40th FAMAS Awards

The 40th Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards Night was held in 1992 in the Philippines . This is for the Outstanding Achievements of the different films for the year 1991.

For this year Nora Aunor and Director Lino Brocka was elevated to the Hall of Fame for winning their respective category five or more times. On the other hand, Dawn Zulueta was the winnigest actress that night, she holds the distinction of winning both the Filipino Academy of Movies Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) awards for Best Lead Actress (Hihintayin Kita sa Langit) and Best Supporting Actress (Una Kang Naging Akin) in 1991.

Awards

Major Awards

Winners are listed first and highlighted with boldface.

Best Picture

Best Director

  • Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. — MRN Films
    • Hintayin KIta sa Langit — Reyna Films
    • Ipagpatawad Mo — VIVA Films
    • Kislap sa Dilim — Reflection Films
    • Una ka naging Akin — VIVA Films
  • Elwood Perez — Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.
    • Fernando Poe Jr. — Batas ng .45
    • Carlos Siguion Reyna — Hihintayin KIta sa Langit
    • Christopher De Leon — Huwag Mong Salangin ang Sugat Ko
    • Laurice Guillen — Ipagpatawad Mo.

Best Actor

Best Actress

  • Christopher De Leon —Ipagpatawad Mo''
    • Rudy Fernandez — Bingbong: The Vincent Crisologo Story
    • Eddie Garcia — Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator
    • Edu Manzano — 'Contreras Gang:
    • Gabby Concepcion — 'Una kang Naging Akin
  • Dawn Zulueta — Hihintayin KIta sa Langit
    • Maricel Soriano — Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik
    • Lorna Tolentino — Kislap sa Dilim
    • Sharon Cuneta — Una kang Naging Akin
    • Dina Bonnevie — Sa Kabila ng Lahat

Best Supporting Actor

Best Supporting Actress

  • Eric Quizon —Hihintayin Kita sa Langit''
    • [...] Israel — Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator
    • Daniel Fernando — Huwag Mong Salangin ang Sugat Ko
    • Gabby Concepcion — Kislam sa Dilim
    • Leo Martinez — Juan Tamad at Mr. Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue
  • Dawn Zulueta — Una Kang Naging Akin
    • Rina Reyes — Class of '91
    • Jackie Lou Blanco — Hihintayin Kita sa Langit'
    • Pilar Pilapil — Darna
    • Armida Siguion-Reyna — Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.

Best Child Actor

Best Child Actress

  • Terence Baylon — Ipagpatawad Mo
    • R.R. Herrera — Batas ng .45
    • [Atong Redillas — Darna'
    • L.A. Lopez — Juan Tamad at Mr. Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue
    • Harold Zulueta — Umiyak Pati Langit
  • Aiza Seguerra — Okay Ka Fairy Ko
    • Lady Lee — Kailan Ka Magiging Akin
    • Margarita Fuentes — Makiusap sa Diyos'
    • Sitti Miriam Lao — Moro

Best in Screenplay

Best Story

  • Ricky LeeAng Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.''
  • Ricky LeeAng Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.''

Best Sound

Best Musical Score

  • Gaudencio Barredo — Hihintayin kita sa langit
  • Ryan Cayabyab — Hihintayin kita sa langit

Best Cinematography

Best Editing

  • Johnny Araojo — Juan Tamad at Mr. Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue
  • Jess Navarro — Hihintayin kita sa langit

Best Theme Song

Production Design

  • George Canseco - Hanggang sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan — Hihintayin kita sa langit
  • Joey Luna — Hihintayin kita sa langit

Best Visual Effects

  • (Visual Illusion Quest) — Okay Ka Fairy Ko

Special Awardee

  • Hall of Fame Awardee
    • Nora Aunor - Actor
      • 1977 - Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos
      • 1980 - Ina Ka ng Anak Mo
      • 1985 - Bulaklak sa City Jail
      • 1990 - Bilangin ang mga Bituin sa Langit
      • 1991 - Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina?
  • Hall of Fame Awardee
    • Lino Brocka - Directing
      • 1971 - Tubog sa Ginto
      • 1975 - Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang
      • 1976 - Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag
      • 1980 - Jaguar
      • 1991 - Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak
  • Hall of Fame Awardee
    • Edgardo Vinarao - Editing
      • 1977 - Minsa'y isang Gamu-gamo
      • 1978 - Hostage... Hanapin si Batuigas!
      • 1982 - Init o Lamig
      • 1991 - Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina?