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FAMAS Award for Best Director
Award presented annually by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences
Award presented annually by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | FAMAS Award for Best Director |
| presenter | Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award |
| country | Philippines |
| year | 1953 |
| holder | Christian Acuña |
| Magikland (2020) |
Magikland (2020)
The FAMAS Award for Best Director is one of the major FAMAS Awards, given to the film director who has shown great artistic instincts, choices and excellence in assembling his or her motion picture. The FAMAS Best Director is chosen from the Filipino films shown in the previous calendar year that were screened by the FAMAS. As of the 55th FAMAS Awards, four women have picked up the award, namely Fely Crisostomo, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, Laurice Guillen and Lupita Aquino (Kashiwahara); and twenty-six men.
Winners and nominees
The list may be incomplete such as some of the names of the nominees especially during the early years of FAMAS Awards.
1950s
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| film | Nominees |
| 1952 | Gerardo de Leon |
| Ang Bagong Umaga | |
| 1953 | Lamberto V. Avellana |
| Huk Sa Bagong Pamumuhay | |
| 1954 | Cesar Gallardo |
| Salabusab | |
| 1955 | Gregorio Fernandez |
| Higit sa Lahat | Teodorico SantosDakilang Hudas |
| Manuel CondeIkaw Kasi | |
| Teodorico SantosPandora | |
| Armando GarcesRosana | |
| Natalio BacalsoSalingsing sa Kasakit | |
| Gerardo de LeonSanda Wong | |
| Susana de GuzmanSonny Boy | |
| 1956 | Ramon A. Estella |
| Desperado | Gerardo de LeonAng Buhay at Pag-ibig ni Dr. Jose Rizal |
| Armando GarcesGilda | |
| Lamberto V. AvellanaKumander 13 | |
| Gregorio FernandezLuksang Tagumpay | |
| 1957 | Cesar Gallardo |
| Kalibre .45 | Gregorio FernandezHukom Roldan |
| Susana C. de GuzmanKrisalis | |
| Armando GarcesSino ang Maysala | |
| Conrado CondeTaga sa Bato | |
| 1958 | Gerardo de Leon |
| Hanggang sa Dulo ng Daigdig | Armando GarcesAlaala Kita |
| Cesar GallardoAnak ng Lasengga | |
| Mar TorresBobby | |
| Armando GarcesCondenado | |
| Cirio SantiagoLaban sa Lahat | |
| Conrado CondeTalipandas | |
| Manuel CondeVenganza | |
| Cirio SantiagoWater Lily | |
| 1959 | Jose de Villa |
| Kamandag | Manuel SilosBiyaya ng Lupa |
| Lamberto AvellanaCry Freedom | |
| Armando GarcesKilabot sa Makiling | |
| Cesar GallardoAng Maton |
1960s
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| film | Nominees |
| 1960 | Gerardo de Leon |
| Huwag mo Akong Limutin | Conrado Conde, Cesar GallardoKadenang Putik |
| Leroy SalvadorKrus na Daan | |
| Gregorio FernandezKung Ako'y Mahal Mo | |
| 1961 | Gerardo de Leon |
| Noli Me Tangere | Cesar GallardoAlala Kita |
| Gerardo de LeonThe Moises Padilla Story | |
| Cirio H. SantiagoMga Yapak na Walang Bakas | |
| Pablo SantiagoNag-uumpugang Bato | |
| 1962 | Gerardo de Leon |
| El Filibusterismo | Gerardo de LeonAko ang Katarungan |
| Efren ReyesAlbano Brothers | |
