA) and Best Supporting Actor Junjun Quintana (A PHILIPPINO STORY). The 37th Gawad Urian Awards was held at the Dolphy Theater last June 17, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista.
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One of the big upsets of the night was Angeli Bayani who won BEST ACTRESS for NORTE HANGGANAN NG KASAYSAYAN. The Best Actress category had heavy names from Nora Aunor, Vilma Santos, Cherie Gil, Eugene Domingo, Agot Isidro, Rustica Carpio.
Hosts Piolo Pascual (OTJ) & Bianca Gonzalez during the 37th Gawad Urian Awards held at the Dolphy Theater last June 17, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista
Nominees from right: Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Music Armando ‘Bing’ Lao (DUKIT), filmmaker Arnel Mardoquio and Kei Tan of RIDDLES OF MY HOMECOMING which won Best Editing- Chuck Gutierrez. The 37th Gawad Urian Awards was held at the Dolphy Theater last June 17, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista.
There were multiple nominations such as Perry Dizon (Best Production Design, Best Music) Armando Lao was nominated in Best Direction, Screenplay and Music. Angel Aquino was nominated for 2 films PORNO and won Best Supporting actress for HULING CHACHA NI ANITA. Rody Vera shared his Best Screenplay award with Lav Diaz in NORTE HANGGANAN NG KASAYSAYAN. Vera was also nominated for DEATH MARCH & BADIL.
Awardees from left: Emerson Texon (Best Music–SONATA), Zig Carlo Dulay (Best Short Film—MISSING), Atty. Julius Matibag, Human Rights Lawyer representing Adjani Arumpac (Best Documentary-NANAY MAMENG), Chuck Gutierrez (Best Editing- RIDDLES OF MY HOMECOMING), Best Supporting Actress Angel Aquino (ANG HULING CHACHA NI ANITA), Best Actress Angeli Bayani (NORTE HANGGANAN NG KASAYSAYAN), Best Supporting Actor Junjun Quintana (A PHILIPPINO STORY), Best Actor Joel Torre (OTJ), Best Director Hannah Espia (TRANSIT), Corinne de San Jose (Best Sound–OTJ), 2nd Assistant Director Lir dela Cruz and Line Producer Maya Quirino represented Lav Diaz as NORTE SA HANGGANAN NG KASAYSAYAN also won Best Picture, Best Screenplay-NOT IN PHOTO: (Lav Diaz and Rody Vera) and Best Cinematography (Lauro Rene Manda). The 37th Gawad Urian Awards was held at the Dolphy Theater last June 17, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Awards LIST with nominees:
Best Picture:
Winner: Norte Hangganan ng Kasaysayan
OTJ
Transit
Ekstra
Riddles of my Homecoming
Badil
Ang Kuwento ni Mabuti
Porno
Dukit
Best Actress nominee Cheri Gil (SONATA) and Best Actor Joel Torre (OTJ). The 37th Gawad Urian Awards was held at the Dolphy Theater last June 17, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Best Actor:
Winner: Joel Torre (OTJ)
Mark Gil (A Philipino Story)
Mimi Juarenza (Quick Change)
Sid Lucero (Norte Hangganan ng Kasaysayan)
Ping Medina (Transit)
Jhong Hilario (Badil)
Alex Medina (Babagwa)
Karl Medina with Best Actress Angeli Bayani (NORTE HANGGANAN NG KASAYSAYAN). Angeli is wearing a design by Tatah Galias. The 37th Gawad Urian Awards was held at the Dolphy Theater last June 17, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Best Actress:
Winner: Angeli Bayani (Norte Hangganan ng Kasaysayan)
Nora Aunor (Mabuti)
Vilma Santos (Ekstra)
Cherie Gil (Sonata)
Eugene Domingo (Instant Mommy)
Rustica Carpio (Ano ang Kulay ng mga Nakalimutang Pangarap?)
