Here is the complete list of 2009 nominees and winners (in red font):

Best Motion Picture—Drama

100 (Martinez-Rivera Films)

Boses (Erasteo Films Production) – Winner!

Brutus (Bonfire Productions)

Concerto (Digital Spirit Films)

Jay (Pasion Para Pelicula Productions)

Ploning (Panoramanila Pictures)

Yanggaw (Strawdogs Studio Production Films)

Best Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy

A Very Special Love (Star Cinema)

Fuchsia (APT Entertainment) – Winner!

My Best Friend’s Girlfriend (GMA Films & Regal Films)

Best Motion Picture—Animation

Dayo (Cutting Edge Production)

Urduja (APT Entertainment) – Winner!

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role—Drama

Sharon Cuneta (Caregiver)

Mylene Dizon (100) – Winner!

Anita Linda (Adela)

Judy Ann Santos (Ploning)

Jodi Sta. Maria (Sisa)

Dawn Zulueta (Magkaibigan)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role—Drama

Carlo Aquino (Carnivore)

Jay Aquitania (Concerto)

Christopher de Leon (Magkaibigan)

Baron Geisler (Jay) – Winner!

Ronnie Lazaro (Yanggaw)

Jericho Rosales (Baler)

Yul Servo (Torotot)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role—Musical or Comedy

Ai-Ai delas Alas (Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat)

Sarah Geronimo (A Very Special Love)

Toni Gonzaga (My Only U)

Ruffa Gutierrez (My Monster Mom)

Marian Rivera (My Best Friend’s Girlfriend)

Boots Anson Roa (Love Birds)

Gloria Romero (Fuchsia) – Winner!

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role—Musical or Comedy

Robert Arevalo (Fuchsia)

John Lloyd Cruz (A Very Special Love)

Eddie Garcia (Fuchsia) – Winner!

Sam Milby (My Big Love)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role—Drama, Musical or Comedy

Tetchie Agbayani (Yanggaw)

Mylene Dizon (Ploning)

Eugene Domingo (100)

Cherry Pie Picache (Boses)

Flor Salanga (Jay) – Winner!

Tessie Tomas (100)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role—Drama, Musical or Comedy (tie)

Ricky Davao (Boses)

John Estrada (Caregiver) – Winner!

Emilio Garcia (Walang Kawala)

Coco Martin (Jay) – Winner!

Yul Servo (Brutus)

Breakthrough Performance by an Actress

Yna Asistio (Concerto)

KC Concepcion (For The First Time) – Winner!

Rhea Medina (Brutus)

Chariz Solomon (My Best Friend’s Girlfriend)

Breakthrough Performance by an Actor

Cedric Amit (Ploning)

Coke Bolipata (Boses) – Winner!

Fritz Arvhie Chavez (Dose)

Julian Duque (Boses)

Bojong Fernandez (Ploning)

Kenjie Garcia (Ang Lihim ni Antonio)

Timothy Mabalot (Brutus)

Best Direction

Dante Nico Garcia (Ploning)

Tara Illenberger (Brutus)

Ellen Ongkeko Marfil (Boses) – Winner!

Chris Martinez (100)

Cathy Garcia Molina (A Very Special Love)

Francis Pasion (Jay)

Richard Somes (Yanggaw)

Best Original Screenplay

Chris Martinez (100)

Froilan Medina, Rody Vera (Boses) – Winner!

Ricky Lee (Fuchsia)

Francis Pasion (Jay)

Dante NicoGarcia, Benjamin Lingan (Ploning)

Richard Somes, Dwight Gaston (Yanggaw)

Best Screenplay Adaptation

Roy Iglesias (Baler)

Paul Alexander Morales (Concerto)

Frank Rivera (Sisa)

Ramon Entienza (Urduja)

Best Cinematography

Charlie Peralta (Ploning)

Joey Abello (Brutus)

Regiben Romana (Concerto) – Winner!

Hermann Claravall, Lyle Sacris (Yanggaw)

Carlo Mendoza (Jay)

Nap Jamir II (Boses)

Larry Manda (100)

Best Editing

Danny Añonuevo (Ploning) – Winner!