| Cesar GallardoLigaw na Daigdig | |
| Ding de JesusMadugong Paghihiganti | |
| Armando GarcesMarkang Rehas | |
| F.H. ConstantinoOy... Akin Yata Yan | |
| Armando GarcesPitong Kabanalan ng Isang Makasalanan | |
| Pablo SantiagoWalang Pagkalupig | |
| 1963 | Armando De Guzman |
| Sapagkat Kami'y Tao Lamang | Ding M. De JesusAngustia |
| Cesar GallardoDapit-hapon: Oras ng Pagtutuos | |
| Gerardo de LeonThe Arsenio Lacson Story | |
| Leroy SalvadorKayo ang Humatol | |
| F.H. ConstantinoNaku... Yabang! | |
| Armando GarcesPatapon | |
| Cesar AmigoSa Atin ang Daigdig | |
| Efren ReyesSigaw ng Digmaan | |
| Ronald RemyZigzag | |
| 1964 | Lamberto V. Avellana |
| Scout Rangers | Cesar GallardoGeron Busabos: Ang Batang Quiapo |
| Gerardo de LeonKulay Dugo ang Gabi | |
| Pablo SantiagoKumander Fidela | |
| Armando De GuzmanSa Bawat Pintig ng Puso | |
| Ding M. De JesusSalambao | |
| 1965 | Gerardo de Leon |
| Ang Daigdig ng mga Api | Romy VillaflorAna-Roberta |
| Van de LeonAnghel sa Aking Balikat | |
| Mariano PonceDugo sa Pantalan | |
| Armando De GuzmanIginuhit sa Buhangin | |
| Lauro PachecoMila Rosa | |
| Efren ReyesPilipinas kong Mahal | |
| Lamberto V. AvellanaA Portrait of the Artist as Filipino | |
| Cesar GallardoSapang Palay | |
| 1966 | Eddie Romero |
| The Passionate Strangers | Efren ReyesDugo ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig |
| Gerardo de LeonIbulong mo sa Hangin | |
| Cesar GallardoIto ang Pilipino | |
| Eddie GarciaSabotage | |
| 1967 | Fely Crisostomo |
| Kapag Puso'y Nasugatan | Luis NepomucenoDahil sa Isang Bulaklak |
| Romy VillaflorLike Father, Like Son: Kung Ano ang Puno Siya ang Bunga | |
| Armando GuzmanMaruja | |
| Augusto BuenaventuraValiente Brothers | |
| 1968 | Luis Nepomuceno |
| Igorota | Arman de GuzmanAlipin ng Busabos |
| Pablo SantiagoBarbaro Cristobal | |
| Armando GarcesDe Colores | |
| Tony CayadoDonata | |
| Eddie RodriguezKasalanan Kaya | |
| Lamberto V. AvellanaKumander Dimas | |
| Fely CrisostomoOh! My Papa | |
| Emmanuel H. BorlazaPsycho Maniac | |
| 1969 | Eddie Garcia |
| Pinagbuklod ng Pag-ibig | Leroy SalvadorBadlis sa Kinabuhi |
| Eddie RodriguezIkaw | |
| Emmanuel BorlazaKapatid ko ang Aking Ina | |
| Augusto BuenaventuraDugo ng Bayani |
1970s
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| film | Nominees |
| 1970 | Lino Brocka |
| Tubog sa Ginto | Armando De GuzmanMga Anghel na Walang Langit |
| Eddie RodriguezBakit Ako Pa? | |
| Eddie GarciaCrisis | |
| Augusto BuenaventuraPsycho Sex Killer | |
| 1971 | Gerardo de Leon |
| Lilet | Emmanuel H. BorlazaI Love Mama, I Love Papa |
| Celso Ad. CastilloNympha | |
| Ishmael BernalPagdating sa Dulo | |
| Lino BrockaStardoom | |
| Augusto BuenaventuraAng Uliran | |
| Arsenio BautistaHukom Bitay | |
| 1972 | Celso Ad. Castillo |
| Ang Alamat | Eddie RodriguezBabae... Ikaw ang Dahilan |
| Manuel 'Fyke' CincoIsinilang ang Anak ng Ibang Babae | |
| Tony CayadoNardong Putik | |
| Armando GarcesSukdulan | |
| Lino BrockaVilla Miranda | |
| 1973 | Jun Raquiza |
| Dalawang Mukha ng Tagumpay | Augusto BuenaventuraErap is My Guy |
