List of Philippine films of 2012
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
Rank
Film
Production outfit
Domestic gross1
Source
1.
Sisterakas Star Cinema , Viva Films
₱ 393,439,711
[ 1] [ 2]
2.
The Mistress Star 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 Try Star Cinema
₱ 204,255,920
[ 1] [ 2]
5.
ÜnOfficially Yours Star Cinema
₱ 157,254,200
[ 5]
6.
Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme Spring Films, Star Cinema
₱ 133,963,009
[ 6]
7.
Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako OctoArts Films , M-Zet Productions , APT Entertainment , Imus Productions, GMA Films
₱ 133,500,000 (est.)
[ 7]
8.
A Secret Affair Viva Films
₱ 118,424,018
[ 8]
9.
The Healing Star Cinema
₱ 104,602,460
[ 9]
10.
Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles Reality Entertainment , AgostoDos Pictures , PostManila, Mothership, GMA Films
₱ 83,352,091
[ 10]
Note
^ 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
Opening
Title
Director
Cast and crew
Genre
Ref.
J
A
N
U
A
R
Y
8
A Mother's Story John D. Lazatin
Pokwang , Rayver Cruz Drama
25
My Cactus Heart Enrico Santos
Maja Salvador , Matteo Guidicelli , Xian Lim Romance , Drama
F
E
B
R
U
A
R
Y
7
Pintakasi Lee Meily
Erich Gonzales , JM De Guzman , John Wayne SaceDrama
15
ÜnOfficially Yours Cathy Garcia-Molina Angel Locsin , John Lloyd Cruz Romance , Comedy
22
Hitman Cesar Montano Cesar Montano , Sam Pinto Action
M
A
R
C
H
14
Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang Richard Somes
Erich Gonzales , Derek Ramsay Horror , Romance
14
My Kontrabida Girl Jade Castro
Aljur Abrenica , Rhian Ramos Romance , Comedy
21
The Witness Muhammad Yusuf
Gwen Zamora Horror , Action
Opening
Title
Director
Cast and crew
Genre
Ref.
A
P
R
I
L
7
Moron 5 and the Crying Lady Wenn V. Deramas John Lapus , Luis Manzano , Billy Crawford , Marvin Agustin Comedy
18
Busong Auraeus Solito Alessandra De Rossi Drama
M
A
Y
9
The Mommy Returns Joel Lamangan Ruffa Gutierrez , Gabby Concepcion , Pokwang Comedy , Fantasy
16
Every Breath U Take Mae Czarina Cruz
Piolo Pascual , Angelica Panganiban Romance , Comedy
30
Born To Love You Jerome Pabocan
Angeline Quinto , Coco Martin Romance
J
U
N
E
6
Boy Pick-Up: The Movie Dominic Zapata Ogie Alcasid , Dennis Trillo , Solenn Heussaff Comedy
13
Kimmy Dora and The Temple of Kiyeme Joyce Bernal Eugene Domingo Comedy
Opening
Title
Director
Cast and crew
Genre
Ref.
J
U
L
Y
25
The Healing Chito S. Roño Vilma Santos , Kim Chiu Thriller , Suspense
A
U
G
U
S
T
7
Posas Lawrence Fajardo
Nico Antonio, Bangs Garcia
Drama
15
Just One Summer Mac Alejandre Elmo Magalona , Julie Anne San Jose Romance , Drama
15
The Reunion Frasco Mortiz
Enchong Dee , Xian Lim , Enrique Gil , Kean Cipriano Comedy , Romance
22
Mga Mumunting Lihim Jose Javier Reyes Judy Ann Santos , Iza Calzado , Janice de Belen , Agot Isidro Drama
22
Guni-Guni Tara Illenburger
Lovi Poe , Benjamin Alves Horror
29
Amorosa Topel Lee
Angel Aquino , Enrique Gil Horror
29
I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila! Chris Martinez
Ogie Alcasid , Eugene Domingo , Gary Valenciano , Zsa Zsa Padilla , Sam Concepcion Musical , Comedy , Romance
S
E
P
T
E
M
B
E
R
5
Captive Brillante Mendoza Isabelle Huppert Action , Drama , Thriller , War
5
Bwakaw Jun Lana Eddie Garcia Comedy
12
Ang Nawawala Marie Jamora
Dominic Roco , Dawn Zulueta Drama
12
The Mistress Olivia Lamasan
Bea Alonzo , John Lloyd Cruz Romance , Melodrama
12
Graceland Ron Morales
Arnold Reyes
Drama , Action
19
Pridyider Rico Ilarde
Andi Eigenmann , Janice de Belen , JM De Guzman Horror
19
Biktima R.D. Alba Cesar Montano , Angel Aquino , Mercedes Cabral Drama , Action
26
Of All the Things Joyce Bernal Aga Muhlach , Regine Velasquez Romance , Comedy , Drama
26
Santa Niña Emmanuel Palo
Coco Martin , Alessandra de Rossi Drama
Opening
Title
Director
Cast and crew
Genre
Ref.