Agot Isidro (Mga Anino ng Kahapon)
Vivian Velez (Bendor)
Lorna Tolentino (Burgos)
Jasmine Curtis Smith (TRANSIT) is also TV5’s JASMINE. Beside her is Best Supporting Actor nominee Archie Alemania (NORTE HANGGANAN NG KASAYSAYAN). The 37th Gawad Urian Awards was held at the Dolphy Theater last June 17, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Best Supporting Actor:
Winner: Junjun Quintana (A Philippino Story)
Art Acuna (Kabisera)
John Arcilla (Metro Manila)
Joey Marquez (OTJ)
Yul Servo (Porno)
Carlo Aquino (Porno)
Victor Basa (Lauriana)
Cesar Montano (Alamat ni China Doll)
Archie Alemania (Norte Hangganan ng Kasaysayan)
Bor Ocampo (Dukit)
from left: Best Supporting Actor nominee Joey Marquez (OTJ) and Best Actor nominee Sid Lucero (NORTE HANGGANAN NG KASAYSAYAN). The 37th Gawad Urian Awards was held at the Dolphy Theater last June 17, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Ravishing Best Supporting Actress Angel Aquino (ANG HULING CHACHA NI ANITA). The 37th Gawad Urian Awards was held at the Dolphy Theater last June 17, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Best Supporting Actress:
Winner: Angel Aquino (Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni Anita)
Angel Aquino (Porno)
Mitch Smith (Angustia)
Ruby Ruiz (Ekstra)
Jasmine Curtis-Smith (Transit)
Raquel Villavicencio (Dukit)
Awardees from left: Emerson Texon (Best Music–SONATA), Zig Carlo Dulay (Best Short Film—MISSING), Atty. Julius Matibag, Human Rights Lawyer representing Adjani Arumpac (Best Documentary-NANAY MAMENG), Chuck Gutierrez (Best Editing- RIDDLES OF MY HOMECOMING), Best Supporting Actress Angel Aquino (ANG HULING CHACHA NI ANITA), Best Actress Angeli Bayani (NORTE HANGGANAN NG KASAYSAYAN), Best Supporting Actor Junjun Quintana (A PHILIPPINO STORY), Best Actor Joel Torre (OTJ), Best Director Hannah Espia (TRANSIT), Corinne de San Jose (Best Sound–OTJ), 2nd Assistant Director Lir dela Cruz and Line Producer Maya Quirino represented Lav Diaz as NORTE SA HANGGANAN NG KASAYSAYAN also won Best Picture, Best Screenplay-NOT IN PHOTO: (Lav Diaz and Rody Vera) and Best Cinematography (Lauro Rene Manda). The 37th Gawad Urian Awards was held at the Dolphy Theater last June 17, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Best Direction:
Winner: Hannah Espia (Transit)
Erik Matti (OTJ)
Lav Diaz (Norte Hangganan ng Kasaysayan)
Jeffrey Jeturian (Ekstra)
Peque Gallaga and Lorie Reyes (Sonata)
Arnel Mardoquio (Riddles of My Homecoming)
Alvin Yapan (Mga Anino ng Kahapon)
Whammy Alcazaren (Islands)
Chito Rono (Badil)
Mes de Guzman (Ang Kuwento ni Mabuti)
Adolf Alix Jr. (Porno)
Armando Lao (Dukit)
from left: Cinema One Channel Head Ronald Arguelles, Soliman Cruz of (NORTE HANGGANAN NG KASAYSAYAN), Cinema One Selection Committee member Lilit Reyes and Ping Medina (TRANSIT). The 37th Gawad Urian Awards was held at the Dolphy Theater last June 17, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Best Screenplay:
Winner: Lav Diaz and Rody Vera NORTE HANGGANAN NG KASAYSAYAN
Michiko Yamamoto and Erik Matti (OTJ)
Rody Vera BADIL
Giancarlo Abrahan and Hannah Espia TRANSIT
Jason Paul Laxamana (Babagwa)
