Inilabas na ng pamunuan ng Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) ang official nominees sa 41st Star Awards for Movies.
Tigwawalo ang nominees sa major categories, kabilang ang Movie of the Year, Movie Director of the Year, Movie Actor of the Year, Movie Actress of the Year, Movie Supporting Actor of the Year, at Movie Supporting Actress of the Year.
Sa walong nominado para sa Movie Actor of the Year, apat sa kanila ang na-nominate para sa kanilang pagganap sa pelikulang ipinalabas sa Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2024 — sina Arjo Atayde (Topakk), Seth Fedelin (My Future You), Aga Muhlach (Uninvited), at ang MMFF 2024 Best Actor winner na si Dennis Trillo (Green Bones).
Sa kanilang apat, tanging si Aga ang hindi na-nominate sa MMFF.
Nominated bilang Best Actor sa MMFF 2024 at nanalo sa FAMAS 2025 si Vice Ganda para sa And The Breadwinner Is..., pero hindi siya kasama sa listahan ng Movie Actor of the Year nominees ng 41st Star Awards for Movies.
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Para naman sa Movie Actress of the Year, kabilang sa nominees ang best actress winners ngayong award season.
Si Marian Rivera ay nominado para sa kanyang pagganap sa Balota, na nagbigay na sa kanya ng anim na tropeyo: Cinemalaya 2024, FAMAS 2025, EDDYS 2025, Gawad Dangal, Gawad PASADO, at Manila Critics Circle Award.
Nominado ring Movie Actress of the Year sa 41st Star Awards ang MMFF 2024 winner na si Judy Ann Santos para sa Espantaho; ang CinePanalo Film Festival 2025 winner na si Shamaine Buencamino para sa Pushcart Tales; ang 6th Sinag Maynila at Manila Film Critics Awards 2025 winner na si Rebecca Chuaunsu para sa Her Locket; at ang PASADO Awards 2025 winner na si Vilma Santos para sa Uninvited.
Ang iba pang mga nominado ay sina Kathryn Bernardo para sa Hello, Love, Again, Lovi Poe para sa Guilty Pleasure, at Sue Prado para sa Your Mother's Son.
Gaganapin ang awards night ng 41st Star Awards for Movies sa Makabagong San Juan Theater, Pinaglabanan Road, San Juan City, sa November 30, 2025.
Ipoprodyus ito ng GSD Studios at ididirek ni Jorron Lee Monroy.
Ang PMPC ay pinamumunuan ngayon ng kanilang presidente na si Mell T. Navarro at chairman na si Jim Escala.
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THE COMPLETE LIST OF NOMINEES
Narito ang listahan ng mga nominado para sa 41st Star Awards for Movies:
MOVIE OF THE YEAR
Espantaho (Quantum Films, Cineko Productions, Purple Bunny Productions)
Green Bones (GMA Pictures, GMA Public Affairs, Brightburn Entertainment)
Hello, Love, Again (ABS-CBN Films, GMA Pictures)
Isang Himala (UxS Inc., CreaZion Studios, Kapitol Films, CMB Film Service, Inc.)
