The Gawad Genio Awards was instituted by the Critics' Academy Film Desk of Zamboanga City in the year 2006. This award gives recognition to the year's best in the movie industry in the Philippines.
The Genio Critics' Academe collates results among all the award-giving bodies in the Philippines and awarda the most honored and credited actors, directors, filmmakers and producers, so as to give recognition to those who made it internationally. International-Excellence Awards is given to individual(s) who have been awarded not just in the Philippines but all throughout the world. Moreover, The Outstanding Genio Awards is given to the Producer of the movie that took home majority of the Genio awards (e.g. Star Cinema, Seiko Films, VIVA Films, etc.)
The Academe divided the awards night into three programs. The distribution of Major, Minor and Special Awards. Video clips, performances and pictures of the nominees and winners are shown, in partnership with STI College in Zamboanga.
2007: Star Cinema - Kasal Kasali Kasalo
During the first edition of Gawad Genio Awards, Star Cinema was bestowed the Outstanding Genio Awardee in its excellency in producing the multi-awarded and critically acclaimed film of the year, Kasal Kasali Kasalo. The film bagged majority of the awards in almost all award-giving bodies in the Philippines, including the freshman, Gawad Genio Awards. It is also a Mega Blockbuster Hit and was the Top-Grosser among the films joint at the 32nd Metro Manila Film Festival with an amassing 187 M remarks at the box-office making it the 4th Highest Grossing Filipino Film of All Time.
2008: Seiko Films - Foster Child
It was on December 20, 2008 when the winners of the 2nd Gawad Genio Awards were revealed. Ataul For Rent of Artiste Entertainment Works International topped this year's Genio Nominations including Best Film. However, it was a landslide flop for the film not to have won even a single award. Foster Child, on the other hand, bagged 7 out of the 17 Genio Awards including Best Film. Seiko Films was bestowed with the Outstanding Genio Award for producing the critically acclaimed film. Cherry Pie Picache established a different face of cultural drama making her an achiever of the prestigious International-Excellence Awards.
2009: VIVA Films - Baler
Originally, The 3rd edition of Gawad Genio Awards is expected to wrap up on December 10, 2009. Due to a tight fight among the nominees of the different awards given and the introduction of two additional awards (Best Film Debut Performance and Best Film Visual Designer), The Critics' Academy Film Desk of Zamboanga City made it sure that this will mark off an unforgettable history for the institution and decided to move the awards night to February 4, 2010. Baler and Ploning are the two movies that garnered the highest votes for Best Film Awards. These two movies also grabbed majority of the nominations. The Genio Award then went to Baler, which makes VIVA Films the Outstanding Genio Awardee. Baler Also Bagged majority of the awards which makes it the most awarded film of 2009.
2010: ATD Entertainment Productions and CDP Events Entertainment Productions - Dukot
On January 2, 2011, The Critics' Academy Film Desk of Zamboanga City handed out the 4th installment of the Gawad Genio Awards. Dukot of ATD Entertainment Productions and CDP Events Entertainment Productions was named Best Film for 2010. However, The Outstanding Genio Awards went to GMA Films and IMUS Productions, Inc for producing the most awarded Genio Film Entry - Ang Panday. Moreover, Von de Guzman received three nominations for Best Film Musical Scorer and won for Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love. Ditoy Aguila, On the other hand, created history for winning the Best Film Sound Engineer for three consecutive years (Most recent is for the movie Ang Panday).
2011: Star Cinema - Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To
The third and final installation of the "Tanging Ina" series made it possible for Star Cinema to bring home the Outstanding Genio Award for the second time around (one in 2007). Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To was indeed the multi-awarded film of 2010 taking 6 of the most prestigious plaques of the Genio Recognition Circle. It was also named as the Top Grossing Filipino Film of 2010. On the other hand, quality indie movies like Sigwa and Emir also emerged successful this year. This only shows that our Independent Film Industry is now taking its way to make phenomenal hits. Sigwa and Emir are two independent films who dominate this year's Genio list of nominations.
2012: Scenema Concept International and VIVA Films - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
The collaboration of Scenema Concept International and 2009's Outstanding Genio Film Outfit, VIVA Films was able to produce this year's quality and multi-awarded film, Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story. Although tightly battled against two Cinemalaya entries (Ang Babae sa Septic Tank and Nino), this mainstream movie took home 10 of the most significant Genio plaques. Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story gave Scenema Concept International its first Outstanding Genio Citation and made VIVA Films won its second trophy (one in 2009) in this category. Eugene Domingo was named Best Film Actress and was handed with the International Excellence Award Trophy for being recognized abroad.