Fiona Borres, Tara Illenberger (Brutus)

Ike Veneracion (100)

Laz Andre/ Arthmael (Concerto)

Orlean Joseph Tan (Boses)

Francis Pasion, Kats Serraon, Chuck Gutierrez (Jay)

Borgy Torre (Yanggaw)

Best Production Design

Raymund George Fernandez (Ploning)

Michael Espanol, Donald Camon, Rashim Gumacal (Yanggaw)

Fritz Silorio (Brutus)

Gerry Santos (Concerto) – Winner!

Aby Jamnague-Rivera (100)

Bianca Gonzales (Boses)

Best Sound

Mike Lim (Brutus)

Allan Marcelo Hidalgo, Orlean Joseph Tan (Boses)

Jethro Joaquin, Ronald de Asis (Concerto)

Mac Vasquez (100)

Mike Idioma (Ploning) – Winner!

Joey Santos (Yanggaw)

Best Musical Score

Jed Balsamo (Concerto)

Jessie Lasaten (Ploning)

Mon Faustino, Noel Zarate (Urduja)

Jourdan Petalver (Boses) – Winner!

Von de Guzman (Yanggaw)

Joey Ayala (Brutus)

Best Visual Effects

Roadrunner Network, Inc. (Kulam)

Ramon Entienza, Amelia Fortes (Urduja)

Robert Quilao (Dayo) – Winner!

Best Original Song

“Babae Ako” from the movie Urduja; written and composed by Joey de Leon and Ogie Alcasid, and performed by Regine Velasquez – Winner!

“Lipad” from the movie Dayo; music by Jessie Lasaten, lyrics by Temi Abad Jr., and performed by Lea Salonga

“Ngayon, Bukas at Kailanman” from the movie Baler; music by Louie Ocampo, lyrics by Edith Gallardo, and performed by Sarah Geronimo

“Hardest Part” from the movie 100; composed and interpreted by Ricci Chan

“Naroon Ka” from the movie Fuchsia; words and music by Von de Guzman and performed by Springfield.

Lino Brocka Lifetime Achievement Award

Anita Linda

‘Boses’ Tops 6th ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards originally appeared on Starmometer on May 2, 2009.

The 2009 Golden Screen Awards is happening on April 30, 2009 at the Metro Bar in West Avenue, Quezon City.

Here is the complete list of nominees:

Best Motion Picture—Drama

100 (Martinez-Rivera Films)

Boses (Erasteo Films Production)

Brutus (Bonfire Productions)

Concerto (Digital Spirit Films)

Jay (Pasion Para Pelicula Productions)

Ploning (Panoramanila Pictures)

Yanggaw (Strawdogs Studio Production Films)

Best Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy

A Very Special Love (Star Cinema)

Fuchsia (APT Entertainment)

My Best Friend’s Girlfriend (GMA Films & Regal Films)

Best Motion Picture—Animation

Dayo (Cutting Edge Production)

Urduja (APT Entertainment )

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role—Drama

Sharon Cuneta (Caregiver)

Mylene Dizon (100)

Anita Linda (Adela)

Judy Ann Santos (Ploning)

Jodi Sta. Maria (Sisa)

Dawn Zulueta (Magkaibigan)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role—Drama

Carlo Aquino (Carnivore)

Jay Aquitania (Concerto)

Christopher de Leon (Magkaibigan)

Baron Geisler (Jay)

Ronnie Lazaro (Yanggaw)

Jericho Rosales (Baler)

Yul Servo (Torotot)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role—Musical or Comedy

Ai-Ai delas Alas (Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat)

Sarah Geronimo (A Very Special Love)

Toni Gonzaga (My Only U)

Ruffa Gutierrez (My Monster Mom)

Marian Rivera (My Best Friend’s Girlfriend)

Boots Anson Roa (Love Birds)

Gloria Romero (Fuchsia)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role—Musical or Comedy

Robert Arevalo (Fuchsia)

John Lloyd Cruz (A Very Special Love)

Eddie Garcia (Fuchsia)

Sam Milby (My Big Love)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role—Drama, Musical or Comedy

Tetchie Agbayani (Yanggaw)

Mylene Dizon (Ploning)

Eugene Domingo (100)

Cherry Pie Picache (Boses)