| Celso Ad CastilloEsteban | |
| Armando De GuzmanHindi na Sisikat ang Araw | |
| Eddie RodriguezLalaki, Kasalanan Mo | |
| Pablo SantiagoNueva Vizcaya | |
| George RoweParung-parung Itim | |
| 1974 | Lino Brocka |
| Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang | Eddie RodriguezAla-ala mo, Daigdig ko |
| Pablo SantiagoBatingaw | |
| Elwood PerezIsang Gabi... Tatlong Babae | |
| Jun RaquizaKrimen: Kayo ang Humatol | |
| Cesar GallardoManila Connection | |
| Luis NepomucenoThe Pacific Connection | |
| Celso Ad CastilloAng Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa | |
| Joey GosiengfiaoSunugin ang Samar | |
| 1975 | Lino Brocka |
| Maynila.. Sa Kuko ng Liwanag | Fernando Poe Jr.Alupihang Dagat |
| Augusto BuenaventuraDiligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa | |
| Ishmael BernalLumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga | |
| 1976 | Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara |
| Minsa'y isang Gamu-gamo | Eddie RomeroGanito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon? |
| Lino BrockaInsiang | |
| Mike de LeonThe Rites of May | |
| Mario O'HaraTatlong taong walang Diyos | |
| 1977 | Augusto Buenaventura |
| Bakya Mo Neneng | Pablo SantiagoBontoc |
| Manuel CondeHostage... Hanapin si Batuigas! | |
| Celso Ad. Castillo Sa Dulo ng Krus | |
| Lino BrockaTahan na Empoy, Tahan | |
| 1978 | Celso Ad Castillo |
| Pagputi ng Uwak, Pagitim ng Tagak | Eddie GarciaAtsay |
| Lino BrockaGumising Ka Maruja | |
| Danny L. Zialcita Hindi sa Iyo ang Mundo, Baby Porcuna | |
| Ishmael BernalIsang Gabi sa Iyo... Isang Gabi sa Akin | |
| 1979 | Lino Brocka |
| Jaguar | Armando A. HerreraDurugin si Totoy Bato |
| Manuel Fyke CincoHuwag, Bayaw | |
| Pablo Santiago Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan | |
| Robert ArevaloSino'ng Pipigil sa Pagpakat ng Ulan |
1980s
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| film | Nominees |
| 1980 | Eddie Romero |
| Aguila | Marilou Diaz-AbayaBrutal |
| Mike De LeonKakabakaba ka ba? | |
| Danny L. Zialcita Langis at Tubig | |
| Romy SuzuraPag-ibig ng Walang Dangal | |
| Augusto BuenaventuraTaga sa Panahon | |
| 1981 | Augusto Buenaventura |
| Kumander Alibasbas | Mario O'HaraBakit Bughaw ang Langit |
| Eddie RodriguezInit o Lamig | |
| Elwood Perez Pakawalan Mo Ako | |
| Laurice GuillenSalome | |
| 1982 | Eddie Garcia |
| Sinasamba Kita | Lino BrockaCain at Abel |
| Danny L. ZialcitaGaano Kadalas ang Minsan | |
| Ishmael Bernal Himala | |
| Fernando Poe Jr.Ang Panday: Ikatlong Yugto | |
| Marilou Diaz-AbayaMoral | |
| 1983 | Marilou Diaz-Abaya |
| Karnal | Ishmael BernalBroken Marriage |
| Danny L. ZialcitaNagalit ang Buwan sa Haba ng Gabi | |
| Eddie Garcia Paano ba ang Mangarap | |
| Carlo J. CaparasPieta | |
| Maryo J. de los ReyesSaan Darating ang Umaga? | |
| Fernando Poe Jr.Umpisahan Mo... Tatapusin Ko | |
| 1984 | Fernando Poe Jr. |
| Ang Padrino | Mario O'HaraBulaklak sa City Jail |
| Manuel Fyke CincoPasukin si Waway | |
| Danny L. Zialcita Nang Masugatan ang Gabi | |
