Gawad Urian for Best Actor
| Gawad Urian for Best Actor | |
|---|---|
 The 2024 recipient: Romnick Sarmenta | |
| Awarded for | Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role) |
| Country | Philippines |
| Presented by | Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino |
| First award | 1977 |
| Most recent winner | Romnick Sarmenta, About Us But Not About Us (2024) |
| Most awards | Phillip Salvador (3) Richard Gomez (3) |
| Most nominations | Christopher de Leon (13) |
| Website | http://www.manunuri.com |
The Gawad Urian Best Actor, (officially, the Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) is a movie award given by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (Filipino Film Critics) to lead actors in a Philippine movie.[1][2]
Winners and nominees
In the lists below, the winner of the award for each year is shown first, followed by the other nominees.
1970s
| Year | Actor | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 (1st) | |||
| Vic Silayan | Ligaw na Bulaklak | ||
| Robert Arevalo | Divorce: Pilipino Style | ||
| Christopher de Leon | Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon | Nicolas "Kulas" Ocampo | |
| Bembol Roco | Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, Huwebes, Biyernes, Sabado, Linggo | ||
| Tommy Abuel | Putik ka man, Sa Alabok Magbalik | ||
| 1978 (2nd) | |||
| Bembol Roco | Sa Piling ng mga Sugapa | ||
| Leroy Salvador | Mga Bilanggong Birhen' | Señor Juan | |
| Rolly Quizon | Burlesk Queen | Jessie | |
| Dindo Fernando | Inay | Maning | |
| Matt Ranillo III | Dalawang Pugad, Isang Ibon | ||
| 1979 (3rd) | |||
| Christopher de Leon | Ikaw ay Akin | Rex Aguilar | |
| Bembol Roco | Boy Pena | Boy Pana | |
| Dolphy | Ang Tatay Kong Nanay | Dioscoro Derecho/Coring |
1980s
| Year | Actor | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 (4th) | |||
| Dindo Fernando | Ikaw at ang Gabi | ||
| Raoul Aragon | Ina Ka ng Anak Mo | Luis | |
| Phillip Salvador | Jaguar | Poldo | |
| Jay Ilagan | Salawahan | Jerry | |
| 1981 (5th) | |||
| Bernardo Bernardo | City After Dark | Manay Sharon | |
| Phillip Salvador | Bona | Gardo | |
| Johnny Delgado | Brutal | Jake | |
| Dindo Fernando | Langis at Tubig | Bobby Jarlego | |
| 1982 (6th) | |||
| Vic Silayan | Kisapmata | Sgt. Diosdado Carandang | |
| Phillip Salvador | Ako ang Hari | ||
| Rudy Fernandez | Pepeng Shotgun | Pepe Medrano | |
| Johnny Delgado | Salome | Macario | |
| 1983 (7th) | |||
| Phillip Salvador | Cain at Abel | Lorenzo | |
| Mark Gil | Batch '81 | Sid Lucero | |
| Christopher de Leon | Cain at Abel | Ellis | |
| Vic Vargas | In This Corner | Flash Gonzaga | |
| Joel Torre | Oro, Plata, Mata | Miguel Lorenzo | |
| 1984 (8th) | |||
| Phillip Salvador | Karnal | Narcing | |
| Christopher de Leon | Broken Marriage | Rene | |
| 1985 (9th) | |||
| Jay Ilagan | Sister Stella L. | Nick Fajardo | |
| Phillip Salvador | Baby Tsina | Roy | |
| Ronnie Lazaro | Boatman' | Felipe | |
| Tommy Abuel | Bukas May Pangarap | Udong | |
