DARNA AND THE GIANTS (1973)

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"Darna And The Giants" (1973)

(Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions, starring Vilma Santos, Helen Gamboa, Divina Valencia, Loretta Marquez, Rosanna Marquez, Romeo Miranda, Desiree Destreza, Florence Aguilar, Ike Lozada, Pepito Rodriguez, Cesar Ramirez, Zandro Zamora, Max Alvarado, Katy de la Cruz and Dondon Nakar, directed by Emmanuel H. Borlaza)

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1975 FAMAS AWARDS

THE 24th FAMAS AWARD WINNERS

Best Picture - Maynila...Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag (Cinema Artists)
Best Actress - Elizabeth Oropesa (Lumapit, Lumayo Ang Umaga) (Lea Productions)
Best Actor - Rafael Roco, Jr. (Maynila...Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag) (Cinema Artists)
Best Supporting Actress - Anna Gonzales (Sa Kagubatan Ng Lungsod)
Best Supporting Actor - Tommy Abuel (Maynila...Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag) (Cinema Artists)
Best Director - Lino Brocka (Maynila...Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag) (Cinema Artists)
Best Child Performer - Melissa Sarosario (Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi) (Lyra Ventures Productions)
Best Story - Edgardo M. Reyes (Maynila...Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag) (Cinema Artists)
Best Screenplay - Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr. (Maynila...Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag) (Cinema Artists)
Best Cinematography - Mike de Leon (Maynila...Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag) (Cinema Artists)
Best Editing - Ike Jarlego, Jr. (Maynila...Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag) (Cinema Artists)
Best Theme Song - Willy Cruz (Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi) (Lyra Ventures Productions)
Best Musical Score - Ernani Cuenco (Diligin Mo Ng Hamog Ang Uhaw Na Lupa) (JE Productions)
Best Sound - Ramon Reyes (Maynila...Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag) (Cinema Artists)
Best Production Design - (Banaue) (NV Productions)

Special Awardees:
Dr. Ciriaco Santiago Memorial Award - Teodoro Valencia
Lou Salvador, Sr. Memorial Award - Pugo
Special Award - Lamberto V. Avellana & Joseph Estrada

Posthumous Awards:
- Guillermo C. de Vega (Presidential Assistant) & Chairman, Board of Censors
- Former Famas President Romeo Arceo
- Dr. Jose R. Perez (producer, Sampaguita Pictures, Inc.)

Hall of Fame Awardees:
Eddie Garcia - Supporting Actor
1973 - Nueva Vizcaya
1969 - Patria Adorada
1966 - Ito Ang Pilipino
1959 - Tanikalang Apoy
1958 - Condenado
1957 - Taga Sa Bato

Gerardo de Leon - Director
1971 - Lilet
1965 - Ang Daigdig Ng Mga Api
1962 - El Filibusterismo
1961 - Noli me Tangere
1960 - Huwag Mo Akong Limutin
1958 - Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Daigdig
1952 - Bagong Umaga

Tony Maiquez - Musical Score
1967 - Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan
1965 - Iginuhit Sa Buhangin
1963 - Sapagka't Kami'y Tao Lamang
1958 - Water Lily
1957 - Yaya Maria
1956 - 5 Hermanos
1955 - Pandora
1954 - Guwapo

Angel Avellana - Sound Recording
1974 - Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop Sa Balat Ng Lupa
1973 - Hanggang Sa Kabila Ng Daigdig
1972 - Kill The Pushers
1971 - Asedillo
1969 - Pinagbuklod Ng Langit

Demetrio de Santos - Sound Recording
1970 - Rodolfo Valentino
1966 - The Passionate Strangers
1960 - Huwag Mo Akong Limutin
1958 - The Singing Idol
1957 - Kalibre .45
1956 - Desperado

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1975 FAMAS Best Picture Award to Cinema Artists ("Maynila...Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag")

1975 FAMAS Best Actor Award to Rafael Roco, Jr.

1975 FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award to Tommy Abuel

1975 FAMAS Best Director Award to Lino Brocka
(Stills courtesy of Jojo de Vera, Sari-Saring Sineng Pinoy)

The 1975 FAMAS Award Winners:
Rafael Roco, Jr. (best actor), Elizabeth Oropesa (best actress), Eddie Garcia (Hall of Fame Awardee), Anna Gonzales (best supporting actress) and Tommy Abuel (best supporting actor).