Ralsston Jover (Porno)
Rody Vera (Death March)
Armando Lao (Dukit)
2nd Assistant Director Lir dela Cruz and Line Producer Maya Quirino represented Lav Diaz as NORTE SA HANGGANAN NG KASAYSAYAN won Best Picture, Best Actress (Angeli Diaz), Best Screenplay (Lav Diaz and Rody Vera) and Best Cinematography (Lauro Rene Manda). The 37th Gawad Urian Awards was held at the Dolphy Theater last June 17, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Production Design:
Winner: Adolfo Alix Jr. (Porno)
Jun jun Montelbano (Sonata)
Perry Dizon (Riddles of my Homecoming)
Richard Somes (OTJ)
Ericsson Navarro (Ekstra)
Kip Oebanda (Shift)
Leo Abaya and Olga Marie Marquez (Dukit)
Emerson Texon (Best Music–SONATA) during the 37th Gawad Urian Awards held at the Dolphy Theater last June 17, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Best Music:
Winner: Emerson Texon (Sonata)
Nonong Buencamino (Lauriana)
Perry Dizon (Norte Hangganan ng Kasaysayan)
Gauss Obenza (Riddles of My Homecoming)
Armando Lao (Dukit)
Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino seated from left: Phl Star Columnist Butch Francisco, Dr. Mike Rapatan, Dr. Grace Javier Alfonso standing from left: Dr Nick Tiongson , Head of Cinema One and Velvet channels Ronald Arguelles, Ntl Artist for Literature Bien Lumbera, Mario Hernando, Tito Valiente and Dr. Roland Tolentino. The 37th Gawad Urian Awards was held at the Dolphy Theater last June 17, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Best Cinematography:
Winner: Lauro Rene Manda (Norte Hangganan ng Kasaysayan)
Arnel Barbarona, Bordie Carillo and McRobert Nacario (Riddles of My Homecoming)
Ben Cruz and Lyle Nemenzo Sacris (Transit)
Francis Ricardo Buhay (OTJ)
Albert Banzon (Porno)
Sasha Palomares (Islands)
Diego Marx Dobles, Triztan Garcia, Jeffrey Icawat and Bruno Tiotuico (Dukit)
Chuck Gutierrez (Best Editing- RIDDLES OF MY HOMECOMING) during the 37th Gawad Urian Awards held at the Dolphy Theater last June 17, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Best Editing:
Winner: Chuck Gutierrez (Riddles of My Homecoming)
Jay Halili (OTJ)
Lav Diaz (Norte Hangganan ng Kasaysayan)
Aleksandr Castañeda (Porno)
Benjamin Tolentino and Hannah Espia (Transit)
Diego Marx Dobles (Dukit)
Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino members from left: Butch Francisco, Tito Valiente and Host Piolo Pascual (OTJ). The 37th Gawad Urian Awards was held at the Dolphy Theater last June 17, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Corinne de San Jose (Best Sound–OTJ) during the 37th Gawad Urian Awards held at the Dolphy Theater last June 17, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Best Sound:
Winner: Corinne de San Jose (OTJ)
Corinne de San Jose (Norte Hangganan ng Kasaysayan)
Addiss Tabong and Wild Sound (Ekstra)
Albert Michael Idioma (Porno)
Arnel Barbarona (Riddles of My Homecoming)
Mes De Guzman (Ang Kwento ni Mabuti)
Mark Locsin (Death March)
Armando Lao (Dukit)
from left: MPP Butch Francisco, Dr. Mike Rapatan and host Bianca Gonzalez. The 37th Gawad Urian Awards was held at the Dolphy Theater last June 17, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista.
