Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence
Annual film award
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Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence is an annual award made by the Metro Manila Film Festival in honor of actor Fernando Poe Jr. Star Cinema's One More Try was the first recipient, in 2012.[1]
| Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Film excellence |
| Country | Philippines |
| Presented by | MMDA |
| First award | 2012 |
| Currently held by | Bar Boys: After School (2025) |
| Website | www |
The award is currently held by Bar Boys: After School.[2]
2016 Controversy
For the 42nd Metro Manila Film Festival, Oro, a film directed by Alvin Yapan was awarded as the Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence recipient on December 29, 2016. Due to issues surrounding the "dog slaughter scene", the family of the late Fernando Poe Jr. decided to revoke the award won by the film.[3]
Special Award winners
| Year | Film | Production Company(ies) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 (38th) |
One More Try | Star Cinema | [4] |
| 2013 (39th) |
10,000 Hours | Philippine Film Studios, N2 Productions and Viva Films | [5] |
| 2014 (40th) |
Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo | Philippians Productions | [6] |
| 2015 (41st) |
#WalangForever | Quantum Films, MJM Productions, Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films | [7] |
| 2016 (42nd) |
Oro | Feliz Film Productions (withdrawn) | [8] |
| 2017 (43rd) |
Ang Panday | CCM Film Productions, Viva Films, Star Cinema | [9] |
| 2018 (44th) |
Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles | CCM Film Productions, APT Entertainment, M-Zet Productions | [10] |
| 2019 (45th) |
Mindanao | Center Stage Productions, Solar Pictures | [11] |
| 2020 (46th) |
Magikland | Brightlight Productions, Gallaga Reyes Films | [12] |
| 2021 (47th) |
A Hard Day | Viva Films | [13] |
| 2022 (48th) |
Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told | Borracho Film Production and Viva Films | [14] |
| 2023 (49th) |
When I Met You In Tokyo | JG Productions Inc. | [15] |
| 2024 (50th) |
Topakk | Nathan Studios, Strawdog Studios, FUSEE | [16] |
| 2025 (51st) |
Bar Boys: After School | 901 Studios | [2] |