| Jay Ilagan | Soltero' | Crispin Rodriguez | |
| 1986 (10th) | |||
| Phillip Salvador | Bayan ko: Kapit sa Patalim | Turing | |
| Tommy Abuel | Bakit Manipis ang Ulap | ||
| Ace Vergel | Bomba Arienda | Roger "Bomba" Arienda | |
| Eddie Garcia | Miguelito: Batang Rebelde | Ven Herrera | |
| Aga Muhlach | Miguelito: Batang Rebelde | Miguelito/Mike | |
| 1987 (11th) | |||
| Michael de Mesa | Unfaithful Wife | Crispin | |
| Dan Alvaro | Bagong Hari | ||
| Gino Antonio | Takaw Tukso | ||
| Julio Diaz | Takaw Tukso | ||
| Joel Torre | Unfaithful Wife | Fidel | |
| 1988 (12th) | |||
| Ace Vergel | Anak ng Cabron | Donato Rios | |
| Phillip Salvador | Boy Negro | Boy Negro | |
| Mark Gil | Itanong Mo sa Buwan | Angel Asuncion | |
| Christopher de Leon | Kapag napagod ang Puso | Adrian | |
| Ricky Davao | Misis Mo, Misis Ko | Rafael Villanueva | |
| 1989 (13th) | |||
| Daniel Fernando | Macho Dancer | Noel | |
| Gabby Concepcion | Pahiram ng Isang Umaga | Manuel Domingo | |
| Tirso Cruz III | Bilangin ang mga Bituin sa Langit | Dr. Anselmo Santos/Anselmo Santos Jr. | |
| Christopher de Leon | Imortal | Josef Alonso/Nicholas Alonso-Lopez/Basil Alonso-Lopez | |
| Phillip Salvador | Joe Pring: Homicide Manila Police | Joe Pring |
1990s
| Year | Actor | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 (14th) | |||
| Christopher de Leon | My Other Woman | Benjo | |
| Gabby Concepcion | Hahamakin ang Lahat | Renato | |
| Phillip Salvador | Ikasa Mo, Ipuputok Ko | Guiller Sta. Romana | |
| Rudy Fernandez | Kaaway ng Batas | Lt. Bobby Sandoval | |
| Richard Gomez | Nagsimula sa Puso | Carlo | |
| 1991 (15th) | |||
| Richard Gomez | Hihintayin Kita sa Langit | Gabriel | |
| Aga Muhlach | Akin Ka Magdusa Man Ako | Orly | |
| Christopher de Leon | Ipagpatawad Mo | Mike | |
| 1992 (16th) | |||
| Gabby Concepcion | Narito ang Puso Ko | Dr. Louie Chavez | |
| Julio Diaz | Bayani | Andres Bonifacio | |
| Aga Muhlach | Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal | Tommy | |
| Richard Gomez | Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin | Cesar | |
| Ricky Davao | Apoy sa Puso | Bob | |
| 1993 (17th) | |||
| Richard Gomez | Saan Ka Man Naroon | Miguel | |
| Cesar Montano | Leonardo delos Reyes: Alyas Waway | Leonardo delos Reyes/Nards | |
| Christopher de Leon | Gaano Kita Kamahal | Rolly Suclad | |
| Aga Muhlach | May Minamahal | Carlitos | |
| 1994 (18th) | |||
| Richard Gomez | Wating | Ardo | |
| Christopher de Leon | Bakit Ngayon Ka LAng | Ramon | |
| Phillip Salvador | Ka Hector | Ka Hector/Che/Poldo | |
| 1995 (19th) | |||
| Aga Muhlach | Sana Maulit Muli | Jerry | |
| Richard Gomez | Dahas | Jake | |
| Jao Mapa | Pare Ko | Chipper | |
| Jomari Yllana | Pare Ko | Mackie | |
| 1996 (20th) | |||
| Tonton Gutierrez | Abot Kamay ang Pangarap | Roy | |
| Eddie Garcia | Bakit May Kahapon Pa? | Gen. Valderama | |
| Christopher de Leon | Madrasta | Edward | |
| Raymart Santiago | Mumbaki | Dr. Joseph Dumalilon | |
| 1997 (21st) | |||
| Raymond Bagatsing | Milagros | Benneth | |