My Future You (Regal Entertainment)
Topakk (Nathan Studios, Strawdogs Studio Production, Fusee)
Un/Happy for You (ABS-CBN Films, Viva Films)
Uninvited (Mentorque Productions, Project 8 Projects)
MOVIE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Crisanto Aquino – My Future You
Jose Lorenzo Diokno – Isang Himala
Zig Dulay – Green Bones
Cathy Garcia-Sampana – Hello, Love, Again
Chito Roño – Espantaho
Petersen Vargas – Un/Happy for You
Dan Villegas – Uninvited
Richard V. Somes – Topakk
INDIE MOVIE OF THE YEAR
AbeNida (BG Productions International)
A Journey (Mavx Productions)
Balota (Cinemalaya Foundation, GMA Pictures, GMA Entertainment Group, Film Development Council of the Philippines)
Her Locket (Rebecca Chuaunsu Film Production, Rebelde Films)
Huwag Mo ‘Kong Iwan (BenTria Productions)
Moro (CenterStage Productions)
Pushcart Tales (Puregold CinePanalo, WAF Studios)
Under A Piaya Moon (Puregold CinePanalo, Bakunawa Films, Green Pelican Studios, Jungle Room Creatives, Cloudy Duck Pictures)
INDIE MOVIE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Sigrid Andrea Bernardo – Pushcart Tales
RC Delos Reyes – A Journey
Louie Ignacio – AbeNida
Joel Lamangan – Huwag Mo ‘Kong Iwan
Brillante Mendoza – Moro
Kip Oebanda – Balota
Kurt Soberano – Under A Piaya Moon
J. E. Tiglao – Her Locket
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MOVIE ACTOR OF THE YEAR
Arjo Atayde – Topakk
Seth Fedelin – My Future You
Joshua Garcia – Un/Happy For You
Baron Geisler – Moro
Aga Muhlach – Uninvited
Piolo Pascual – Moro
Alden Richards – Hello, Love, Again
Dennis Trillo – Green Bones
MOVIE ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
Kathryn Bernardo – Hello, Love, Again
Shamaine Buencamino – Pushcart Tales
Rebecca Chuaunsu – Her Locket
Lovi Poe – Guilty Pleasure
Sue Prado – Your Mother’s Son
Marian Rivera – Balota
Judy Ann Santos – Espantaho
Vilma Santos – Uninvited
MOVIE SUPPORTING ACTOR OF THE YEAR
Harvey Bautista – Pushcart Tales
Nonie Buencamino – Un/Happy For You
Joross Gamboa – Hello, Love, Again
Sid Lucero – The Kingdom
Ruru Madrid – Green Bones
Khalil Ramos – Fuchsia Libre
Wendell Ramos – Green Bones
Joel Torre -– Under A Piaya Moon
MOVIE SUPPORTING ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
Perla Bautista – Lola Magdalena
Sunshine Cruz – Lola Magdalena
Eugene Domingo – And The Breadwinner Is …
Nadine Lustre – Uninvited
Gina Pareño – AbeNida
Chanda Romero – Espantaho
Kakki Teodoro – Isang Himala
Lorna Tolentino – Espantaho
NEW MOVIE ACTOR OF THE YEAR
Luke James Alford – Maple Leaf Dreams
John Arcenas – Idol: The April Boy Regino Story
Will Ashley – Balota
Amado Arjay Babon – Phantosmia
Raheel Bhyria – Balota
Benedict Cua – Her Locket
KD Estrada – Fruitcake
Beaver Magtalas – When Magic Hurts
Aljon Mendoza – Un/Happy For You
Jeff Moses – Under A Piaya Moon
NEW MOVIE ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
Bianca De Vera – Un/Happy For You
Pau Dimaranan – Under A Piaya Moon
Kaila Estrada – Un/Happy For You
Kei Kurosawa – Crosspoint
Queenay Mercado – Fruitcake
Isabelle Sophie Ng – Her Locket
Mutya Orquia – When Magic Hurts
Sofia Pablo – Green Bones
Maxine Trinidad – When Magic Hurts
Kate Yalung – Idol: The April Boy Story
CHILD PERFORMER OF THE YEAR
Argus Aspiras – And the Breadwinner Is…
Kulot Caponpon – And the Breadwinner Is…
Kian Co – Espantaho
Zion Cruz – The Kingdom
Emman Esquivel – Kumanthong
Althea Ruedas – Kumanthong
Ryrie Sophia – Mujigae
Sienna Stevens – Green Bones
MOVIE ENSEMBLE ACTING OF THE YEAR
Espantaho
Green Bones
Guilty Pleasure
Hello, Love, Again
Isang Himala
