Gawad Urian for Best Actress

Award

Gawad Urian for Best Actress

Awarded for| Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktres (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
Country| Philippines
Presented by| Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino
First award| 1977
Currently held by| Charlie Dizon
Third World Romance (2024)
Website| http://www.manunuri.com

The Gawad Urian Best Actress, (officially, the Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktres), is a movie award given by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (Filipino Film Critics) to lead actresses in a Philippine movie.[1][2]

## Winners and nominees

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In the lists below, the winner of the award for each year is shown first, followed by the other nominees.

### 1970s

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Legendary movie and box-office queen Vilma Santos is Gawad Urian's most decorated thespian. She won 8 best actress awards and holds the record for winning it three years in a row: Relasyon (1982), Broken Marriage (1983) and Sister Stella L. (1984). Year  | Actress  | Film  | Role

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1976
(1st)
Nora Aunor | Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos | Rosario
Mona Lisa | Insiang | Tonya
Hilda Koronel | Insiang | Insiang
Charo Santos | Itim | Teresa
Lolita Rodriguez |  Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, Huwebes, Biyernes, Sabado, Linggo |
Daria Ramirez  | Nunal sa Tubig | Chedeng
1977
(2nd)
Daria Ramirez | Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping? |
Alicia Alonzo | Tahan Na Empoy, Tahan |
Vilma Santos | Burlesk Queen | Chato/Czarina
Alicia Vergel | Inay | Inay
Hilda Koronel | Kung Mangarap Ka't Magising | Ana
1978
(3rd)
Beth Bautista | Hindi Sa Iyo ang Mundo, Baby Porcuna | Baby Porcuna
Nora Aunor | Ikaw Ay Akin | Teresita Valdez
Vilma Santos | Ikaw Ay Akin | Sandra Aragon
Elizabeth Oropesa | Isang Gabi sa Iyo... Isang Gabi sa Akin |
Chanda Romero |  Mananayaw |
1979
(4th)
Charito Solis | Ina, Kapatid, Anak | Emilia
Nora Aunor | Ina Ka ng Anak Mo | Esther
Lolita Rodriguez | Ina Ka ng Anak Mo | Renata
Liza Lorena | Gabun |
Suzette Ranillo | Aliw | Lingling

### 1980s

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Year  | Actress  | Film  | Role

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1980
(5th)
Nora Aunor | Bona | Bona
Gina Alajar | Brutal | Cynthia
Amy Austria | Brutal | Monica Real
Cherie Gil | Manila by Night | Kano
Rio Locsin | Manila by Night | Bea
1981
(6th)
Gina Alajar | Salome | Salome
Nora Aunor | Bakit Bughaw ang Langit? | Babette
Charito Solis | Playgirl |
1982
(7th)
Vilma Santos | Relasyon | Marilou
Nora Aunor | Himala | Elsa
Gina Alajar | Moral |
Lorna Tolentino | Moral | Joey
1983
(8th)
Vilma Santos | Broken Marriage | Ellen
Cecille Castillo  | Karnal | Puring
1984
(9th)
Vilma Santos | Sister Stella L. | Sister Stella Legaspi
Nora Aunor | 'Merika |
Nora Aunor | Bulaklak sa City Jail | Angela Aguilar
Sarsi Emmanuelle | Boatman |
Claudia Zobel  | Sinner or Saint |
Gina Pareño | Working Girls | Nimfa Sucgang
1985
(10th)
Gina Alajar | Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim | Luz
Nida Blanca | Miguelito: Batang Rebelde | Auring
Chanda Romero | Bakit Manipis ang Ulap? |
Lolita Rodriguez | Paradise Inn | Esther
Jaclyn Jose | White Slavery |
1986
(11th)
Pilar Pilapil | Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie |
Jaclyn Jose | Takaw Tukso | Letty
Liza Lorena | Halimaw |
Jaclyn Jose | Private Show | Myrna
Ana Marie Gutierrez  | Takaw Tukso | Debbie
1988
(12th)
Jaclyn Jose | Itanong Mo sa Buwan | Josie
Snooky Serna | Kapag Napagod Ang Puso | Rosalie
Lorna Tolentino | Natutulog Pa ang Diyos | Gillian
Jackie Lou Blanco | Misis Mo, Misis Ko | Cynthia
1989
(13th)
Vilma Santos | Pahiram ng Isang Umaga | Juliet
Nora Aunor | Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit | Noli/Maggie
Helen Gamboa | Kailan Mahuhugasan ang Kasalanan? | Adora Meneses
Janice De Belen | Rosenda | Rosenda

