Top Trending Topic online! The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards (FAMAS) has released the official list of nominees for the 2015 FAMAS awards. The country’s most popular award-giving bodies is now on its 63^rd year in recognizing Filipino talents.

FAMAS is considered as one of the most respected award-giving bodies in the Philippine cinema. It comprises veteran writers and showbiz columnists who have earned their reputation and authority in the showbiz industry.

The theme of the FAMAS Awards Night is “Throw Back Glam Day”… A Look Back at Six Glorious Decades of the Philippine Cinema.” There were six glorious decades of Philippine Cinema, “Iconic Movie Queens of Philippine Cinema” which includes Gloria Romero, Nora Aunor, Susan Roces, Maricel Soriano, Dawn Zulueta and Sarah Geronimo.

Coco Martin is set to receive a Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award as starring in the remake of FPJ’s movie titled “Ang Probinsyano”.

Here is the complete list of the awardees:

SPECIAL AWARDS:

1. Iconic Movie Queens of Philippine Cinema
   Gloria Romero
   Susan Roces
   Nora Aunor
   Maricel Soriano
   Dawn Zulueta
   Sarah Geronimo
2. German Moreno Youth Achievement Award
   Bianca Umali
   Diego Loyzaga
   Jasmine Smith
   Kiko Estrada
   Kim Rodriguez
   Mark Newmann
   Miguel Tanfelix
   Nadine Lustre
   Robi Domingo
   Sofia Andres

III. Fernando Poe, Jr. Memorial Award
Coco Martin

1. FAMAS Lifetime Achievement Award
   Joey De Leon
   Tito Sotto
   Vic Sotto
2. Public Service Award
   Kaye Dacer and Julius Babao
3. Dr. Jose Perez Memorial Award
   Lhar Santiago

VII. Arturo M. Padua Memorial Award
Emy Abuan

VIII. Film Critics Choice Award
Esoterika: Manila

1. Famas Presidential Award
   Doc Bong Ramirez

FAMAS AWARDS LIST OF NOMINEES:

1. Best Picture

Asintado (Ignacio Films)
Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo (Philippians Productions & Entertainment Inc., Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films, and RCP Productions)
Feng Shui (Star Cinema & Kris Aquino Production)
Hustisya (Likhang Silangan Entertainment)
Kamkam (Heaven’s Best Entertainment)
Magkakabaung(ATD Entertainment Productions)
Magnum Muslim .357 (Scenema Concept International & Viva Films)
She’s Dating The Gangster (Star Cinema)
Starting Over Again (Star Cinema)
The Trial (Star Cinema)

1. Best Director

Cathy Garcia-Molina (She’s Dating The Gangster)
Chito Rono (Feng Shui)
Chito Rono (The Trial)
Enzo Williams (Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo)
Francis Posadas (Magnum Muslim .357)
Jason Paul Laxamana (Magkakabaung)
Joel Lamangan (Hustisya)
Joel Lamangan (Kamkam)
Luisito Ignacio (Asintado)
Olivia Lamasan (Starting Over Again)

III. Best Actor

Allen Dizon for Kamkam
Allen Dizon for Magkakabaung
Coco Martin for Feng Shui
Daniel Padilla for She’s Dating The Gangster
Derek Ramsay for English Only Please
Jake Vargas for Asintado
John Lloyd Cruz for The Trial
Jorge Estregan for Magnum Muslim .357
Piolo Pascual for Starting Over Again
Robin Padilla for Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
Rocco Nacino for Hustisya

1. Best Actress

Aiko Melendez for Asintado
Gladys Reyes for Magkakabaung
Gretchen Barretto for The Trial
Jean Garcia for Kamkam
Jennylyn Mercado for English Only Please
Kathryn Bernardo for She’s Dating the Gangster
Kris Aquino for Feng Shui
Sam Pinto for Magnum Muslim .357
Toni Gonzaga for Starting Over Again
Vina Morales for Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo

1. Best Supporting Actor

Emilio Garcia for Magkakabaung
Gabby Eigenmann for Asintado
Ian Veneracion for Feng Shui
Jum Pebangco for Kamkam
Lito Pimentel for Starting Over Again
Richard Gomez for She’s Dating the Gangster
Richard Gomez for The Trial
Roi Vinzon for Magnum Muslim .357
Romnick Sarmenta for Hustisya

We will update this page once the official list of winners announce online.

The 63rd FAMAS Awards Night will take place at the Newport Performing Arts Theater on September 20.