Gawad Genio Awards
The Gawad Genio Awards was instituted by the Critics' Academy Film Desk of Zamboanga City in the year 2006. This award gives recognition to the year's best in the movie industry in the Philippines.
The Genio Critics' Academe collates results among all the award-giving bodies in the Philippines and awards the most honored and credited actors, directors, filmmakers and producers, so as to give recognition to those who made it internationally. International-Excellence Awards is given to individual(s) who have been awarded not just in the Philippines but all throughout the world. Moreover, The Outstanding Genio Awards is given to the Producer of the movie that took home majority of the Genio awards (e.g. Star Cinema, Seiko Films, VIVA Films, etc.)
The Academe divided the awards night into three programs. The distribution of Major, Minor and Special Awards. Video clips, performances and pictures of the nominees and winners are shown, in partnership with STI College in Zamboanga.
The Awards
- 2007: Star Cinema - Kasal Kasali Kasalo
During the first edition of Gawad Genio Awards, Star Cinema was bestowed the Outstanding Genio Awardee in its excellency in producing the multi-awarded and critically acclaimed film of the year, Kasal Kasali Kasalo. The film bagged majority of the awards in almost all award-giving bodies in the Philippines, including the freshman, Gawad Genio Awards. It is also a Mega Blockbuster Hit and was the Top-Grosser among the films joint at the 32nd Metro Manila Film Festival with an amassing 187 M remarks at the box-office making it the 4th Highest Grossing Filipino Film of All Time.
- 2008: Seiko Films - Foster Child
It was on December 20, 2008 when the winners of the 2nd Gawad Genio Awards were revealed. Ataul For Rent of Artiste Entertainment Works International topped this year's Genio Nominations including Best Film. However, it was a landslide flop for the film not to have won even a single award. Foster Child, on the other hand, bagged 7 out of the 17 Genio Awards including Best Film. Seiko Films was bestowed with the Outstanding Genio Award for producing the critically acclaimed film. Cherry Pie Picache established a different face of cultural drama making her an achiever of the prestigious International-Excellence Awards.
- 2009: VIVA Films - Baler
Originally, The 3rd edition of Gawad Genio Awards is expected to wrap up on December 10, 2009. Due to a tight fight among the nominees of the different awards given and the introduction of two additional awards (Best Film Debut Performance and Best Film Visual Designer), The Critics' Academy Film Desk of Zamboanga City made it sure that this will mark off an unforgettable history for the institution and decided to move the awards night to February 4, 2010. Baler and Ploning are the two movies that garnered the highest votes for Best Film Awards. These two movies also grabbed majority of the nominations. The Genio Award then went to Baler, which makes VIVA Films the Outstanding Genio Awardee. Baler Also Bagged majority of the awards which makes it the most awarded film of 2009.
- 2010: ATD Entertainment Productions and CDP Events Entertainment Productions - Dukot
On January 2, 2011, The Critics' Academy Film Desk of Zamboanga City handed out the 4th installment of the Gawad Genio Awards. Dukot of ATD Entertainment Productions and CDP Events Entertainment Productions was named Best Film for 2010. However, The Outstanding Genio Awards went to GMA Films and IMUS Productions, Inc for producing the most awarded Genio Film Entry - Ang Panday. Moreover, Von de Guzman received three nominations for Best Film Musical Scorer and won for Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love. Ditoy Aguila, On the other hand, created history for winning the Best Film Sound Engineer for three consecutive years (Most recent is for the movie Ang Panday).
- 2011: Star Cinema - Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To
The third and final installation of the "Tanging Ina" series made it possible for Star Cinema to bring home the Outstanding Genio Award for the second time around (one in 2007). Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To was indeed the multi-awarded film of 2010 taking 6 of the most prestigious plaques of the Genio Recognition Circle. It was also named as the Top Grossing Filipino Film of 2010. On the other hand, quality indie movies like Sigwa and Emir also emerged successful this year. This only shows that our Independent Film Industry is now taking its way to make phenomenal hits. Sigwa and Emir are two independent films who dominate this year's Genio list of nominations.
- 2012: Scenema Concept International and VIVA Films - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
The collaboration of Scenema Concept International and 2009's Outstanding Genio Film Outfit, VIVA Films was able to produce this year's quality and multi-awarded film, Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story. Although tightly battled against two Cinemalaya entries (Ang Babae sa Septic Tank and Nino), this mainstream movie took home 10 of the most significant Genio plaques. Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story gave Scenema Concept International its first Outstanding Genio Citation and made VIVA Films won its second trophy (one in 2009) in this category. Eugene Domingo was named Best Film Actress and was handed with the International Excellence Award Trophy for being recognized abroad.