### 1990s

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Year  | Actress  | Film  | Role

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1990
(14th)
Nora Aunor | Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? | Andrea
Gina Alajar | Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? | Joyce
Vilma Santos | Kapag Langit ang Humatol | Floridablanca
Dina Bonnevie | Gumapang Ka sa Lusak | Rachel Suarez
Vivian Velez | Kasalanan Ba'ng Sambahin Ka? | Catherine Posadas
1991
(15th)
Vilma Santos | Ipagpatawad Mo | Celina
Nora Aunor | Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. | Pacita Macaspac
Dina Bonnevie | Sa Kabila ng Lahat | Maria Robles
Lorna Tolentino | Kislap sa Dilim | Ciena
Dawn Zulueta | Hihintayin Kita sa Langit | Carmina
1992
(16th)
Lorna Tolentino | Narito ang Puso Ko | Ellen Cortez Chavez
Sharon Cuneta | Tayong Dalawa | Carol
Maricel Laxa | Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin | Anna
Vilma Santos | Sinungaling Mong Puso | Lucinda
Maricel Soriano | Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal | Adela Sevilla
Dawn Zulueta | Iisa Pa Lamang | Clara
1993
(17th)
Vilma Santos | Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story | Dolzura Cortez
Lorna Tolentino | Gaano Kita Kamahal | Auring Suclad
Maricel Laxa | Makati Ave.: Office Girls | Carinza
Dawn Zulueta | Saan Ka Man Naroroon | Amanda
1994
(18th)
Gelli de Belen |  The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo | Sarah Jane
Kris Aquino |  The Fatima Buen Story | Fatima Buen
Carmina Villarroel | Wating | Rosel
1995
(19th)
Nora Aunor | The Flor Contemplacion Story | Flor Contemplacion
Helen Gamboa | Bagong Bayani: OCW | Flor Contemplacion
Maricel Soriano | Dahas | Luisa
Lorna Tolentino | Sa Ngalan ng Pag-ibig | Mae
Lea Salonga | Sana Maulit Muli | Agnes
Sharmaine Arnaiz | Kapag May Katwiran... Ipaglaban Mo!: The Movie | Maria
1996
(20th)
Nora Aunor | Bakit May Kahapon Pa? | Helen Morda / Karina Salvacion
Sharon Cuneta | Madrasta | Mariel
Dina Bonnevie | Abot-Kamay ang Pangarap | Carla
Jaclyn Jose | Mulanay: Sa Pusod ng Paraiso | Dra. Ria Espinosa
Lorna Tolentino | May Nagmamahal sa Iyo | Louella
Maricel Soriano | Abot-Kamay ang Pangarap | Elena
1997
(21st)
Zsa Zsa Padilla | Batang PX | Tessie
Nora Aunor | Babae | Bea
Sharmaine Arnaiz | Milagros | Milagros
Sharon Cuneta | Nang Iniwan Mo Ako | Amy Lorenzo
Rosanna Roces  | Ligaya ang Itawag Mo sa Akin | Ligaya
Maricel Soriano | Minsan Lamang Magmamahal | Marietta
1998
(22nd)
Vilma Santos | Bata Bata Paano Ka Ginawa? | Lea
Nida Blanca | Sana... Pag-ibig Na | Linda Perez
Rosanna Roces  | Curacha: Ang Babaeng Walang Pahinga | Curacha
Elizabeth Oropesa | Sa Pusod ng Dagat | Rosa
1999
(23rd)
Elizabeth Oropesa | Bulaklak ng Maynila | Azun
Nora Aunor | Sidhi | Ana
Ana Capri | Pila Balde | Gina
Mona Lisa |  Mother Ignacia | Sister Josefa Salcedo
Lorna Tolentino | Luksong Tinik | Beth Pineda
Maricel Soriano | Soltera | Sandra Valdez

