PMPC Star Awards for Movies
PMPC Star Awards for Movies is an annual award ceremony recognizing outstanding films in the Philippines. It is organized by the Philippine Movie Press Club, founded in 1985. It is considered as Philippines counterpart of Hollywood's Golden Globe Awards.
History
The first PMPC Star Awards for Movies was held in 1985.Special awards
Current special categories
- Darling of the Press
- Movie Loveteam of the Year
- Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award
- Ulirang Alagad ng Pelikula sa Likod ng Kamera Lifetime Achievement Award
Controversies
In 2005, PhilStar reported allegations of vote-buying and possible studio influence during the 21st PMPC Star Awards for Movies. The article questioned the fairness of the voting process but did not confirm any investigation or outcome.In 2014, entertainment columnist Jobert Sucaldito accused some PMPC voting members of engaging in vote-buying in connection with the Movie Actor of the Year category at the 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies. He claimed that he had been assured of support for E.R. Ejercito nominated for, but alleged that another voting member had lobbied for Vice Ganda, who ultimately won for Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy, and whose victory he described as unexpected. According to Sucaldito, the intended recipient of the award was Joel Torre, and in the absence of any vote-buying, Torre would have won. The PMPC released a statement refuting the allegations. Ejercito also distanced himself from the controversy, stating that he was unaware of any vote-buying. Vice Ganda addressed the allegations on It’s Showtime, saying he would have returned the award if vote-buying had occurred, but otherwise accepted it. He was shown hugging the trophy. Several former PMPC members and veteran entertainment writers commented publicly on the controversy.