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‘On The Job: The Missing 8’ dominates the 5th EDDYS

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Stephanie Rose Manhit

The past couple of years have been trying for the entire entertainment industry, but thankfully, it continues to survive and even thrive.This was celebrated during the 5th EDDYS or Entertainment Editors’ Choice Awards Night which was held last November 27, 2022 at the iconic Metropolitan Theater in Manila. It was hosted by none other than Boy Abunda and directed by Ice Seguerra.Greeting the visitors at the red carpet was former FDCP chair Liza Diño-Seguerra, along with members of the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd). The evening began with cocktails, where everyone had the chance to mingle and catch up with each other. Once again, On The Job: The Missing 8 dominated the evening as they bagged 8 awards. They got the EDDYS Choice for Best Film, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Visual Effects, Best Sound Design, Best Musical Score, and Best Supporting Actress.There was a three-way tie for Best Musical Score between Erwin Romulo for On The Job: The Missing 8, Teresa Barrozo for Big Night, and Cesar Francis Concio for Love Is Color Blind.Best Screenplay went to Jun Robles Lana for Big Night, while Best Production Design went to Whammy Alcazaren of Kun Maupay It Panahon. In addition, the award for Best Original Theme Song went to Marion Aunor for the song “Maghihintay” which was featured in the movie More Than Blue.Mon Confiado won Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Arisaka, while Lotlot De Leon won Best Supporting Actress for her role in On The Job: The Missing 8.The EDDYS Choice for Best Actress went to veteran actress Charo Santos for her performance in Kun Maupay It Panahon, a role which reminded the audience of her acting prowess on the silver screen.<div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/7/31/fresh-scoops/charo-santos-wins-best-actress-at-the-famas-awards-201558">READ: Charo Santos wins Best Actress at the FAMAS awards: ‘Sulit ang pag-aaral ko ng Waray!’</a></div>“I share this honor with my co-nominees for the outstanding performances,” she said. “I’d like to share this honor with my family. Maraming maraming salamat sa pagbibigay ninyo ng puwang sa aking mga pangarap at pagkatao.“I share this recognition to everyone who has supported me through the almost five decades of my career in show business,” she added.Charo admitted to being open to doing more acting projects in the future.“Kung may dumating na magandang role, why not?” she said. “Gusto kong gumawa ng pelikula at tsaka sana may serye na dumating!”Meanwhile, Christian Bables bested other veteran actors as he took home the EDDYS for Best Actor for his role in Big Night, a project he takes great pride in.<div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2021/12/30/fresh-scoops/christian-bables-magical-kung-ilarawan-ang-pagb-197729">READ: Christian Bables, ‘magical’ kung ilarawan ang pagbabalik film fest</a></div>Despite winning the award, Christian remains grounded and chooses to let the recognition serve as his inspiration and motivation to improve his craft.“I’m just as good as my last work,” explained Christian. “More hard work for me sa ga susunod na karakter kong gagampanan, sa mga projects na maibibigay sa akin.”Christian remains busy as he is part of the cast of the Dreamscape teleserye Dirty Linen. He also has an upcoming movie with Ideafirst, Sampung Mga Kerida. He admitted that his roles continue to challenge him as an actor. “This is way far different from the characters na na-portray ko before,” he hinted. Christian loves his craft and refuses to be pressured by others’ expectations. “Gusto ko lang i-enjoy ‘yung craft, gusto ko lang i-enjoy ‘yung passion ko,” he stated. The 5th EDDYS celebrated the artistic excellence of Filipino filmmakers who persevered and thrived amid the pandemic.Below is the full list of nominees for each category:<div>Best Supporting Actor</div>John Arcilla for Big NightRicky Davao for Big NightMon Confiado for Arisaka —winnerChristopher de Leon for On The Job: The Missing 8Dennis Trillo for On The Job: The Missing 8<div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CleQ8uPhwSZ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A3032764.0999999642%2C%22ls%22%3A3031871.199999988%2C%22le%22%3A3032029.399999976%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="610" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div>Best