HISTORICAL drama "Quezon" emerged as the biggest winner at the 9th Entertainment Editors' Choice, or The Eddys, on Sunday, taking home best picture, best director, best actor, and several other major honors as the local film awards season officially opened.
Held at the Ceremonial Hall of the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Newport World Resorts, the annual awards, organized by the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd), recognized achievements in Philippine cinema across 14 competitive categories.
"Quezon" won best picture, while Jerrold Tarog received the best director award. Jericho Rosales was named best actor for his portrayal in the film, which also earned awards for best screenplay and best production design.
Maris Racal won best actress for "Sunshine", which also received the award for best editing.
The best supporting actor award ended in a tie, with Will Ashley honored for "Bar Boys: After School" and Rico Blanco for "Manila's Finest". Rochelle Pangilinan won best supporting actress for "Child No. 82".
Other winners included "Salvage Land" for best cinematography, "Manila's Finest" for best sound and best musical score, and "Shake Rattle and Roll: Evil Origins" for best visual effects.
The ceremony also recognized artists and personalities through special awards.
Box Office Heroes awards were presented to Vice Ganda for "Call Me Mother"; veteran actress Maricel Soriano and the cast of "Meet, Greet, & Bye", with the award accepted by Meryll Soriano; screen partners Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino for "My Love Will Make You Disappear", with Attorney Nico Antonio accepting on their behalf; and Richard Gutierrez for "Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins."
The Isah V. Red Award was presented to Chaye Cabal Revilla and Donny Pangilinan for their contributions to community service.
Director and songwriter Joven Tan received the Joe Quirino Award, while television reporter Lhar Santiago was honored with the Manny Pichel Award for his contributions to entertainment journalism.
Hosted by Pops Fernandez and Kim Atienza, the ceremony featured performances by Fred Moser, Kanata, the cast of "I'm Perfect", Jamie Rivera, Isha Ponti, Andrea Gutierrez, and David Young.
Dingdong Dantes, chairman and founding president of AKTOR PH, also presented the organization's initiatives developed in partnership with SPEEd and Unilab.
The award show was directed by Calvin Neria.
As in the previous years, auditing firm Chan Robles & Company, led by Juancho Robles, handled the vote counting and ensured transparency in the selection process.
The 9th Entertainment Editors' Choice was presented by Newport World Resorts, PlayTime Entertainment, and Echo Jham Productions, with Gold Sponsors Globe Telecom and Unilab Inc.; Silver Sponsors SoundCheck Inc. and Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival.
Major Sponsors Luxent Hotel, Luxxe White, Beautéderm Corporation, San Miguel Corporation, Isha Ponti, Playa Lolita Beach Resort Hotel and Restaurant, A-List & Partners, Bait Lehem, Carmelo's/Sweet Bella, Universal Robina Corporation, Outside and Bambbi Fuentes.
Here’s the complete list of winners:
Best Director - Jerrold Tarog (Quezon)
Best Picture - Quezon
Best Actor - Jericho Rosales (Quezon)
Best Actress - Maris Racal (Sunshine)
Best Supporting Actor - Will Ashley (Bar Boys: After School) and Rico Blanco (Manila's Finest)
Best Supporting Actress - Rochelle Pangilinan (Child No. 82)
Best Screenplay - Quezon
Best Production Design - Quezon
Best Cinematography - Salvage Land
Best Editing - Sunshine
Best Sound - Manila's Finest
Best Visual Effects - Shake Rattle and Roll: Evil Origins
Best Musical Score - M anila's Finest
Best Theme Song - "Sandalan" (Manila's Finest)
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