38th Gawad Urian: Nora Aunor Awarded with Natatanging Urian

The Gawad Urian for best actor went to Allen Dizon for playing the role of a coffin maker in Jason Paul Laxamana’s “Magkakabaung.”

“Tatlong beses na po ako nanalo sa ibang bansa. Sa Pilipinas po mas kinabahan ako kasi mas talented ang mga Pilipino,” he said.

Eula Valdez, bagging the best actress award for “Dagitab,” told the audience: “Ang balak ko lang po talaga ngayong gabi ay rumampa … kumpleto na po ako. Hindi ko po talaga ito ini-expect.”

People's superstar Nora Aunor bagged this year’s Natatanging Gawad Urian, the night’s top award for a film artist.

“She is the most excellent actress of this country,” said multi-awarded director Brillante Mendoza as he introduced Aunor to the audience.

“Nakapakasarap ng pakiramdam, ngayon lamang damang dama ko ang pagbibigay sa ‘kin ng parangal ng Gawad Urian,” Aunor said, tearfully. “Ibig sabihin lang po nito dapat akong magsipag lalo at gumawa ng mas marami pang pelikula na makapagbibigay ng aral sa ating mga kabataan sa kasalukuyan.”

The other winners are:

Best Supporting Actor: Martin del Rosario (“Dagitab”)
Best Supporting Actress: Gladys Reyes (“Magkakabaung”)
Best Cinematography: “Bwaya” (Neil Daza)
Best Production Design: “Dementia” (Popo Diaz)
Best Music: “Bwaya” (Erwin Fajardo)
Best Sound: “Violator” (Corrine de San Jose)
Best Short Film: “Kinabukasan” (Adolf Alix Jr.)
Best Documentary: “Walang Rape sa Bontoc” (Lester Valle)