1985 FAMAS Awards


The 33rd Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards Night was held in 1985 at the Araneta Coliseum in the Philippines. This is for the Outstanding Achievements of the different films for the year 1984.
'Ang Padrino won the most awards including the FAMAS Award for Best Picture and best director for Fernando Poe Jr.. This is also Nora Aunor's 10th straight nominations and 3rd win as best actress for the film Bulaklak sa City Jail. Aunor shared the recognition with Sharon Cuneta for her movie "Dapat ka bang Mahalin", this is only the second time in FAMAS history. FAMAS also gave out the first Best Visual Effects award which was won by "Ang Panday" and Best Sound Effects

Awards

Major Awards

Winners are listed first and highlighted with boldface.
Best PictureBest Director

  • Ang Padrino — FPJ Productions
  • * Pasukuin si Waway — Vanguard Films
  • * Bulaklak ng City Jail — Cherubin Films
  • * Misteryo sa TuwaExperimental Cinema of the Philippines
  • * Pieta: Ikalawang Aklat — Amazaldy Film Productions
  • * Sister Stella L. — Regal Films
  • * Working GirlsVIVA Films
  • * Nang Masugatan ang Gabi — HPS Production
  • Fernando Poe Jr. — Ang Padrino
  • * Mario O'HaraBulaklak sa City Jail
  • * Manuel Fyke Cinco — Pasukuin si Waway
  • * Danny L. Zialcita — Nang Masugatan ang Gabi
  • * Carlo J. Caparas — Pieta: Ikalawang Aklat
  • * Mike De LeonSister Stella L.
  • * Ishmael BernalWorking Girls
  • Best ActorBest Actress
  • Rudy Fernandez — Pasukuin si Waway
  • * Philip Salvador — Baby Tsina
  • * Ace VergelBasag ang Pula
  • * Chiquito — Lovingly Yours, Helen
  • * Ramon Revilla Jr. — Pieta: Ikalawang Aklat
  • * Fernando Poe Jr. — Sigaw ng Katarungan
  • Nora AunorBulaklak sa City Jail
  • Sharon Cuneta — Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin
  • * Vilma SantosSister Stella L.
  • * Maricel SorianoKaya kong Abutin ang Langit
  • * Coney Reyes — Ang Padrino
  • * Stella Strada — Puri
  • * Vivian VelezPieta: Ikalawang Aklat
  • Best Supporting ActorBest Supporting Actress
  • Celso Ad CastilloSampung Ahas ni Eva
  • Tony Santos — Sister Stella L.
  • * Dindo Fernando — Baby Tsina
  • * Tommy AbuelKriminal
  • * Zandro Zamora — Ang Padrino
  • * Paquito Diaz — Ang Panday IV
  • * George EstreganSa Bulaklak ng Apoy
  • Perla BautistaBulaklak sa City Jail
  • * Caridad Sanchez — Baby Tsina
  • * Bella FloresMga Batang Yagit
  • * Gina PareñoBukas Luluhod ang mga Tala
  • * Gloria RomeroCondemned
  • * Gina AlajarKaya kong Abutin ang Langit
  • * Laurice GuillenSister Stella L.
  • Best Child ActorBest Child Actress
  • Chuckie DreyfusIdol
  • * Tomtom — Mga batang Yagit
  • * Jaypee de GuzmanNang Maghalo ang Balat sa Tinalupan
  • * Christopher Paloma — Ang Panday IV
  • * Romnick Sarmienta — Pieta" Ikalawang Aklat
  • * Eric Francisco — Pusakal
  • * Joko Diaz — Sigaw ng Katarungan
  • Rose Ann Gonzales — Kriminal
  • * Jocelyn De la CruzMga Batang Yagit
  • * Janet Elisa Giron — Bukas Luluhod ang mga Tala
  • *Manilyn Reynes — Dear Mama
  • * Jennifer SevillaKapitan Inggo
  • * Ajay Marquez — Kaya kong Abutin ang Langit
  • * Sheryl CruzLovingly Yours, Helen
  • Best in ScreenplayBest Story
  • Fernando Poe Jr., Eddie Romero, Fred Navarro — Ang Padrino
  • * Lualhati BautistaBulaklak sa City Jail
  • Carlo J. Caparas — Somewhere
  • * Nerissa Cabral — Bukas Luluhod ang mga Tala
  • Best SoundBest Musical Score
  • Rolly Ruta — Bukas Luluhod ang mga Tala
  • Willy Cruz — Bukas Luluhod ang mga Tala
  • Best CinematographyBest Editing
  • Romy Vitug — Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap
  • Jess Navarro — Sister Stella L.
  • Best Theme SongProduction Design
  • George CansecoDapat Ka Bang Mahalin
  • Steve Paolo — Alapaap
  • Best Visual EffectsBest Sound Effects
  • Ramjie — Ang Panday IV
  • Demet Velasquez — Bagets''
  • Special Awardee

  • Lou Salvador, Sr. Memorial Award
  • *Bert "Tawa" Marcelo
  • Dr. Jose Perez Memorial Award
  • *Billy Balbastro
  • Lifetime Achievement Award
  • *Levi Celerio
  • Hall of Fame Awardee
  • *Charito Solis - Actress
  • **1984 - Don't Cry For Me Papa
  • **1969 - Igorota
  • **1964 - Angustia
  • **1961 - Emily
  • **1960 - Kundiman Ng Lahi
  • Best Dressed Movie Star
  • *Carmi Martin