26th Luna Awards
2009 Philippine film awards ceremony
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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.[1][2]
Gateway Mall,
Araneta Center,
Quezon City
| 26th Luna Awards | |
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| Date | February 8, 2009 |
| Site | Mandarin Oriental Suites, Gateway Mall, Araneta Center, Quezon City |
| Hosted by | Gina Alajar Robert Arevalo Tirso Cruz III Lorna Tolentino |
| Highlights | |
| Best Picture | A Love Story |
| Most awards | A Love Story (5) |
| Most nominations | A Love Story (9) |
The nominees were announced by Jason Abalos, Leo Martinez and Candy Pangilinan on August 29, 2008, at SM Megamall Cinema.[3] A Love Story received the most nominations with nine. Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo followed with eight.[4][5]
The winners were announced beforehand on December 18, 2008.[6] A Love Story received most of the awards with five awards, including Best Picture.[7][8][9][10]
Winners and nominees
| Best Picture | Best Direction |
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| Best Actor | Best Actress |
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| Best Supporting Actor | Best Supporting Actress |
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| Best Screenplay | Best Cinematography |
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| Best Production Design | Best Editing |
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| Best Musical Score | Best Sound |
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Special awards
| Golden Reel Award | Fernando Poe, Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award |
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| Manuel de Leon Award for Exemplary Achievements | Lamberto Avellana Memorial Award |
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Multiple nominations and awards
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