- 2013: Scenema Concept International - El Presidente
Bagging 13 of the 19 Genio awards, Scenema Concept International posted a rare back to back win. This time with Meily's El Presidente. The film outfit took home the outstanding Genio award recognition. Estregan, on the other hand, was hailed the Best Film Actor for the second consecutive year (one in 2012). Thy Womb, which was also screened abroad, was also commended for its excellent storyline. The movie gave Nora Aunor her first Genio trophy as Best Film Actress for her unmatched portrayal. She also won the International Excellence Award after receiving recognition in Venice.
Major Awards
Best Film
- 2007: Kasal Kasali Kasalo - Star Cinema
- 2008: Foster Child - Seiko Films
- 2009: Baler - VIVA Films
- 2010: Dukot - ATD Entertainment Productions and CDP Events Entertainment Productions
- 2011: Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To - Star Cinema
- 2012: Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story - Scenema Concept International and VIVA Films
- 2013: El Presidente - Scenema Concept International
- 2014: On The Job - Reality Entertainment Productions and Star Cinema
- 2015: Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo - Philippians Productions
- 2016: Heneral Luna - Artikulo Uno Productions
- 2017: Ma’ Rosa - Center Stage Productions
- 2018: Ang Larawan - Culturtain Musicat Productions
Best Film Director
- 2007: Jose Javier Reyes - Kasal Kasali Kasalo
- 2008: Auraeus Solito - Pisay
- 2009: Mark Meily - Baler
- 2010: Joel Lamangan - Dukot
- 2011: Wenn Deramas - Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To
- 2012: Tikoy Aguiluz and Darryl dela Cruz - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
- 2013: Brillante Mendoza - Thy Womb and Mark Meily - El Presidente
- 2014: Erik Matti - On The Job
- 2015: Jason Paul Laxamana - Magkakabaung
- 2016: Jerrold Tarog - Heneral Luna
- 2017: Brillante Mendoza - Ma’ Rosa
- 2018: Loy Arcenas - Ang Larawan
Best Film Actress
- 2007: Judy Ann Santos - Kasal Kasali Kasalo
- 2008: Cherry Pie Picache - Foster Child
- 2009: Sharon Cuneta - Caregiver
- 2010: Vilma Santos - In My Life
- 2011: Ai-Ai delas Alas - Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To
- 2012: Eugene Domingo - Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank
- 2013: Nora Aunor - Thy Womb
- 2014: KC Concepcion - Boy Golden: Shoot To Kill
- 2015: Nora Aunor - Hustisya and Nora Aunor - Dimentia
- 2016: Bea Alonzo - A Second Chance
- 2017: Judy Ann Santos - Kusina
- 2018: Eula Valdez - Neomanila
Best Film Actor
- 2007: Rustom Padilla - Zsa Zsa Zaturnah: Ze Moveeh
- 2008: Jinggoy Estrada - Katas Ng Saudi
- 2009: Baron Geisler - Jay
- 2010: John Lloyd Cruz - In My Life
- 2011: Coco Martin - Noy
- 2012: Jeorge ER Ejercito - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
- 2013: Jeorge ER Ejercito - El Presidente
- 2014: Joel Torre - On The Job
- 2015: Allen Dizon - Magkakabaung
- 2016: John Lloyd Cruz - Honor Thy Father
- 2017: Paolo Ballesteros - Die Beautiful
- 2018: Allen Dizon - Bomba
Best Film Supporting Actress
- 2007: Gina Pareno - Kasal Kasali Kasalo
- 2008: Eugene Domingo - Pisay
- 2009: Snooky Serna - Paupahan
- 2010: Maria Isabel Lopez - Kinatay (The Execution of P)
- 2011: Eugene Domingo - Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To
- 2012: Sharmaine Buencamino - Nino
- 2013: Ria Garcia - Melodrama Negra
- 2014: Bela Padilla - 10,000 Hours
- 2015: Gretchen Barretto - The Trial
- 2016: Ana Abad Santos - Apocalypse Child
- 2017: Gloria Sevilla - Kusina
- 2018: Kate Bikos - Bomba
Best Film Supporting Actor
- 2007: Johnny Delgado - Ligalig
- 2008: Emilio Garcia - Selda
- 2009: Coco Martin - Jay
- 2010: Luis Manzano - In My Life
- 2011: Tirso Cruz III - Sigwa
- 2012: Baron Geisler - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
- 2013: Cesar Montano - El Presidente
