List of Philippine films of 2012 explained

This is an incomplete list of Filipino full-length films, both mainstream and independently produced, released in theaters and cinemas in 2012.

Top ten grossing films

RankFilmProduction outfitDomestic grossSource
1.SisterakasStar Cinema, Viva Films₱ 393,439,711[1] [2]
2.The MistressStar Cinema₱ 262,790,300 [3]
3.This Guy's in Love with U Mare!Star Cinema, Viva Films₱ 249,105,182 [4]
4.One More TryStar Cinema₱ 204,255,920
5.ÜnOfficially YoursStar Cinema₱ 157,254,200[5]
6.Kimmy Dora and the Temple of KiyemeSpring Films, Star Cinema₱ 133,963,009[6]
7.Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si AkoOctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions, APT Entertainment, Imus Productions, GMA Films₱ 133,500,000 [7]
8.A Secret AffairViva Films₱ 118,424,018[8]
9. The HealingStar Cinema₱ 104,602,460[9]
10.Reality Entertainment, AgostoDos Pictures, PostManila, Mothership, GMA Films₱ 83,352,091[10]
Note
  1. Box Office Mojo, a reliable third party box office revenue tracker, does not track any revenues earned during any Metro Manila Film Festival editions. So the official figures by film entries during the festival are only estimates taken from any recent updates from credible and reliable sources such as a film's production outfit, or from any news agencies. To verify the figures, see individual sources for the references.
Color key

Films

OpeningTitleDirectorCast and crewGenreRef.
JA

N

U

A

R

Y

8A Mother's StoryJohn D. Lazatin Pokwang, Rayver CruzDrama
25My Cactus HeartEnrico Santos Romance, Drama
FE

B

R

U

A

R

Y

7PintakasiLee Meily Erich Gonzales, JM De Guzman, John Wayne Sace Drama
15ÜnOfficially YoursRomance, Comedy
22HitmanAction
MA

R

C

H

14Richard Somes Horror, Romance
14My Kontrabida GirlJade Castro Romance, Comedy
21The WitnessMuhammad Yusuf Horror, Action
OpeningTitleDirectorCast and crewGenreRef.
AP

R

I

L

7Moron 5 and the Crying LadyWenn V. DeramasJohn Lapus, Luis Manzano, Billy Crawford, Marvin AgustinComedy
18BusongAuraeus SolitoAlessandra De RossiDrama
MA

Y

9The Mommy ReturnsJoel LamanganRuffa Gutierrez, Gabby Concepcion, PokwangComedy, Fantasy
16Every Breath U TakeMae Czarina Cruz Piolo Pascual, Angelica PanganibanRomance, Comedy
30Born To Love YouJerome Pabocan Angeline Quinto, Coco MartinRomance
JU

N

E

6Dominic ZapataOgie Alcasid, Dennis Trillo, Solenn HeussaffComedy
13Kimmy Dora and The Temple of KiyemeJoyce BernalEugene DomingoComedy
OpeningTitleDirectorCast and crewGenreRef.
JU

L

Y

25The HealingChito S. RoñoVilma Santos, Kim ChiuThriller, Suspense
AU

G

U

S

T

7PosasLawrence Fajardo Nico Antonio, Bangs GarciaDrama
15Just One SummerMac AlejandreElmo Magalona, Julie Anne San JoseRomance, Drama
15The ReunionFrasco Mortiz Enchong Dee, Xian Lim, Enrique Gil, Kean CiprianoComedy, Romance
22Mga Mumunting LihimJose Javier ReyesJudy Ann Santos, Iza Calzado, Janice de Belen, Agot IsidroDrama
22Guni-GuniTara Illenburger Lovi Poe, Benjamin AlvesHorror
29AmorosaTopel Lee Angel Aquino, Enrique GilHorror
29Chris Martinez Ogie Alcasid, Eugene Domingo, Gary Valenciano, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Sam ConcepcionMusical, Comedy, Romance
SE

P

T

E

M

B

E

R

5Captive Brillante MendozaIsabelle HuppertAction, Drama, Thriller, War
5Bwakaw Jun LanaEddie GarciaComedy
12Ang Nawawala Marie Jamora Dominic Roco, Dawn ZuluetaDrama
12The Mistress Olivia Lamasan Bea Alonzo, John Lloyd CruzRomance, Melodrama
12Graceland Ron Morales Arnold Reyes Drama, Action
19Pridyider Rico Ilarde Andi Eigenmann, Janice de Belen, JM De GuzmanHorror
19Biktima R.D. AlbaCesar Montano, Angel Aquino, Mercedes CabralDrama, Action
26Of All the Things Joyce BernalAga Muhlach, Regine VelasquezRomance, Comedy, Drama
26Santa Niña Emmanuel Palo Coco Martin, Alessandra de RossiDrama
OpeningTitleDirectorCast and crewGenreRef.
OC