Supporting Actress</div>Janice de Belen for Big NightEugene Domingo for Big NightLotlot de Leon for On The Job: The Missing 8 —winnerElizabeth Oropesa for Huwag Kang LalabasRans Rifol for Kun Maupay It Panahon<div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CldwBdiSReP/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A3032803.0999999642%2C%22ls%22%3A3031871.199999988%2C%22le%22%3A3032029.399999976%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="745" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div>Best Sound Design</div>Immanuel Verona, Fatima Salim, John Buquid for ArisakaImmanuel Verona for Big NightRoman Dymny for Kun Maupay It PanahonCorinne de San Jose for On The Job: The Missing 8 —winnerImmanuel Verona, Fatima Salim for Huwag Kang Lalabas<div>Best Musical Score</div>Erwin Romulo for On The Job: The Missing 8 —winnerAndrew Florentino for Kun Maupay It PanahonTeresa Barrozo for Big Night —winnerJerrold Tarog for Dito at DoonCesar Francis Concio for Love Is Color Blind —winner<div>Best Original Theme Song</div>“Maari Ba” from Love At First Stream“Sana Panaginip Lang” from Love At First Stream“Maganda Kahit Matanda” from Revirginized“Maghihintay” from More Than Blue —winner“For Your Eyes Only” from Love Is Color Blind<div>Best Visual Effects</div>Ogie Tiglao of Quantum Post for Big NightGerwin Meneses for Huwag Kang LalabasMofac Studio (S. Korea), Hue Media, Ogie Tiglao of Quantum Post for Kun Maupay It PanahonMothership for On The Job: The Missing 8 —winnerThe Post Office for The Exorsis<div>Best Editing</div>Nikolas Red for ArisakaBenjamin Tolentino for Big NightJay Halili for On The Job: The Missing 8 —winnerMarya Ignacio for Love Is Color BlindRenard Torres for Dito at Doon<div>Best Production Design</div>Whammy Acazaren for Kun Maupay It Panahon —winnerMIchael Español, Roma Regala for On The Job: The Missing 8Arthur Maningas for Huwag Kang LalabasJay Custodio for Huling Ulan Sa Tag-arawNorico Santos for Love Is Color Blind<div>Best Cinematography</div>Neil Derrik Bion for On The Job: The Missing 8 —winnerMycko David for ArisakaT.M. Malones for Huwag Kang LalabasTeck Siang Lim for Kun Maupay It PanahonNoel Teehankee for Love or Money<div>Best Screenplay</div>Michiko Yamamoto for On The Job: The Missing 8Giancarlo Abrahan, Carlo Francisco Manatad, Jerome Dubois for ‘Kun Maupay It PanahonJun Robles Lana for Big Night —winnerAcy Ramos, Irish Precious Mangubat for Huling Ulan Sa Tag-arawKhristine Gabriel, Duimon Arciaga for Love Is Color Blind<div>Best Director</div>Erik Matti for On The Job: The Missing 8 —winnerMikhail Red for ArisakaJun Robles Lana for Big NightJP Habac for Dito at Doon<div>Best Actor</div>John Arcilla for On The Job: The Missing 8Christian Bables for Big Night —winnerDingdong Dantes for A Hard DayDaniel Padilla for Kun Maupay It PanahonPiolo Pascual for My Amanda<div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/ClgDa4DBFsQ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A3032834%2C%22ls%22%3A3031871.199999988%2C%22le%22%3A3032029.399999976%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="761" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div>Best Actress</div>Janine Gutierrez for Dito at DoonKim Molina for Ang Babaeng Walang PakiramdamMaja Salvador for ArisakaCharo Santos for Kun Maupay It Panahon —winnerAlessandra de Rossi for My Amanda<div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CleCfQdvRLD/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A3033472.399999976%2C%22ls%22%3A3031871.199999988%2C%22le%22%3A3032029.399999976%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="491" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div>Best Film</div><div>Arisaka</div><div>Big Night</div><div>Dito at Doon</div><div>Kun Maupay It Panahon</div>On The Job: The Missing 8 —winner<div style="text-align:center"><img src="	https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Best-Film-winner-On-The-Job-The-Missing-8.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div>

‘On The Job: The Missing 8’, Charo Santos, and Christian Bables were among the many awardees during the 5th EDDY Awards.

‘On The Job: The Missing 8’, Charo Santos, and Christian Bables were among the many awardees during the 5th EDDY Awards.

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‘On The Job: The Missing 8’ dominates the 5th EDDYS

Ann Manhit

Published December 01, 2022 11:47 AM PHT

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