Flor Salanga (Jay)

Tessie Tomas (100)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role—Drama, Musical or Comedy

Ricky Davao (Boses)

John Estrada (Caregiver)

Emilio Garcia (Walang Kawala)

Coco Martin (Jay)

Yul Servo (Brutus)

Breakthrough Performance by an Actress

Yna Asistio (Concerto)

KC Concepcion (For The First Time)

Rhea Medina (Brutus)

Chariz Solomon (My Best Friend’s Girlfriend)

Breakthrough Performance by an Actor

Cedric Amit (Ploning)

Coke Bolipata (Boses)

Fritz Arvhie Chavez (Dose)

Julian Duque (Boses)

Bojong Fernandez (Ploning)

Kenjie Garcia (Ang Lihim ni Antonio)

Timothy Mabalot (Brutus)

Best Direction

Dante Nico Garcia (Ploning)

Tara Illenberger (Brutus)

Ellen Ongkeko Marfil (Boses)

Chris Martinez (100)

Cathy Garcia Molina (A Very Special Love)

Francis Pasion (Jay)

Richard Somes (Yanggaw)

Best Original Screenplay

Chris Martinez (100)

Froilan Medina, Rody Vera (Boses)

Ricky Lee (Fuchsia)

Francis Pasion (Jay)

Dante NicoGarcia, Benjamin Lingan (Ploning)

Richard Somes, Dwight Gaston (Yanggaw)

Best Screenplay Adaptation

Roy Iglesias (Baler)

Paul Alexander Morales (Concerto)

Frank Rivera (Sisa)

Ramon Entienza (Urduja)

Best Cinematography

Charlie Peralta (Ploning)

Joey Abello (Brutus)

Regiben Romana (Concerto)

Hermann Claravall, Lyle Sacris (Yanggaw)

Carlo Mendoza (Jay)

Nap Jamir II (Boses)

Larry Manda (100)

Best Editing

Danny Añonuevo (Ploning)

Fiona Borres, Tara Illenberger (Brutus)

Ike Veneracion (100)

Laz Andre/ Arthmael (Concerto)

Orlean Joseph Tan (Boses)

Francis Pasion, Kats Serraon, Chuck Gutierrez (Jay)

Borgy Torre (Yanggaw)

Best Production Design

Raymund George Fernandez (Ploning)

Michael Espanol, Donald Camon, Rashim Gumacal (Yanggaw)

Fritz Silorio (Brutus)

Gerry Santos (Concerto)

Aby Jamnague-Rivera (100)

Bianca Gonzales (Boses)

Best Sound

Mike Lim (Brutus)

Allan Marcelo Hidalgo, Orlean Joseph Tan (Boses)

Jethro Joaquin, Ronald de Asis (Concerto)

Mac Vasquez (100)

Mike Idioma (Ploning)

Joey Santos (Yanggaw)

Best Musical Score

Jed Balsamo (Concerto)

Jessie Lasaten (Ploning)

Mon Faustino, Noel Zarate (Urduja)

Jourdan Petalver (Boses)

Von de Guzman (Yanggaw)

Joey Ayala (Brutus)

Best Visual Effects

Roadrunner Network, Inc. (Kulam)

Ramon Entienza, Amelia Fortes (Urduja)

Robert Quilao (Dayo)

Best Original Song

“Babae Ako” from the movie Urduja; written and composed by Joey de Leon and Ogie Alcasid, and performed by Regine Velasquez

“Lipad” from the movie Dayo; music by Jessie Lasaten, lyrics by Temi Abad Jr., and performed by Lea Salonga

“Ngayon, Bukas at Kailanman” from the movie Baler; music by Louie Ocampo, lyrics by Edith Gallardo, and performed by Sarah Geronimo

“Hardest Part” from the movie 100; composed and interpreted by Ricci Chan

“Naroon Ka” from the movie Fuchsia; words and music by Von de Guzman and performed by Springfield.

Lino Brocka Lifetime Achievement Award

Anita Linda

6th ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards – 2009 Nominees originally appeared on Starmometer on March 10, 2009.

