The 41st PMPC Star Awards for Movies lit up San Juan City on 30 November 2025. The event was held at the new theater in San Juan City. A celebration of the best in Philippine cinema. Glamour and emotion filled the evening. Celebrities gathered to honor outstanding film achievements.
The film Uninvited was the big winner of the night. It took home the Movie of the Year award. This powerful drama captured the hearts of both audiences and critics. Its success was felt throughout the evening.
Vilma Santos, the Star for All Seasons, won Best Movie Actress for her role in Uninvited. Her performance was deeply moving. This award adds to her legendary career. She dedicated her win to the young Filipino artists.
Two actors shared the Best Movie Actor award. Aga Muhlach won for his role in Uninvited. His portrayal was intense and unforgettable. Dennis Trillo also won for his performance in Green Bones. His work in this dramatic film was praised for its depth and courage.
Ricky Lee received a special lifetime achievement award. The National Artist’s contributions to Philippine cinema are immeasurable. The audience gave him a giant applause.
Other winners of the 41st PMPC Star Awards for Movies include:
Best Movie: Uninvited
Best Movie Director: Dan Villegas for Uninvited
Best Supporting Actress: Sunshine Cruz for Lola Magdalena
Indie Movie: AbeNida for BG Productions International
Indie Movie Director: Louie Ignacio for AbeNida
New Movie Actor: Will Ashley for Balota
New Movie Actress: Kaila Estrada for Un/Happy For You Movie Child Performer: Ryrie Sophia for Mujigae
Movie Ensemble Acting: Uninvited
Movie Screenwriter: Ricky Lee, Anj Atienza for Green Bones Movie Cinematographer: Pao Orendain for Uninvited
Movie Editor: Benjamin Tolentino for Green Bones
Movie Musical Scorer: Vincent De Jesus for Isang Himala
Movie Production Designer: Mic Tatad King for Uninvited
Movie Sound Engineer: Albert Michael Idioma, Andrea Teresa Idioma for Topakk
Movie Theme Song: “Ang Himala Ay Nasa Puso” for Isang Himala / Interpreted by Juan Karlos, composed and arranged by Vincent De Jesus
INDEPENDENT FILMS
Indie Movie Ensemble Acting: Her Locket
Indie Movie Screenwriter: Dennis Evangelista for Lola Magdalena
Indie Movie Cinematographer: Dan Villegas for Kono Basho
Indie Movie Editor: Gilbert Obispo for AbeNida
Indie Movie Musical Scorer: Divino Letada Dayacap for Her Locket
Indie Movie Production Designer: Brillante Mendoza for Moro
Indie Movie Sound Engineer: Allen Roy Santos for Outside
Indie Movie Them Song: “Hamon” for Mamay: A Journey To Greatness / Interpreted by Gerald Santos, composed and arranged by Vehnee Saturno
SHORT FILM CATEGORIES
Short Movie: Ka Benjie for Puregold CinePanalo, 2minDig Productions
Short Movie Director: Sigrid Andrea Bernardo for May At Nila
SPECIAL AWARDS
Takilya King: Alden Richards for Hello Love Again
Takilya Queen: Kathryn Bernardo for Hello Love Again
Movie Love Team: Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin for My Future You
Darling of the Press: Cecille Bravo
Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista: Lifetime Achievement Award to Alma Moreno and Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr.
Ulirang Alagad ng Pelikula sa Likod ng Kamera: Lifetime Achievement Award to Jesse Ejercito
Ethel Ramos Dean’s Lister: Lifetime Achievement Award to Mercy Lejarde and Crispina Belen
The night honored the industry’s veterans and rising talents. The awards night was held at the New San Juan National Government Center.
Uninvited and Green Bones dominated most categories. They proved to be the strongest films of the year.
A historic night for Philippine cinema. Great stories were told. Great performances were recognized. The future of Filipino film shines bright.
