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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
  1. ^ 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.
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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
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E

B

R

U

A

R

Y

7 Pintakasi Lee Meily Erich Gonzales, JM De Guzman, John Wayne Sace Drama
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.
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U

L

Y

25 The Healing Chito S. Roño Vilma Santos, Kim Chiu Thriller, Suspense
A

U

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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
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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.
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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 Bautista Horror, 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
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E

M

B

E

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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,
Frasco Mortiz, Dado Lumibao		 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
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5 Supremo Richard Somes Alfred Vargas Historical drama, Biopic
5 Boundary Benito Bautista Ronnie Lazaro, Raymond Bagatsing Drama, 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

  1. ^ a b "Star Cinema MMFF entries from 2009 to 2013 total P2B". Star Cinema. January 7, 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Star Cinema reveals top-grossing MMFF entries from 2009-2013". Philippine Entertainment Portal. January 7, 2015.
  3. ^ "The Mistress". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
  4. ^ "This Guy's in Love with U Mare!". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
  5. ^ "ÜnOfficially Yours". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
  6. ^ "Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
  7. ^ "2012 Metro Manila Film Festival Earns Record-breaking P767.8 Million". Metropolitan Manila Development Authority. January 10, 2013. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
  8. ^ "A Secret Affair". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
  9. ^ "The Healing". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
  10. ^ "Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
  11. ^ "WINNERS: 61st FAMAS Awards". Rappler. April 21, 2013. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
  12. ^ "Nora wins 2013 Urian Best Actress award, Jericho Best Actor". The Philippine Star. June 19, 2013. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
  13. ^ "Angel Locsin and John Lloyd Cruz win top acting awards in 31st Luna Awards". Philippine Entertainment Portal. June 1, 2013. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
  14. ^ "WINNERS: 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies". Rappler. March 10, 2013. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
  15. ^ "YCC names Qiyamah best film of 2012". Manila Standard. June 16, 2013. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  16. ^ "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.
  17. ^ "Cinemalaya 2012 Winners bared". The Philippine Star. August 1, 2012. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
  18. ^ "Cinema One Originals 2012 winners". Rappler. December 3, 2012. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
  19. ^ "Winners of the Sixth Annual Asia Pacific Screen Awards Announced". Asia Pacific Screen Awards. November 23, 2012. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
  20. ^ "7th AFA Nominees and Winners". Asian Film Awards. Archived from the original on January 21, 2013. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  21. ^ "WINNERS: ASEAN Intl Film Fest and Awards". Rappler. March 30, 2013. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
  22. ^ "3 awards for 'Thy Womb' in Venice Film Fest". Philippine Daily Inquirer. September 10, 2012. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
  23. ^ "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.
  24. ^ "25th TIFF Winners". Tokyo International Film Festival. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
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