| Carlo J. CaparasPieta: Ikalawang Aklat | |
| Mike De LeonSister Stella L. | |
| Ishmael BernalWorking Girls | |
| 1985 | Celso Ad Castillo |
| Paradise Inn | Danny L. ZialcitaBakit Manipis ang Ulap |
| Lino BrockaBayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim | |
| Lino Brocka Miguelito: Batang Rebelde | |
| Ben YalungPartida | |
| 1986 | Eddie Garcia |
| Magdusa Ka | Pepe MarcosGabi Na, Kumander |
| Manuel Fyke CincoLumuhod Ka sa Lupa | |
| Fernando Poe Jr. Muslim Magnum .357 | |
| Mel ChiongloNasaan Ka ng Kailangan Kita | |
| Peque GallagaUnfaithful Wife | |
| 1987 | Eddie Garcia |
| Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig | Leroy SalvadorAlabok sa Lupa |
| Mel ChiongloPaano Kung Wala Ka Na | |
| Ishmael Bernal Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa | |
| Maryo J. De los ReyesTagos ng Dugo | |
| 1988 | Elwood Perez |
| Ibulong mo sa Diyos | Carlo J. CaparasBubble's Ativan Gang |
| Eddie GarciaHuwag Mong Itanong Kung Bakit | |
| Maria Saret Lorenzo Ruiz... The Saint... A Filipino! | |
| Laurice GuillenMagkano Ang Iyong Dangal? | |
| Ishmael Bernal Nagbabagang Luha | |
| Emmanuel H. BorlazaPaano Tatakasan ang Bukas? | |
| 1989 | Elwood Perez |
| Bilangin Ang Bituin Sa Langit | |
| Eddie Garcia | |
| –Imortal | Fernando Poe Jr.Ako ... ang Huhusga |
| Manuel 'Fyke' CincoIpaglalaban Ko | |
| Augusto SalvadorJoe Pring: Homicide Manila Police | |
| Lino BrockaMacho Dancer | |
| Ishmael BernalPahiram ng Isang Umaga |
1990s
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| film | Nominees |
| 1990 | Lino Brocka |
| Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak | Gil PortesAndrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? |
| Chito S. RoñoA Moment Too Long | |
| Pepe MarcosKaaway ng Batas | |
| Maryo J. De los ReyesMy Other Woman | |
| 1991 | Elwood Perez |
| Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. | Fernando Poe Jr.Batas ng .45 |
| Carlos Siguion-ReynaHihintayin Kita sa Langit | |
| Christopher De LeonHuwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko | |
| Laurice GuillenIpagpatawad Mo | |
| 1992 | Carlos Siguion-Reyna |
| Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal | Jose Javier ReyesIisa Pa Lamang |
| Laurice GuillenLumayo Ka Man sa Akin | |
| Chito S. RoñoNarito ang Puso Ko | |
| Maryo J. De los ReyesSinungaling Mong Puso | |
| 1993 | Augusto Salvador |
| Masahol Pa Sa Hayop | Laurice GuillenBecause I Love You |
| Joe Mari AvellanaKung Mawawala Ka Pa | |
| Jose Javier ReyesMay Minamahal | |
| Raymond RedSakay | |
| 1994 | Carlo J. Caparas |
| Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil | Olivia M. LamasanMaalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie |
| Jose Javier ReyesNag-iisang Bituin | |
| Joel LamanganPangako ng Kahapon | |
| Chito S. RoñoSeparada | |
| 1995 | Fernando Poe Jr. & Willy Milan |
| Kahit Butas ng Karayom | Chito S. RoñoDahas |
| Joel LamanganThe Flor Contemplacion Story | |
| Carlos Siguion-ReynaHarvest Home | |
| Olivia M. LamasanSana Maulit Muli | |
| 1996 | Antonio Jose Perez |
