The 7th Entertainment Editorss Choice Awards, known as the EDDYS, has announced its list of nominees for 2024, set to honor the finest talents in Philippine cinema.

Organized by the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd), the EDDYS aim to inspire local filmmakers, producers, writers, and actors to create films that reflect societal realities.

The nominees for Best Actress are:

Kathryn Bernardo for A Very Good Girl

Charlie Dizon for Third World Romance

Julia Montes for Five Breakups and a Romance

Marian Rivera for Rewind

Vilma Santos for When I Met You in Tokyo

Maricel Soriano for In His Mother’s Eyes

In the Best Actor category, the nominees include:

Elijah Canlas for Keys to His Heart

Dingdong Dantes for Rewind

Cedrick Juan for GOMBURZA

Piolo Pascual for Mallari

Alden Richards for Five Breakups and a Romance

Romnick Sarmenta for About Us but not About Us

Best Supporting Actor nominees are:

Enchong Dee for GOMBURZA

Keempee de Leon for Here Comes the Groom

Nanding Hosef for Oras de Peligro

Rodrick Paulate for In His Mother’s Eyes

JC Santos for Mallari

For Best Supporting Actress:

Dolly de Leon for Keys to the Heart

Alessandra de Rossi for Firefly

Gloria Diaz for Mallari

Gladys Reyes for Apag

Ruby Ruiz for Langitngit

Best Director nominees are:

Derick Cabrido for Mallari

Pepe Diokno for GOMBURZA

Zig Dulay for Firefly

Juan Robles Lana for About Us but Not About Us

Carl Joseph Papa for Iti Mapukpukaw

Finally, the nominees for Best Picture are:

About Us but Not About Us

Firefly

GOMBURZA

Iti Mapukpukaw

Mallari

Additionally, this year, the EDDYS will honor industry veterans Eva Darren, Nova Villa, Leo Martinez, Lito Lapid, and Gina Alajar. Additionally, a special tribute will be made to the late Carlo J. Caparas for his invaluable contributions to the Philippine movie industry. The awards ceremony will take place on July 7.

The 7th EDDYS promises to be a celebration of the best in Philippine cinema, highlighting the creativity and passion of its filmmakers and actors.

— By Samantha Prats