| Patrick Garcia | Batang PX | Amboy/Christopher | |
| Romnick Sarmenta | Damong Ligaw | Florante | |
| Noni Buencamino | Milagros | Ramonito | |
| Joel Torre | Milagros | Junie | |
| Albert Martinez | Rizal sa Dapitan | Jose Rizal | |
| 1998 (22nd) | |||
| Raymond Bagatsing | Serafin Geronimo: The Criminal of Barrio Concepcion | Serafin Geronimo | |
| Ryan Eigenmann | Gangland | Kano | |
| Cesar Montano | Jose Rizal | Jose Rizal | |
| Ricky Davao | Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya | Ramon | |
| Romnick Sarmenta | Miguel/Michelle | Miguel/Michelle de la Cruz | |
| Eric Quizon | Pusong Mamon | Nick | |
| Gerald Madrid | Sana Pag-ibig Na | Mike Perez | |
| 1999 (23rd) | |||
| Ricky Davao | Saranggola | Homer | |
| Allan Paule | Sa Paraiso ni Efren | Melvin | |
| Anton Bernardo | Sa Paraiso ni Efren | Efren | |
| Carlo Aquino | Kahapon May Dalawang Bata | Marlito | |
| Cesar Montano | Muro Ami | Fredo | |
| Christopher de Leon | Bulaklak ng Maynila | Timo | |
| Cris Villanueva | Bayaning 3rd World | Filmmaker 2 | |
| Lester Llansang | Saranggola | Rex |
2000s
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| Year | Actor | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 (24th) | |||
| Eddie Garcia | Deathrow | Lolo Sinat | |
| Carlos Morales | Laro sa Baga | Ding | |
| Cogie Domingo | Yakapin mo ang Umaga | Gabby | |
| Dante Rivero | Azucena | Teban | |
| Dolphy | Markova: Comfort Gay | Walter Dempster Jr./Walterina Markova | |
| Johnny Delgado | Tanging Yaman | Danny | |
| Piolo Pascual | Lagarista | Gregory | |
| 2001 (25th) | |||
| Joel Torre | Batang West Side | Juan Mijares | |
| Carlo Aquino | Minsan May Isang Puso | Boyet Palacios | |
| Cesar Montano | Bagong Buwan | Ahmad Ibn Ismael | |
| Diether Ocampo | La Vida Rosa | Dado | |
| Mark Anthony Fernandez | Dos Ekis | Benito | |
| Paolo Rivero | Live Show | Rolly | |
| Ricky Davao | Minsan May Isang Puso | Simon Pacheco | |
| 2002 (26th) | |||
| Jay Manalo | Prosti | Nonoy Laki | |
| Aga Muhlach | Kailangan Kita | Carl Diesta | |
| Albert Martinez | Laman | Omar | |
| Christopher de Leon | Dekada '70 | Julián Bartolome, Sr. | |
| Ricky Davao | American Adobo | Gerry | |
| Rudy Fernandez | Diskarte | Jake | |
| Vhong Navarro | Jologs | Kulas | |
| Yul Servo | Laman | Dodong | |
| 2003 (27th) | |||
| Jiro Manio | Magnifico | Magnifico | |
| Aga Muhlach | Kung Ako na Lang Sana | Vince/Enteng | |
| Cogie Domingo | Anghel sa Lupa | Benjo | |
| Kristoffer King | Babae sa Breakwater | Basilio | |
| 2004 (28th) | |||
| Cesar Montano | Panaghoy sa Suba | Duroy | |
| Jomari Yllana | Minsan Pa | Jerry | |
| Pen Medina | Ebolusyon ng Isang Pamilyang Pilipino | Kadyo | |
| Piolo Pascual | Milan | Lino | |
| Ronnie Lazaro | Ebolusyon ng Isang Pamilyang Pilipino | Fernando | |
| Yul Servo | Naglalayag | Noah Garcia | |
| 2005 (29th) | |||
| Robin Padilla | La Visa Loca | Jeff Huson | |
| Carlo Aquino | Sa Aking Pagkagising Mula sa Kamulatan | Rey | |
| Dennis Trillo | Blue Moon | Kyle Pineda | |
