The Gawad Urian Best Actor, (officially, the Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) is a movie award given by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (Filipino Film Critics) to lead actors in a Philippine movie.
The current award holder is Dennis Trillo for Green Bones.
Winners and nominees In the lists below, the winner of the award for each year is shown first, followed by the other nominees.
1970s
Year Actor Film Role 1977(1st) Vic Silayan Ligaw na Bulaklak Bembol Roco Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, Huwebes, Biyernes, Sabado, Linggo Christopher de Leon Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon Nicolas "Kulas" Ocampo Robert Arevalo Divorce: Pilipino Style Tommy Abuel Putik ka Man, Sa Alabok Magbalik 1978(2nd) Bembol Roco Sa Piling ng Mga Sugapa Dindo Fernando Inay Maning Leroy Salvador Mga Bilanggong Birhen Señor Juan Mat Ranillo III Dalawang Pugad, Isang Ibon Rolly Quizon Burlesk Queen Jessie 1979(3rd) Christopher de Leon Ikaw ay Akin Rex Aguilar Bembol Roco Boy Pena Boy Pana Dolphy Ang Tatay Kong Nanay Dioscoro Derecho/Coring
1980s Year Actor Film Role 1980(4th) Dindo Fernando Ikaw at Ang Gabi Jay Ilagan Salawahan Jerry Phillip Salvador Jaguar Poldo Raoul Aragon Ina Ka ng Anak Mo Luis 1981(5th) Bernardo Bernardo City After Dark Manay Sharon Dindo Fernando Langis at Tubig Bobby Jarlego Johnny Delgado Brutal Jake Phillip Salvador Bona Gardo 1982(6th) Vic Silayan Kisapmata Sgt. Diosdado Carandang Johnny Delgado Salome Macario Phillip Salvador Ako ang Hari Rudy Fernandez Pepeng Shotgun Pepe Medrano 1983(7th) Phillip Salvador Cain at Abel Lorenzo Christopher de Leon Cain at Abel Ellis Joel Torre Oro, Plata, Mata Miguel Lorenzo Mark Gil Batch '81 Sid Lucero Vic Vargas In This Corner Flash Gonzaga 1984(8th) Phillip Salvador Karnal Narcing Christopher de Leon Broken Marriage Rene 1985(9th) Jay Ilagan Sister Stella L. Nick Fajardo Jay Ilagan Soltero Crispin Rodriguez Phillip Salvador Baby Tsina Roy Ronnie Lazaro Boatman Felipe Tommy Abuel Bukas May Pangarap Udong 1986(10th) Phillip Salvador Bayan ko: Kapit sa Patalim Turing Ace Vergel Bomba Arienda Roger "Bomba" Arienda Aga Muhlach Miguelito: Batang Rebelde Miguelito/Mike Eddie Garcia Ven Herrera Tommy Abuel Bakit Manipis ang Ulap 1987(11th) Michael de Mesa Unfaithful Wife Crispin Dan Alvaro Bagong Hari Gino Antonio Takaw Tukso Joel Torre Unfaithful Wife Fidel Julio Diaz Takaw Tukso 1988The MPP decides not to give out any awards this year. 1989(12th) Ace Vergel Anak ng Cabron Donato Rios Christopher de Leon Kapag Napagod ang Puso Adrian Mark Gil Itanong Mo sa Buwan Angel Asuncion Phillip Salvador Boy Negro Boy Negro Ricky Davao Misis Mo, Misis Ko Rafael Villanueva
1990s
Year Actor Film Role 1990(13th) Daniel Fernando Macho Dancer Noel Christopher de Leon Imortal Josef Alonso/Nicholas Alonso-Lopez/Basil Alonso-Lopez Gabby Concepcion Pahiram ng Isang Umaga Manuel Domingo Phillip Salvador Joe Pring: Homicide Manila Police Joe Pring Tirso Cruz III Bilangin ang mga Bituin sa Langit Dr. Anselmo Santos/Anselmo Santos Jr. 1991(14th) Christopher de Leon My Other Woman Benjo Gabby Concepcion Hahamakin ang Lahat Renato Phillip Salvador Ikasa Mo, Ipuputok Ko Guiller Sta. Romana Richard Gomez Nagsimula sa Puso Carlo Rudy Fernandez Kaaway ng Batas Lt. Bobby Sandoval 1992(15th) Richard Gomez Hihintayin Kita sa Langit Gabriel Aga Muhlach Akin Ka Magdusa Man Ako Orly Christopher de Leon Ipagpatawad Mo Mike 1993(16th) Gabby Concepcion Narito ang Puso Ko Dr. Louie Chavez Aga Muhlach Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal Tommy Julio Diaz Bayani Andres Bonifacio Richard Gomez Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin Cesar Ricky Davao Apoy sa Puso Bob 1994(17th) Richard Gomez Saan Ka Man Naroon Miguel Aga Muhlach May Minamahal Carlitos Cesar Montano Leonardo delos Reyes: Alyas Waway Leonardo delos Reyes/Nards Christopher de Leon Gaano Kita Kamahal Rolly Suclad 1995(18th) Richard Gomez Wating