26Th Luna Awards

The 26th Luna Awards were held on February 8, 2009, at the Mandarin Oriental Suites and they honored the best Filipino films of the year 2007.

It was delayed from September 2008 to February 2009 because the producer, Manio Events, encountered problems with sponsor solicitation. The Academy and the Film Development Council of the Philippines ended up producing the awards night.

26th Luna Awards
DateFebruary 8, 2009 (2009-02-08)
SiteMandarin Oriental Suites,
Gateway Mall,
Araneta Center,
Quezon City
Hosted byGina Alajar
Robert Arevalo
Tirso Cruz III
Lorna Tolentino
Highlights
Best PictureA Love Story
Most awardsA Love Story (5)
Most nominationsA Love Story (9)

The nominees were announced by Jason Abalos, Leo Martinez and Candy Pangilinan on August 29, 2008, at SM Megamall Cinema. A Love Story received the most nominations with nine. Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo followed with eight.

The winners were announced beforehand on December 18, 2008. A Love Story received most of the awards with five awards, including Best Picture.

Winners and nominees

Best Picture Best Direction
Best Actor Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress
Best Screenplay Best Cinematography
  • Vanessa Valdez – A Love Story
    • Vic Acedillo, Jr. – Batad: Sa Paang Palay
    • Carmi Raymundo & Vanessa Valdez – One More Chance
    • Murphy Redd & Bong Ramos – Haw-Ang (Before Harvest)
    • Eddie Romero & Rica Arevalo – Faces of Love
Best Production Design Best Editing
Best Musical Score Best Sound

Special awards

Golden Reel Award Fernando Poe, Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award
Manuel de Leon Award for Exemplary Achievements Lamberto Avellana Memorial Award
  • Juanito Clemente

Multiple nominations and awards

References

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