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The Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd) and the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) are joining forces anew for the 4th annual Eddys (Entertainment Editors' Choice) Awards which is slated to be virtually held on March 22nd (Monday). According to FDCP Chairman Liza Diño, this is the third time that the council is lending support to the group which is holding the annual film awards with high regard.
The virtual edition of the 4th Eddys Awards will premiere on FDCPChannel.ph, the official online streaming service of FDCP, and will be simultaneously streamed across various online platforms including the official SPEEd Facebook page as well as the official Facebook pages and YouTube channels of various members of the organization. Highly regarded as an exclusive FDCP-managed platform that enables audiences to enjoy quality local and international content online and accessible worldwide, FDCPChannel.ph will allow cineastes across the globe to witness the Eddys recognize top-caliber Filipino films which aired on various platforms throughout the pandemic last year.
There will be fourteen categories covering work released in 2020 including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Actress among others. Together with FDCP, the 4th Eddys Awards is likewise grateful to courier service and delivery app Toktok, San Miguel Corporation, Tiger Crackers, Smart Shot, House Speaker Cong. Lord Allan Velasco, Willie Revillame, Raffy Tulfo and ACT-CIS Representative Cong. Nina Taduran. Meanwhile, Chan Robles & Company managing partner Juancho Robles will stand as the awards' official auditor with vital duties which have kept the integrity of the awards intact from the very beginning. A special highlight of the 4th Eddys Awards is the inaugural presentation of the Isah V. Red Award in honor and memory of SPEEd's founding president which will be given to Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr., Angel Locsin, Kim Chiu, Ramon Tan, Rei Anicoche-Tan and Claire De Leon-Papa for their humanitarian efforts toward alleviating conditions of people affected by the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Another much-awaited tradition is the presentation of the Eddys Icon Awards which will be conferred for this year to veteran entertainment personalities Gloria Sevilla, Ronaldo Valdez, Pilar Pilapil, Boots Anson-Rodrigo, Gina Pareño, Dante Rivero, Tommy Abuel, Caridad Sanchez, critically-acclaimed film director Joel Lamangan, and entertainment columnist Ricky Lee. Meanwhile, the Eddys' annual special awardees have been named as the following: television and radio host and entertainment columnist Lolit Solis for the Joe Quirino Award; entertainment columnist Mario Bautista for the Mario Pichel Award; Brightlight Productions for the Rising Producers' Circle; and The IdeaFirst Company as Producer of the Year. Finally, posthumous recognitions will be given to director Peque Gallaga, Tony Mabesa, Menggie Cobarrubias, Ramon Revilla Sr., and Tony Ferrer. Here is the official list of nominees for the 4th Eddys Awards.
BEST PICTURE
- Fan Girl
- Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimaano Story
- He Who Is Without Sin
- The Boy Foretold By The Stars
- UnTrue
BEST ACTRESS
- Charlie Dizon (Fan Girl)
- Coleen Garcia (Mia)
- Bela Padilla (On Vodka, Beers and Regrets)
- Cristine Reyes (UnTrue)
- Sylvia Sanchez (Coming Home)
BEST ACTOR
- John Arcilla (Suarez: The Healing Priest)
- Paulo Avelino (Fan Girl)
- Elijah Canlas (He Who Is Without Sin)
- Adrian Lindayag (The Boy Foretold By The Stars)
-;JC Santos (Motel Acacia)
BEST DIRECTOR
- Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo (UnTrue)
- Antoinette Jadaone (Fan Girl)
- Jason Paul Laxamana (He Who Is Without Sin)
- Avid Liongoren (Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimaano Story)
- Irene Emma Villamor (On Vodka, Beers and Regrets)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
- Ricky Davao (Sunday Night Fever)
- Matteo Guidicelli (On Vodka, Beers and Regrets)
- Edgar Allan Guzman (Coming Home)
- Zanjoe Marudo (Isa Pang Bahaghari)
- Enzo Pineda (He Who Is Without Sin)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
- Via Antonio (Alter Me)
- Rhen Escaño (UnTrue)
- Agot Isidro (Motel Acacia)
- Sanya Lopez (Isa Pang Bahaghari)
- Shaina Magdayao (Tagpuan)
BEST SCREENPLAY
- Manny Angeles at Paulle Olivenza (Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimaano Story)
- Dolly Dulu (The Boy Foretold By The Stars)
- Antoinette Jadaone (Fan Girl)
- Jason Paul Laxamana (He Who Is Without Sin)
- Eric Ramos (Isa Pang Bahaghari)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
- Neil Daza (Fan Girl)
- Rody Lacap (Magikland)
- Emmanuel Liwanag (He Who Is Without Sin)
- Larry Manda (Motel Acacia)
- Boy Yñiguez (UnTrue)
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
- Jether Amar, Stephanie Atento, Geri Cruz, Kevin Makasiar, Ariel Mantaring, Joshua Panelo & Anne May Sy (Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimaano Story)
- Mark Anthony Bersola, Aileen Cornejo-Castillo, Cedie Ebarle, Charmane Espiritu, Arvin Javier, John Kenneth Paclibar, Mark Rico, Leizel Senarita & Phillip Bryan Valenzuela (Block Z)
- Richard Francis & Ryan Grimarez (Magikland)
- Luminous Films (The Missing)
- White Light Post (Motel Acacia)
BEST MUSICAL SCORE
- Teresa Barrozo (Fan Girl)
- Kean Cipriano (On Vodka, Beers and Regrets)
- Paulo Protacio (He Who Is Without Sin)
- The Boy Foretold By The Stars (Paulo Protacio)
- Emerzon Texon (Magikland)
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
- Ferdie Abuel (Fan Girl)
- Lars Magbanua (He Who Is Without Sin)
- Marxie Maolen Fadul (UnTrue)
- Ericson Navarro (Magikland)
- Benjamin Padero & Carlo Tabije (Motel Acacia)
BEST SOUND
- Albert Michael Idioma & Alex Tomboc (Magikland)
- Dennis Cham (UnTrue)
- Mikko Quizon, John Michael Perez, Aeriel Mallari & Daryl Libongco (Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimaano Story)
- Vincent Villa (Motel Acacia)
- Vincent Villa (Fan Girl)
BEST EDITING
- Mai Calapardo (He Who Is Without Sin)
- Manet Dayrit & She Lopez Francia (Magikland)
- Marya Ignacio (UnTrue)
- Avid Liongoren (Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimaano Story)
- Benjamin Tolentino (Fan Girl)
BEST ORIGINAL THEME SONG
- Ganyan Ang Pag-ibig Ko by Lito Camo (Coming Home)
- Smile by Emerzon Texon (Magikland)
- Tayo’y Maglagalag by Vincent de Jesus (Motel Acacia)
- Ulan by Jhaye Cura/Pau Protacio (The Boy Foretold By The Stars)
- Yakapin Mo Ako by Joven Tan (Suarez: The Healing Priest)
The Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd) is a group of entertainment editors of major broadsheets and tabloid newspapers in the Philippines who espouse the common belief that in recognition the best works in the local movie industry year after year is both a powerful and meaningful way to uplift and encourage filmmakers, producers, writers, actors and all others involved in creating quality work to endure in this noble artform to entertain and inspire audiences across the country and the rest of the world with the inimitable Filipino talent.