Here is the complete list of winners of the 7th Gawad TANGLAW:

MOVIES

Best Films:
Ploning, Boses, 100 and Jay

Best Actors:
Baron Geisler (Jay)
John Estrada (Caregiver)

Best Actresses:
Judy Ann Santos (Ploning)
Anita Linda (Adela)

Best Directors:
Dante Nico Garcia (Ploning)
Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil (Boses)
Chris Martinez (100)
Francis Xavier Pasion (Jay)

Best Screenplay:
Ploning
Boses
100
Jay

Best Story:
Ploning

Best Supporting Actor:
Emilio Garcia (Walang Kawala)

Best Supporting Actress:
Boots Anson-Roa (Lovebirds)

Best Cinematography:
Ploning

Best Editing:
Ploning

TELEVISION

Best TV Stations of the Year:
ABS-CBN
GMA 7

Best News Program:
24 Oras (GMA-7)
TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN)

Best Documentary Special:
Signos (GMA 7)

Best Public Service Programs:
Salamat Dok (ABS-CBN)
Wish ko Lang (GMA 7)
Bantay OCW (NBN 4)

Best Educational Program:
Matanglawin (ABS-CBN)
Art Angel (GMA 7)

Best TV Anchors:
Vicky Morales (GMA-7)
Ted Failon (ABS-CBN)

Best Comedy Programs:
Camera Café (QTV 11)
Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN)

Best Magazine Show:
Rated K (ABS-CBN)

Best Travel Show:
Travel Time (ANC)

Best Celebrity Talk Show:
Sharon (ABS-CBN)

Best Morning Show:
Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN)

Best Game Show:
Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN)
The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN)

Best Game Show Hosts:
Edu Manzano
Cesar Montano

Best Public Affairs Show:
Strictly Politics (ANC)
Media Forum (ANC)

Best Prime Time Drama Series:
Lobo (ABS -CBN)

Best Family Oriented Talk Show:
Moms (QTV 11)

Best Lifestyle Show:
The Sweet Life (QTV 11)

Best Drama Anthology:
Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS -CBN)

Best Documentary Programs:
The Correspondents (ABS – CBN)
Reporters Notebook (GMA 7)

Best Investigative Programs:
XXX (ABS – CBN)
S.O.C.O. (ABS – CBN)

Best TV Ad:
Jollibee (Christmas Edition)

Best Movie Theatre:
Shangri-La Cinema

RADIO

Radio Station of the Year:
DZRH (Manila Broadcasting Company)

Best AM stations:
DZMM
DZBB
DZRH

Best FM station:
YES FM 101.1

Best Radio Program:
Sining Gising (NBN-4)
Radyo Balintataw (DZRH)

JOURNALISM

Best Newspapers:
The Philippine Daily Inquirer
Balita

Best Entertainment Columnist:
Dolly Ann Carvajal (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
Ricky Lo (The Philippine Star)

Best Opinion Columnist:
Rina Jimenez – David (Inquirer)

Best Fashion Magazine:
Metro HIM (for Male)
Chalk (for Female)

Best Showbiz Magazine:
YES!

PERFORMING ARTS (THEATER)

Best Play (Full Length):
The Golden Child (Tanghalang Pilipino, CCP)

PERFORMING ARTS (DANCE)

Best Dance Presentation (Ballet-Full Length):
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang (Ballet Manila) Liza Macuja Elizalde (Artistic Director)

7th Gawad TANGLAW 2009 Winners originally appeared on Starmometer on January 16, 2009.

The 9 foreign language movies are as follows:

The Baader Meinhof Complex (Germany)
The Class (France)
Departures (Japan)
Everlasting Moments (Sweden)
The Necessities of Life (Canada)
Revanche (Austria)
Tear This Heart Out (Mexico)
3 Monkeys (Turkey)
Waltz With Bashir (Israel)

Only 1 entry from Asia made it to the semi-finals this year, the film about death entitled “Departures” which is an entry from Japan.

In the recently concluded Golden Globe Awards, the 5 finalists were:

Waltz with Bashir (Israel)
The Baader Meinhof Complex (Germany)
Everlasting Moments (Sweden)
Gomorrah (Italy)
I’ve Loved You So Long (France)

Israel’s entry “Waltz with Bashir” won the Golden Globe this year. Can it duplicate the victory in the coming Oscars?