### 2000s

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Judy Ann Santos is Gawad Urian Best Actress in 2005. Mylene Dizon is Gawad Urian Best Actress in 2009. Year  | Actress  | Film  | Role

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2000
(24th)
Gloria Romero | Tanging Yaman | Loleng
Irma Adlawan | Tuhog | Flor
Alessandra de Rossi | Azucena | Lily
Ina Raymundo | Tuhog | Floring
Vilma Santos | Anak | Josie Agbisit
2001
(25th)
Assunta de Rossi | Hubog | Vanessa
Rosanna Roces | La Vida Rosa | Rosa
Mylene Dizon | In The Bosom Of The Enemy | Pilar
Jaclyn Jose | Minsan May Isang Puso | Vanessa
Maricel Soriano | Mila | Anita Pamintuan /Mila Cabangon
2002
(26th)
Vilma Santos | Dekada '70 | Amanda Bartolome
Claudine Barretto | Kailangan Kita | Elena "Lena" Duran
Dina Bonnevie | American Adobo | Marissa
Alessandra de Rossi | Mga Munting Tinig | Melinda
Ara Mina | Mano Po | Richelle Go
Cherry Pie Picache | American Adobo | Tere
2003
(27th)
Cherry Pie Picache | Bridal Shower | Katie
Dina Bonnevie | Bridal Shower | Tates
Maricel Soriano | Filipinas | Yolanda Filipinas
Ara Mina | Ang Huling Birhen sa Lupa | Edna
Katherine Luna  | Babae sa Breakwater | Paquita
Elizabeth Oropesa | Homecoming | Mrs. Edades
2004
(28th)
Judy Ann Santos | Sabel | Sabel
Nora Aunor | Naglalayag | Dorinda
Claudine Barretto | Milan | Jenny
Vilma Santos | Mano Po III: My Love | Lilia Chong Yang
2005
(29th)
Jaclyn Jose | Sarong Banggi | Melba
Claudine Barretto | Nasaan Ka Man | Pilar
Ana Capri | Ala Verde, Ala Pobre | Jessica
Analyn Bangsi-il  | Ang Daan pa Kalimugtong | Erica
Irma Adlawan | Sa North Diversion Road | Marta
Jaycee Parker  |  Ilusyon  | Stella
2006
(30th)
Gina Pareño | Kubrador | Amelita/Amy
Maricel Soriano | Inang Yaya | Norma
Cherry Pie Picache | Kaleldo | Jesusa/Jess
Angel Aquino | Kaleldo | Lourdes
Judy Ann Santos | Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo | Angelita/Angie
Jonalyn Ablong  | Manoro | Jonalyn
Andrea del Rosario | Rome & Juliet | Juliet Flores
Mylene Dizon | Rome & Juliet | Rome Miranda
2007
(31st)
Cherry Pie Picache | Foster Child | Thelma
Ina Feleo  | Endo |
Glaiza de Castro | Still Life | Emma
Lorna Tolentino | Katas ng Saudi | Marcy
Judy Ann Santos | Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo | Angelita/Angie
2008
(32nd)
Mylene Dizon | 100 | Joyce
Boots Anson-Roa | Lovebirds | Amelia
Angeli Bayani | Melancholia |
Jaclyn Jose | Serbis |
Judy Ann Santos | Ploning | Ploning
Gina Pareño | Serbis |
Anita Linda | Adela |
Rhea Medina  | Brutus, ang paglalakbay | Payang
2009
(33rd)
Anita Linda | Lola |
Rustica Carpio | Lola |
Janice de Belen | Last Viewing | Laura
Vilma Santos | In My Life | Shirley Templo
Irma Adlawan | Ang panggagahasa kay Fe | Fe
Iza Calzado | Dukot |
Che Ramos  | Mangatyanan | Himalaya Marquez
Tessie Tomas  | Sanglaan | Olivia
Rosanna Roces  | Wanted: Border | Mama Saleng
Eugene Domingo | Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme | Kimmy Go Dong Hae / Dora Go Dong Hae