- 2014: Pen Medina - 10,000 Hours
- 2015: Nicco Manalo - The Janitor and Richard Gomez - The Trial
- 2016: Tirso Cruz III - Honor Thy Father
- 2017: Julio Diaz - Ma’ Rosa
- 2018: Rocky Salumbides - Neomanila
Best Film Child Performer
- 2007: Tala Santos - Inang Yaya
- 2008: Ella Cruz - Resiklo and Kier Segismundo - Foster Child
- 2009: Robert Villar - Shake, Rattle & Roll X
- 2010: Robert Villar - Ang Panday
- 2011: Xyriel Manabat - Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To
- 2012: Bugoy Cariño - Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
- 2013: Miguel Vergara - One More Try
- 2014: Ryzza Mae Dizon - My Little Bossings
- 2015: Miggs Cuaderno - Asintado
- 2016: Krystal Brimner - Honor Thy Father
- 2017: Rhed Bustamante - Seklusyon
- 2018: Sebastian Benedict - Meant to Beh
Best Film Debut Performer
- 2009: KC Concepcion - For The First Time
- 2010: Romalito Mallari - Dining Sana Kita
- 2011: Martin del Rosario - Dagim
- 2012: Rocco Nacino - Ang Sayaw Ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa
- 2013: Kim Komatsu - Mga Mumunting Lihim
- 2014: Vince Tanada - Otso
- 2015: Richard Yap - The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin 2
- 2016: Janella Salvador and Marlo Mortel - Haunted Mansion
- 2017: Christian Bables - Die Beautiful
- 2018: Joanna Ampil - Ang Larawan
Minor Awards
Best Film Cinematographer
- 2007: Eli Balce - Donsol
- 2008: Ramoncito "Monchie" Redoble - Batanes and Rodolfo "Jun" Aves, Jr. - Kadin
- 2009: Lee Meily - Baler
- 2010: Lee Meily - I Love You Goodbye
- 2011: Carlo Mendoza - Rosario
- 2012: Carlo Mendoza - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
- 2013: Carlo Mendoza - El Presidente
- 2014: Nap Jamir - Lauriana
- 2015: Carlo Mendoza - Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
- 2016: Pong Ignacio - Heneral Luna
- 2017: Odyssey Flores - Ma’ Rosa
- 2018: Boy Yniguez - Ang Larawan
Best Film Editor
- 2007: Vito Cajili - Kasal Kasali Kasalo
- 2008: J.D. Domingo - Endo
- 2009: Danny Annonuevo - Baler
- 2010: Charliebebs Gohetia - Astig
- 2011: Jerrold Tarog - Emir
- 2012: Jason Cahapay and Ryan Orduna - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
- 2013: Jason Cahapay and Ryan Orduna - El Presidente
- 2014: Jay Halili - On The Job
- 2015: Tara Illenberger - The Janitor
- 2016: Jerrold Tarog - Heneral Luna
- 2017: Diego Marx Dobles - Ma’ Rosa
- 2018: Lawrence Fajardo - Ang Larawan
Best Film Musical Scorer
- 2007: Vincent de Jesus - Zsa Zsa Zaturnah: Ze moveeh
- 2008: Jobin Ballesteros and Vincent de Jesus - Pisay
- 2009: Jesse Lasaten - Ploning
- 2010: Von de Guzman - Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
- 2011: Josefino Toledo - Emir
- 2012: Christine Muyco and Gemma Pamintuan - Ang Sayaw Ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa
- 2013: Jesse Lasaten - El Presidente
- 2014: Carmina Cuya - Boy Golden: Shoot To Kill
- 2015: Erwin Fajardo - Bwaya
- 2016: Jerrold Tarog - Heneral Luna
- 2017: Richard Gonzales - Die Beautiful
- 2018: Ryan Cayabyab - Ang Larawan
Best Film Production Designer
- 2007: Aped santos and Noel Navarro - Batad: Sa Paang Palay
- 2008: Rodel Cruz - Resiklo
- 2009: Aped Santos - Baler
- 2010: Richard Somes - Ang Panday
- 2011: Joey Luna and Miki Hahn - Rosario
- 2012: Fritz Siloria, Mona Soriano and Ronaldo Cadapan - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
- 2013: Danny Red and Joel Bilbao - El Presidente
- 2014: Fritz Siloria and Joel Bilbao - Boy Golden: Shoot To Kill
- 2015: Joel Bilbao and Roy Luchica - Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
- 2016: Danny Red, Edgar Martin Littaua and Joel Bilbao - Felix Manalo
- 2017: Dante Mendoza - Ma’ Rosa
- 2018: Gino Gonzales - Ang Larawan
Best Film Screenwriter
- 2007: Jose Javier Reyes - Kasal Kasali Kasalo
- 2008: Ralston Jover - Foster Child
- 2009: Roy Iglesias - Baler
- 2010: Olivia Lamasan, Raymond Lee and Senedy Que - In My Life