| Jaime Wilson | Big Time | Wilson | |
| Nathan Lopez | Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros | Maximo Oliveros | |
| Rhenuel Ordoño | Ang Daan Patungong Kalimugtong | ||
| Ricky Davao | Pusang Gala | Boyet | |
| Yul Servo | Ilusyon | Miguel | |
| 2006 (30th) | |||
| Mark Gil | Rotonda | ||
| Rustom Padilla | Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah | Ada | |
| Alchris Galura | Batad: Sa Paang Palay | Ag-ap | |
| Jett Pangan | Tulad ng Dati | Jett Pangan | |
| Mario Magallano | Rekados | James | |
| Ryan Agoncillo | Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo | Jerome/Jed | |
| Sid Lucero | Donsol | Daniel | |
| 2007 (31st) | |||
| Jason Abalos | Endo | Leo | |
| Sid Lucero | Selda | Rommel | |
| Jerrold Tarog | Confessional | Ryan Pastor | |
| Roeder Camañag | Death in the Land of Encantos | Benjamin Agusan | |
| Jinggoy Estrada | Katas ng Saudi | Oca | |
| Jiro Manio | Tambolista | Jason | |
| Romnick Sarmenta | Prinsesa | ||
| Shielbert Manuel | Tribu | Makoy/Sacred Brown Tribe | |
| 2008 (32nd) | |||
| Ronnie Lazaro | Yanggaw | Junior Villacin | |
| Baron Geisler | Jay | Jay Santiago | |
| Julian Duque | Boses | Onyok | |
| Coco Martin | Daybreak | JP | |
| Paolo Rivero | Daybreak | William | |
| Timothy Mabalot | Brutus, Ang Paglalakbay | Adag | |
| Perry Dizon | Melancholia | Julian Tomas/Pimp | |
| Neil Ryan Sese | Huling Pasada | ||
| 2009 (33rd) | |||
| Lou Veloso | Colorum | Pedro Trinidad | |
| Raul Arellano | Himpapawid | ||
| Allen Dizon | Dukot | ||
| Dwight Gaston | The Arrival | ||
| John Lloyd Cruz | In My Life | Noel Villanueva | |
| Coco Martin | Kinatay | Peping | |
| Joey Paras | Last Supper No. 3 | Wilson Nañawa | |
| Felix Roco | Engkwentro | ||
| Alfred Vargas | Colorum | Simon Madriga | |
| Jacky Woo | Walang Hanggang Paalam | Yoshi Imaizumi |
2010s
| Year | Actor | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 (34th) | |||
| Sid Lucero | Muli | Jun Bernabe | |
| John Arcilla | Halaw | ||
| Perry Dizon | Sheika | Gary | |
| Ronnie Lazaro | Ishmael | Ishmael | |
| Coco Martin | Noy | Manolo "Noy" Agapito | |
| Pen Medina | Layang Bilanggo | Paul | |
| Sam Milby | Third World Happy | Wesley | |
| Fanny Serrano | Tarima | Roselo | |
| Joel Torre | Amigo | Rafael | |
| 2012 (35th) | |||
| Paulo Avelino | Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa | Marlon | |
| Bong Cabrera | Sa Ilalim ng Tulay | Nono | |
| Tirso Cruz III | Bisperas | ||
| Alfred Vargas | Teoriya | ||
| Ronnie Lazaro | Boundary | ||
| Raymond Bagatsing | Boundary | ||
| TJ Trinidad | Deadline: The Reign of Impunity | Ross Rivera | |
| Martin Escudero | Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington | Remington | |
| JM de Guzman | Ang Babae sa Septic Tank | Bingbong | |
| Kean Cipriano | Ang Babae sa Septic Tank | Rainier de la Cuesta | |
| Jess Mendoza | The Natural Phenomenon of Madness | ||
| 2013 (36th) | |||
| Jericho Rosales | Alagwa | Robert Lim | |
| JM de Guzman | Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino | ||