Topakk
Un/Happy For You
Uninvited
INDIE MOVIE ENSEMBLE ACTING OF THE YEAR
AbeNida
A Journey
Balota
Her Locket
Lola Magdalena
Love Child
Pushcart Tales
Your Mother’s Son
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TECHNICAL CATEGORIES (MAINSTREAM)
MOVIE SCREENWRITER OF THE YEAR
Crisanto Aquino – My Future You
Dado Dayao – Uninvited
Ricky Lee, Anj Atienza – Green Bones
Ricky Lee, Jose Lorenzo Diokno – Isang Himala
Chris Martinez – Espantaho
Carmi Raymundo, Crystal San Miguel – Hello, Love, Again
Richard V. Somes, Jimmy Flores, Wil Fredo Manalang – Topakk
MOVIE CINEMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
Neil Daza – Espantaho
Neil Daza -– Green Bones
Carlo Mendoza – Isang Himala
Pao Orendain – Uninvited
Louie Quirino – Topakk
Noel Teehankee – Hello, Love, Again
Noel Teehankee – Un/Happy For You
MOVIE EDITOR OF THE YEAR
Vanessa Ubas De Leon – My Future You
Jaime Dumancas – Topakk
Benjo Ferrer – Espantaho
Marya Ignacio – Hello, Love, Again
Marya Ignacio – Uninvited
Benjamin Tolentino – Green Bones
Benjamin Tolentino – Isang Himala
MOVIE MUSICAL SCORER OF THE YEAR
Jose Antonio Buencamino – Topakk
Len Calvo – Green Bones
Len Calvo – Uninvited
Von de Guzman – Espantaho
Vincent de Jesus – Isang Himala
Jessie Lasaten – Hello, Love, Again
Ammie Ruth Suarez – Un/Happy For You
MOVIE PRODUCTION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Nestor Abrogena – The Kingdom
Angel Diesta – Espantaho
Marxie Maolen Fadul – Green Bones
Mic Tatad King – Uninvited
Ericson Navarro – Isang Himala
Norico Santos – Hello, Love, Again
Richard V. Somes – Topakk
MOVIE SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR
Lamberto Casas, Alex Tomboc – Espantaho
Albert Michael Idioma, Andrea Teresa Idioma – Topakk
Albert Michael Idioma, Emilio Bien Sparks – Isang Himala
Albert Michael Idioma, Jannina Mikaela Minglanilla – The Kingdom
Albert Michael Idioma, Nicole Rosacay – Green Bones
Narubeth Peemya – Hello, Love, Again
Roy Santos – Uninvited
MOVIE THEME SONG OF THE YEAR
“Ang Himala Ay Nasa Puso” – Isang Himala / Interpreted by Juan Karlos, composed and arranged by Vincent De Jesus
“Darkness Calls” – Topakk / Interpreted, composed, and arranged by Basti Artadi
“Hahamakin Ang Lahat” – Uninvited / Interpreted by KZ Tandingan and Arthur Nery, written by Quest and Arthur Nery
“Laban Fighting” – Mujigae / Interpreted by Alexa Ilacad, lyrics by James Ladioray, composed by Kahlil Refuerzo and RG Alegado
“Lihim” – Men Are From Quezon City, Women Are From Alabang / Interpreted by mrld, composed by Meriel T. De Jesus, produced and arranged by Thyro Alfaro, mixed and mastered by Hazel Pascua
“Luha Sa Dilim” – Guilty Pleasure / Interpreted by Yanco, composed and arranged by Julian Juangco
“Magkabilaan (The Kingdom Version)” – The Kingdom / Interpreted by Zephanie & Apoc, words and music by Joey Ayala & Ralph dela Fuente, additional music by Antonina Rodriguez, lyrics by Apoc
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TECHNICAL CATEGORIES (Indie)
INDIE MOVIE SCREENWRITER OF THE YEAR
Honeylyn Joy Alipio – Moro
Dennis Evangelista – Lola Magdalena
Ralston Jover – AbeNida
Jun Robles Lana, Elmer Gatchalian – Your Mother’s Son
Kip Oebanda – Balota
Eric Ramos – Huwag Mo ‘Kong Iwan
J. E. Tiglao, Maze Miranda – Her Locket
INDIE MOVIE CINEMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
Nathan Bringuer – Under A Piaya Moon
Tey Clamor – Balota
Jag Concepcion – Her Locket
Odyssey Flores – Moro
T.M. Malones – AbeNida
Tom Redoble – A Journey
Dan Villegas – Kono Basho
INDIE MOVIE EDITOR OF THE YEAR
Ysabelle Denoga – Moro