The Philippine entry “Ploning” starring Judy Ann Santos failed to make the cut.

Oscars’ 9 Semi-finalists for Best Foreign Language Film Announced originally appeared on Starmometer on January 14, 2009.

Here is the complete list of entries:

Afghanistan, “Opium War,” Siddiq Barmak

Albania, “The Sorrow of Mrs. Schneider,” Piro Milkani and Eno Milkani

Algeria, “Masquerades,” Lyes Salem

Argentina, “Lion’s Den,” Pablo Trapero

Austria, “Revanche,” Gotz Spielmann

Azerbaijan, “Fortress,” Shamil Nacafzada

Bangladesh, “Aha!,” Enamul Karim Nirjhar

Belgium, “Eldorado,” Bouli Lanners

Bosnia and Herzegovina, “Snow,” Aida Begic

Brazil, “Last Stop 174,” Bruno Barreto

Bulgaria, “Zift,” Javor Gardev

Canada, “The Necessities of Life,” Benoit Pilon

Chile, “Tony Manero,” Pablo Larrain

China, “Dream Weavers,” Jun Gu

Colombia, “Dog Eat Dog,” Carlos Moreno

Croatia, “No One’s Son,” Arsen Anton Ostojic

Czech Republic, “The Karamazovs,” Petr Zelenka

Denmark, “Worlds Apart,” Niels Arden Oplev

Egypt, “The Island,” Sherif Arafa

Estonia, “I Was Here,” Rene Vilbre

Finland, “The Home of Dark Butterflies,” Dome Karukoski

France, “The Class,” Laurent Cantet

Georgia, “Mediator,” Dito Tsintsadze

Germany, “The Baader Meinhof Complex,” Uli Edel

Greece, “Correction,” Thanos Anastopoulos

Hong Kong, “Painted Skin,” Gordon Chan

Hungary, “Iska’s Journey,” Csaba Bollok

Iceland, “White Night Wedding,” Baltasar Kormakur

India, “Taare Zameen Par,” Aamir Khan

Iran, “The Song of Sparrows,” Majid Majidi

Israel, “Waltz With Bashir,” Ari Folman

Italy, “Gomorra,” Matteo Garrone

Japan, “Departures,” Yojiro Takita

Jordan, “Captain Abu Raed,” Amin Matalqa

Kazakhstan, “Tulpan,” Sergey Dvortsevoy

Kyrgyzstan, “Blue Heavens,” Marie Jaoul de Poncheville

Latvia, “Defenders of Riga,” Aigars Grauba

Lebanon, “Under the Bombs,” Philippe Aractingi

Lithuania, “Loss,” Maris Martinsons

Luxembourg, “Nuits d’Arabie,” Paul Kieffer

Macedonia, “I’m From Titov Veles,” Teona Strugar Mitevska

Mexico, “Tear This Heart Out,” Roberto Sneider

Morocco, “Goodbye Mothers,” Mohamed Ismail

The Netherlands, “Dunya & Desie,” Dana Nechushtan

Norway, “O’Horten,” Bent Hamer

Palestine, “Salt of This Sea” Annemarie Jacir

Philippines, “Ploning,” Dante Nico Garcia

Poland, “Tricks,” Andrzej Jakimowski

Portugal, “Our Beloved Month of August,” Miguel Gomes

Romania, “The Rest Is Silence,” Nae Caranfil

Russia, “Mermaid,” Anna Melikyan

Serbia, “The Tour,” Goran Markovic

Singapore, “My Magic,” Eric Khoo

Slovakia, “Blind Loves,” Juraj Lehotsky

Slovenia, “Rooster’s Breakfast,” Marko Nabersnik

South Africa, “Jerusalema,” Ralph Ziman, director

South Korea, “Crossing,” Tae-kyun Kim

Spain, “The Blind Sunflowers,” Jose Luis Cuerda

Sweden, “Everlasting Moments,” Jan Troell

Switzerland, “The Friend,” Micha Lewinsky

Taiwan, “Cape No. 7,” Te-Sheng Wei

Thailand, “Love of Siam,” Chookiat Sakveerakul

Turkey, “3 Monkeys,” Nuri Bilge Ceylan

Ukraine, “Illusion of Fear,” Aleksandr Kiriyenko

U.K., “Hope Eternal,” Karl Francis

Uruguay, “Kill Them All,” Esteban Schroeder

Venezuela, “The Color of Fame,” Alejandro Bellame Palacios

Nominations for the 81st Annual Academy Awards will be announced on Jan. 22, 2009 and the awards will be presented one month after.