- 2011: Bonifacio Ilagan - Sigwa
- 2012: Chris Martinez - Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank
- 2013: Mark Meily - El Presidente
- 2014: Erik Matti and Michiko Yamamoto - On The Job
- 2015: Jason Paul Laxamana - Magkakabaung and Enrico Santos, Kris Gazmen and Ricky Lee - The Trial
- 2016: Erwin Romulo and Michiko Yamamoto - Honor Thy Father
- 2017: Troy Espiritu - Ma’ Rosa
- 2018: Ralston Jover - Bomba
Best Film Sound Engineer
- 2007: Albert Michael Idioma - Sukob
- 2008: Ditoy Aguila - Ouija
- 2009: Ditoy Aguila - Baler
- 2010: Ditoy Aguila - Ang Panday
- 2011: Ambient Media Team - RPG Metanoia
- 2012: Albert Michael Idioma - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
- 2013: Adiss Tabong and Albert Michael Idioma - El Presidente
- 2014: Corinne de San Jose - On The Job
- 2015: Albert Michael Idioma - Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
- 2016: Hit Productions and Mikko Quizon - Heneral Luna
- 2017: Albert Michael Idioma - Ma’ Rosa
- 2018: Hit Productions - Ang Larawan
Best Film Soundtrack
- 2007: Hawak Kamay (Yeng Constantino) - Kasal Kasali Kasalo
- 2008: Ang Puso kong Musmos (Ebe Dancel) - Pisay
- 2009: Ngayon, Bukas at Kailanman (Sarah Geronimo) - Baler
- 2010: Tanging Ikaw Lamang (Ogie Alcasid) - Ang Panday
- 2011: Bakit Ako Naririto? (Frencheska Farr) - Emir
- 2012: Hari Ng Tondo (Gloc 9 Featuring Denise Barbacena) - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
- 2013: Aking Inang Bayan (Maita Ejercito) - El Presidente
- 2014: Huwarang Kabataan (Arnel Aquino, SJ) - Pedro Calungsod, Batang Martir
- 2015: Hindi Pa Tapos (Gloc 9) - Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
- 2016: Ang Sugo ng Dyos sa mga Huling Araw (Sarah Geronimo) - Felix Manalo
- 2017: Dominus Miserere (Emma Rosa Almario, Amanda Nicole Pugeda and Joseph James Doak) - Seklusyon
- 2018: Katurog Na (Lolita Carbon) - Instalado
Best Film Story
- 2007: Jose Javier Reyes - Kasal Kasali Kasalo
- 2008: Ralston Jover - Foster Child
- 2009: Roy Iglesias - Baler
- 2010: Bonifacio Ilagan - Dukot
- 2011: Bonifacio Ilagan - Sigwa
- 2012: Alvin Yapan - Ang Sayaw Ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa
- 2013: Henry Burgos - Thy Womb
- 2014: Erik Matti and Michiko Yamamoto - On The Job
- 2015: Ferdinand Lapuz and Jason Paul Laxamana - Magkakabaung
- 2016: Antoinette Jadaone and Dan Villegas - #Walang Forever
- 2017: No Winner
- 2018: Ralston Jover and Dennis Evangelista - Bomba
Best Film Visual Designer
- 2009: Robert Quilao - Dayo Sa Mundo Ng Elementalia
- 2010: Jay Santiago - Ang Panday
- 2011: Rico Gutierrez and Riot and Post Manila - Si Agimat At Si Enteng Kabisote
- 2012: Alexis Leobrera, Franco Garcia, Jerome Marco, Rico Fernandez and Rico Tecson - Pintakasi
- 2013: Scenema Concept International - El Presidente
- 2014: Central Digital - 10,000 Hours
- 2015: Mothership - Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
- 2016: Mike Velasquez and Vincent Ilagan - Angela Markado and Pedro Chuidian and Rommel Pambid - Nilalang
- 2017: No Winner
- 2018: Iar Arondaing - Instalado
Special awards
International Excellence Awardee
- 2007: Gina Pareno - Kubrador
- 2008: Cherry Pie Picache - Foster Child
- 2009: Mylene Dizon - 100
- 2010: Anita Linda - Lola
- 2011: Meryll Soriano - Donor
- 2012: Eugene Domingo - Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank
- 2013: Nora Aunor - Thy Womb
- 2014: Vilma Santos - Ekstra
- 2015: Allen Dizon - Magkakabaung
- 2016: LJ Reyes - Anino sa Likod ng Buwan
- 2017: Jaclyn Jose - Ma’ Rosa
- 2018: Allen Dizon - Bomba
Outstanding Genio Awardee
- 2007: Star Cinema - Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
- 2008: Seiko Films - Foster Child
- 2009: VIVA Films - Baler
- 2010: GMA Films and IMUS Productions, Inc. - Ang Panday
- 2011: Star Cinema - Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To
