2013 Gawad Urian Awards Winners

Last night, I had an opportunity to cover the 36th Gawad Urian at NBC Tent, Taguig City. Gawad Urian is one of our country's award giving body to recognize, honor and celebrate cinematic excellence of films yearly. This year the partnership between Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino and Cinema One made this all possible to  recognize both progressive filmmaking and emerging cinema talent.

The event was hosted by Butch Francisco, Richard Gutierrez, Cherie Gil, Xian Lim and Iza Calzado that welcome everybody with their elegant Filipinianas and Barongs. KZ Tandingan and Abra sang "Ang Himig Natin" for the opening production.Also Aiza Seguerra with the band General Luna performed and sing to entertained the audience.

Best Film is Ang Paglalakbay ng mga Bituin sa Dilim ng Gabi
Best Director is Adolfo Alix (Mater Dolorosa)

Best Cinematography is Whammy Alcazaren (Colossal)

Best Screenplay is Mes De Guzman (Diablo)

Best Actress is Nora Aunor (Thy Womb)
Best Actor is Jericho Rosales (Alagwa)

Best Supporting Actress is Alessandra de Rossi (Sta Nina)
Best Supporting Actor is Art Acuña (Posas)

Best Production Design is Brillante Mendoza (Thy Womb)
Best Editing is Aleks Castañeda (Kalayaan)
Best Music is Diwa de Leon (Baybayin)
Best Sound are Willy Fernandez, Bong Sungcang, Ferdinand Marcos Sabarongis (Florentina Hubaldo)

Best Short Film is Ritmo
Best Documentary is Harana

The "Natatanging Gawad Urian" was awarded to Mila del Sol who contributed and uplifted the acting and film industry through time. Mila Del Sol's contribution to film industry is immeasurable because she also invest time and effort to master them, this attributes are the ones that actors and actresses of today should know, in order for them to excel and be competitive globally.

All that happenings and more will be telecast in Cinema One on June 22 (Saturday) at 3PM and 11PM, June 23 (Sunday) at 10PM and on June 26 (Wednesday) at 7PM