| Mumbaki | Olivia M. LamasanMadrasta |
| Marilou Diaz-AbayaMay Nagmamahal Sa Iyo | |
| Gil PortesMulanay: Sa Pusod ng Paraiso | |
| Tikoy AguiluzSegurista | |
| 1997 | Tikoy Aguiluz |
| Rizal sa Dapitan | Joe Mari AvellanaDamong Ligaw |
| Olivia M. LamasanHanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin | |
| Chito S. RoñoWhere is the Heart | |
| Joel LamanganThe Sarah Balabagan Story | |
| 1998 | Marilou Diaz-Abaya |
| José Rizal | Chito S. RoñoLea's Story |
| Carlo J. CaparasHiwaga ng Panday | |
| Fernando Poe Jr.Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano | |
| Jose N. CarreonSambahin ang Ngalan Mo | |
| 1999 | Marilou Diaz-Abaya |
| Muro-ami | Maryo J. De los ReyesHigit Pa sa Buhay Ko |
| Gil PortesSaranggola | |
| Joel LamanganSidhi | |
| Jerry Lopez SinenengSoltera |
2000s
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| film | Nominees |
| 2000 | Laurice Guillen |
| Tanging Yaman | Rory QuintosAnak |
| Carlos Siguion-ReynaAzucena | |
| Joel LamanganDeathrow | |
| Jose Javier ReyesTunay na Mahal | |
| 2001 | Marilou Diaz-Abaya |
| Bagong Buwan | Augusto SalvadorAlas-Dose |
| Gil PortesIn the Bosom of the Enemy | |
| Tikoy AguiluzTatarin | |
| Chito S. RoñoYamashita: The Tiger's Treasure | |
| 2002 | Gil Portes |
| Mga Munting Tinig | Fernando Poe Jr.Batas ng Lansangan |
| Rory QuintosKailangan Kita | |
| Joel LamanganMano Po | |
| 2003 | Maryo J. De los Reyes |
| Magnifico | Mark MeilyCrying Ladies |
| Joel LamanganFilipinas | |
| Gil PortesHomecoming | |
| Marilou Diaz-AbayaNoon at Ngayon | |
| 2004 | Maryo J. De los Reyes |
| Naglalayag | Joel LamanganAishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita |
| Cesar MontanoPanaghoy sa Suba | |
| Laurice GuillenSanta Santita | |
| 2005 | Cholo Laurel |
| Nasaan ka Man | Joel LamanganMano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife |
| Rory QuintosDubai | |
| Jose Javier ReyesKutob | |
| Ellen Ongkeko-MarfilMga Pusang Gala | |
| 2006 | Jose Javier Reyes |
| Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo | Joyce BernalDon't Give Up on Us |
| Pablo Biglang-awa, Veronica VelascoInang Yaya | |
| Brillante MendozaSummer Heat | |
| Jeffrey JeturianKubrador | |
| 2007 | Maryo J. De los Reyes |
| A Love Story | Neal 'Buboy' TanAtaul: For Rent |
| Adolfo Alix Jr.Batanes: Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan | |
| Jose Javier ReyesKatas ng Saudi | |
| Mark ReyesResiklo | |
| 2008 | Ed Palmos |
| Ay Ayeng | Mark MeilyBaler |
| Chito S. RoñoCaregiver | |
| Joyce BernalFor the First Time | |
| Jose Javier ReyesMagkaibigan | |
| Dante Nico GarciaPloning | |
| 2009 | Joel Lamangan |
| Dukot | Joel LamanganSagrada Familia |
| Joel Lamangan Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love | |
| Laurice GuillenI Love You, Goodbye | |
| Mac AlejandreAng Panday | |
| Olivia LamasanIn My Life | |
| Brillante MendozaKinatay |
2010s
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| film | Nominees |
| 2010 | Albert Martinez |
| Rosario | Rodel Nacianceno, Dondon S. SantosNoy |
| Cathy Garcia-MolinaMiss You like Crazy | |
