The 2023 FAMAS Awards were the 71st edition of the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards, honoring the outstanding achievements in Philippine cinema for films released in 2022. The ceremony was held on August 13, 2023, at The Manila Hotel in Manila, Philippines. The FAMAS Awards are among the oldest and most prestigious film awards in the Philippines, recognizing excellence in various aspects of filmmaking.
Overview
The 71st FAMAS Awards celebrated a diverse range of Filipino films, from horror and drama to independent productions. The horror film Deleter was the night's biggest winner, taking home multiple major awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Erik Matti, Best Actress for Nadine Lustre, and Best Screenplay. The nominations highlighted both commercially successful and critically acclaimed works from the preceding year.Winners and Nominees
The winners were announced during the ceremony. Key winners in major categories included:- Best Picture: Deleter
- Best Director: Erik Matti (Deleter)
- Best Actor: Ian Veneracion (Nanahimik ang Gabi)
- Best Actress: Nadine Lustre (Deleter)
- Best Supporting Actor: Jeffrey Quizon (Deleter)
- Best Supporting Actress: Liza Diño-Seguerra (Family Matters)
- Best Screenplay: Nikolas Red and Paul Ramos (Deleter)
- Best Cinematography: Jiro Catama and Marco Felipe Ortiga (Deleter)
- Best Production Design: Marielle Hizon (Leonor Will Never Die)
- Best Editing: Nikolas Red (Deleter)
- Best Musical Score: Jazz Nicolas and Mikey Amistoso (Blue Room)
- Best Sound: RJ Rosas and Janina Marie Wariza (Deleter)
- Best Original Song: "Sa Gitna Ng Dulo" from Blue Room
- Best Short Film: Golden (The Kids' Table)
- Best Documentary: 11,103
Special Awards
In addition to the competitive categories, several individuals were recognized for their significant contributions to Philippine cinema through special awards:- Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award: Senator Jinggoy Estrada
- German Moreno Youth Achievement Award: Maymay Entrata, JM De Guzman, Kyle Echarri, and Jillian Ward
- Dr. Jose Perez Memorial Award: Ricky Lee
- FAMAS Lifetime Achievement Award: Helen Gamboa, Maricel Soriano, and Santiago Yabut Jr.
- Excellence in Visual Arts: Rita Nazareno and Gabby Fernandez (Leonor Will Never Die)