Gawad Urian for Best Actor

Gawad Urian for Best Actor
The 2024 recipient: Romnick Sarmenta
Awarded forPinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
CountryPhilippines
Presented byManunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino
First award1977
Most recent winnerRomnick Sarmenta, About Us But Not About Us (2024)
Most awardsPhillip Salvador (3)
Richard Gomez (3)
Most nominationsChristopher de Leon (13)
Websitehttp://www.manunuri.com

The Gawad Urian Best Actor, (officially, the Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) is a movie award given by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (Filipino Film Critics) to lead actors in a Philippine movie.[1][2]

Winners and nominees

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In the lists below, the winner of the award for each year is shown first, followed by the other nominees.

1970s

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Year Actor Film Role
1977
(1st)
Vic Silayan Ligaw na Bulaklak
Bembol Roco Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, Huwebes, Biyernes, Sabado, Linggo
Christopher de Leon Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon Nicolas "Kulas" Ocampo
Robert Arevalo Divorce: Pilipino Style
Tommy Abuel Putik ka Man, Sa Alabok Magbalik
1978
(2nd)
Bembol Roco Sa Piling ng Mga Sugapa
Dindo Fernando Inay Maning
Leroy Salvador Mga Bilanggong Birhen Señor Juan
Mat Ranillo III Dalawang Pugad, Isang Ibon
Rolly Quizon Burlesk Queen Jessie
1979
(3rd)
Christopher de Leon Ikaw ay Akin Rex Aguilar
Bembol Roco Boy Pena Boy Pana
Dolphy Ang Tatay Kong Nanay Dioscoro Derecho/Coring

1980s

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Year Actor Film Role
1980
(4th)
Dindo Fernando Ikaw at Ang Gabi
Jay Ilagan Salawahan Jerry
Phillip Salvador Jaguar Poldo
Raoul Aragon Ina Ka ng Anak Mo Luis
1981
(5th)
Bernardo Bernardo City After Dark Manay Sharon
Dindo Fernando Langis at Tubig Bobby Jarlego
Johnny Delgado Brutal Jake
Phillip Salvador Bona Gardo
1982
(6th)
Vic Silayan Kisapmata Sgt. Diosdado Carandang
Johnny Delgado Salome Macario
Phillip Salvador Ako ang Hari
Rudy Fernandez Pepeng Shotgun Pepe Medrano
1983
(7th)
Phillip Salvador Cain at Abel Lorenzo
Christopher de Leon Cain at Abel Ellis
Joel Torre Oro, Plata, Mata Miguel Lorenzo
Mark Gil Batch '81 Sid Lucero
Vic Vargas In This Corner Flash Gonzaga
1984
(8th)
Phillip Salvador Karnal Narcing
Christopher de Leon Broken Marriage Rene
1985
(9th)
Jay Ilagan Sister Stella L. Nick Fajardo
Jay Ilagan Soltero Crispin Rodriguez
Phillip Salvador Baby Tsina Roy
Ronnie Lazaro Boatman Felipe
Tommy Abuel Bukas May Pangarap Udong
1986
(10th)
Phillip Salvador Bayan ko: Kapit sa Patalim Turing
Ace Vergel Bomba Arienda Roger "Bomba" Arienda
Aga Muhlach Miguelito: Batang Rebelde Miguelito/Mike
Eddie Garcia Ven Herrera
Tommy Abuel Bakit Manipis ang Ulap
1987
(11th)
Michael de Mesa Unfaithful Wife Crispin
Dan Alvaro Bagong Hari
Gino Antonio Takaw Tukso
Joel Torre Unfaithful Wife Fidel
Julio Diaz Takaw Tukso
1988[3]
The MPP decides not to give out any awards this year.[3]
1989
(12th)
Ace Vergel Anak ng Cabron Donato Rios
Christopher de Leon Kapag Napagod ang Puso Adrian
Mark Gil Itanong Mo sa Buwan Angel Asuncion
Phillip Salvador Boy Negro Boy Negro
Ricky Davao Misis Mo, Misis Ko Rafael Villanueva