O
C
T
O
B
E
R
3
Give Up Tomorrow Michael Collins
The story of Paco Larrañaga
Documentary
10
This Guy's in Love with U Mare! Wenn V. Deramas Vice Ganda , Toni Gonzaga , Luis Manzano Comedy
17
Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles Erik Matti Dingdong Dantes , Lovi Poe , Ramon BautistaHorror , Fantasy , Adventure
24
A Secret Affair Nuel Naval
Anne Curtis , Derek Ramsay , Andi Eigenmann Romance , Drama
31
Suddenly It's Magic Rory Quintos Mario Maurer , Erich Gonzales Romance , Comedy
31
Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay Antoinette Jadaone
Lilia Cuntapay Comedy , Drama
N
O
V
E
M
B
E
R
7
Madaling Araw, Mahabang Gabi Dante Nico Garcia
Angelica Panganiban , Kean Cipriano , Glaiza de Castro Comedy
21
24/7 in Love John Lazatin, Mae Cruz,
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 Manabat Romance , Comedy
21
Rigodon Erik Matti Yam Concepcion , John James Uy Romance , Thriller
28
D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! Soxy Topacio
Jose Manalo , Wally Bayola Comedy
D
E
C
E
M
B
E
R
5
Supremo Richard Somes
Alfred Vargas Historical drama , Biopic
5
Boundary Benito Bautista
Ronnie Lazaro , Raymond BagatsingDrama , Thriller
12
Flames of Love Gigi Alfonso
Christopher de Leon , Lani Mercado , Dina Bonnevie , Ricky Davao Drama
12
MNL 143 Emerson Reyes
Allan Paule, Joy Viado , Gardo Versoza , Lou Veloso
Dramedy
25
Si Agimat, Si Enteng, at Si Ako Tony Reyes
Vic Sotto , Bong Revilla, Jr. , Judy Ann Santos Fantasy , Comedy , Adventure
25
El Presidente Mark Meily E.R. Ejercito , Cristine Reyes , Nora Aunor , Cesar Montano Historical drama , Action
25
One More Try Ruel S. Bayani
Angel Locsin , Dingdong Dantes , Angelica Panganiban , Zanjoe Marudo Romance
25
Shake, Rattle & Roll 14 Chito S. Roño Lovi Poe , Dennis Trillo , Paulo Avelino , Martin Escudero , Vhong Navarro , Janice de Belen , Herbert Bautista Horror
25
Sisterakas Wenn V. Deramas Kris Aquino , Vice Ganda , Ai-Ai de las Alas , Daniel Padilla , Kathryn Bernardo Comedy
25
Sosy Problems Andoy Ranay Heart Evangelista , Rhian Ramos , Solenn Heussaff , Bianca King Comedy , Romance
25
The Strangers Lawrence Fajardo
Julia Montes , Enrique Gil , Enchong Dee Horror , Suspense
25
Thy Womb Brillante Mendoza Nora Aunor , Bembol Roco , Lovi Poe , Mercedes Cabral Drama
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.
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.
