Kathryn Bernardo, Marian Rivera, among nominees in 7th Eddys

The competition for the 7th Eddys (Entertainment Editors’ Choice Awards for Movies) best actress is fierce, with Kathryn Bernardo (“A Very Good Girl”) and Marian Rivera (“Rewind”) among the nominees.

Joining them in vying for the award this year are Julia Montes (“Five Breakups and a Romance”); Charlie Dizon (“Third World Romance”); Vilma Santos (“When I Met You in Tokyo”); and Maricel Soriano (“In His Mother’s Eyes”).

On the other hand, nominees for Best Actor include Elijah Canlas (“Keys to the Heart”); Dingdong Dantes (“Rewind”); Cedrick Juan (“GomBurZa”); Piolo Pascual (“Mallari”); Alden Richards (“Five Breakups and a Romance”); and Romnick Sarmenta (“About Us But Not about Us”).

Meanwhile, competing in the Best Supporting Actress category are Dolly de Leon (“Keys to the Heart”); Alessandra de Rossi (“Firefly”); Gloria Diaz (“Mallari”); Gladys Reyes (“Apag”); and Ruby Ruiz (“Langitngit”).

Nominees for Best Supporting Actor are Enchong Dee (“GomBurZa”); Keempee de Leon (“Here Comes the Groom”); Nanding Josef (“Oras de Peligro”); Roderick Paulate (“In His Mother’s Eyes”): and JC Santos (“Mallari”).

Nominated in the Best Director category are Derick Cabrido (“Mallari”); Pepe Diokno (“GomBurZa”); Zig Dulay (“Firefly”); Jun Robles Lana (“About Us But Not about Us”); and Carl Joseph Papa (“Iti Mapukpukaw”).

The Eddys previously announced that they would honor veteran actors Eva Darren, Nova Villa, Leo Martinez, Lito Lapid and Gina Alajar for their contributions in uplifting the local film and television industry.

The Eddys is headed by the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd) and is set to take place on July 7 at the Ceremonial Hall of the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City.

Below are the other nominees in different categories:

Best Picture

– “About Us But Not about Us” (The IdeaFirst Company, Octoberian Films and Quantum Films)

– “Firefly” (GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs)

– “GomBurZa” (Jesuit Communications, MQuest Ventures, and CMB Film Services)

– “Iti Mapukpukaw” (Project 8, GMA News and Public Affairs, and Terminal Six Post)  

– “Mallari” (Mentorque Productions and Clever Minds Inc.)

Best Screenplay 

– Angeli Atienza (“Firefly”)

– Jun Robles Lana (“About Us But Not about Us”)

– Carl Joseph E. Papa (“Iti Mapukpukaw”)

– Rodolfo Vera, Pepe Diokno (“GomBurZa”)

– Enrico Santos (“Mallari”)

Best Cinematography 

– Neil Daza (“Firefly”)

– Kara Moreno (“Kampon”)

– Juan Lorenzo “Pao” Orendain (“Mallari”)

– Shayne Sarte (“When I Met You in Tokyo”)

– Noel Teehankee (“A Very Good Girl”)

Best Production Design 

– Ferdie Abuel (“5 Breakups and a Romance”)

– Mariel Hizon (“Mallari”)

– Ericson Navarro (“GomBurZa”)

– Fedeyo Tagayon, Reynaldo Peru (“When I Met You in Tokyo”)

– Kenneth Kelvin Villanueva (“Firefly”)

Best Editing 

– Lawrence S. Ang (“About Us But Not about Us”)

– Benjamin Tolentino (“A Very Good Girl”)

– Benjamin Tolentino (“GomBurZa”)

– Benjamin Tolentino (“Iti Mapukpukaw”)

– Noel Tonga, Nelson Villamor (“Mallari”)

Best Musical Score

– Teresa Barrozo (“Becky & Badette”)

– Teresa Barrozo (“GomBurZa”)

– Teresa Barrozo (“Iti Mapukpukaw”)

– Von de Guzman (“Mallari”)

– Vincent de Jesus (“Third World Romance”)

Best Sound

– Lamberto Casas Jr., Alexis Tomboc (“Iti Mapukpukaw”)

– Melvin Q. Rivera, Louie Boy Bauson (“GomBurZa”)

– Sound 22 (“When I Met You in Tokyo”)

– Mien Sparks (“Rewind”)

– Immanuel Verona, Nerrika Salim (“Mallari”)

Best Visual Effects

– Ryan Grimarez, Macky Rayanon, Tawong-Lipod Creative Studio (“Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme”)

– Gaspar Mangarin (“Mallari”)

– John Kenneth Paclibar (“Kampon”)

– Carlos Joseph E. Papa, Eru Petrasanta, Christela Marquez, Matthew Erickson Echague et al. (“Iti Mapukpukaw”)

– Reality MM Studios Inc. (“Firefly”)

Best Original Theme Song 

– “Finggah Lickin’” (“Becky and Badette”) performed by Eugene Domingo, music by Teresa Barrozo, lyrics by Jun Robles Lana, Elmer Gatchalian, and Erika Estacio

– “Pag-ibig na Sumpa” (Mallari”) performed by Juan Karlos, music and lyrics by Jose “Quest” Villanueva

– “Patawad Inay” (“In His Mother’s Eyes”) performed by LA Santos, music and lyrics by Jonathan Manalo, additional lyrics by LA Santos and FM Reyes

-“Sa Duyan ng Bayan” (“GomBurZa”) performed by Noel Cabangon, Ebe Dancel and Gloc-9, music and lyrics by Krina Cayabyab and Gloc-9

– “Sa Yakap Mo” (“Family of Two: A Mother and Son Story”) performed by Iyah Ladip-Guanzon and Ralph Padiernos, music and lyrics by Paulo Zarate