- 2012: Scenema Concept International and VIVA Films - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
- 2013: Scenema Concept International - El Presidente
- 2014: Reality Entertainment Productions and Star Cinema - On The Job
- 2015: Philippians Productions - Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
- 2016: Artikulo Uno Productions - Heneral Luna
- 2017: Center Stage Productions - Ma’ Rosa
- 2018: Culturtain Musicat Productions - Ang Larawan
Excelente GENIO de la Película
Note: Given to Film outfit, Film Directors and Actors and/or Film production staff who won the GENIO trophy for 5 times or More
- 2017: Albert Michael Idioma - Best Film Sound Engineer | Sukob (2007), Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2012), El Presidente (2013), Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo (2015) and Ma’ Rosa (2017)
Gawad GENIO Honorary Awardee
- Note: Given to individual(s) who won (1) any one of the 3 festival trophies - Cinemalaya, Cinema One Originals, MMFF-P (2) either a box office entertainment award or YCC and (3) should win all succeeding trophies - Tanglaw, Pasado, Genio, PMPC Star, FAMAS, ENPRESS and LUNA
The Nominees
1st Gawad Genio Awards
2nd Gawad Genio Awards
The 2008 Gawad Genio Awards was held at the Summit Center in Zamboanga City. Special Features, Video Clips, and best performances from individuals and/or movies that were nominated were shown. For the Philippine Filmograph from January - December 2008, the Film Critics' Academy of Zamboanga came out to these deserving set of nominees: (Winners are highlighted)
- Best Film
- Ataul For Rent
- Foster Child - Seiko Films
- Katas ng Saudi - Maverick Films
- Resiklo - Imus Productions, Inc
- Tribu
- Pisay
- Best Film Director
- Auraeus Solito - Pisay
- Cathy Garcia-Molina - One More Chance
- Dante Mendoza - Foster Child
- Jerrold Tarog and Ruel Antipuesto - Confessional
- Maryo J. Delos Reyes - A Love Story
- Neil "Buboy" Tan - Ataul For Rent
- Best Film Actress
- Cherry Pie Picache - Foster Child
- Ina Feleo - Endo
- Judy ann Santos - Ouija
- Lorna Tolentino - Katas ng Saudi
- Maricel Soriano - A Love Story
- Maricel Soriano - Bahay Kubo
- Best Film Actor
- Aga Muhlach - A Love Story
- Jason Abalos - Endo
- Jinggoy Estrada - Katas ng Saudi
- John Lloyd Cruz - One More Chance
- Joel Torre - Ataul For Rent
- Sid Lucero - Selda
- Best Film Supporting Actress
- Angela Ruiz - Tirador
- Angelica Panganiban - A Love Story
- Eugene Domingo - Bahay Kubo
- Eugene Domingo - Foster Child
- Eugene Domingo - Pisay
- Irma Adlawan - Ataul For Rent
- Best Film Supporting Actor
- Dante Rivero - A Love Story
- Emilio Garcia - Selda
- Pen Medina - Ataul For Rent
- Ricky Davao - Endo
- Roi Vinzons - Resiklo
- Ronnie Lazaro - Ataul For Rent
- Best Film Child Performer
- Ella Cruz - Resiklo
- Keir Segismundo - Foster Child
- Makisig Morales - Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo
- Nash Aguas - Angels
- Nash Aguas - Shake, Rattle and Roll 9
- Best Film Cinematographer
- Jay Linao - Resiklo
- Manuel Teehankee - One More Chance
- Odyssey Flores - Selda
- Ramoncito "Monchie" Redoble - Batanes
- Renato de Vera - Ataul For Rent
- Rodolfo "Jun" Aves, Jr. - Kadin
- Best Film Editor
- Ellen Ramos and Paolo Villanueva - Selda
- J.D. Domingo - Endo
- Jay Halili - Resiklo
- Kanakan Balintagos and Mikael Angelo Pastrano - Pisay
- Marya Ignacio - One More Chance
- Tara Illenberger - A Love Story
- Best Film Musical Scorer
- Carmina Reyes Cuya - Ouija
- Francis de Veyra - tribu
- Jesse Lucas - A Love Story
- Jobin Ballesteros and Vincent de Jesus - Pisay
- Nonong Buencamino - Ataul For Rent
- Von de Guzman - Bahay Kubo
- Best Film Production Designer
- Danny Red - Selda
- Dante Garcia, Eddie Balbuena, Martin Masadao and Regie Regalado - Pisay
- Dante Perez and Lav Diaz - Death In The Land Of Encantos
- Rodel Cruz - Resiklo