Award
Category
Nominee
Result
Source
6th Asia Pacific Screen Awards
Achievement in Directing
Brillante Mendoza , Sinapupunan (Thy Womb) Won
[ 19]
Best Performance by an Actress
Nora Aunor , Sinapupunan (Thy Womb) Won
7th Asian Film Awards
Best Actor
Eddie Garcia , Bwakaw Won
[ 20]
People’s Choice for Favorite Actor
Won
Best Actress
Nora Aunor , Sinapupunan (Thy Womb) Won
People’s Choice for Favorite Actor
Nominated
1st ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards
Best Actor
Jericho Rosales , Alagwa Nominated
[ 21]
Best Supporting Actor
Bugoy Cariño , Alagwa Won
69th Venice International Film Festival
La Navicella Venezia Cinema Award
Brillante Mendoza , Sinapupunan (Thy Womb) Won
[ 22]
Nazareno Taddei Award - Special Mention
Won
Bisato d'Oro - Best Actress
Nora Aunor , Sinapupunan (Thy Womb) Won
28th Warsaw International Film Festival
NETPAC Award
Adolfo Alix, Jr. , Kalayaan (Wildlife) Won
[ 23]
25th Tokyo International Film Festival
Winds of Asia-Middle East - Special Mention
Jun Lana , Bwakaw Won
[ 24]
See also
References
^ a b "Star Cinema MMFF entries from 2009 to 2013 total P2B" . Star Cinema . January 7, 2015.^ a b "Star Cinema reveals top-grossing MMFF entries from 2009-2013" . Philippine Entertainment Portal . January 7, 2015.^ "The Mistress" . Box Office Mojo . Retrieved April 26, 2017 .^ "This Guy's in Love with U Mare!" . Box Office Mojo . Retrieved April 26, 2017 .^ "ÜnOfficially Yours" . Box Office Mojo . Retrieved April 26, 2017 .^ "Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme" . Box Office Mojo . Retrieved April 26, 2017 .^ "2012 Metro Manila Film Festival Earns Record-breaking P767.8 Million" . Metropolitan Manila Development Authority . January 10, 2013. Retrieved August 10, 2015 .^ "A Secret Affair" . Box Office Mojo . Retrieved April 26, 2017 .^ "The Healing" . Box Office Mojo . Retrieved April 26, 2017 .^ "Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles" . Box Office Mojo . Retrieved April 26, 2017 .^ "WINNERS: 61st FAMAS Awards" . Rappler . April 21, 2013. Retrieved November 7, 2014 .^ "Nora wins 2013 Urian Best Actress award, Jericho Best Actor" . The Philippine Star . June 19, 2013. Retrieved November 7, 2014 .^ "Angel Locsin and John Lloyd Cruz win top acting awards in 31st Luna Awards" . Philippine Entertainment Portal . June 1, 2013. Retrieved November 7, 2014 .^ "WINNERS: 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies" . Rappler . March 10, 2013. Retrieved November 7, 2014 .^ "YCC names Qiyamah best film of 2012" . Manila Standard . June 16, 2013. Retrieved March 3, 2021 .^ "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. Retrieved April 26, 2017 .^ "Cinemalaya 2012 Winners bared" . The Philippine Star . August 1, 2012. Retrieved November 5, 2013 .^ "Cinema One Originals 2012 winners" . Rappler . December 3, 2012. Retrieved April 14, 2017 .^ "Winners of the Sixth Annual Asia Pacific Screen Awards Announced" . Asia Pacific Screen Awards . November 23, 2012. Retrieved April 11, 2015 .^ "7th AFA Nominees and Winners" . Asian Film Awards . Archived from the original on January 21, 2013. Retrieved April 8, 2015 .^ "WINNERS: ASEAN Intl Film Fest and Awards" . Rappler . March 30, 2013. Retrieved May 1, 2017 .^ "3 awards for 'Thy Womb' in Venice Film Fest" . Philippine Daily Inquirer . September 10, 2012. Retrieved May 1, 2017 .^ "Adolf Alix Jr.'s Kalayaan wins NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film at Warsaw International Film Festival" . Philippine Entertainment Portal . October 20, 2012. Retrieved May 1, 2017 .^ "25th TIFF Winners" . Tokyo International Film Festival . Retrieved May 1, 2017 .
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