| Wenn V. DeramasAng Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) | |
| Laurice GuillenSa 'yo Lamang | |
| 2011 | Tikoy Aguiluz |
| Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story | Yam LaranasThe Road |
| Ruel S. BayaniNo Other Woman | |
| John D. LazatinA Mother's Story | |
| Olivia LamasanIn the Name of Love | |
| Mac AlejandreAng Panday 2 | |
| Joyce BernalSegunda Mano | |
| 2012 | Mark Meily |
| El Presidente | Ruel S. BayaniOne More Try |
| Joel LamanganMigrante | |
| Nuel Crisostomo NavalA Secret Affair | |
| Olivia LamasanThe Mistress | |
| 2013 | Erik Matti |
| On the Job | Joyce E. Bernal10,000 Hours |
| Mel ChiongloLauriana | |
| Jeffrey JeturianEkstra | |
| Joel LamanganBurgos | |
| Cathy Garcia-MolinaFour Sisters and A Wedding | |
| Frasco MortizPagpag: Siyam na Buhay | |
| Chito RoñoBoy Golden: Shoot to Kill, the Arturo Porcuna Story | |
| 2014 | Enzo Williams |
| Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo | Cathy Garcia-Molina – She's Dating The Gangster |
| Chito Roño – Feng Shui 2 | |
| Chito Roño – The Trial | |
| Francis Posadas – Magnum Muslim .357 | |
| Jason Paul Laxamana – Magkakabaung | |
| Joel Lamangan – Hustisya | |
| Joel Lamangan – Kamkam | |
| Luisito Ignacio – Asintado | |
| Olivia Lamasan – Starting Over Again | |
| 2015 | Joel Lamangan |
| Felix Manalo | Tikoy AguiluzTragic TheaterCarlo J. CaparasAngela MarkadoCarlo Encisco CatuAri: My Life with A King |
| 2016 | Olivia M. Lamasan |
| Barcelona: A Love Untold | Joyce Bernal*Everything About Her |
| Rahyan CarlosRinggo: The Dog Shooter* | |
| 2017 | Arnel Barbarona |
| Tu Pug Imatuy | Khavn de la CruzBalangiga: Howling WildernessAntoinette JadaoneLove You to the Stars and BackTreb Monteras IIRespetoTop NazarenoKiko Boksingero |
| Mikhail RedBirdshot | |
| Shireen SeñoNervous Translation | |
| Victor Delotavo Tagaro/Toshihiko UriuYield | |
| 2018 | Dwein Baltazar |
| Gusto Kita With All My Hypothalamus | Whammy AlcazarenFisting: Never Tear Us Apart |
| Lav DiazAng Panahon ng Halimaw | |
| Timmy HarnDog Days | |
| Erik MattiBuyBust | |
| Joel RuizKung Paano Siya NawalaJerrold TarogGoyo: Ang Batang Heneral | |
| 2019 | Raymund Bibay Gutierrez |
| Verdict | Glenn Barit Cleaners |
2020s
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| film | Nominees |
| 2020 | Christian Acuña |
| Magikland | Antoinette JadaoneFan GirlJoel LamanganIsa Pang BahaghariAvid LiongorenHayop Ka! |
| Ben RekhiWatchlist | |
| 2021 | **Vince Tañada |
| **Katips | Law FajardoA Hard Day |
Superlatives
| Superlative | Best Director | |
|---|---|---|
| Director with most awards | Gerardo de Leon | |
| Director with most nominations | Gerardo de Leon | |
| Lino Brocka | ||
| Director with most nominations without ever winning | Armando Garces | |
| Oldest winner | Eddie Garcia | |
| Youngest winner | Lino Brocka | |
| Most consecutive wins | Gerardo de Leon | |
| Most consecutive nominations | Cesar Gallardo |
References
References
- (2012). "FAMAS Awards: Overview". IMDb.com.
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