1975 FAMAS Best Actress Award to Elizabeth Oropesa ("Lumapit, Lumayo Ang Umaga")


1975 FAMAS Best Actor Award to Rafael Roco, Jr. ("Maynila...Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag") with Actor George Estregan.




Movie stills from "Maynila...Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag".


1975 FAMAS Best Child Performer Award to Melissa Sarosario ("Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi")


Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr. accepts the best screenplay award for "Maynila...Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag".


Eddie Garcia receives the Hall of Fame Award from Aurora Salve and Freddie Quizon.


Joseph Estrada accepts the special award as Mowelfund President from Amalia Fuentes and Atty. Larry Banag.


The Posthumous Award for Dr. Jose R. Perez being received by his children headed by Mrs. Marichu P. Maceda and Pepito Vera Perez.


Comedian Pugo receives the Lou Salvador, Sr. Memorial Award from Alona Alegre and Atoy Co.

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1974 FAMAS AWARDS

THE 23rd FAMAS AWARD WINNERS

Best Picture - Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (CineManila Corporation)
Best Actress - Lolita Rodriguez (Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang) (CineManila Corporation)
Best Actor - Christopher de Leon (Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang) (CineManila Corporation)
Best Supporting Actress - Anita Linda (Tatlo, Dalawa, Isa) (CineManila Corporation)
Best Supporting Actor - Van de Leon (Batingaw) (Roda Film Productions)
Best Director - Lino Brocka (Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang) (CineManila Corporation)
Best Child Actress - Beth Manlongat (Patayin Mo Sa Sindak Si Barbara) (Rosas Productions)
Best Child Actor - Angelito (Isang Gabi, Tatlong Babae) (Juan de la Cruz Productions)
Best Story - Tony Perez, Sis. Angela Barrios, Orlando Nadres (Tatlo, Dalawa, Isa) (CineManila Corporation)
Best Screenplay - Orlando Nadres (Tatlo, Dalawa, Isa) (CineManila Corporation)
Best Cinematography - Felipe Sacdalan & Higino Fallorina (Krimen: Kayo Ang Humatol)
Best Editing - Ben Barcelon (Krimen: Kayo Ang Humatol)
Best Theme Song - Emmanuel Lacaba ("Awit Ni Kuala") from the movie "Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang" (CineManila Corporation)
Best Musical Score - Lutgardo Labad (Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang) (CineManila Corporation)
Best Sound - Angel Avellana (Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop Sa Balat Ng Lupa)
Best Production Design - (Krimen: Kayo Ang Humatol)
Best Special Effects - (Patayin Mo Sa Sindak Si Barbara) (Rosas Productions)



1974 Famas Best Picture Award to CineManila Corporation ("Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang")

1974 FAMAS Best Director Award to Lino Brocka

1974 FAMAS Best Actress Award to Lolita Rodriguez

1974 FAMAS Best Actor Award to Christopher de Leon


(Above photo (right) of Lolita Rodriguez, courtesy of Simon Santos, Video 48)

1974 FAMAS Best Actress Award to Lolita Rodriguez ("Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang")
Actress Mary Walter accepts the best actress trophy in behalf of Ms. Lolita Rodriguez.


1974 FAMAS Best Actor Award to Christopher de Leon ("Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang")


Christopher de Leon with Lolita Rodriguez and Mario O'Hara.





1974 FAMAS Best Supporting Actor to Van de Leon ("Batingaw")





1974 FAMAS Best Supporting Actress to Anita Linda ("Tatlo, Dalawa, Isa")


1974 FAMAS Best Child Actress Award to Beth Manlongat ("Patayin Mo Sa Sindak Si Barbara")


1974 FAMAS Best Child Actor Award to Angelito ("Isang Gabi...Tatlong Babae")

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LIPAD, DARNA, LIPAD (1973)

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"Lipad, Darna, Lipad" (1973)

(Sine Pilipino, starring Vilma Santos, Gloria Romero, Celia Rodriguez, Liza Lorena, Eddie Garcia, Marissa Delgado and Ernie Garcia, directed by Emmanuel H. Borlaza, Elwood Perez and Joey Gosiengfiao)

Vilma Santos as Darna

Darna At Ang Babaing Ahas Episode with Celia Rodriguez as Valentina

Darna at Ang Babaing Lawin Episode with Liza Lorena as Babaing Lawin

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