| Nico Antonio | Posas | ||
| Kristoffer King | Oros | ||
| Dominic Roco | Ang Nawawala | Gibson Bonifacio | |
| Eddie Garcia | Bwakaw | Rene | |
| Coco Martin | Sta. Niña | Pol | |
| Joem Bascon | Qwerty | Leo Concepcion | |
| Bembol Roco | Thy Womb | Bangas-An | |
| Adrian Sebastian | Baybayin | Bagtik | |
| Ananda Everingham | Kalayaan | Julian | |
| Anthony Falcon | Requieme | Joanna | |
| Deuel Raynon Ladia | Anac ti Pating | Sixto Mangaoang | |
| 2014 (37th) | |||
| Joel Torre | On the Job | Mario "Tatang" Maghari | |
| Mark Gil | Philippino Story | Bastian | |
| Jhong Hilario | Badil | Lando | |
| Mimi Juareza | Quick Change | Dorina Pineda | |
| Sid Lucero | Norte, Hangganan ng Kasaysayan | Fabian | |
| Alex Medina | Babagwa | Greg | |
| Ping Medina | Transit | Moises | |
| 2015 (38th) | |||
| Allen Dizon | Magkakabaung | Randy | |
| Robert Arevalo | Hari ng Tondo | Ricardo Villena | |
| Noni Buencamino | Dagitab | Jimmy Tolentino | |
| JM de Guzman | That Thing Called Tadhana | Anthony Lagdameo | |
| Sandino Martin | Esprit de Corps | Private Abel Sarmiento | |
| Robin Padilla | Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo | Andres Bonifacio | |
| Arnold Reyes | Kasal | Sherwin | |
| Jericho Rosales | Red | Red | |
| J.C. Santos | Esprit de Corps | Major Mac Favila | |
| Dennis Trillo | The Janitor | Crisanto Espina | |
| 2016 (39th) | |||
| John Lloyd Cruz | Honor Thy Father | Edgar | |
| John Arcilla | Heneral Luna | General Antonio Luna | |
| Ricky Davao | Dayang Asu | Peping | |
| John Lloyd Cruz | A Second Chance | Engr. Rodolfo "Popoy" Gonzales | |
| Jericho Rosales | Walang Forever | Ethan Isaac | |
| Dennis Trillo | Felix Manalo | Felix Manalo | |
| Sid Lucero | Apocalypse Child | Ford | |
| Jun Jun Quintana | Water Lemon | Filemon | |
| Luis Alandy | Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan | Joel | |
| Anthony Falcon | Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan | Nando | |
| Francis Guinto | ARI: My Life With A King | Conrado "Dado" Guinto | |
| Lou Veloso | Da Dog Show | Sergio | |
| 2017 (40th) | |||
| Paolo Ballesteros | Die Beautiful | Trisha Echevarria / Patrick | |
| Tommy Abuel | Dagsin | Justino | |
| Garry Cabalic | Paglipay | Atan | |
| Ronwaldo Martin | Pamilya Ordinaryo | Aries | |
| Khalil Ramos | 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten | Felix Salonga | |
| Bembol Roco | Pauwi Na | Mang Pepe | |
| Pepe Smith | Singing in Graveyards | Pepe The Impersonator | |
| 2018 (41st) | |||
| Abra | Respeto | Hendrix | |
| Nonie Buencamino | Smaller and Smaller Circles | Father Augusto Saenz, SJ | |
| Timothy Castillo | Neomanila | Toto | |
| Noel Comia, Jr. | Kiko Boksingero | ||
| Allen Dizon | Bomba | ||
| RS Francisco | Bhoy Intsik | ||
| Jojit Lorenzo | Changing Partners | Alex | |
| Empoy Marquez | Kita Kita | Tonyo | |
| Sandino Martin | Changing Partners | Cris | |
| Justine Samson | Balangiga: Howling Wilderness | ||
| 2019 (42nd) | |||
| Eddie Garcia | ML | Colonel | |
