26th Luna Awards
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Date | February 8, 2009 |
Site | Mandarin Oriental Suites, Gateway Mall, Araneta Center, Quezon City |
Hosted by | Gina Alajar Robert Arevalo Tirso Cruz III Lorna Tolentino |
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Best Picture | A Love Story |
Most awards | A Love Story (5) |
Most nominations | A Love Story (9) |
The 26th Luna Awards were held on February 8, 2009 at the Mandarin Oriental Suites and they honored the best Filipino films of the year 2007. It was delayed from September 2008 to February 2009 because the producer, Manio Events, encountered problems with sponsor solicitation. The Academy and the Film Development Council of the Philippines ended up producing the awards night.[1][2]
The nominees were announced by Jason Abalos, Leo Martinez and Candy Pangilinan on August 29, 2008 at SM Megamall Cinema.[3] A Love Story received the most nominations with nine. Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo followed with eight.[4][5]
The winners were announced beforehand on December 18, 2008.[6] A Love Story received most of the awards with five awards, including Best Picture.[7][8][9][10]
Winners and nominees
Best Picture | Best Direction |
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Best Actor | Best Actress |
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Best Supporting Actor | Best Supporting Actress |
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Best Screenplay | Best Cinematography |
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Best Production Design | Best Editing |
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Best Musical Score | Best Sound |
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Special awards
Golden Reel Award | Fernando Poe, Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award |
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Manuel de Leon Award for Exemplary Achievements | Lamberto Avellana Memorial Award |
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Multiple nominations and awards
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References
- ^ "26th Luna Awards Postponed to December". Film Academy of the Philippines. November 24, 2008. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
- ^ "Film Academy of the Philippines conducts 26th Luna Awards". Philippine Entertainment Portal. February 10, 2009. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
- ^ "26th Luna Awards Nominees Announced". Film Academy of the Philippines. August 30, 2008. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
- ^ "26th Luna Awards Nominees Announced August 29". Film Academy of the Philippines. August 22, 2008. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
- ^ "Luna Awards nominees announced". Philippine Entertainment Portal. August 31, 2008. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
- ^ "26th Luna Awards Winners Announced". Film Academy of the Philippines. December 19, 2008. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
- ^ "26th Luna Awards". Film Academy of the Philippines. February 11, 2009. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
- ^ "26th Luna Awards Sidelights". Film Academy of the Philippines. February 11, 2009. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
- ^ "Four Special Awards On 26th Luna Rites". Film Academy of the Philippines. February 5, 2009. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
- ^ ""A Love Story" named Best Picture in the 26th Luna Awards". Philippine Entertainment Portal. January 10, 2009. Retrieved March 8, 2015.