The 61st Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards Night was held at the AFP Theater in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on April 21, 2013.[2][3][4][5][6][7]

61st FAMAS Awards
DateApril 21, 2013
SiteAFP Theater, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City
Hosted byPops Fernandez and Christian Bautista[1]
Highlights
Best PictureEl Presidente
Most awardsEl Presidente (14)
Most nominationsEl Presidente (16)
Television coverage
NetworkGMA 7

El Presidente (English: The President; Filipino: Ang Pangulo), a 2012 biopic film based on the life of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, the first president of the Philippine Republic is this edition's recipient of the Best Picture Award while its lead star, Jeorge Estregan, got the award for Best Actor. Angel Locsin, the female lead for the film One More Try, won as this year's Best Actress.

Nominees and winners

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Major awards

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Winners are listed first and highlighted with boldface.[1]

Best Picture Best Director
Best Actor Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress
Best Child Actor Best Child Actress
Best Screenplay Best Cinematography
Best Musical Score Best Sound
Best Editing Best Special Effects
Best Visual Effects Best Story
Best Theme Song Best Production Design
  • "Aking Inang Bayan" from El Presidente — Jessie Lasaten, Marizen Yaneza (Maita Ejercito)
    • "El Presidente" from El Presidente — Jamir Garcia (Apl.de.ap)
    • "Saan Ako Tutungo" from Migrante — Melvin Corpin, Rody Vera, Bonifacio Ilagan, and Lucien Letaba (Honey Araneta)

Special Awards

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References

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  1. ^ a b Arniel C. Serato (April 22, 2013). "Angel Locsin and ER Ejercito win top acting honors at 61st FAMAS Awards". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
  2. ^ FAMAS Awards 2013 Winners
  3. ^ Magsanoc, Kai. "WINNERS: 61st FAMAS Awards". rappler.com. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
  4. ^ "61st FAMAS Awards Night". pep.ph. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
  5. ^ Cruz, Marinel R. "'El Presidente' sweeps 61st Famas awards". entertainment.inquirer.net. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
  6. ^ "El Presidente, humakot ng parangal sa 61st FAMAS Awards". yahoo.com. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
  7. ^ Guevarra, Corabelle. "'El Presidente' Won 14 Major Awards in 61st FAMAS". bayanihannews.com.au. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
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