right: Best Editing awardee Chuck Gutierrez (RIDDLES OF MY HOMECOMING) with Best Documentary nominee Baby Ruth Villarama (JAZZ IN LOVE). The 37th Gawad Urian Awards was held at the Dolphy Theater last June 17, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Best Short Film
Winner: MISSING by Zig Carlo Dulay
INDAYOG NG NAYATAMAK by John Rhys C. Fernandez
MAY DINADALA by Giancarlo Lauro C. Abrahan
ASAN SI LOLO ME? by Sari Estrada
THE HOUSEBAND’S WIFE by Paolo O’Hara
ONANG by JE Tiglao
WALAY KATAPUSANG ADLAW by Glenmark Doromal
CON ENFERMEDAD Y BUEN SALUD by Xeph Suarez
Carmen Deunida is NANAY MAMENG who had the most emotional speech. She accepted the award for BEST DOCUMENTARY (NANAY MAMAENG) for filmmaker Adjani Arumpac who based it on her life as an 86-year-old activist and organizer of women’s group Samahan ng Maralitang Kababaihang Nagkakaisa (Samakana). The 37th Gawad Urian Awards was held at the Dolphy Theater last June 17, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Best Documentary
Winner: NANAY MAMENG by Adjani Arumpac
WAR IS A TENDER THING by Adjani Arumpac
JAZZ IN LOVE by Baby Ruth Villarama
THE PRIVILEGED MIGRANTS by Rica Arevalo
ATI-ATIHAN LIVES by Patrick Alcedo
URIAN awardees’ selfie from left: Best Editing (RIDDLES OF MY HOMECOMING) Chuck Gutierrez with Best Supporting Actress Angel Aquino (ANG HULING CHACHA NI ANITA) and Best Actress Angeli Bayani (NORTE HANGGANANA NG KASAYSAYAN). The 37th Gawad Urian Awards was held at the Dolphy Theater last June 17, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista.
Starry URIAN Awards
from right: Best Actor-Jericho Rosales (ALAGWA), Best Director- Adolf Alix Jr. (KALAYAAN), Best Actress- Nora Aunor (THY WOMB), Best Supporting Actress- Alessandra De Rossi (BAYBAYIN), Best Supporting Actor- Art Acuña (POSAS) Best Cinematographer Sasha Palomares and Whammy Alcazaren (COLOSSAL) and Best Documentary- Benito Bautista (HARANA). Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Written and photographed
By Jude Bautista
The 36th Gawad URIAN awards remains to be one of the most respected and credible awards for Pinoy cinema. It’s not a cliché at all its an honor just to be nominated. Stars from presenters like Richard Gomez, Cherie Gil, Iza Calzado, Xian Lim to nominees like Assunta De Rossi lit up the night. Here’s the complete list of awards and some pictures. Watch out for my full articles on the awardees etc.
Superstar with Manunuri Ng Pelikulang Pilipino- from right: Natl Artist for Literature Bien Lumbera, Rolando Tolentino, Dr. Nick Tiongson, Benilda Santos, Best Actress Nora Aunor (THYWOMB), Tito Valiente, Dr. Mike Rapatan, Mario Hernando and Butch Francisco. Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
from right: Best Director- Adolf Alix Jr. (KALAYAAN), Silent Film Festival Dir. Teddy Co, Head of Cinema One and Velvet Ronald Arguelles, Best Film awardee Arnel Mardoquio and Perry Dizon both of ANG PAGLALAKBAY NG MGA BITUIN SA GABING MADILIM. Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Awards LIST
Best Film
– ANG PAGLALAKBAY NG MGA BITUIN SA GABING MADILIM
by Arnel Mardoquio
5-time Urian Best Actress winner Nora Aunor (THY WOMB) during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Actress
– Nora Aunor, THY WOMB
Best Actor winner Jericho Rosales (ALAGWA) during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Actor
– Jericho Rosales, ALAGWA
Best Supporting Actress- Alessandra De Rossi (BAYBAYIN). Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Supporting Actress
– Alessandra de Rossi, STA NIÑA
Best Supporting Actor- Art Acuña (POSAS). Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Supporting Actor
– Art Acuña, POSAS
from right: Head of Cinema One and Velvet Ronald Arguelles, Perry Dizon with his director Arnel Mardoquio Best Film (ANG PAGLALAKBAY NG MGA BITUIN SA GABING MADILIM), Best Director winner Adolf Alix Jr. (KALAYAAN) and Cinema One Creative Consultant Sherad Anthony Sanchez. Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Director