1990s

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Dolphy was nominated for Gawad Best Actor in 1979 and 2001
Gabby Concepcion is Gawad Urian Best Actor in 1993
Year Actor Film Role
1990
(13th)
Daniel Fernando Macho Dancer Noel
Christopher de Leon Imortal Josef Alonso/Nicholas Alonso-Lopez/Basil Alonso-Lopez
Gabby Concepcion Pahiram ng Isang Umaga Manuel Domingo
Phillip Salvador Joe Pring: Homicide Manila Police Joe Pring
Tirso Cruz III Bilangin ang mga Bituin sa Langit Dr. Anselmo Santos/Anselmo Santos Jr.
1991
(14th)
Christopher de Leon My Other Woman Benjo
Gabby Concepcion Hahamakin ang Lahat Renato
Phillip Salvador Ikasa Mo, Ipuputok Ko Guiller Sta. Romana
Richard Gomez Nagsimula sa Puso Carlo
Rudy Fernandez Kaaway ng Batas Lt. Bobby Sandoval
1992
(15th)
Richard Gomez Hihintayin Kita sa Langit Gabriel
Aga Muhlach Akin Ka Magdusa Man Ako Orly
Christopher de Leon Ipagpatawad Mo Mike
1993
(16th)
Gabby Concepcion Narito ang Puso Ko Dr. Louie Chavez
Aga Muhlach Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal Tommy
Julio Diaz Bayani Andres Bonifacio
Richard Gomez Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin Cesar
Ricky Davao Apoy sa Puso Bob
1994
(17th)
Richard Gomez Saan Ka Man Naroon Miguel
Aga Muhlach May Minamahal Carlitos
Cesar Montano Leonardo delos Reyes: Alyas Waway Leonardo delos Reyes/Nards
Christopher de Leon Gaano Kita Kamahal Rolly Suclad
1995
(18th)
Richard Gomez Wating Ardo
Christopher de Leon Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang Ramon
Phillip Salvador Ka Hector Ka Hector/Che/Poldo
1996
(19th)
Aga Muhlach Sana Maulit Muli Jerry
Jao Mapa Pare Ko Chipper
Jomari Yllana Mackie
Richard Gomez Dahas Jake
1997
(20th)
Tonton Gutierrez Abot Kamay ang Pangarap Roy
Eddie Garcia Bakit May Kahapon Pa? Gen. Valderama
Christopher de Leon Madrasta Edward
Raymart Santiago Mumbaki Dr. Joseph Dumalilon
1998
(21st)
Raymond Bagatsing Milagros Benneth
Albert Martinez Rizal sa Dapitan Jose Rizal
Joel Torre Milagros Junie
Noni Buencamino Ramonito
Patrick Garcia Batang PX Amboy/Christopher
Romnick Sarmenta Damong Ligaw Florante
1999
(22nd)
Raymond Bagatsing Serafin Geronimo: The Criminal of Barrio Concepcion Serafin Geronimo
Cesar Montano Jose Rizal Jose Rizal
Eric Quizon Pusong Mamon Nick
Gerald Madrid Sana Pag-ibig Na Mike Perez
Ricky Davao Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya Ramon
Romnick Sarmenta Miguel/Michelle Miguel/Michelle de la Cruz
Ryan Eigenmann Gangland Kano

