'Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa' wins big at Gawad Urian

The Cinemalaya 2011 entry “Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa” is the big winner at the independent film-dominated 35th Gawad Urian held at the AFP Theater in Quezon City on Wednesday, June 13.

The film won seven awards out of the 12 categories for full-length films, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay (for Alvin Yapan).

Jean Garcia of “Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa” was named Best Supporting Actress for the same role that won her Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role – Drama at the Golden Screen Awards for Movies this year.

Alwyn Uytingco,  boyfriend of Jean’s daughter Jennica Garcia, received the award for the actress.

Meanwhile, Art Acuña of Niño was named the Best Supporting Actor award.

Other winners are “Amok” (Best Sound and Best Editing) and “The Natural Phenomenon of Madness” (Best in Production Design).

Young winners

Young stars took won the top acting awards of the night.

Maja Salvador was named Best Actress for her role in the independent film “Thelma,” besting nine other nominees including Eugene Domingo (“Ang Babae sa Septic Tank) and Cherie Pie Picache (“Isda”).
“Sampung taon na ako sa industriya, ngayon lang ako nanalo ng Best Actress award,” the Kapamilya star said.

Among 11 nominees which included veterans such as Tirso Cruz III and Raymond Bagatsing, Paulo Avelino of “Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa” won the Best Actor award.

This is his second award for the said film. Earlier this year, Paulo was named PINAKAPASADOng Katuwang na Aktor at the 14th Gawad Pasado.
“Ito’y magsisilbing simula at inspirasyon ko para pag-husayan pa ang mga susunod na gagampanan ko hindi lang telebisyon kundi rin sa pelikula,”Paulo said.

Rody Lacap was given the Natatanging Gawad Urian for his contributions in cinematography.

The complete list of winners:

Best Picture: “Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa”
Best Actor: Paulo Avelino (for “Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa”)
Best Actress: Maja Salvador (for “Thelma”)
Best Director: Alvin Yapan (for “Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa”)
Best Supporting Actor: Art Acuña (for “Niño”)
Best Supporting Actress: Jean Garcia (for “Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa”)
Best Screenplay: Alvin Yapan (for “Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa”)
Best Cinematography: Arvin Viola (for “Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa”)
Best Production Design: Maulen Fadul (for “The Natural Phenomenon of Madness”)
Best Editing: Lawrence Fajardo (for “Amok”)
Best Music: Christine Muyco and Jema Pamintuan (for “Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa”)
Best Sound: Albert Michael Idioma and Addiss Tabong (for “Amok”)
Best Documentary: “Tundong Magiliw”
Best Short Film: “Sirip”