– Adolf Alix Jr, MATER DOLOROSA
Assunta De Rossi hugs her BAYBAYIN director Auraeus Solito. Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Screenplay
– Mes De Guzman, DIABLO
from left: Best Production Design- Brillante Mendoza (THY WOMB), Best Music-Diwa De Leon (BAYBAYIN), Best Documentary- Benito Bautista (HARANA), Best Cinematography- Whammy Alcazaren, Sasha Palomares (COLOSSAL) and Best Supporting Actor- Art Acuña (POSAS). Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Cinematography
– Whammy Alcazaren and Sasha Palomares, COLOSSAL
Best Production designer – Brillante Mendoza with 5-time Best Actress Nora Aunor both of THY WOMB. Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Production Design
– Brillante Mendoza, THY WOMB
Mila Del Sol is given the NATATANGING GAWAD URIAN AWARD. She is flanked by her grandchildren from left: model John David Cruz, BAMBOO guitarist Ira Cruz and Congressman Gus Tambunting. Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Natatanging Gawad Urian
– Mila del Sol
Hosts from left: Butch Francisco, Xian Lim, Iza Calzado, Richard Gomes and Cherie Gil. Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Aiza Seguerra jams with General Luna during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Editing
– Aleks Castaneda, KALAYAAN
Best Music
– Diwa de Leon , BAYBAYIN
Best Music winner Diwa De Leon (BAYBAYIN) and wife Leonor Mae De Leon. Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
from right: Best Production Design-Brillante Mendoza (THY WOMB), Producer Gaye Domingo accepts the Best Screenplay for Mes De Guzman (DIABLO)
, Sunshine Teodoro and Victor Villanueva accepts Best Short- for Remton Zuasola (RITMO), Kits Kintana and Andrew Leavold accept the Best Sound- for Willy Fernandez, Bong Sungcang, Ferdinand Marcos Sabarongis (FLORENTINO HUBALDO). Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Sound
– Willy Fernandez, Bong Sungcang, Ferdinand Marcos Sabarongis, FLORENTINA HUBALDO
from right: Benito Bautista wins Best Documentary for HARANA
with him are Chona Aguilar, Emma Francisco, Voyage Studios’ Babyruth Villarama-Gutierrez and Chuck Gutierrez. Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Documentary
– HARANA by Benito Bautista
Best Short Film
– RITMO by Remton Siega Zuasola
Chuck Gutierrez hugs Benito Bautista after winning Best Documentary (HARANA). Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
from left: Bianca Balbuena, Ian Loreños (ALAGWA), Benito Bautista and Emma Francisco (HARANA) and Marge Lao (ALAGWA). Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
from left: Adrian Sebastian (BAYBAYIN), Angeli Bayani of ILOILO wc won Best Director at the Cannes Film fest and MPP member Dr. Nick Tiongson. Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
from left: Head of Cinema One and Velvet Ronald Arguelles, Myke Salomon, Jerald Napoles, Best Supporting Actor nominee Dax Alejandro (BAYBAYIN) and Dr. Mike Rapatan of MPP. Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Mae Paner (JUANA C THE MOVIE) during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Best Documentary awardees Benito Bautista and Emma Francisco (HARANA). Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Last Year’s Best Actor Paolo Avelino (ANG SAYAW NG DALAWANG KALIWANG PAA) and 2007 Best Actress Cherry Pie Picache (FOSTER CHILD) were presenters. Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
Auraeus Solito (BAYBAYIN) and Annicka Dolonius (ANG NAWAWALA). Pic was taken during 36th URIAN awards night at the NBC tent last June 18, 2013. Photo by Jude Bautista
85th Oscars: Writers and ‘New’ Hollywood
Charlize Theron and Dustin Hoffman presented the award for Best Adapted Screenplay (ARGO) and Best Original Screenplay (DJANGO UNCHAINED).
Written by
Jude Bautista
Host Seth Macfarlane: “Its getting late in the show, we’ll just free associate some names of the two most physically opposite Oscar winners I could find and think of and see if they appear…Dustin Hoffman and Charlize Theron.”
