The 19th Luna Awards (formerly FAP Awards) ceremony, presented by the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP), took place on May 5, 2001, at the Fiesta Pavilion of Manila Hotel. During the gala, the FAP presented the Luna Awards in 13 competitive categories honoring films released in 2000. The ceremony was hosted by Cherie Gil, Judy Ann Santos, Marvin Agustin, and Rustom Padilla. Tanging Yaman and Deathrow were the most awarded films of the ceremony, each winning four awards.
Winners and nominees
Awards Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface. Best PictureBest Direction Tanging Yaman Abandonada Anak Bayaning Third World Deathrow Laurice Guillen – Tanging Yaman Joey Reyes – Bukas Nalang Kita Mamahalin Joel Lamangan – Deathrow Olive Lamasan – Minsan Minahal Kita Rory Quintos – AnakBest ActorBest Actress Eddie Garcia – Deathrow Johnny Delgado – Tanging Yaman Rudy Fernandez –Palaban Edu Manzano – Tanging Yaman Dante Rivero – Azucena Gloria Romero – Tanging Yaman Vilma Santos – Anak Maricel Soriano – Abandonada Lorna Tolentino – Sugatang Puso Angelu de Leon – Bukas Nalang Kita MamahalinBest Supporting ActorBest Supporting Actress Pen Medina – Deathrow Jericho Rosales – Tanging Yaman Patrick Garcia – Sugatang Puso Bojo Molina – Gusto Ko ng Lumigaya Roi Vinzon – Palaban Amy Austria – Anak Cherie Gil – Sugatang Puso Angelu de Leon – Abandonada Cherry Pie Picache – Anak Daria Ramirez – Bayaning Third WorldBest ScreenplayBest Cinematographer Anak – Ricky Lee Gusto Ko ng Lumigaya – Lualhati Bautista Tanging Yaman – Laurice Guillen, Raymond Lee, & Shaira Salvador Minsan Minahal Kita – Olive Lamasan Sugatang Puso – Jose Reyes Azucena – Romulo Araojo Anak – Joe Batac Minsan Minahal Kita – Shayne Clemente Ping Lacson Story – Ramon Marcelino Abandonada – Charlie PeraltaBest Production DesignerBest Editor Deathrow – Joey Luna Tanging Yaman – Edgar Litaua Anak – Noel Naval Deathrow – Jess Navarro Ika-13 Katipulo – Joyce Bernal Gusto Ko ng Lumigaya – Danny Gloria Tanging Yaman – George Arlejo Anak – George Arlejo Bayaning Third World – Armando Jarlego Deathrow – Jesus NavarroBest Sound EngineerBest Song Tanging Yaman – Ramos Reyes Spirit Warrior – Albert Idioma Deathrow - Albert Idioma Lagarista - Albert Idioma Ika-13 Katipulo - Ramon ReyesAbandonada - Vehnee SaturnoBest DocumentaryMarsh Land – Nonoy Regalado Dream Weavers Dystonia
Honorary and special awards Recipient(s) Award(s)ChuchiLifetime Achievement AwardDely Atay-AtayanZsa Zsa PadillaLux Super Rich Star of the NightCherie GilExtraderm Face of the Night
Ceremony information Presenters and performers The ceremony was hosted by Cherie Gil, Judy Ann Santos, Marvin Agustin, and Rustom Padilla. The Philippine national anthem was performed by Cris Villonco while Zsa Zsa Padilla sang "Buhay Artista", the official theme song of the awards ceremony. Other performers include Jolina Magdangal and Gary Valenciano. The awards ceremony concluded with a tribute singing the theme "Handog", led by Eddie Mesa, Cherie Gil, Mark Gil at Ryan Eigenmann.
Controversy In February 2001, Nestor Torre Jr. of Philippine Daily Inquirer commented on the withdrawal of the Directors Guild of the Philippines Inc. (DGIP) from Film Academy of the Philippines, two weeks after People Power II. Torre opined that "DGIP's withdrawal from the ranks" is a major loss and "will reflect on the academy's annual film awards."
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