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‘Barber’s Tales’ and ‘Dagitab’ Lead this Year’s Gawad Urian

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Indie drama films dominate this year’s 38th Gawad Urian with Dagitab by Giancarlo Abrahan and Barber’s Tales by Juna Lana leading the nominees with 11 nominations including Best Picture and Best Direction. 

Dagitab, which stars Noni Buencamino and Eula Valdez are in a cut throat competition with the Eugene Domingo-helmed film, Barber’s Tales. Both are also nominated for Best Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Actor, and Best Actress categories, among others.

Dagitab and Barber’s Tales are followed closely by Bwaya (Francis Xavier Pasion) and Mula Sa Kung Ano Ang Noon (Lav Diaz) with 10 nominations each. The four films are also in the race for Best Picture.

Aside from awarding the best in Philippine cinema, the 38th Gawad Urian also recognizes Filipino icons who contributed in shaping the film industry. This year, Nora Aunor is the recipient of the Natatanging Gawad Urian. Her performance in Dementia also led her to bag a nomination for Best Actress along with Angeli Bayani (Bwaya), Ai Ai De las Alas (Ronda), Eugene Domingo (Barber’s Tales), Eula Valdez (Dagitab), Nova Villa (1st ko si 3rd), Angelica Panganiban (That Thing Called Tadhana), and Hazel Orencio (Mula Sa Kung Ano Ang Noon).

On the awards night, there will also be a tribute to National Arist Lamberto Avellana and to Nora Aunor, the Natatanging Gawad Urian awardee for their contributions in the film industry. The 2014 films cited by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP) will also be given special recognition. The 38th Gawad Urian will be hosted by Angelica Panganiban, Robi Domingo, and Butch Francisco.

The Gawad Urian Awards is the most esteemed film awards in the Philiippines. The nominees and the winners are chosen by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP) who are composed of reputable pillars in Philippine cinema.

The MPP members are Rolando Tolentino, Grace Javier Alfonso, Butch Francisco, Mario Hernando, Bienvenido Lumbera, Miguel Rapatan, Benilda Santos, Dr. Nicanor Tiongson, Tito Genova Valiente and Lito Zulueta.

The 38th Gawad Urian will be held on June 16, 2015 and will be aired live in Cinema One.

For more information, visit Cinema One’s official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Cinema1channel) and the official website of the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (www.manunuri.com).

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