Charlize: The origins of many great screenplays are often a mess. They come from some inner light, inner darkness. Dustin Hoffman: Or a writer who just needs a job. Charlize: A good writer, the right writer can hear how a good story can come to life.
ARGO’s Chris Terrio won for Best Adapted Screenplay while Quentin Tarantino won for DJANGO UNCHAINED in the Best Original Screenplay category. ARGO went on to win the plum Best Picture along with Best Editing (William Goldenberg).
ARGO’s Chris Terrio won for Best Adapted Screenplay
In his speech screenwriter Chris Terrio thanked Affleck who co-wrote GOODWILL HUNTING with Matt Damon, which also won an Oscar Best screenplay Award in 1998, “Thank you Ben Affleck. Ben 15 years ago you were up here with the first screenplay you got made and now you made this film that brought me up here. It’s a gift I can never repay it. Thank you, I love you.” Affleck was director for ARGO he also co-produced it with two other actors: George Clooney and Grant Heslov.
Terrio also credited former CIA Technical Operations Officer turned writer, “I wana dedicate this to Tony Mendez. 33 years ago using nothing but your creativity and intelligence got 6 people out of a very bad situation. So I wana dedicate this to him and the people around the world in the U.S. in Iran who use creativity and intelligence to solve problems nonviolently, thank you.”
Quentin Tarantino won for DJANGO UNCHAINED in the Best Original Screenplay category. He also saw similarities between the current BEST PICTURE nominees and the 1967 Oscar nominees, which started the NEW HOLLYWOOD era.
Quentin Tarantino is the quintessential film geek. Having worked as a video rental staff his love for movies is well known, even without having a formal university degree in filmmaking. His best Original Screenplay award for DJANGO UNCHAINED is his 2nd Oscar. His first was also Best Original screenplay for PULP FICTION.
In his acceptance speech Tarantino gave credit to his cast, “That’s cool Charlize is my neighbor thank you Mr. Hoffman! I’ve been saying I want to thank the actors for what they’ve done when it comes to my script. It’s not just an easy thing to say. That’s really why I’m standing here. If people are gonna talk about my film its because of the characters that I create. And I only have one chance to get it right. I have to cast the right people to make those characters come alive and hopefully live for a long time. Boy this time did I do it. Thank you so much guys.”
Kerry Washington as Broomhilda Von Shaft in DJANGO UNCHAINED
DJANGO UNCHAINED also earned Best Supporting Actor award for Christoph Waltz (Dr. King Schultz). The cast includes Jamie Foxx as Django, Leonardo Di Caprio, Kerry Washington, Samuel Jackson, Don Johnson and Franco Nero among others.
Immediately before the JAWS theme signaling the end of the allotted time he added, “I’m getting off but I have to say it’s an honor to get it this year in both the original and the adapted screenplay the writing is just fantastic. This will be the writer’s year man! The competition has all been wonderful, peace out!”
Jamie Foxx is in the title role of DJANGO UNCHAINED
In the post awards press conference Tarantino was able to explain that his reason for writing DJANGO UNCHAINED was to encourage an active discussion on that period of American history, “To actually take an audience member from the 21st century and stick them into the antebellum south and see a sense of what America was like back then. Even the people who have criticized the movie and some of them who don’t like it I can understand that. A lot of people DO like it. And they’ve been going back and forth. That back and forth is really what I wanted at the end of the day for this movie. And I hope that even continues for the next few years.”
Tarantino was also asked, “do you think the financial success of these films can impact studios so they can think about adult oriented serious minded fare?”According to him this has happened before, “That’s a very good question and I’ve been thinking about that a lot lately. I go into my own little film study from time to time and it takes crazy moments like this to put it out of my brain. I’ve been doing a lot of film study in the late 60’s early 70s in particular 69, 70 and 71.”
Quentin Tarantino won for DJANGO UNCHAINED in the Best Original Screenplay category. He also saw similarities between the current BEST PICTURE nominees and the 1967 Oscar nominees, which started the NEW HOLLYWOOD era.
