1978 FAMAS Awards explained

Number:27
Award:FAMAS Awards
Date:May 20, 1978
Site:Philippine International Convention Center
Best Picture:Bakya Mo Neneng ~ J.E. Productions
Most Wins:Bakya Mo Neneng ~ J.E. Productions (6 wins)
Last:26th
Next:28th

The 27th Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards Night was held on May 20, 1978, at The Philippine International Convention Center (Plenary Hall). This is for the Outstanding Achievements of the different films for the year 1977.

Bakya Mo Neneng of J.E. Productions won the most award with 6 wins including FAMAS Award for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Sound and Best Musical Score but its lead stars, Nora Aunor and Joseph Estrada failed to win an acting Awards. On the other hand, Dolphy won his first his FAMAS Best Actor award for the film Omeng Santanasia and Susan Roces as best actress for her film Maligno.[1]

Awards

Major awards

Winners are listed first and highlighted with boldface.

Best PictureBest Director
  • Bakya Mo Neneng - J.E. Productions
    • Maligno - Rosas Productions
  • Augusto Buenaventura - Bakya Mo Neneng
    • Pablo Santiago - Bontoc
    • Manuel Conde - Hostage... Hanapin si Batuigas
Best ActorBest Actress
Best Supporting ActorBest Supporting Actress
  • Mat Ranillo III - Masarap, Masakit ang Umibig
    • Leroy Salvador - Mga Bilanggong Birhen
    • Roldan Aquino - Burlesk Queen
    • Leopoldo Salcedo - Halikan Mo at Magpaalam sa Kahapon
    • Ruel Vernal - Walang Katapusang Tag-araw
Best Child PerformerBest Theme Song
  • NiƱo Muhlach - Tahan Na Empoy, Tahan
    • Vernadeth Calingbayan - Halikan Mo at Magpaalam sa Kahapon
    • Maritess Ardieta - Maligno
  • Ryan Cayabyab - "Paraisong Parisukat" for the film Masikip, Maluwag
Best in ScreenplayBest Story
  • Augusto Buenaventura, Diego Cagahastian - Bakya Mo Neneng
Best Sound Best Musical Score
  • Gregorio Ella - Bakya Mo Neneng
Best Cinematography Best Production Design
  • Fredy Conde - Bakya Mo Neneng
  • Laida Perez - Mga Bilanggong Birhen
Best Musical FilmBest Comedy Film
  • Pag-ibig Ko'y Awitin Mo
  • Little Christmas Tree - FPJ Productions
Best Editing
  • Edgardo Vinarao - Hostage... Hanapin si Batuigas

Special Awardee

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1977 FAMAS AWARDS. January 30, 2013.