| Carlo Aquino | Meet Me in St. Gallen | Jesse | |
| Christian Bables | Signal Rock | Intoy | |
| Dingdong Dantes | Sid & Aya | Sid | |
| Ketchup Eusebio | Mamang | Ferdie | |
| Eddie Garcia | Hintayan ng Langit | Manolo | |
| Miyuki Kamimura | Tanabata's Wife | Tanabata | |
| Tony Labrusca | ML | Carlo | |
| Victor Neri | A Short History of a Few Bad Things | Felix Tarongoy | |
| Dante Rivero | Kung Paano Hinihintay ang Dapithapon | Bene |
2020s
| Year | Actress | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 (43rd) | |||
| Elijah Canlas | Kalel, 15 | Kalel | |
| Louis Abuel | Edward | ||
| Oliver Aquino | Jino to Mari | ||
| Gold Azeron | Metamorphosis | ||
| Raymond Bagatsing | Quezon's Game | Manuel L. Quezon | |
| Royce Cabrera | Fuccbois | ||
| Gio Gahol | Sila-Sila | ||
| Joel Lamangan | Ang Hupa | ||
| Jansen Magpusao | John Denver Trending | ||
| Alden Richards | Hello, Love, Goodbye | ||
| 2021 (44th) | |||
| Nanding Josef | Lahi, Hayop | Baldo | |
| Elijah Canlas | He Who Is Without Sin | Martin Pangan | |
| Enchong Dee | Alter Me | Uno | |
| Noel Escondo | Memories of Forgetting | Jim | |
| Keann Johnson | The Boy Foretold by the Stars | Luke Armada | |
| Adrian Lindayag | The Boy Foretold by the Stars | Dominic Cruz | |
| Zanjoe Marudo | Malaya | Iago | |
| JC Santos | On Vodka, Beers, and Regrets | Francis | |
| 2022 (45th) | |||
| John Arcilla | On the Job: The Missing 8 | Sisoy Salas | |
| Christian Bables | Big Night! | Dharna/Panfilo Macaspac, Jr. | |
| Paolo Contis | A Faraway Land | Nico Mercado | |
| John Lloyd Cruz | Historiya ni Ha | Hernando / Ha | |
| Dingdong Dantes | A Hard Day | Detective Edmund Villon | |
| Francis Magundayao | Tenement 66 | Teban | |
| Shogen | Gensan Punch | Naozumi "Nao" Tsuchiyama | |
| 2023 (46th) | |||
| John Lloyd Cruz | Kapag Wala Nang Mga Alon | Lt. Hermes Papauran | |
| Tommy Alejandrino | The Baseball Player | Amir | |
| Baron Geisler | Doll House | Rustin Clyde Villanueva | |
| Andrew Ramsey | Ginhawa | Anton | |
| Noel Trinidad | Family Matters | Francisco | |
| 2024 (47th) | |||
| Romnick Sarmenta | About Us But Not About Us | Ericson | |
| Paolo O’Hara | Ang Duyan ng Magiting | Gabriel Ventura | |
| Euwenn Mikaell | Firefly | Anthony "Tonton" Alvaro | |
| Cedrick Juan | GomBurZa | Jose Burgos | |
| Jansen Magpusao | The Gospel of the Beast | Mateo | |
| Carlo Aquino | Third World Romance | Alvin |
Superlatives
| Superlative | Best Actor | |
|---|---|---|
| Actor with most awards | Phillip Salvador Richard Gomez |
3 |
| Actor with most nominations | Christopher de Leon | 13 |
| Oldest Winner | Eddie Garcia | 90yo |
| Oldest Nominee | Eddie Garcia | 90yo |
| Youngest Winner | Jiro Manio | 12yo |
| Youngest Nominee | Jiro Manio | 12yo |
Multiple awards for Best Actor
- Three awards
- Two awards
References
- ^ "Gawad Urian". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
- ^ "Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino". Archived from the original on September 27, 2015. Retrieved July 15, 2015.