2013: Scenema Concept International - El Presidente
Bagging 13 of the 19 Genio awards, Scenema Concept International posted a rare back to back win. This time with Meily's El Presidente. The film outfit took home the outstanding Genio award recognition. Estregan, on the other hand, was hailed the Best Film Actor for the second consecutive year (one in 2012). Thy Womb, which was also screened abroad, was also commended for its excellent storyline. The movie gave Nora Aunor her first Genio trophy as Best Film Actress for her unmatched portrayal. She also won the International Excellence Award after receiving recognition in Bangladesh.
2007: Kasal Kasali Kasalo - Star Cinema
2008: Foster Child - Seiko Films
2009: Baler - VIVA Films
2010: Dukot - ATD Entertainment Productions and CDP Events Entertainment Productions
2011: Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To - Star Cinema
2012: Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story - Scenema Concept International and VIVA Films
2013: El Presidente - Scenema Concept International
2014: On The Job - Reality Entertainment Productions and Star Cinema
2015: Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo - Philippians Productions
2016: Heneral Luna - Artikulo Uno Productions
2007: Jose Javier Reyes - Kasal Kasali Kasalo
2008: Auraeus Solito - Pisay
2009: Mark Meily - Baler
2010: Joel Lamangan - Dukot
2011: Wenn Deramas - Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To
2012: Tikoy Aguiluz and Darryl dela Cruz - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
2013: Brillante Mendoza - Thy Womb and Mark Meily - El Presidente
2014: Erik Matti - On The Job
2015: Jason Paul Laxamana - Magkakabaung
2016: Jerrold Tarog - Heneral Luna
2007: Judy Ann Santos - Kasal Kasali Kasalo
2008: Cherry Pie Picache - Foster Child
2009: Sharon Cuneta - Caregiver
2010: Vilma Santos - In My Life
2011: Ai Ai delas Alas - Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To
2012: Eugene Domingo - Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank
2013: Nora Aunor - Thy Womb
2014: KC Concepcion - Boy Golden: Shoot To Kill
2015: Nora Aunor - Hustisya and Nora Aunor - Dimentia
2016: Bea Alonzo - A Second Chance
2007: Rustom Padilla - Zsa Zsa Zaturnah: Ze Moveeh
2008: Jinggoy Estrada - Katas Ng Saudi
2009: Baron Geisler - Jay
2010: John Lloyd Cruz - In My Life
2011: Coco Martin - Noy
2012: Jeorge ER Ejercito - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
2013: Jeorge ER Ejercito - El Presidente
2014: Joel Torre - On The Job
2015: Allen Dizon - Magkakabaung
2016: John Lloyd Cruz - Honor Thy Father
2007: Gina Pareno - Kasal Kasali Kasalo
2008: Eugene Domingo - Pisay
2009: Snooky Serna - Paupahan
2010: Maria Isabel Lopez - Kinatay (The Execution of P)
2011: Eugene Domingo - Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To
2012: Sharmaine Buencamino - Nino
2013: Ria Garcia - Melodrama Negra
2014: Bela Padilla - 10,000 Hours
2015: Gretchen Barretto - The Trial
2016: Ana Abad Santos - Apocalypse Child
2007: Johnny Delgado - Ligalig
2008: Emilio Garcia - Selda
2009: Coco Martin - Jay
2010: Luis Manzano - In My Life
2011: Tirso Cruz III - Sigwa
2012: Baron Geisler - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
2013: Cesar Montano - El Presidente
2014: Pen Medina - 10,000 Hours
2015: Nicco Manalo - The Janitor and Richard Gomez - The Trial
2016: Tirso Cruz III - Honor Thy Father
2007: Tala Santos - Inang Yaya
2008: Ella Cruz - Resiklo and Kier Segismundo - Foster Child
2009: Robert Villar - Shake, Rattle & Roll X
2010: Robert Villar - Ang Panday
2011: Xyriel Manabat - Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To
2012: Bugoy Carino - Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
2013: Miguel Vergara - One More Try
2014: Ryzza Mae Dizon - My Little Bossings
2015: Miggs Cuaderno - Asintado
2016: Krystal Brimner - Honor Thy Father
2009: KC Concepcion - For The First Time
2010: Romalito Mallari - Dining Sana Kita
2011: Martin del Rosario - Dagim
2012: Rocco Nacino - Ang Sayaw Ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa
2013: Kim Komatsu - Mga Mumunting Lihim
2014: Vince Tanada - Otso
2015: Richard Yap - The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin 2
2016: Janella Salvador and Marlo Mortel - Haunted Mansion
2007: Eli Balce - Donsol
2008: Ramoncito "Monchie" Redoble - Batanes and Rodolfo "Jun" Aves, Jr. - Kadin
2009: Lee Meily - Baler
2010: Lee Meily - I Love You Goodbye
2011: Carlo Mendoza - Rosario
2012: Carlo Mendoza - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
2013: Carlo Mendoza - El Presidente