2000s

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Cesar Montano is Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2005
Piolo Pascual was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2001 and 2005
Vhong Navarro was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2003
Robin Padilla is Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2006
Nathan Lopez was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2006
Jett Pangan was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2007
Ryan Agoncillo was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2007
Jason Abalos is Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2008
Jinggoy Estrada was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2008
Year Actor Film Role
2000
(23rd)
Ricky Davao Saranggola Homer
Allan Paule Sa Paraiso ni Efren Melvin
Anton Bernardo Efren
Carlo Aquino Kahapon May Dalawang Bata Marlito
Cesar Montano Muro Ami Fredo
Christopher de Leon Bulaklak ng Maynila Timo
Cris Villanueva Bayaning 3rd World Filmmaker 2
Lester Llansang Saranggola Rex
2001
(24th)
Eddie Garcia Deathrow Lolo Sinat
Carlos Morales Laro sa Baga Ding
Cogie Domingo Yakapin Mo ang Umaga Gabby
Dante Rivero Azucena Teban
Dolphy Markova: Comfort Gay Walter Dempster Jr./Walterina Markova
Johnny Delgado Tanging Yaman Danny
Piolo Pascual Lagarista Gregory
2002
(25th)
Joel Torre Batang West Side Juan Mijares
Carlo Aquino Minsan May Isang Puso Boyet Palacios
Cesar Montano Bagong Buwan Ahmad Ibn Ismael
Diether Ocampo La Vida Rosa Dado
Mark Anthony Fernandez Dos Ekis Benito
Paolo Rivero Live Show Rolly
Ricky Davao Minsan May Isang Puso Simon Pacheco
2003
(26th)
Jay Manalo Prosti Nonoy Laki
Aga Muhlach Kailangan Kita Carl Diesta
Albert Martinez Laman Omar
Christopher de Leon Dekada '70 Julián Bartolome, Sr.
Ricky Davao American Adobo Gerry
Rudy Fernandez Diskarte Jake
Vhong Navarro Jologs Kulas
Yul Servo Laman Dodong
2004
(27th)
Jiro Manio Magnifico Magnifico
Aga Muhlach Kung Ako na Lang Sana Vince/Enteng
Cogie Domingo Anghel sa Lupa Benjo
Kristoffer King Babae sa Breakwater Basilio
2005
(28th)
Cesar Montano Panaghoy sa Suba Duroy
Jomari Yllana Minsan Pa Jerry
Pen Medina Ebolusyon ng Isang Pamilyang Pilipino Kadyo
Piolo Pascual Milan Lino
Ronnie Lazaro Ebolusyon ng Isang Pamilyang Pilipino Fernando
Yul Servo Naglalayag Noah Garcia
2006
(29th)
Robin Padilla La Visa Loca Jeff Huson
Carlo Aquino Sa Aking Pagkagising Mula sa Kamulatan Rey
Dennis Trillo Blue Moon Kyle Pineda
Jaime Wilson Big Time Wilson
Nathan Lopez Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros Maximo Oliveros
Rhenuel Ordoño Ang Daan Patungong Kalimugtong
Ricky Davao Pusang Gala Boyet
Yul Servo Ilusyon Miguel
2007
(30th)
Mark Gil Rotonda
Rustom Padilla Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah Ze Moveeh Ada
Alchris Galura Batad: Sa Paang Palay Ag-ap
Jett Pangan Tulad ng Dati Jett Pangan
Mario Magallano Rekados James
Ryan Agoncillo Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo Jerome/Jed
Sid Lucero Donsol Daniel
2008
(31st)
Jason Abalos Endo Leo
Sid Lucero Selda Rommel
Jerrold Tarog Confessional Ryan Pastor
Roeder Camañag Death in the Land of Encantos Benjamin Agusan
Jinggoy Estrada Katas ng Saudi Oca
Jiro Manio Tambolista Jason
Romnick Sarmenta Prinsesa
Shielbert Manuel Tribu Makoy/Sacred Brown Tribe
2009
(32nd)
Ronnie Lazaro Yanggaw Junior Villacin
Baron Geisler Jay Jay Santiago
Coco Martin Daybreak JP
Julian Duque Boses Onyok
Neil Ryan Sese Huling Pasada
Paolo Rivero Daybreak William
Perry Dizon Melancholia Julian Tomas/Pimp
Timothy Mabalot Brutus, Ang Paglalakbay Adag