The Philippines’ previous entries were indie films “Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros” in 2006 and Donsol in 2007.

Oscars 2009 Best Foreign Language Film List of Entries originally appeared on Starmometer on October 18, 2008.

Five members of a special committee tasked to select the country’s entry which is headed by National Artist for Film Eddie Romero as chairman narrowed down the possible nominee to two films, Ploning and Caregiver. In a meeting last August 20, three members voted for Ploning and two members chose Caregiver.

Indie films Tribu, Pisay, Endo and Serbis were included in the six-film short list.

Both Ploning and Caregiver received the highest grade of “A” from the Cinema Evaluation Board earlier this year.

Judy Ann’s Ploning is RP’s Entry to the 2009 Oscar Awards originally appeared on Starmometer on September 1, 2008.

Compared with Aga’s previous movie “A Love Story” with Maricel Soriano and Angelica Panganiban, When Love Begins is lackluster at the boxoffice. A Love Story has grossed P 130,169,177.10 and it ran for 8 weeks. A Love Story was no. 1 in 3 weeks beating the Hollywood movie “Bourne Ultimatum” starring Matt Damon which also premiered last August 15, 2007.

Although When Love Begins can still run to 4 to 6 weeks of screening, it could only pull in approximately P10 million or less specially that Hollywood summer movies are now hitting the theaters. For what its worth, When Love Begins received a grade of “B” from the Cinema Evaluation Board which means the producers will only pay 50% for its amusement tax.

The independent movie “Ploning”, produced by various filmmakers collectively known as “Panoramanila”, has grossed P 10,546,847.40 in 2 weeks. This is an above the average performance for an indie-movie in the country. Furthermore, the Judy Ann Santos starrer was shown only in SM cinemas nationwide. Plus, it’s the first movie this year to receive a grade of “A” from the Cinema Evaluation Board.

Judy Ann’s previous movies like Ouija and Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo has grossed P87.3 M and P122.9 M respectively. Of course, we have to consider that SSS has no Hollywood movie competitor compared to Ouija so these two movies are both hits. And while her last 2 films are commercial successes, her latest film “Ploning” was a critical success.

Let’s take a look at this year’s box-office so far, shall we?

1. My Bestfriend’s Girlfriend:
P 101,196,809.40 (6 weeks)

2. When Love Begins:
P 69,277,632.90 (2 weeks)*

3. My Big Love:
P 68,074,541.10 (6 weeks)

4. Supah Papalicious:
P 66,523,342.80 (6 weeks)

5. Manay Po 2: Overload:
P 29,750,322.90 (3 weeks)

6. Ploning:
P 10,546,847.40 (2 weeks)

*still running

Figures courtesy of Box Office Mojo.

When Love Begins Earned P69M in 2 Weeks originally appeared on Starmometer on May 15, 2008.

Aside from it’s good performance in theaters yesterday, April 30, 2008, the Star Cinema/Viva Films produced movie also received a grade of “B” from the Cinema Evaluation Board. This means, the 2 production outfits will have to pay only 50 percent for its amusement tax.

3 movies opened in theaters yesterday, When Love Begins, Ploning starring Judy Ann Santos and the Hollywood movie Ironman. According to Star Cinema, When Love Begins was the strongest followed by Iron Man.

When Love Begins Graded “B” by CEB; Grossed P10M on its 1st Day originally appeared on Starmometer on May 1, 2008.

Ploning is Judy Ann’s 4th movie to receive the highest grade of “A” after Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo, Ouija and Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo.

Because the movie is graded “A”, it will be exempted from paying any amusement tax to the government.

Judy Ann’s Ploning Graded “A” by Cinema Evaluation Board originally appeared on Starmometer on April 30, 2008.