- Willie Urbino - Ataul For Rent
- Best Film Screenwriter
- Anthony Gedang and Neal "Buboy" Tan - Ataul For Rent
- Carmina Reymundo and Vanessa Valdez - One More Chance
- Henry Graheda - Pisay
- Jade Castro, Michiko Yamamoto and Raymond Lee - Endo
- Ralston Jover - Foster Child
- Vanessa Valdez - A Love story
- Best Film Sound Engineer
- Ditoy Aguila - Ouija
- Ditoy Aguila - Resiklo
- Ditoy Aguila and Junel Valencia - Tirador
- Corinne de San Jose Cruz and Mark Locsin - Endo
- Jerrold Tarog - Confessional
- Mark Langcay - Tribu
- Best Film Soundtrack
- Ang Puso kong Musmos (Ebe Dancel) - Pisay
- Nandito Ako - Selda
- Paano Kita Iibigin - Paano Kita Iibigin
- Sine-Sine - Confessional
- Wala Na Bang Pag-asa - Anak Ng Kumander
- Best Film Story
- Anthony Gedang and Neal "Buboy" Tan - Ataul For Rent
- Cesar Apolinario and Mac Cruz - Banal
- Ralston Jover - Foster Child
3rd Gawad Genio Awards
The 2009 Gawad Genio Awards was held at the Open Ground of Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) in Zamboanga City. Special features, video clips, and best performances from individuals and/or movies that were nominated were shown. Although, the said celebration was rescheduled to February 4, 2010. The event was celebrated successfully with highlighting performances from the selected WMSU students. For the Philippine filmography from January - December 2008, the film critics' Academy of Zamboanga came out to these deserving set of nominees: (Winners are highlighted)
- Best Film
- Baler - VIVA Films
- Boses - Erasteo Film Productions, Inc.
- Jay - Cinemalaya Entry
- Ploning - Panoramanila Pictures, Co.
- Yanggaw - Cinema One Originals
- Best Film Director
- Chris Martinez - 100
- Dante Nico Garcia - Ploning
- Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil - Boses
- Mark Meily - Baler
- Richard Somes - Yanggaw
- Best Film Actress
- Anita Linda - Adela
- Anne Curtis - Baler
- Judy Ann Santos - Ploning
- Mylene Dizon - 100
- Sharon Cuneta - Caregiver
- Best Film Actor
- Baron Geisler - Jay
- Christopher de Leon - Magkaibigan
- Jericho Rosales - Baler
- John Estrada - Caregiver
- Ronnie Lazaro - Yanggaw
- Best Film Supporting Actress
- Aleera Montalla - Yanggaw
- Eugene Domingo - 100
- Flor Salanga - Jay
- Snooky Serna - Paupahan
- Tetchie Agbayani - Yanggaw
- Best Film Supporting Actor
- Coco Martin - Jay
- Emilio Garcia - Walang Kawala
- German Moreno - Paupahan
- Joel Torre - Yanggaw
- Philip Salvador - Baler
- Best Film Debut Performer
- Coke Bolipata - Boses
- KC Concepcion - For The First Time
- Sherwin Ordonez - Kurap
- Best Film Child Performer
- Domenico Soriano - Ay, Ayeng
- Jessica Mae Flores - Ay, Ayeng
- Julian Duque - Boses
- Sharlene San Pedro - Mag-ingat Ka Sa... Kulam
- Robert Villar - Shake, Rattle & Roll X
- Best Film Cinematographer
- Albert Banzon - Adela
- Charlie S. Peralta - Ploning
- Hermann Claraval and Lyle Sacris - Yanggaw
- Lee Meily - Baler
- Odyssey Flores - Serbis
- Best Film Editor
- Aleks Castaneda - Adela
- Borgy Torre - Yanggaw
- Danny Annonuevo - Baler
- Danny Annonuevo - Ploning
- Francis Xavier Pasion - Jay
- Best Film Musical Scorer
- Jesse Lasaten - Dayo Sa Mundo Ng Elementalia
- Jesse Lasaten - Ploning
- Joey Ayala - Brutus
- Jordan Petalver - Boses
- Leujim Martinez - Alon
- Best Film Production Designer
- Aped Santos - Baler
- Benjamin Padero and Carlo Taribe - Serbis
- Donald Camon, Mikael Espanol and Rashel G. - Yanggaw
- Gerry Santos - Concerto
- Ruelo Lozendo - Kolorete
- Best Film Screenwriter
- Benjamin Lingan and Dante Nico Garcia - Ploning
- Chris Martinez - 100
- Francis Xavier Pasion - Jay
- Froilan Medina and Rodel Vera - Boses
- Roy Iglesias - Baler
- Best Film Sound Engineer
- Albert Michael Idioma - Ploning
- Albert Michael Idioma and Wally Delosa - Dayo Sa Mundo Ng Elementalia
- Ditoy Aguila - Baler
- Ditoy Aguila and Mark Locsin - Adela
- Eduardo Velasquez and Joey Santos - Yanggaw
