Luna Award for Best Supporting Actor
| Luna Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role |
| Country | Philippines |
| Presented by | Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) |
| First award | 1983 |
| Currently held by | LA Santos In His Mother's Eyes (2024) |
| Most wins | Ronaldo Valdez (3) |
| Most nominations | Nonie Buencamino & Ronaldo Valdez (5) |
The Luna Award for Best Supporting Actor is an award presented annually by the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP). It has been awarded since the 1st Luna Awards to actors who have delivered outstanding performance in a supporting role.[1][2]
In 1981, the Executive Order 640-A signed by President Ferdinand Marcos mandated the Film Academy of the Philippines to recognize excellence in Philippine filmmaking annually. However, due to recurring financial difficulties, the Luna Awards were not held in certain years or were sometimes postponed to a later date.[3]
LA Santos currently holds this title for his role in In His Mother's Eyes. Meanwhile, Ronaldo Valdez has the record for most wins in this category with three awards.
Winners and nominees
[edit]The winner is shown first, followed by the other nominees.
1980s
[edit]| Year | Actor | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 (1st)[4] | |||
| Rodolfo "Boy" Garcia | Ito Ba ang Ating Mga Anak | ||
| 1984 (2nd) | |||
| Marco Polo Garcia | Pieta | Young Rigor | |
| 1985 (3rd) | |||
| George Estregan | Sa Bulaklak ng Apoy | ||
| 1986 (4th) | |||
| Michael de Mesa | Paradise Inn | Rey | |
| 1987 (5th) | |||
| Tony Santos | Mabuhay Ka sa Baril | Dario's father | |
| 1988 (6th) | |||
| Jay Ilagan | Maging Akin Ka Lamang | Ernie Balboa | |
| 1989 (7th) | |||
| Eddie Infante | Ang Supremo |
1990s
[edit]| Year | Actor | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 (8th) | |||
| Tito Arevalo | Wakwak (Isang Araw Walang Diyos) | Tatang Mundo | |
| 1991 (9th) | |||
| Dencio Padilla | Kahit Konting Pagtingin | Basilio | |
| 1992 (10th) | |||
| Eddie Gutierrez | Uubusin Ko ang Lahi Mo | Mayor Placido Canonigo | |
| 1993 (11th) | |||
| Tirso Cruz III | Kahit Buhay Ko... | Melgar | |
| 1994 (12th) | |||
| Ronaldo Valdez | May Minamahal | Cenon | |
| 1995 (13th) | |||
| Robert Arevalo | Pangako ng Kahapon | Bestre San Juan | |
| 1996 (14th) | |||
| Ricky Davao | Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie | Allan | |
| Nonie Buencamino | Sibak: Midnight Dancers | Dave | |
| Tirso Cruz III | Inagaw Mo ang Lahat sa Akin | Peping | |
| 1997 (15th) | |||
| Albert Martinez | Segurista | Jake | |
| Patrick Garcia | Madrasta | Ryan Chavez | |
| 1998 (16th) | |||
| Ronaldo Valdez | Nasaan ang Puso | Edgardo | |
| 1999 (17th) | |||
| Carlo Aquino | Bata Bata, Paano Ka Ginawa? | Ojie | |
| Albert Martinez | Bata Bata, Paano Ka Ginawa? | Ding |
2000s
[edit]2010s
[edit]2020s
[edit]| Year | Actor | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 (38th)[20] | |||
| Soliman Cruz | Iska | Joven | |
| Dido de la Paz | Edward | Mario | |
| Elijah Canlas | Renz | ||
| Ketchup Eusebio | Mindanao | Vergara | |
| Topper Fabregas | Sila-Sila | Jared | |
| 2021 | |||
| No awards given for this year. | |||
| 2022 | |||
| No awards given for this year. | |||
| 2023 (39th)[21][22] | |||
| John Arcilla | Reroute | Gemo | |
| Keempee de Leon | Mahal Kita, Beksman | Jaime | |
| Mon Confiado | Nanahimik ang Gabi | Soliman | |
| Nonie Buencamino | Family Matters | Kiko | |
| Vince Tañada | Katips | Panyong | |
| 2024 (40th)[23][24] | |||
| LA Santos | In His Mother's Eyes | Tim | |
| Archi Adamos | Third World Romance | Sir Dodong | |
| Elijah Canlas | GomBurZa | Paciano Rizal Mercado | |
| Pepe Herrera | Rewind | Lods | |
| Piolo Pascual | GomBurZa | Padre Pedro Pelaez | |
Multiple wins
[edit]The following individuals have won two or more Luna Awards for Best Supporting Actor:
| Wins | Actor | Nominations | First Win | Latest Win |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Ronaldo Valdez | 5 | May Minamahal (1994) | The Mistress (2013) |
| 2 | Dante Rivero | 4 | Tuhog (2002) | A Love Story (2009) |
| John Arcilla | 2 | Birdshot (2018) | Reroute (2023) | |
| Johnny Delgado | 3 | La Visa Loca (2006) | Ligalig (2007) |
*The 27th and 29th Luna Awards were held on the same day due to financial difficulties.[25]
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