2014: Nap Jamir - Lauriana
2015: Carlo Mendoza - Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
2016: Pong Ignacio - Heneral Luna
2007: Vito Cajili - Kasal Kasali Kasalo
2008: J.D. Domingo - Endo
2009: Danny Annonuevo - Baler
2010: Charliebebs Gohetia - Astig
2011: Jerrold Tarog - Emir
2012: Jason Cahapay and Ryan Orduna - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
2013: Jason Cahapay and Ryan Orduna - El Presidente
2014: Jay Halili - On The Job
2015: Tara Illenberger - The Janitor
2016: Jerrold Tarog - Heneral Luna
2007: Vincent de Jesus - Zsa Zsa Zaturnah: Ze moveeh
2008: Jobin Ballesteros and Vincent de Jesus - Pisay
2009: Jesse Lasaten - Ploning
2010: Von de Guzman - Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
2011: Josefino Toledo - Emir
2012: Christine Muyco and Gemma Pamintuan - Ang Sayaw Ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa
2013: Jesse Lasaten - El Presidente
2014: Carmina Cuya - Boy Golden: Shoot To Kill
2015: Erwin Fajardo - Bwaya
2016: Jerrold Tarog - Heneral Luna
2007: Aped santos and Noel Navarro - Batad: Sa Paang Palay
2008: Rodel Cruz - Resiklo
2009: Aped Santos - Baler
2010: Richard Somes - Ang Panday
2011: Joey Luna and Miki Hahn - Rosario
2012: Fritz Siloria, Mona Soriano and Ronaldo Cadapan - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
2013: Danny Red and Joel Bilbao - El Presidente
2014: Fritz Siloria and Joel Bilbao - Boy Golden: Shoot To Kill
2015: Joel Bilbao and Roy Luchica - Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
2016: Danny Red, Edgar Martin Littaua and Joel Bilbao - Felix Manalo
2007: Jose Javier Reyes - Kasal Kasali Kasalo
2008: Ralston Jover - Foster Child
2009: Roy Iglesias - Baler
2010: Olivia Lamasan, Raymond Lee and Senedy Que - In My Life
2011: Bonifacio Ilagan - Sigwa
2012: Chris Martinez - Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank
2013: Mark Meily - El Presidente
2014: Erik Matti and Michiko Yamamoto - On The Job
2015: Jason Paul Laxamana - Magkakabaung and Enrico Santos, Kris Gazmen and Ricky Lee - The Trial
2016: Erwin Romulo and Michiko Yamamoto - Honor Thy Father
2007: Albert Michael Idioma - Sukob
2008: Ditoy Aguila - Ouija
2009: Ditoy Aguila - Baler
2010: Ditoy Aguila - Ang Panday
2011: Ambient Media Team - RPG Metanoia
2012: Albert Michael Idioma - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
2013: Adiss Tabong and Albert Michael Idioma - El Presidente
2014: Corinne de San Jose - On The Job
2015: Albert Michael Idioma - Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
2016: Hit Production and Mikko Quizon - Heneral Luna
2007: Hawak Kamay (Yeng Constantino) - Kasal Kasali Kasalo
2008: Ang Puso kong Musmos (Ebe Dancel) - Pisay
2009: Ngayon, Bukas at Kailanman (Sarah Geronimo) - Baler
2010: Tanging Ikaw Lamang (Ogie Alcasid) - Ang Panday
2011: Bakit Ako Naririto? (Frencheska Farr) - Emir
2012: Hari Ng Tondo (Gloc 9 Featuring Denise Barbacena) - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
2013: Aking Inang Bayan (Maita Ejercito) - El Presidente
2014: Huwarang Kabataan (Arnel Aquino, SJ) - Pedro Calungsod, Batang Martir
2015: Hindi Pa Tapos (Gloc 9) - Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
2016: Ang Sugo ng Dyos sa mga Huling Araw (Sarah Geronimo) - Felix Manalo
2007: Jose Javier Reyes - Kasal Kasali Kasalo
2008: Ralston Jover - Foster Child
2009: Roy Iglesias - Baler
2010: Bonifacio Ilagan - Dukot
2011: Bonifacio Ilagan - Sigwa
2012: Alvin Yapan - Ang Sayaw Ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa
2013: Henry Burgos - Thy Womb
2014: Erik Matti and Michiko Yamamoto - On The Job
2015: Ferdinand Lapuz and Jason Paul Laxamana - Magkakabaung
2016: Antoinette Jadaone and Dan Villegas - #Walang Forever
2009: Robert Quilao - Dayo Sa Mundo Ng Elementalia
2010: Jay Santiago - Ang Panday
2011: Rico Gutierrez and Riot and Post Manila - Si Agimat At Si Enteng Kabisote
2012: Alexis Leobrera, Franco Garcia, Jerome Marco, Rico Fernandez and Rico Tecson - Pintakasi
2013: Scenema Concept International - El Presidente
2014: Central Digital - 10,000 Hours
2015: Mothership - Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
2016: Mike Velasquez and Vincent Ilagan - Angela Markado and Pedro Chuidian and Rommel Pambid - Nilalang
2007: Gina Pareno - Kubrador
2008: Cherry Pie Picache - Foster Child
2009: Mylene Dizon - 100
2010: Anita Linda - Lola
2011: Meryll Soriano - Donor
2012: Eugene Domingo - Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank
2013: Nora Aunor - Thy Womb
2014: Vilma Santos - Ekstra
2015: Allen Dizon - Magkakabaung