2010s

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John Lloyd Cruz was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2010. He won Best Actor in 2015
Sam Milby was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2011
Ananda Everingham was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Actor in 2013
Year Actor Film Role
2010
(33rd)
Lou Veloso Colorum Pedro Trinidad
Alfred Vargas Colorum Simon Madriga
Allen Dizon Dukot
Coco Martin Kinatay Peping
Dwight Gaston The Arrival
Felix Roco Engkwentro
Jacky Woo Walang Hanggang Paalam Yoshi Imaizumi
Joey Paras Last Supper No. 3 Wilson Nañawa
John Lloyd Cruz In My Life Noel Villanueva
Raul Arellano Himpapawid
2011
(34th)
Sid Lucero Muli Jun Bernabe
Coco Martin Noy Manolo "Noy" Agapito
Fanny Serrano Tarima Roselo
Joel Torre Amigo Rafael
John Arcilla Halaw
Pen Medina Layang Bilanggo Paul
Perry Dizon Sheika Gary
Ronnie Lazaro Ishmael Ishmael
Sam Milby Third World Happy Wesley
2012
(35th)
Paulo Avelino Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa Marlon
Alfred Vargas Teoriya
Bong Cabrera Sa Ilalim ng Tulay Nono
JM de Guzman Ang Babae sa Septic Tank Bingbong
Jess Mendoza The Natural Phenomenon of Madness
Kean Cipriano Ang Babae sa Septic Tank Rainier de la Cuesta
Martin Escudero Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington Remington
Raymond Bagatsing Boundary
Ronnie Lazaro
TJ Trinidad Deadline: The Reign of Impunity Ross Rivera
Tirso Cruz III Bisperas
2013
(36th)
Jericho Rosales Alagwa Robert Lim
Adrian Sebastian Baybayin Bagtik
Ananda Everingham Kalayaan Julian
Anthony Falcon Requieme Joanna
Bembol Roco Thy Womb Bangas-An
Coco Martin Sta. Niña Pol
Deuel Raynon Ladia Anac ti Pating Sixto Mangaoang
Dominic Roco Ang Nawawala Gibson Bonifacio
Eddie Garcia Bwakaw Rene
JM de Guzman Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino
Joem Bascon Qwerty Leo Concepcion
Kristoffer King Oros
Nico Antonio Posas
2014
(37th)
Joel Torre On the Job Mario "Tatang" Maghari
Alex Medina Babagwa Greg
Jhong Hilario Badil Lando
Mark Gil Philippino Story Bastian
Mimi Juareza Quick Change Dorina Pineda
Ping Medina Transit Moises
Sid Lucero Norte, Hangganan ng Kasaysayan Fabian
2015
(38th)
Allen Dizon Magkakabaung Randy
Arnold Reyes Kasal Sherwin
Dennis Trillo The Janitor Crisanto Espina
JC Santos Esprit de Corps Major Mac Favila
JM de Guzman That Thing Called Tadhana Anthony Lagdameo
Jericho Rosales Red Red
Nonie Buencamino Dagitab Jimmy Tolentino
Robert Arevalo Hari ng Tondo Ricardo Villena
Robin Padilla Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo Andres Bonifacio
Sandino Martin Esprit de Corps Private Abel Sarmiento
2016
(39th)
John Lloyd Cruz Honor Thy Father Edgar
Anthony Falcon Anino sa Likod ng Buwan Nando
Dennis Trillo Felix Manalo Felix Manalo
Francis Guinto Ari: My Life with a King Conrado "Dado" Guinto
Jericho Rosales #WalangForever Ethan Isaac
John Arcilla Heneral Luna General Antonio Luna
John Lloyd Cruz A Second Chance Engr. Rodolfo "Popoy" Gonzales
Jun Jun Quintana Water Lemon Filemon
Lou Veloso Da Dog Show Sergio
Luis Alandy Anino sa Likod ng Buwan Joel
Ricky Davao Dayang Asu Peping
Sid Lucero Apocalypse Child Ford
2017
(40th)
Paolo Ballesteros Die Beautiful Trisha Echevarria / Patrick
Bembol Roco Pauwi Na Mang Pepe
Garry Cabalic Paglipay Atan
Khalil Ramos 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten Felix Salonga
Pepe Smith Singing in Graveyards Pepe The Impersonator
Ronwaldo Martin Pamilya Ordinaryo Aries
Tommy Abuel Dagsin Justino
2018
(41st)
Abra Respeto Hendrix
Allen Dizon Bomba
Empoy Marquez Kita Kita Tonyo
Jojit Lorenzo Changing Partners Alex
Justine Samson Balangiga: Howling Wilderness
Noel Comia, Jr. Kiko Boksingero
Nonie Buencamino Smaller and Smaller Circles Father Augusto Saenz, SJ
RS Francisco Bhoy Intsik
Sandino Martin Changing Partners Cris
Timothy Castillo Neomanila Toto
2019
(42nd)
Eddie Garcia ML Colonel
Carlo Aquino Meet Me in St. Gallen Jesse
Christian Bables Signal Rock Intoy
Dante Rivero Kung Paano Hinihintay ang Dapithapon Bene
Dingdong Dantes Sid & Aya: Not a Love Story Sid
Eddie Garcia Hintayan ng Langit Manolo
Ketchup Eusebio Mamang Ferdie
Miyuki Kamimura Tanabata's Wife Tanabata
Tony Labrusca ML Carlo
Victor Neri A Short History of a Few Bad Things Felix Tarongoy

