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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
  • 2019: Rainbow’s Sunset - Heaven’s Best Entertainment
  • 2020: Mindanao - Center Stage 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
  • 2019: Joel Lamangan - Rainbow’s Sunset
  • 2020: Brillante Mendoza - Mindanao

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
  • 2019: Gloria Romero - Rainbow’s Sunset
  • 2020: Judy Ann Santos - Mindanao

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
  • 2019: Eddie Garcia - Rainbow’s Sunset
  • 2020: Allen Dizon - Mindanao

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
  • 2019: Sunshine Dizon - Rainbow’s Sunset
  • 2020: Yuna Tangog - Mindanao

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
  • 2019: Arron Villaflor - Mamu: And a Mother too
  • 2020: Kristoffer King - Verdict

Best Film Child Performer

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
  • 2019: Vance Larena - Bakwit Boys
  • 2020: Jansen Magpusao - John Denver Trending

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
  • 2019: Jewel Maranan - Sa Palad ng Dantaong Kulang
  • 2020: Odyssey Flores - Mindanao

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
  • 2019: Mel Calapardo - Rainbow’s Sunset
  • 2020: Diego Marx Dobles - Mindanao

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
  • 2019: Jerrold Tarog - Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral
  • 2020: Teresa Barrozo - Mindanao

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: Brillante Mendoza - Ma’ Rosa
  • 2018: Gino Gonzales - Ang Larawan
  • 2019: Mark Sabas - Signal Rock
  • 2020: Brillante Mendoza - Mindanao

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
  • 2019: Rody Vera - Signal Rock
  • 2020: Honee Alipio - Mindanao

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
  • 2019: Albert Michael Idioma and Alex Tomboc - Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral
  • 2020: Hiroyuki Ishizaka - Mindanao

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
  • 2019: Buhay Teatro (Teresa Barrozo) - Paglisan
  • 2020: Itadyak (Maan Chua) - Mindanao

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
  • 2019: Ferdinand Lapuz , Joel Lamangan and Enrique Ramos - Rainbow’s Sunset
  • 2020: Brillante Mendoza - Mindanao

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
  • 2019: Ernest Villanueva and Gem Garcia - Aurora
  • 2020: Team App - Mindanao

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
  • 2019: Andi Eigenmann - The Maid in London
  • 2020: Judy Ann Santos - Mindanao

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
  • 2019: Heaven’s Best Entertainment - Rainbow’s Sunset
  • 2020: Center Stage Productions - Mindanao

Excelente GENIO de la Película

Note: Given to Film Directors, Actors and Film production staff who won the GENIO trophy for 5 times (at minimum) in a single category

  • 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 PMPC Star, FAMAS, Urian and LUNA and (3) should win all succeeding trophies - Tanglaw, Pasado and Genio

The Nominees

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

References
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  4. [*http://whynotcoconut.com/2009/12/2009-metro-manila-film-festival-winners-revealed Archived 2011-01-08 at the Wayback Machine]
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