The Eddy's 2017 winners: The complete list
"Ang Babaeng Humayo," a story of a woman who was imprisoned for a crime she did not commit, was named Best picture at the inaugural Eddy's awards held at the Kia Theater in Cubao, Quezon City tonight (July 9).
Shot in black and white, the movie also won awards for Best director (Lav Diaz) and John Lloyd Cruz (Best supporting actor).
Also known as "The Woman Who Left," the same film won the Golden Lion award when it competed at the 73rd Venice Film Festival in 2016.
But the movie withe the biggest number of awards at the Eddy's went to "Everything About Her" which won trophies for Vilma Santos, Best actress; Angel Locsin, Best supporting actress; Best musical score and Best screenplay.
Aside from "Humayo," the two other films which received three awards each were "Seklusyon" and "Die Beautiful."
Unfortunately, not one of the stars who won in the acting category were around to receive their Eddy's.
The Eddy's was organized by the Philippine Society of Entertainment Editors (Speed) headed by Manila Standard entertainment editor Isah V. Red.
Best film: Ang Babaeng Humayo
Best director: Lav Diaz, Ang Babaeng Humayo
Best actress: Vilma Santos, Everything About Her
Best actor: Paolo Ballesteros, Die Beautiful
Best screenplay: Everything About Her
Best cinematography: Seklusyon
Best production design: Die Beautiful
Best editing: Die Beautiful
Best visual effects: Seklusyon
Best sound: Seklusyon
Best musical score: Everything About Her
Best supporting actress: Angel Locsin, Everything About Her
Best supporting actor: John Lloyd Cruz, Ang Babaeng Humayo
Best documentary: Sunday Beauty Queen
Best theme song: “Everything Refuses to Move” by Hannah and Gabi from “Saving Sally”
Special awards:
Joe Quirino Award - Boy Abunda
Manny Pichel Award: Lav Diaz
Most Active Producer of the Year: Mother Lily Monteverde of Regal Films - ROBERT REQUINTINA
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