### 2010s

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Maja Salvador is Gawad Urian Best Actress in 2012. Year  | Actress  | Film  | Role

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2010
(34th)
Fe GingGing Hyde | Sheika | Sheika
Rita Avila | Magdamag |
Mercedes Cabral | Gayuma |
Donna Gimeno  | Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria |
Laurice Guillen | Karera |
Ces Quesada | Magkakapatid |
Jodi Sta. Maria | Chassis |
Meryll Soriano | Donor |
2011
(35th)
Maja Salvador | Thelma | Thelma
Lilia Cuntapay  | Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay | Lilia Cuntapay
Raquel Villavicencio  | Bisperas |
Eugene Domingo | Ang Babae sa Septic Tank | Herself/Mila
Opaline Santos  | The Natural Phenomenon of Madness |
Maria Isabel Lopez | Cuchera | Isabel
Alessandra De Rossi | Ka Oryang | Oryang
Cherry Pie Picache | Isda | Lina
Diana Zubiri | Bahay Bata | Sarah
Fides Cuyugan-Asensio  | Niño | Lina
2012
(36th)
Nora Aunor | Thy Womb | Shaleha
Alessandra De Rossi | Baybayin | Alba
Assunta de Rossi | Baybayin | Alban
Gina Alajar | Mater Dolorosa |
Ama Quiambao | Diablo |
Jodi Sta. Maria | Aparisyon |
Shamaine Buencamino  |  REquieme! |
Olga Natividad  | Mga Dayo |
Liza Diño |  In Nomine Matris |
2013
(37th)
Angeli Bayani | Norte, Hangganan ng Kasaysayan | Eliza
Nora Aunor | Ang Kwento ni Mabuti | Mabuti
Rustica Carpio  | Ano ang Kulay ng mga Nakalimutang Pangarap? | Teresa
Eugene Domingo | Instant Mommy | Bechay
Cherie Gil | Sonata | Regina Cadena
Agot Isidro | Mga Anino ng Kahapon | Irene
Therese Malvar  | Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni Anita | Anita
Vilma Santos | Ekstra | Loida Malabanan
Lorna Tolentino | Burgos | Edita Burgos
Vivian Velez | Bendor | Blondie
2014
(38th)
Eula Valdez | Dagitab | Issey Tolentino
Nora Aunor | Dementia | Mara Fabre
Angeli Bayani | Bwaya | Divina
Ai-Ai delas Alas | Ronda | Paloma Arroyo
Eugene Domingo | Barber's Tales | Marilou
Hazel Orencio  | Mula sa Kung Ano ang Noon | Itang
Angelica Panganiban | That Thing Called Tadhana | Mace Castillo
Nova Villa | 1st Ko Si 3rd | Corazon
2015
(39th)
LJ Reyes | Anino sa Likod ng Buwan | Emma
Nora Aunor |  Taklub | Bebeth
Anika Dolonius  | Apocalypse Child | Fiona
Angeli Bayani | Iisa | Ross
Alessandra de Rossi | Bambanti | Belyn
Ces Quesada  | Imbisibol | Linda
Jennylyn Mercado | #WalangForever | Mia Nolasco
Mercedes Cabral | Da Dog Show | Celia
2016
(40th)
Hasmine Kilip | Pamilya Ordinaryo | Jane
Irma Adlawan | Oro | Kapitana
Nora Aunor | Hinulid | Sita
Angeli Bayani | Ned's Project | Ned
Ai-Ai delas Alas | Area | Hillary
Jaclyn Jose | Ma' Rosa | Rosa
Elizabeth Oropesa | Mrs. | Virginia
Cherry Pie Picache | Pauwi Na | Remedios
Charo Santos | Ang Babaeng Humayo | Horacia Somorostro/Renata
Laila Ulao  | Women of the Weeping River | Satra
2017
(41st)
Joanna Ampil | Ang Larawan | Candida Marasigan
Angeli Bayani | Bagahe |
Alessandra de Rossi | Kita Kita | Lea
Gloria Diaz | Si Chedeng at Si Apple | Chedeng
Dexter Doria | Paki |
Jally Nae Gilbaliga  | The Chanters |
Agot Isidro | Changing Partners | Alex
Elizabeth Oropesa | Si Chedeng at Si Apple | Apple
Bela Padilla | 100 Tula Para Kay Stella | Stella
Angeli Nicole Sanoy | Bomba |
Malona Sulatan  | Tu Pug Imatuy |
2018
(42nd)
Nadine Lustre | Never Not Love You | Joanne Candelaria
Ai-Ai delas Alas | School Service | Nanay Rita
Perla Bautista | Kung Paano Hinihintay ang Dapithapon | Teresa
Anne Curtis | BuyBust | Nina Manigan
Sid & Aya: Not a Love Story | Aya
Glaiza de Castro | Liway | Liway
Mai Fanglayan  | Tanabata no Tsuma | Fas-ang
Celeste Legaspi | Mamang | Mamang
Iyah Mina  | Mamu: And a Mother Too | Mamu
Bela Padilla | Meet Me in St. Gallen | Celeste
Pokwang | Oda sa Wala | Sonya
2019
(43rd)
Janine Gutierrez | Babae at Baril | Babae
Kathryn Bernardo | Hello, Love, Goodbye | Joy Fabregas
Alessandra De Rossi | Lucid |
Max Eigenmann  | Verdict | Joy
Angie Ferro  | Lola Igna | Lola Igna
Jean Garcia  | Watch Me Kill |
Nadine Lustre | Ulan | Maya Landicho
Anita Linda | Circa | Dona Atang
Bela Padilla  | Mañanita |
Sue Prado  | Almaata  |
Ruby Ruiz  | Iska | Iska

