NADINE Lustre is now a seven-time Best Actress awardee, after winning the top acting honor at the 39th Star Awards for Movies by the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC).
The 31-year-old actress was named Best Actress for her performance in the 2022 techno-horror film “Deleter,” portraying the role of Lyra who is a content moderator tasked to filter graphic content. She begins to experience sinister events following the death of her colleague, who committed suicide.
In her acceptance speech, Lustre said she dedicates her award to individuals behind “Deleter,” including filmmaker Mikhail Red.
“It’s so good to be back on the stage. Gusto ko pong pasalamatan si Direk Mik. Direk, thank you so much for allowing me to collaborate with you into bringing my character in ‘Deleter,’ si Lyra, into life,” she said.
Lustre also thanked Viva Films, her supporters, her team, and her boyfriend, Christophe Bariou, for “always pushing [her] when [she is] down in the dumps.”
Meanwhile, Baron Geisler was named Best Actor for his role in the 2022 drama movie “Doll House,” giving life to Rustin, a troubled rock singer who suffers from drug addiction. He introduces his other persona, Clyde, in a bid to rekindle his relationship with his long-lost daughter, Yumi.
Geisler dedicated his award to everyone “chasing their dreams” and “believes in second chances.”
“Mas naintindihan ko na ngayon kung bakit ako pinlace ni God dito. Isipin niyo noon, bulakbol, nambababae, at kung anu-anong mga bisyo, pero ngayon, lahat ng iniipon ko at nakukuha ko sa trabahong ’to ay nabubuhay ko na yung mga anak ko, kaya sobrang laking pasasalamat ko talaga sa industriyang ito,” he stressed.
“Deleter” earned nine other nominations at the 39th Star Awards for Movies, including Movie of the Year and Movie Ensemble Acting of the Year.
“Doll House,” on the other hand, had 10 other nominations, including Indie Movie Ensemble Acting of the Year.
Other winners
The PMPC Star Awards for Movies also named Dimples Romana and Mon Confiado Best Supporting Actress and Best Supporting Actor, respectively.
Romana and Confiado were recognized for their performances in the 2022 drama film, “My Father, Myself,” and the 2022 thriller film, “Nanahimik Ang Gabi,” respectively.
Althea Ruedas, who played the role of Yumi in “Doll House,” bagged the Movie Child Performer of the Year title.
“Family Matters” and “Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told” tied for the Movie of the Year award. The filmmakers of the two movies, Nuel Naval and Lester Dimaranan, won the Movie Director of the Year award.
The Star Awards for Movies is held annually to recognize outstanding talents in the local film industry. This year’s edition took place on Sunday, November 24, at the Winford Hotel and Casino in Manila.
