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 gross Source 1. Sisterakas Star Cinema, Viva Films ₱ 393,439,711 2. The Mistress Star Cinema ₱ 262,790,300 3. This Guy's in Love with U Mare! Star Cinema, Viva Films ₱ 249,105,182 4. One More Try Star Cinema ₱ 204,255,920 5. ÜnOfficially Yours Star Cinema ₱ 157,254,200 6. Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme Spring Films, Star Cinema ₱ 133,963,009 7. Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions, APT Entertainment, Imus Productions, GMA Films ₱ 133,500,000 8. A Secret Affair Viva Films ₱ 118,424,018 9. The Healing Star Cinema ₱ 104,602,460 10. Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles Reality Entertainment, AgostoDos Pictures, PostManila, Mothership, GMA Films ₱ 83,352,091 Note
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.
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Y7Pintakasi Lee Meily Erich Gonzales, JM De Guzman, John Wayne Sace Drama 15ÜnOfficially Yours Cathy Garcia-Molina Angel Locsin, John Lloyd Cruz Romance, Comedy 22Hitman Cesar Montano Cesar Montano, Sam Pinto ActionM A
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H 14Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang Richard Somes Erich Gonzales, Derek Ramsay Horror, Romance 14My Kontrabida Girl Jade Castro Aljur Abrenica, Rhian Ramos Romance, Comedy 21The Witness Muhammad Yusuf Gwen Zamora Horror, Action
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L 7Moron 5 and the Crying LadyWenn V. DeramasJohn Lapus, Luis Manzano, Billy Crawford, Marvin AgustinComedy 18BusongAuraeus SolitoAlessandra De RossiDramaM A
Y 9The Mommy ReturnsJoel LamanganRuffa Gutierrez, Gabby Concepcion, PokwangComedy, Fantasy 16Every Breath U Take Mae Czarina Cruz Piolo Pascual, Angelica PanganibanRomance, Comedy 30Born To Love You Jerome Pabocan Angeline Quinto, Coco MartinRomanceJ U
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E 6Boy Pick-Up: The MovieDominic ZapataOgie Alcasid, Dennis Trillo, Solenn HeussaffComedy 13Kimmy Dora and The Temple of KiyemeJoyce BernalEugene DomingoComedy
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T 7Posas Lawrence Fajardo Nico Antonio, Bangs GarciaDrama 15Just One SummerMac AlejandreElmo Magalona, Julie Anne San JoseRomance, Drama 15The Reunion Frasco Mortiz Enchong Dee, Xian Lim, Enrique Gil, Kean CiprianoComedy, Romance 22Mga Mumunting LihimJose Javier ReyesJudy Ann Santos, Iza Calzado, Janice de Belen, Agot IsidroDrama 22Guni-Guni Tara Illenburger Lovi Poe, Benjamin AlvesHorror 29Amorosa Topel Lee Angel Aquino, Enrique GilHorror 29I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila! Chris Martinez Ogie Alcasid, Eugene Domingo, Gary Valenciano, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Sam ConcepcionMusical, Comedy, RomanceS E
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R 3Give Up Tomorrow Michael Collins The story of Paco LarrañagaDocumentary 10This Guy's in Love with U Mare! Wenn V. DeramasVice Ganda, Toni Gonzaga, Luis ManzanoComedy 17Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles Erik MattiDingdong Dantes, Lovi Poe, Ramon Bautista Horror, Fantasy, Adventure 24A Secret Affair Nuel Naval Anne Curtis, Derek Ramsay, Andi EigenmannRomance, Drama 31Suddenly It's Magic Rory QuintosMario Maurer, Erich GonzalesRomance, Comedy 31Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay Antoinette Jadaone Lilia CuntapayComedy, DramaN O
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R 5Supremo Richard Somes Alfred VargasHistorical drama, Biopic 5Boundary Benito Bautista Ronnie Lazaro, Raymond Bagatsing Drama, Thriller 12Flames of Love Gigi Alfonso Christopher de Leon, Lani Mercado, Dina Bonnevie, Ricky DavaoDrama 12MNL 143 Emerson Reyes Allan Paule, Joy Viado, Gardo Versoza, Lou VelosoDramedy 25Si Agimat, Si Enteng, at Si Ako Tony Reyes Vic Sotto, Bong Revilla, Jr., Judy Ann SantosFantasy, Comedy, Adventure 25El Presidente Mark MeilyE.R. Ejercito, Cristine Reyes, Nora Aunor, Cesar MontanoHistorical drama, Action 25One More Try Ruel S. Bayani Angel Locsin, Dingdong Dantes, Angelica Panganiban, Zanjoe MarudoRomance 25Shake, Rattle & Roll 14 Chito S. RoñoLovi Poe, Dennis Trillo, Paulo Avelino, Martin Escudero, Vhong Navarro, Janice de Belen, Herbert BautistaHorror 25Sisterakas Wenn V. DeramasKris Aquino, Vice Ganda, Ai-Ai de las Alas, Daniel Padilla, Kathryn BernardoComedy 25Sosy Problems Andoy RanayHeart Evangelista, Rhian Ramos, Solenn Heussaff, Bianca KingComedy, Romance 25The Strangers Lawrence Fajardo Julia Montes, Enrique Gil, Enchong DeeHorror, Suspense 25Thy Womb Brillante MendozaNora Aunor, Bembol Roco, Lovi Poe, Mercedes CabralDrama
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.
Award/Festival Best Picture Ref. 61st FAMAS Awards El Presidente 36th Gawad Urian Awards Ang Paglalakbay ng mga Bituin sa Gabing Madilim 31st Luna Awards El Presidente 29th Star Awards for MoviesAlagwa El Presidente 23rd Young Critics Circle Citations Qiyamah 38th Metro Manila Film FestivalThe Grave Bandits One More Try 8th Cinemalaya Independent Film FestivalDiablo Posas 8th Cinema One Originals Film Festival Pascalina
Film Total FAMAS Urian Luna StarEl Presidente 27 14 0 5 8Alagwa 6 0 1 0 5The Mistress 6 0 0 6 0One More Try 4 2 0 1 1Thy Womb 4 0 2 0 2I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila! 3 0 0 0 3Mater Dolorosa 3 0 1 0 2
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) Best Performance by an Actress Nora Aunor, Sinapupunan (Thy Womb) 7th Asian Film Awards Best Actor Eddie Garcia, Bwakaw People’s Choice for Favorite Actor Best Actress Nora Aunor, Sinapupunan (Thy Womb) People’s Choice for Favorite Actor 1st ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards Best Actor Jericho Rosales, Alagwa Best Supporting Actor Bugoy Cariño, Alagwa 69th Venice International Film Festival La Navicella Venezia Cinema Award Brillante Mendoza, Sinapupunan (Thy Womb) Nazareno Taddei Award - Special Mention Bisato d'Oro - Best Actress Nora Aunor, Sinapupunan (Thy Womb) 28th Warsaw International Film Festival NETPAC Award Adolfo Alix, Jr., Kalayaan (Wildlife) 25th Tokyo International Film Festival Winds of Asia-Middle East - Special Mention Jun Lana, Bwakaw
See also 2012 in the Philippines List of 2012 box office number-one films in the Philippines
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