Note: Trans actress Mimi Juareza was nominated Best Actor in the 37th Gawad Urian Awards for Quick Change (2013).

### 2020s

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Year  | Actress  | Film  | Role

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2020
(44th)
Alessandra de Rossi | Watch List | Maria
Jasmine Curtis-Smith | Alter Me | Aimee
Glaiza de Castro | Midnight in a Perfect World | Jinka
Charlie Dizon | Fan Girl | Jane
Shaina Magdayao | Tagpuan | Tanya
Bela Padilla  | On Vodka, Beers, and Regrets | Jane
Lovi Poe | Malaya | Malaya
Sue Ramirez | Finding Agnes | Cathy
Cristine Reyes | UnTrue | Mara
2021
(45th)
Yen Santos | A Faraway Land | Majhoy
Donna Cariaga  | Rabid | Princess
Charo Santos | Kun Maupay Man it Panahon | Norma
Elora Españo  | Love and Pain in Between Refrains | Adelle
Kim Molina | Ikaw at Ako at ang Ending | Mylene
2022
(46th)
Max Eigenmann | 12 Weeks | Alice
Chai Fonacier | Nocebo | Diana
Sheila Francisco  | Leonor Will Never Die | Leonor
Nadine Lustre | Deleter | Lyra
2023
(47th)
Charlie Dizon | Third World Romance | Britney
Kathryn Bernardo | A Very Good Girl | Philomena "Philo" Novela
Gabby Padilla  | Gitling | Jamie Lazaro
Max Eigenmann | Raging Grace | Joy

## Superlatives

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Superlative | Best Actress

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Actress with most awards  | Vilma Santos | 8
Actress with most nominations  | Nora Aunor | 21
Actress with the most consecutive wins  | Vilma Santos | 3
Actress with the most consecutive nominations  | Nora Aunor
Angeli Bayani | 5*
Actress with most nominations
without ever winning  | Maricel Soriano | 8
Oldest Winner  | Anita Linda | 86
Oldest Nominee  | Anita Linda | 86
Youngest Winner  | Assunta de Rossi | 20
Youngest Nominee  | Teri Malvar  | 13

* Nora was nominated 5 consecutive times twice in her career. the first one is from 1978–1982 and from 2012–2016.

## Multiple awards for Best Actress

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Eight awards

* Vilma Santos

Seven awards

* Nora Aunor

Three awards

* Gina Alajar
* Jaclyn Jose

Two awards

* Cherry Pie Picache

## References

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1. ^ "Gawad Urian". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
2. ^ "Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino". Archived from the original on September 27, 2015. Retrieved July 15, 2015.

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