T

O

B

E

R

3Give Up Tomorrow Michael Collins The story of Paco LarrañagaDocumentary
10This Guy's in Love with U Mare! Wenn V. DeramasVice Ganda, Toni Gonzaga, Luis ManzanoComedy
17 Erik MattiDingdong Dantes, Lovi Poe, Ramon Bautista Horror, Fantasy, Adventure
24A Secret Affair Nuel Naval Anne Curtis, Derek Ramsay, Andi EigenmannRomance, Drama
31Suddenly It's Magic Rory QuintosMario Maurer, Erich GonzalesRomance, Comedy
31Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay Antoinette Jadaone Lilia CuntapayComedy, Drama
NO

V

E

M

B

E

R

7Madaling Araw, Mahabang Gabi Dante Nico Garcia Angelica Panganiban, Kean Cipriano, Glaiza de CastroComedy
2124/7 in Love John Lazatin, Mae Cruz,
Frasco Mortiz, Dado Lumibao
Piolo Pascual, Bea Alonzo, Zanjoe Marudo, Gerald Anderson, Kim Chiu, John Lloyd Cruz, Angelica Panganiban, Sam Milby, Pokwang, Maja Salvador, Diether Ocampo, Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Zaijian Jaranilla, Xyriel ManabatRomance, Comedy
21Rigodon Erik MattiYam Concepcion, John James UyRomance, Thriller
28D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! Soxy Topacio Jose Manalo, Wally BayolaComedy
DE

C

E

M

B

E

R

5Supremo Richard Somes Alfred VargasHistorical drama, Biopic
5Boundary Benito Bautista Ronnie Lazaro, Raymond Bagatsing Drama, Thriller
12Flames of Love Gigi Alfonso Christopher de Leon, Lani Mercado, Dina Bonnevie, Ricky DavaoDrama
12MNL 143Emerson Reyes Allan Paule, Joy Viado, Gardo Versoza, Lou VelosoDramedy
25Si Agimat, Si Enteng, at Si Ako Tony Reyes Vic Sotto, Bong Revilla, Jr., Judy Ann SantosFantasy, Comedy, Adventure
25El Presidente Mark MeilyE.R. Ejercito, Cristine Reyes, Nora Aunor, Cesar MontanoHistorical drama, Action
25One More Try Ruel S. Bayani Angel Locsin, Dingdong Dantes, Angelica Panganiban, Zanjoe MarudoRomance
25Shake, Rattle & Roll 14 Chito S. RoñoLovi Poe, Dennis Trillo, Paulo Avelino, Martin Escudero, Vhong Navarro, Janice de Belen, Herbert BautistaHorror
25Sisterakas Wenn V. DeramasKris Aquino, Vice Ganda, Ai-Ai de las Alas, Daniel Padilla, Kathryn BernardoComedy
25Sosy Problems Andoy RanayHeart Evangelista, Rhian Ramos, Solenn Heussaff, Bianca KingComedy, Romance
25The Strangers Lawrence Fajardo Julia Montes, Enrique Gil, Enchong DeeHorror, Suspense
25Thy Womb Brillante MendozaNora Aunor, Bembol Roco, Lovi Poe, Mercedes CabralDrama

Awards

Local

The following first list shows the Best Picture winners at the four major film awards: FAMAS Awards, Gawad Urian Awards, Luna Awards and Star Awards; and at the three major film festivals: Metro Manila Film Festival, Cinemalaya and Cinema One Originals. The second list shows films with the most awards won from the four major film awards and a breakdown of their total number of awards per award ceremony.

Award/Festival Best PictureRef.
61st FAMAS AwardsEl Presidente[11]
36th Gawad Urian AwardsAng Paglalakbay ng mga Bituin sa Gabing Madilim[12]
31st Luna AwardsEl Presidente[13]
29th Star Awards for MoviesAlagwa El Presidente [14]
23rd Young Critics Circle CitationsQiyamah[15]
38th Metro Manila Film FestivalThe Grave Bandits One More Try [16]
8th Cinemalaya Independent Film FestivalDiabloPosas[17]
8th Cinema One Originals Film FestivalPascalina[18]
FilmTotalFAMASUrianLunaStar
El Presidente 27 14 0 5 8
Alagwa 6 0 1 0 5
The Mistress 6 0 0 6 0
One More Try 4 2 0 1 1
Thy Womb 4 0 2 0 2
3 0 0 0 3
Mater Dolorosa 3 0 1 0 2

International

The following list shows Filipino films (released in 2012) which were nominated or won awards at international industry-based awards and FIAPF-accredited competitive film festivals.