Apparently, Judy Ann has “tampo” with ABS-CBN as Star Cinema set the airing of their latest movie “When Love Begins” starring Aga Muhlach and Anne Curtis on April 30, the same date that her independent movie “Ploning” was scheduled to premiere. Judy Ann is one of the producers of said film and they are the first one to book the said date for the screening of “Ploning.”

“There’s no Filipino movie premiering on the whole month of April except for the 30th so why pick that day when there is one?”, the question the producers of Ploning are asking.

In an interview with Pinoy Entertainment Portal, Judy Ann expressed her disappointment:

“Ayoko na lang pag-usapan kasi ang dami kong puwedeng masabi na baka pagsisihan ko rin bandang huli. Basta kung ano na lang ang nararamdaman ko towards them [Star Cinema], I decided to keep it to myself na lang. I think, yun na lang din ang pinaka-magagawa ko para huwag na lang din ako sabihan ng mga tao na nagpapapansin or huwag sabihan na… Ewan ko kung naiintindihan mo ako na, ‘Ay naku, nagpo-promote kaya gumagawa ng isyu.’ Kung anuman ang mga nararamdaman ko sa mga nangyayari ngayon, siguro I’ll just keep it to myself na lang.”

Judy Ann is very thankful with GMA 7 for the network’s support in promoting her movie “Ploning”. She’s hoping that ABS-CBN, on the other hand, will allow her to promote her movie despite conflict of interest since Star Cinema’s “When Love Begins” is airing on the same date with “Ploning.”

Last Sunday, Judy Ann is the special guest in the “Don’t Lie To Me” segment of the GMA showbiz-oriented talk show Showbiz Central. She was able to promote her movie on the said show.

Judy Ann had a problem before in promoting her movie with GMA Films, “Ouija”, on ABS-CBN shows. Her manager Alfie Lorenzo even accused ABS-CBN of sabotaging the premiere of Ouija in the US.

And when asked if she will renew her contract with ABS-CBN, she replied:

“Pag-iisipan ko muna siguro nang matagal,” sagot niya. “Parang feeling ko kasi, loyalty is not enough evidence for them to support you, e. Alam n’yo yun? Pero siyempre, in fairness naman, ang dami rin naman talagang itinulong sa akin ng mother studio ko. Ang dami rin naman nilang ibinigay na pagsusuporta sa akin. I really appreciate those things.

“Pero alam n’yo, meron talagang time na dumarating na they will test your loyalty. They will test your patience and everything na puwedeng i-test sa ‘yo. At siyempre, tao ka lang. Wala ka namang magagawa kundi mag-react ka lang. Pero hanggang doon ka lang, hanggang react ka lang kasi naka-kontrata ka, e.

“Hindi naman ako yung tipo ng taong magsasabi ng masama sa kanila. Ano lang ako, ang puwede ko lang gawin, e, hanggang pagsasabi lang ng nararamdaman ko. Pero wala ako sa posisyon para magsalita ng masama against them, kasi marami rin naman ang utang na loob ko sa kanila.”

Apparently, Judy Ann has still 1 year before her contract with ABS-CBN expires. Her next project with the kapamilya network is the teleserye “Habang May Buhay” opposite Derek Ramsey.

Judy Ann Santos to Transfer to GMA 7? originally appeared on Starmometer on April 15, 2008.

Ploning – Judy Ann Santos will star on this groundbreaking indie movie.

Doomsday – If you are planning to watch this movie this weekend, check the trailer first.

Pinoy Idol – Isang tulog na lang, the phenomenonal reality competition is about to start.

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Blogsters Today originally appeared on Starmometer on April 4, 2008.

(Teaser trailer after the jump)

Panoramanila fuses independent cinema spirit with commercial filmmaking sensibilities. Their first feature film, Ploning, is shot with live sound and in the traditional 35 mm. film format, so basically, this is not a digital movie.

The Judy Ann starrer was shot entirely in Cuyo Island, Palawan, showcasing its breath-taking sceneries.

The main inspiration of the film is from the popular Cuyonon folk song, “Ploning”. It presents the story of a Cuyonon woman’s promise, her struggle with hope and love told from the point of view of a young boy.

Watch the teaser trailer of Ploning.

Judy Ann Santos Stars in ‘Ploning’ originally appeared on Starmometer on March 11, 2008.