Nanahimik ang Gabi


Nanahimik ang Gabi is a 2022 Philippine erotic thriller film starring Ian Veneracion, Heaven Peralejo, and Mon Confiado. It was directed by Shugo Praico under Rein Entertainment.

Synopsis

The film explores the secret relationship between a corrupt police officer and a young woman who acts as his "sugar baby".

Cast

A corrupt and abusive police officer who plays the role of "sugar daddy" in his relationship with Me-Ann.
The "sugar baby" of Chief.

Production

Nanahimik ang Gabi was produced under Rein Entertainment with Shugo Praico as its director and writer. The film is a suspense thriller that contains both sexual and violent content. The film revolves around the covert relationship of a woman with a corrupt police officer and "sugar daddy." Principal photography began in July 2022 in Tagaytay.
Peralejo was offered the role of Me-Ann three to four times. She initially hesitated to accept the role because she felt unready to perform certain scenes in the film.
Confiado employed method acting to prepare for his role as Soliman. To immerse himself in the part, he isolated himself in the mountains for four days, reflecting the film's setting in a secluded house. Director Praico described the casting for Confiado's role as “tricky,” noting that around 15 actors were considered for the part.

Release

Nanahimik ang Gabi was released in cinemas in the Philippines on December 25, 2022, as one of the eight official entries of the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival.

Awards

OrganizationYearNominatee/WorkCategoryResultRef.
Metro Manila Film Festival2022Nanahimik ang gabiBest PictureNomitated
Metro Manila Film Festival2022Shogu PraicoBest DirectorNomitated
Metro Manila Film Festival2022Ian VeneracionBest ActorWon
Metro Manila Film Festival2022Heaven PeralejoBest ActressNomitated
Metro Manila Film Festival2022Mon ConfiadoBest Supporting ActorWon
Metro Manila Film Festival2022Shugo PraicoBest ScreenplayNomitated
Metro Manila Film Festival2022Moo ZeeBest CinematographyNomitated
Metro Manila Film Festival2022Moo ZeeBest EditingNomitated
Metro Manila Film Festival2022Mariel HizonBest Production DesignWon
Metro Manila Film Festival2022Nanahimik ang GabiBest SoundNomitated
Metro Manila Film Festival2022Greg Rodriguez IIIBest Musical ScoreWon
Metro Manila Film Festival2022Nanahimik ang GabiBest Visual EffectsNomitated
Metro Manila Film Festival2022Nanahimik ang GabiGender Sensitivity AwardNomitated
FAMAS Award2023Ian VeneracionBest ActorNomitated
FAMAS Award2023Heaven PeralejoBest ActressNomitated
FAMAS Award2023Mon ConfiadoBest Supporting ActorNomitated
FAMAS Award2023Andrea Teresa Idioma and Emelio Ben SparksBest SoundNomitated
Luna Award2023Nanahimik ang GabiBest PictureNomitated
Luna Award2023Shugo PraicoBest DirectorNomitated
Luna Award2023Heaven PeralejoBest ActressWon
Luna Award2023Mon ConfiadoBest Supporting ActorNomitated
Luna Award2023Andrea Teresa IdiomaBest SoundNomitated
The EDDYS Awards2023Nanahimik ang gabiBest PictureNomitated
The EDDYS Awards2023Shugo PraicoBest DirectorNomitated
The EDDYS Awards2023Shugo PraicoBest ScreenplayNomitated
The EDDYS Awards2023Ian VeneracionBest ActorNomitated
The EDDYS Awards2023Heaven PeralejoBest ActressNomitated
The EDDYS Awards2023Mon ConfiadoBest Supporting ActorWon
The EDDYS Awards2023Moo ZeeBest CinematographyWon
The EDDYS Awards2023Moo ZeeBest EditingNomitated
The EDDYS Awards2023Mariel HizonBest Production DesignNomitated
The EDDYS Awards2023Andrea Teresa Idioma and Emelio Ben SparksBest SoundWon
The EDDYS Awards2023Nanahimik ang gabiBest Visual EffectsNomitated