- Best Film Soundtrack
- Babae Ako - Urduja
- Lipad - Dayo Sa Mundo Ng Elementalia
- Ngayon, Bukas at Kailanman - Baler
- Sangandaan - Paupahan
- Best Film Story
- Chito Rono, Chris Martinez and Jewel Castro - Caregiver
- Dante Nico Garcia - Ploning
- Jose Javier Reyes - One Night Only
- Roy Iglesias - Baler
- Best Film Visual Designer
- Albert Banzon - Adela
- Optima Digital - Ploning
- Robert Quilao - Dayo Sa Mundo Ng Elementalia
4th Gawad Genio Awards
The 2010 Gawad Genio Awards was held at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU) in Zamboanga City. Special Features, Video Clips, and best performances from individuals and/or movies that were nominated were shown. The said event happened on January 2, 2011. For the Philippine Filmograph from January - December 2009, the Film Critics' Academy of Zamboanga came out to these deserving set of nominees: (Winners are highlighted)[1][2][3][4][5]
- Best Film
- Ded Na Si Lolo - APT Entertainment, Inc.
- Dukot - ATD Entertainment Productions and CDP Events Entertainment Productions
- In My Life - Star Cinema
- Kinatay (The Execution of P) - Centerstage Productions, Inc. and Swift Productions, Inc.
- Best Film Director
- Brillante Dante Mendoza - Kinatay (The Execution of P)
- Brillante Dante Mendoza – Lola
- Joel Lamangan – Dukot
- Olivia Lamasan – In My Life
- Best Film Actress
- Iza Calzado - Dukot
- Rosanna Roces – Wanted: Border
- Sharon Cuneta - Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
- Vilma Santos – In My Life
- Best Film Actor
- Allen Dizon – Dukot
- Coco Martin - Kinatay (The Execution of P)
- John Lloyd Cruz – In My Life
- Lou Veloso - Colorum
- Best Film Supporting Actress
- Angelica Panganiban - I Love You Goodbye
- Gloria Diaz - Sagrada Familia
- Heart Evangelista - Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
- Maria Isabel Lopez – Kinatay (The Execution of P)
- Best Film Supporting Actor
- Dennis Trillo - Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
- Luis Manzano – In My Life
- Phillip Salvador - Ang Panday
- Roderick Paulate – Dead na si Lolo
- Best Film Debut Performer
- Barbie Forteza - Puntod
- Romalito Mallari - Dining Sana Kita
- Zyrus Desamparado - Engkwentro
- Best Film Child Performer
- JP Mesde – Tulak
- Mara Panganiban - Last Viewing
- Mica dela Cruz - T2
- Robert "Buboy" Villar - Ang Panday
- Best Film Cinematographer
- Charlie Peralta - In My Life
- Lee Briones Meily - I Love You Goodbye
- Monino Duque - Dukot
- Odyssey Flores - Lola
- Best Film Editor
- Bebs Gohetia - Dukot
- Charliebebs Gohetia - Astig
- Kats Serraon - Kinatay (The Execution of P)
- Manet Dayrit and Efren Jarlego - I Love You Goodbye
- Best Film Musical Scorer
- Francisbrew Reyes - Dining Sana Kita
- Von de Guzman - Ang Panday
- Von de Guzman - I Love You, Goodbye
- Von de Guzman - Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
- Best Film Production Designer
- Al Alacapa, Allan Hilado and Winston Lazaro – Wanted: Border
- Brillante Dante Mendoza - Lola
- Edgar Martin Littaua - Dukot
- Richard Somes - Ang Panday
- Best Film Screenwriter
- Linda Casimiro - Lola
- Olivia Lamasan, Raymond Lee and Senedy Que - In My Life
- Roy Iglesias - Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
- Soxie Topacio - Ded na si Lolo
- Best Film Sound Engineer
- Albert Michael Idioma - Kinatay (The Execution of P)
- Albert Michael Idioma - T2
- Ditoy Aguila - Ang Panday
- Ditoy Aguila and Junnel Valencia - Astig
- Best Film Soundtrack
- Ang Panday (Ely Buendia) - Ang Panday
- Mahal Kita Habambuhay - Dukot
- Sana Ako Ay Marining - Dining Sana Kita
- Tanging Ikaw Lamang (Ogie Alcasid) - Ang Panday
- Best Film Story
- Bonifacio Ilagan - Dukot
- Carlo J. Caparas - Ang Panday
- Romualdo Avellanosa and Ronaldo Bertubin - Last Viewing
- Vanessa Valdez, Kris Gazmen and Karen Ramos - I Love You Goodbye
- Best Film Visual Designer
