It was indeed a star-studded night on July 9. The biggest names in the showbiz industry of the country all came together at the Kia Theater in Cubao for the first Entertainment Editors’ Choice Awards for Movies, otherwise known as “The Eddys.” The awards night was graced by JaDinee’s song and dance performance to the hit “Perfect Strangers.” Dominating the scene were veteran actor Vilma Santos and internet sensation Paolo Ballesteros winning Best Actress and Best Actor, respectively. PBB famed couple MayWard were among the presenters of the night.
1st Eddys Awards: Complete list of winners
Organized by the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (Speed), the Eddys Awards aims to encourage local artists and filmmakers to continue pursuing their passion for the craft. In an Inquirer report, Speed president Isah V. Red said that “We feel we are in a distinctive position to hand out sound recognition for the best in filmmaking over the past year.”
Here is the complete list of winners for the first Eddy Awards as released by ABS-CBN News:
Everything About Her – Best Musical Score
Seklusyon – Best Sound
Saving Sally – Best Theme Song
Seklusyon – Best Visual Effects
Die Beautiful – Best Editing
Die Beautiful – Best Production Design
Seklusyon – Best Cinematography
Everything About Her – Best Screenplay
John Lloyd Cruz (Ang Babaeng Humayo) – Best Supporting Actor
Angel Locsin (Everything About Her) – Best Supporting Actress
Paolo Ballesteros (Die Beautiful) – Best Actor
Vilma Santos (Everything About Her) – Best Actress
Lav Diaz (Ang Babaeng Humayo) – Best Director
Sunday Beauty Queen – Best Documentary
Ang Babaeng Humayo -Best Picture
Special awards include:
Joe Quirino Award – Boy Abunda
Manny Pichel Award – Lav Diaz (Ang Babaeng Humayo)
Producer of the Year – Mother Lily Monteverde
Jadine and Mayward spreading the ‘kilig’ vibes
To complete the list of stars during the night, Pep reports having spotted loveteams Nadine Lustre and James Reid. Alongside with them are Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber. The Jadine loveteam came to perform a song-and-dance opening number where they performed “Perfect Strangers” by Jonas Blue. Meanwhile, Mayward loveteam served as one among the presenters for the awards night.
You may view the full list of nominees during the 1st Eddys Awards by clicking here.