The late 1960’s was the beginning of an era, “Starting ‘67 that was the beginning of what they call New Hollywood. I wasn’t thinking about us. I was just doing that study for my own edification. I looked at the 9 nominees and I have to say more than most other times I actually recognized the spirit that was going on then with the 9 nominees now even backed by some commercial success in some of them. They were making adult films with subject matter that would suggest that any of these would be commercial or be popular.”
Musicals were popular immediately before the 1970s, an example is 1969’s Best Picture Awardee OLIVER in 2013 LES MISERABLE another musical wins Best Supporting Actress (Anne Hathaway) and Best Make Up and Hair Styling (Lisa Westcott and Julie Dartnell).
Dr. Stephen Rust defines: “New Hollywood” or “The Hollywood Renaissance” refers to a unique period of U.S. studio filmmaking driven largely by up-and-coming writer/directors. These young filmmakers, influenced by the American social upheavals of the 1960s and the cinematic innovations of European filmmakers, brought explicit sex, drugs, rock and roll, and a countercultural ethos to the American cinema in the late 1960s and throughout the decade of the 1970s. According to film journalist Peter Biskind, the New Hollywood period was “the last time Hollywood produced a body of risky, high-quality work . . . that defied traditional narrative conventions, that challenged the tyranny of technical correctness, that broke the taboos of language and behavior, that dared to end unhappily.”
Some of the directors identified with New Hollywood include Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, Stanley Kubrick, Woody Allen, Robert Altman, George Lucas, Hal Ashby, Carroll Ballard, Robert Benton, Peter Bogdanovich, John Boorman, Michael Cimino, Brian De Palma, Miloš Forman and Bob Fosse.
While it still may be too early to compare the likes of Quentin Tarantino, Ang Lee (Best Director- Life of Pi), Ben Affleck (Best Picture-ARGO) and Kathryn Bigelow (Best Picture-HURT LOCKER) to the aforementioned names they are certainly well on their way. Steven Spielberg of LINCOLN has certainly earned that right.
Passion and Judgment in Anna Karenina
Keira Knightley (Anna) and Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Count Vronsky) could not deny their burning desire. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
For My Angel, My Beloved, My Passion, My Delicate Rose,
Written by
Jude Bautista
Count Vronsky (Aaron Taylor-Johnson): Are you glad to see me alone? Anna Karenina (Keira Knightley): This must stop. You make me feel as if I was guilty of something. Vronsky: What do you want me to do? Anna: I want you to go to Moscow and beg Kitty to forgive you. Vronsky: No that’s not what you want. Moscow? You can do better than that. Tonight I refused a posting to Tashkent. I can change my mind and you’ll never see me again. Anna: If you have any thought for me you will give me back my peace. Vronsky: I have no peace to give. There is no peace for us, in misery our greatest happiness.
ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
ANNA KARENINA starring Keira Knightley and Jude Law is currently exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
Ruth Wilson (Princess Betsy Tverskoy) Center in blue. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
There have been many adaptations of Leo Tolstoy’s novel put to screen, radio, TV, stage and even opera. Vivien Leigh was cast in 1948. Jacqueline Bisset and the late Christopher Reeve were in a TV movie version in 1985. Sophie Marceau and Sean Bean were in the 1997 version. Yes Sean Bean, who is known as Boromir in LORD OF THE RINGS and the reluctant king Eddard Stark in HBO’s GAME OF THRONES.
Keira Knightley is ANNA KARENINA, exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
Kelly Macdonald who plays Anna Karenina’s sister in law is also in another HBO hit BOARDWALK EMPIRE. In that role she’s the one who has an adulterous affair while being married to mobster Nucky Thompson (Steve Buscemi).
Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Count Vronsky) sees Keira Knightley (Anna) for the first time on the train. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
The story of love, lust, scandal and societal judgment has fascinated audiences for decades. This version by director Joe Wright may be the most visually stunning among all of them. Recreating the grandeur of 19th century Russia was perhaps one of the big challenges in making the film. It has been nominated for 4 Oscars: Original Score, Cinematography, Production Design and Costume. The British Academy Film awards (BAFTA) has already given ANNA KARENINA the Best Costume award (Jacqueline Durran) while nominating it in similar categories and Most Outstanding British film as well.
The Russian nobility had servants to help them dress. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
Anna’s son Oskar Mcnamara (Serhoza) has a mural of ships in his bedroom. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
The other categories that should’ve been added by award giving bodies were Best Direction and Best Editing. Wright was able to eloquently visualize the sensation of being in love especially in the extravagant ball scene.
The lavish ball where Keira Knightley (Anna) unintentionally upstaged Alicia Vikander (Kitty Scherbatsky). ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
Anna (Keira Knightley) couldn’t take her eyes off Count Vronsky (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) but also did not want to be seen staring as she is already married to Karenin (Jude Law). She avoids his gaze turning away for a few seconds, when she looks back he’s gone. Suddenly she hears his voice behind her asking her to dance. The Waltz is hardly romantic with its formal movements, but the minimal physical contact and the person she was dancing with made it so thrilling. The hundreds of other pairs literally froze while Anna and the Count waltzed to the middle of the ballroom. Lights around them darkened and they were the only two people in the universe.
Keira Knightley (Anna) and Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Count Vronsky) are the only two people in the world when they dance the waltz. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
All the world’s a stage, Alicia Vikander (Kitty Scherbatsky) sits in her parlor. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
Wright masterfully used a theater stage as a metaphor for his character’s lives. All the world is a stage, in this sense shows that society will eventually know of or judge people in a particular scene.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Count Vronsky) on horseback. Even a horse race is shot in the theater. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
Apart from Cinematography, Editing also enhanced the sets and detail that showed the decadence of Russian aristocracy. The camera would dolly into a scene with an elaborate golden wall divider in the background and cut where the background ends. A servant would close a black door also with ornate golden relief ending a particular scene. Everything is so smooth and well thought out; sometimes you hardly notice the change in location or ‘transition’ until you’re already there.
Keira Knightley (Anna) plays with her niece in an ornate playhouse. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
Spellbinding fireworks during (Ruth Wilson) Princess Betsy’s soiree. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
ANNA KARENINA reveals much more than just the joy, pain and tragedies of love. While showing the decadence of the aristocracy it also deals with the disparity between classes and the prejudices that existed. There’s a personal evolution in the characters as the story goes along that people go through in real life.
Could their lust turn to love? ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
Alicia Vikander (Kitty Scherbatsky) out grew her aristocratic upbringing to realize what was truly important in life. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
The film illustrates how stratified and segregated Russian society was in the 19th century. It was a violation of decorum to have gypsies or any other race to stay in the same roof as an aristocrat. Kostya Levin’s (Domhnall Gleeson) brother Nikolai (David Wilmot) had kept an Indian woman, Masha (Tannishtha Chatterjee) as a companion who was taking care of him through his grave illness.
Alicia Vikander (Kitty Scherbatsky) who has lived a life of privilege chose to serve David Wilmot (Nikolai) in his last days. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
The young, blonde, princess-like Kitty (Alicia Vikander) went into Nikolai’s room to give him a sponge bath and saw the Indian companion. Kostya apologized to Kitty for having her there and insisted that she leave. Instead Kitty gave a towel to Masha and asked her to wash Nikolai together.
Alicia Vikander (Kitty Scherbatsky) nurses David Wilmot (Nikolai) with Tannishtha Chatterjee (Masha). ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
Kitty had always been in the bosom of wealth and decadence, that frame of mind. Because of her own loss and pain, it made her grow as a person and learn what was truly important in life. Kostya is himself a landowner who worked with farmers. He had found peace in a simpler life that made him ask, “Is it living simply that I’m looking for?”
Although he is a landowner Domhnall Gleeson (Kostya Levin) was mocked by Russian nobility in Moscow for being too rural. He has found his peace in a simpler life. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
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