- Jay Santiago - Ang Panday
5th Gawad Genio Awards
The 2011 Gawad Genio Awards was held at the Paseo de Zamboanga Open Field in Zamboanga City. Honorable Celso Lobregat was a guest speaker of the event. In his speech, He recognized the Critics for their passion and commitment to constantly host this event despite its challenging promotion. Special Features, Video Clips, and best performances from individuals and/or movies that were nominated were shown. The said event happened on December 22, 2011. For the Philippine Filmograph from January - December 2010, the Film Critics' Academy of Zamboanga came out to these deserving set of nominees: (Winners are highlighted)
- Best Film
- Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To - Star Cinema
- Donor - Cinemalaya
- Emir - Film Development Counsel
- Sigwa - Cinemalaya
- Best Film Director
- Chito Rono - Emir
- Joel Lamangan - Sigwa
- Mark Meily - Donor
- Wenn Deramas - Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To
- Best Film Actress
- Ai Ai delas Alas - Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To
- Angelica Panganiban - Here Comes The Bride
- Lorna Tolentino - Sa 'Yo Lamang
- Lovi Poe - Mayohan
- Best Film Actor
- Coco Martin - Noy
- Dolphy - Father Jejemon
- John Lloyd Cruz - Miss You Like Crazy
- Sid Lucero - Muli
- Best Film Supporting Actress
- Bea Alonzo - Sa 'Yo Lamang
- Eugene Domingo - Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To
- Eugene Domingo - Here Comes The Bride
- Zsa Zsa Padilla - Sigwa
- Best Film Supporting Actor
- Allen Dizon - Sigwa
- Joem Bascon - Noy
- Tirso Cruz III - Sigwa
- Yul Servo - Rosario
- Best Film Debut Performer
- Carlo Abellana - Shake, Rattle and Roll 12
- Frencheska Farr - Emir
- Martin del Rosario - Dagim
- Rocky Salumbides - Tarima
- Best Film Child Performer
- Jillian Ward - Si Agimat At Si Enteng Kabisote
- Maliksi Morales - Dalaw
- Timothy Chan - Here Comes The Bride
- Xyriel Manabat - Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To
- Best Film Cinematographer
- Charlie Peralta - In My Life
- Lee Briones Meily - I Love You Goodbye
- Monino Duque - Dukot
- Odyssey Flores - Lola
- Best Film Editor
- Bebs Gohetia - Dukot
- Charliebebs Gohetia - Astig
- Kats Serraon - Kinatay (The Execution of P)
- Manet Dayrit and Efren Jarlego - I Love You Goodbye
- Best Film Musical Scorer
- Francisbrew Reyes - Dining Sana Kita
- Von de Guzman - Ang Panday
- Von de Guzman - I Love You, Goodbye
- Von de Guzman - Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
- Best Film Production Designer
- Al Alacapa, Allan Hilado and Winston Lazaro – Wanted: Border
- Brillante Dante Mendoza - Lola
- Edgar Martin Littaua - Dukot
- Richard Somes - Ang Panday
- Best Film Screenwriter
- Linda Casimiro - Lola
- Olivia Lamasan, Raymond Lee and Senedy Que - In My Life
- Roy Iglesias - Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
- Soxie Topacio - Ded na si Lolo
- Best Film Sound Engineer
- Albert Michael Idioma - Kinatay (The Execution of P)
- Albert Michael Idioma - T2
- Ditoy Aguila - Ang Panday
- Ditoy Aguila and Junnel Valencia - Astig
- Best Film Soundtrack
- Ang Panday (Ely Buendia) - Ang Panday
- Mahal Kita Habambuhay - Dukot
- Sana Ako Ay Marining - Dining Sana Kita
- Tanging Ikaw Lamang (Ogie Alcasid) - Ang Panday
- Best Film Story
- Bonifacio Ilagan - Dukot
- Carlo J. Caparas - Ang Panday
- Romualdo Avellanosa and Ronaldo Bertubin - Last Viewing
- Vanessa Valdez, Kris Gazmen and Karen Ramos - I Love You Goodbye
- Best Film Visual Designer
- Jay Santiago - Ang Panday
6th Gawad Genio Awards
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-12-02. Retrieved 2011-01-08.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- [*http://whynotcoconut.com/2009/12/2009-metro-manila-film-festival-winners-revealed Archived 2011-01-08 at the Wayback Machine]
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