AwardCategoryNomineeResultSource
6th Asia Pacific Screen AwardsAchievement in DirectingBrillante Mendoza, Sinapupunan (Thy Womb)[19]
Best Performance by an ActressNora Aunor, Sinapupunan (Thy Womb)
7th Asian Film AwardsBest ActorEddie Garcia, Bwakaw[20]
People’s Choice for Favorite Actor
Best ActressNora Aunor, Sinapupunan (Thy Womb)
People’s Choice for Favorite Actor
1st ASEAN International Film Festival and AwardsBest ActorJericho Rosales, Alagwa[21]
Best Supporting ActorBugoy Cariño, Alagwa
69th Venice International Film FestivalLa Navicella Venezia Cinema AwardBrillante Mendoza, Sinapupunan (Thy Womb)[22]
Nazareno Taddei Award - Special Mention
Bisato d'Oro - Best ActressNora Aunor, Sinapupunan (Thy Womb)
28th Warsaw International Film FestivalNETPAC AwardAdolfo Alix, Jr., Kalayaan (Wildlife)[23]
25th Tokyo International Film FestivalWinds of Asia-Middle East - Special MentionJun Lana, Bwakaw[24]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Star Cinema MMFF entries from 2009 to 2013 total P2B . . January 7, 2015.
  2. News: Star Cinema reveals top-grossing MMFF entries from 2009-2013 . Philippine Entertainment Portal. January 7, 2015.
  3. Web site: The Mistress . . April 26, 2017.
  4. Web site: This Guy's in Love with U Mare! . . April 26, 2017.
  5. Web site: ÜnOfficially Yours . . April 26, 2017.
  6. Web site: Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme . . April 26, 2017.
  7. Web site: 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival Earns Record-breaking P767.8 Million . . January 10, 2013 . August 10, 2015.
  8. Web site: A Secret Affair . . April 26, 2017.
  9. Web site: The Healing . . April 26, 2017.
  10. Web site: Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles . . April 26, 2017.
  11. News: WINNERS: 61st FAMAS Awards. Rappler. April 21, 2013. November 7, 2014.
  12. News: Nora wins 2013 Urian Best Actress award, Jericho Best Actor. The Philippine Star. June 19, 2013. November 7, 2014.
  13. News: Angel Locsin and John Lloyd Cruz win top acting awards in 31st Luna Awards. June 1, 2013. Philippine Entertainment Portal. November 7, 2014.
  14. News: WINNERS: 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies. Rappler. March 10, 2013. November 7, 2014.
  15. News: YCC names Qiyamah best film of 2012. June 16, 2013. Manila Standard. March 3, 2021.
  16. News: Nora Aunor and Dingdong Dantes hailed Best Actress and Best Actor at the 2012 MMFF Awards Night; One More Try wins Best Picture. Philippine Entertainment Portal. December 26, 2012 . April 26, 2017.
  17. News: Cinemalaya 2012 Winners bared. The Philippine Star. August 1, 2012. November 5, 2013.
  18. News: Cinema One Originals 2012 winners. Rappler. December 3, 2012. April 14, 2017.
  19. Web site: Winners of the Sixth Annual Asia Pacific Screen Awards Announced. Asia Pacific Screen Awards. November 23, 2012. April 11, 2015.
  20. Web site: 7th AFA Nominees and Winners. https://web.archive.org/web/20130121234548/http://www.asianfilmawards.asia/nominees-and-winners/7th-afa-nominees-and-winners/7th-afa-nominees-winners/. dead. January 21, 2013. Asian Film Awards. April 8, 2015.
  21. News: WINNERS: ASEAN Intl Film Fest and Awards. Rappler. March 30, 2013. May 1, 2017.
  22. News: 3 awards for ‘Thy Womb’ in Venice Film Fest. Philippine Daily Inquirer. September 10, 2012. May 1, 2017.
  23. News: Adolf Alix Jr.’s Kalayaan wins NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film at Warsaw International Film Festival. Philippine Entertainment Portal. October 20, 2012. May 1, 2017.
  24. Web site: 25th TIFF Winners. Tokyo International Film Festival. May 1, 2017.