Chuck Gutierrez – Balota
Marya Ignacio – Kono Basho
Gilbert Obispo – AbeNida
John Paul Somera Ponce – Love Child
Benjamin Tolentino – Your Mother’s Son
Renard Torres – Her Locket
INDIE MOVIE MUSICAL SCORER OF THE YEAR
Jake Abella – AbeNida
Jake Abella – Moro
Divino Letada Dayacap – Her Locket
Von De Guzman – Huwag Mo ‘Kong Iwan
Jessie Lasaten – A Journey
Peter Joseph Legaste, Joaquin Santos – The Hearing
Emerzon Texon – Balota
INDIE MOVIE PRODUCTION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Eero Yves Francisco – Balota
Cyrus Khan – AbeNida
Brillante Mendoza – Moro
Roy Roger Requejo – Your Mother’s Son
James Rosendal – Her Locket
Jed Sicangco, Jerann Ordinario – Outside
Jed Sicangco, Kurt Soberano – Under A Piaya Moon
INDIE MOVIE SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR
Lamberto Casas, Jr. – Love Child
Armand De Guzman – Her Locket
Paolo Estero – Huwag Mo ‘Kong Iwan
Albert Michael Idioma, Nicole Rosacay – Balota
Gilbert Obispo – AbeNida
Roem Ortiz – Under A Piaya Moon
Allen Roy Santos – Outside
INDIE MOVIE THEME SONG OF THE YEAR
“Babalik Ka Na” – Her Locket / Interpreted, composed, and arranged by Divino Letada Dayacap
“Hamon” – Mamay: A Journey To Greatness / Interpreted by Gerald Santos, composed and arranged by Vehnee Saturno
“Mahal Kita” – Road To Happy / Interpreted by VJ Mendoza, composed and arranged by Macky Alca
“Nasa Bawat Mong Hakbang” – Haligi / Interpreted by Ato Arman, composed by Albert Velez, arranged by Abet Alfonso
“Paruparo” – When Magic Hurts / Interpreted by Kate Irish, composed by Kate Irish Villanueva, arranged by Jordan Ravanes
“Sa Likod Ng Tagumpay” – Idol: The April Boy Regino Story / Interpreted by JC Regino, composed by Cresenciano Ramos a.k.a. Boy Kristopher
“Will You Still Love Me” – Outside / Interpreted, composed, and arranged by Myka Magsaysay-Sigua
SHORT MOVIE OF THE YEAR
Huling Sayaw Ni Erlinda (Rems Entertainment Production)
Ka Benjie (Puregold CinePanalo, 2minDig Productions)
Kita Mo ‘To? (Ko-Leksyon Production, Kuro-Kuro Production)
Lumang Tugtugin (The Manila Film Festival, UxS Inc., KreativeDen Entertainment, Kaptiol Films)
May At Nila (The Manila Film Festival, Anima Studios Production, KreativeDen Entertainment)
Sa Oras Ng Paghukom (Mapua University, Humantao Films, Kuro-Kuro Productions, Arrowhead, Gate 11 Productions)
Shortest Day, Longest Night (The Manila Film Festival, Anima Studios Production, KreativeDen Entertainment, Narra Post Production Studios)
Si Balong At Si Doro (Hundred Islands Film Festival, Alaminos City LGU, Alaminos City Tourism Office, NCCA, FDCP
SHORT MOVIE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Alexa Moneii Agaloos – Ka Benjie
Sigrid Andrea Bernardo – May At Nila
Jose Lorenzo Diokno – Lumang Tugtugin
Adam Dumaguin – Kita Mo ‘To?
JP Habac – Shortest Day, Longest Night
Miguel Potestades – Ang Huling Liham
Gabby Ramos – Huling Sayaw Ni Erlinda
Sean Romero – Sa Oras Ng Paghukom
SPECIAL AWARDS
DARLING OF THE PRESS (Nominees)
Cecille Bravo
Kim Chiu
Rez Cortez
Baby Go
Martin Nievera
Imelda Papin
Piolo Pascual
Gladys Reyes
MOVIE LOVETEAM OF THE YEAR (Nominees)
Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards (KathDen) – Hello, Love, Again
Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin (FranSeth) – My Future You
Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto (JoshLia) – Un/Happy For You
Beaver Magtalas and Mutya Orquia – When Magic Hurts
Heaven Peralejo and Joshua Garcia – Fruitcake
Maris Racal and Anthony Jennings (MaThon) – And The Breadwinner Is…
LA Santos and Kira Balinger – Maple Leaf Dreams