2020s

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Year Actress Film Role
2020
(43rd)
Elijah Canlas Kalel, 15 Kalel
Alden Richards Hello, Love, Goodbye
Gold Azeron Metamorphosis
Gio Gahol Sila-Sila
Jansen Magpusao John Denver Trending
Joel Lamangan Ang Hupa
Louis Abuel Edward
Oliver Aquino Jino to Mari
Raymond Bagatsing Quezon's Game Manuel L. Quezon
Royce Cabrera Fuccbois
2021
(44th)
Nanding Josef Lahi, Hayop Baldo
Adrian Lindayag The Boy Foretold by the Stars Dominic Cruz
Elijah Canlas He Who Is Without Sin Martin Pangan
Enchong Dee Alter Me Uno
JC Santos On Vodka, Beers, and Regrets Francis
Keann Johnson The Boy Foretold by the Stars Luke Armada
Noel Escondo Memories of Forgetting Jim
Zanjoe Marudo Malaya Iago
2022
(45th)
John Arcilla On the Job: The Missing 8 Sisoy Salas
Christian Bables Big Night! Dharna/Panfilo Macaspac, Jr.
Dingdong Dantes A Hard Day Detective Edmund Villon
Francis Magundayao Tenement 66 Teban
John Lloyd Cruz Historiya ni Ha Hernando / Ha
Paolo Contis A Faraway Land Nico Mercado
Shogen Gensan Punch Naozumi "Nao" Tsuchiyama
2023
(46th)
John Lloyd Cruz Kapag Wala nang Mga Alon Lt. Hermes Papauran
Andrew Ramsay Ginhawa Anton
Baron Geisler Doll House Rustin Clyde Villanueva
Noel Trinidad Family Matters Francisco
Tommy Alejandrino The Baseball Player Amir
2024
(47th)
Romnick Sarmenta About Us But Not About Us Ericson
Carlo Aquino Third World Romance Alvin
Cedrick Juan GomBurZa Jose Burgos
Euwenn Mikaell Firefly Anthony "Tonton" Alvaro
Jansen Magpusao The Gospel of the Beast Mateo
Paolo O’Hara Ang Duyan ng Magiting Gabriel Ventura
2025
(48th)
Baron Geisler Dearly Beloved Deo
Carlo Aquino Crosspoint Manuel Hidalgo
Dennis Trillo Green Bones Domingo "Dom" Zamora
Enzo Osorio The Hearing Lucas
Ronnie Lazaro Phantosmia Hilarion Zabala
Ruru Madrid Green Bones Xavier Gonzaga
Sid Lucero Outside Francis

Superlatives

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Superlative Best Actor
Actor with most awards Phillip Salvador
Richard Gomez
3
Actor with most nominations Christopher de Leon 13
Oldest Winner Eddie Garcia 90yo
Oldest Nominee Eddie Garcia 90yo
Youngest Winner Jiro Manio 12yo
Youngest Nominee Jiro Manio 12yo

Multiple awards for Best Actor

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Three awards
Two awards

References

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  1. ^ "Gawad Urian". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  2. ^ "Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino". Archived from the original on September 27, 2015. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  3. ^ a b "GAWAD URIAN RECOGNITIONS". Star For All Seasons. 2009-12-29. Retrieved 2025-09-05.