2016: LJ Reyes - Anino sa Likod ng Buwan
Outstanding Genio Awardee
2007: Star Cinema - Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
2008: Seiko Films - Foster Child
2009: VIVA Films - Baler
2010: GMA Films and IMUS Productions, Inc. - Ang Panday
2011: Star Cinema - Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To
2012: Scenema Concept International and VIVA Films - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
2013: Scenema Concept International - El Presidente
2014: Reality Entertainment Productions and Star Cinema - On The Job
2015: Philippians Productions - Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
2016: Artikulo Uno Productions - Heneral Luna
Note: Given to Film outfit, Film Directors and Actors and/or Film production staff who won the GENIO trophy for 5 times or More
Note: Given to individual(s) who won (1) any one of the 3 festival trophies - Cinemalaya, Cinema One Originals, MMFF-P (2) either a box office entertainment award or YCC and (3) should win all succeeding trophies - Tanglaw, Pasado, Genio, PMPC Star, FAMAS, ENPRESS and LUNA
The 2008 Gawad Genio Awards was held at the Summit Center in Zamboanga City. Special Features, Video Clips, and best performances from individuals and/or movies that were nominated were shown. For the Philippine Filmograph from January - December 2008, the Film Critics' Academy of Zamboanga came out to these desserving set of nominees: (Winners are highlighted)
Best Film
Best Film Director
Best Film Actress
Best Film Actor
Best Film Supporting Actress
Best Film Supporting Actor
Best Film Child Performer
Best Film Cinematographer
Best Film Editor
Best Film Musical Scorer
Best Film Production Designer
Best Film Screenwriter
Best Film Sound Engineer
Best Film Soundtrack
Best Film Story
The 2009 Gawad Genio Awards was held at the Open Ground of Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) in Zamboanga City. Special features, video clips, and best performances from individuals and/or movies that were nominated were shown. Although, the said celebration was rescheduled to February 4, 2010. The event was celebrated successfully with highlighting performances from the selected WMSU students. For the Philippine filmography from January - December 2008, the film critics' Academy of Zamboanga came out to these deserving set of nominees: (Winners are highlighted)
Best Film
Best Film Director
Best Film Actress
Best Film Actor
Best Film Supporting Actress
Best Film Supporting Actor
Best Film Debut Performer
Best Film Child Performer
Best Film Cinematographer
Best Film Editor
Best Film Musical Scorer
Best Film Production Designer
Best Film Screenwriter
Best Film Sound Engineer
Best Film Soundtrack
Best Film Story
Best Film Visual Designer
The 2010 Gawad Genio Awards was held at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU) in Zamboanga City. Special Features, Video Clips, and best performances from individuals and/or movies that were nominated were shown. The said event happened on January 2, 2011. For the Philippine Filmograph from January - December 2009, the Film Critics' Academy of Zamboanga came out to these deserving set of nominees: (Winners are highlighted)
Best Film
Best Film Director
Best Film Actress
Best Film Actor
Best Film Supporting Actress
Best Film Supporting Actor
Best Film Debut Performer
Best Film Child Performer
Best Film Cinematographer
Best Film Editor
Best Film Musical Scorer
Best Film Production Designer
Best Film Screenwriter
Best Film Sound Engineer
Best Film Soundtrack
Best Film Story
Best Film Visual Designer
The 2011 Gawad Genio Awards was held at the Paseo de Zamboanga Open Field in Zamboanga City. Honorable Celso Lobregat was a guest speaker of the event. In his speech, He recognized the Critics for their passion and commitment to constantly host this event despite its challenging promotion. Special Features, Video Clips, and best performances from individuals and/or movies that were nominated were shown. The said event happened on December 22, 2011. For the Philippine Filmograph from January - December 2010, the Film Critics' Academy of Zamboanga came out to these deserving set of nominees: (Winners are highlighted)
Best Film
Best Film Director
Best Film Actress
Best Film Actor
Best Film Supporting Actress
Best Film Supporting Actor
Best Film Debut Performer
Best Film Child Performer
Best Film Cinematographer
Best Film Editor
Best Film Musical Scorer
Best Film Production Designer
Best Film Screenwriter
Best Film Sound Engineer
Best Film Soundtrack
Best Film Story
Best Film Visual Designer