Ardo Christopher de Leon Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang Ramon Phillip Salvador Ka Hector Ka Hector/Che/Poldo 1996(19th) Aga Muhlach Sana Maulit Muli Jerry Jao Mapa Pare Ko Chipper Jomari Yllana Mackie Richard Gomez Dahas Jake 1997(20th) Tonton Gutierrez Abot Kamay ang Pangarap Roy Eddie Garcia Bakit May Kahapon Pa? Gen. Valderama Christopher de Leon Madrasta Edward Raymart Santiago Mumbaki Dr. Joseph Dumalilon 1998(21st) Raymond Bagatsing Milagros Benneth Albert Martinez Rizal sa Dapitan Jose Rizal Joel Torre Milagros Junie Noni Buencamino Ramonito Patrick Garcia Batang PX Amboy/Christopher Romnick Sarmenta Damong Ligaw Florante 1999(22nd) Raymond Bagatsing Serafin Geronimo: The Criminal of Barrio Concepcion Serafin Geronimo Cesar Montano Jose Rizal Jose Rizal Eric Quizon Pusong Mamon Nick Gerald Madrid Sana Pag-ibig Na Mike Perez Ricky Davao Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya Ramon Romnick Sarmenta Miguel/Michelle Miguel/Michelle de la Cruz Ryan Eigenmann Gangland Kano
2000s
Year Actor Film Role 2000(23rd) Ricky Davao Saranggola Homer Allan Paule Sa Paraiso ni Efren Melvin Anton Bernardo Efren Carlo Aquino Kahapon May Dalawang Bata Marlito Cesar Montano Muro Ami Fredo Christopher de Leon Bulaklak ng Maynila Timo Cris Villanueva Bayaning 3rd World Filmmaker 2 Lester Llansang Saranggola Rex 2001(24th) Eddie Garcia Deathrow Lolo Sinat Carlos Morales Laro sa Baga Ding Cogie Domingo Yakapin Mo ang Umaga Gabby Dante Rivero Azucena Teban Dolphy Markova: Comfort Gay Walter Dempster Jr./Walterina Markova Johnny Delgado Tanging Yaman Danny Piolo Pascual Lagarista Gregory 2002(25th) Joel Torre Batang West Side Juan Mijares Carlo Aquino Minsan May Isang Puso Boyet Palacios Cesar Montano Bagong Buwan Ahmad Ibn Ismael Diether Ocampo La Vida Rosa Dado Mark Anthony Fernandez Dos Ekis Benito Paolo Rivero Live Show Rolly Ricky Davao Minsan May Isang Puso Simon Pacheco 2003(26th) Jay Manalo Prosti Nonoy Laki Aga Muhlach Kailangan Kita Carl Diesta Albert Martinez Laman Omar Christopher de Leon Dekada '70 Julián Bartolome, Sr. Ricky Davao American Adobo Gerry Rudy Fernandez Diskarte Jake Vhong Navarro Jologs Kulas Yul Servo Laman Dodong 2004(27th) Jiro Manio Magnifico Magnifico Aga Muhlach Kung Ako na Lang Sana Vince/Enteng Cogie Domingo Anghel sa Lupa Benjo Kristoffer King Babae sa Breakwater Basilio 2005(28th) Cesar Montano Panaghoy sa Suba Duroy Jomari Yllana Minsan Pa Jerry Pen Medina Ebolusyon ng Isang Pamilyang Pilipino Kadyo Piolo Pascual Milan Lino Ronnie Lazaro Ebolusyon ng Isang Pamilyang Pilipino Fernando Yul Servo Naglalayag Noah Garcia 2006(29th) Robin Padilla La Visa Loca Jeff Huson Carlo Aquino Sa Aking Pagkagising Mula sa Kamulatan Rey Dennis Trillo Blue Moon Kyle Pineda Jaime Wilson Big Time Wilson Nathan Lopez Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros Maximo Oliveros Rhenuel Ordoño Ang Daan Patungong Kalimugtong Ricky Davao Pusang Gala Boyet Yul Servo Ilusyon Miguel 2007(30th) Mark Gil Rotonda Rustom Padilla Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah Ze Moveeh Ada Alchris Galura Batad: Sa Paang Palay Ag-ap Jett Pangan Tulad ng Dati Jett Pangan Mario Magallano Rekados James Ryan Agoncillo Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo Jerome/Jed Sid Lucero Donsol Daniel 2008(31st) Jason Abalos Endo Leo Sid Lucero Selda Rommel Jerrold Tarog Confessional Ryan Pastor Roeder Camañag Death in the Land of Encantos Benjamin Agusan Jinggoy Estrada Katas ng Saudi Oca Jiro Manio Tambolista Jason Romnick Sarmenta Prinsesa Shielbert Manuel Tribu Makoy/Sacred Brown Tribe 2009(32nd) Ronnie Lazaro Yanggaw Junior Villacin Baron Geisler Jay Jay Santiago Coco Martin Daybreak JP Julian Duque Boses Onyok Neil Ryan Sese Huling Pasada Paolo Rivero Daybreak William Perry Dizon Melancholia Julian Tomas/Pimp Timothy Mabalot Brutus, Ang Paglalakbay Adag
2010s
Year Actor Film Role 2010(33rd) Lou Veloso Colorum Pedro Trinidad Alfred Vargas Colorum Simon Madriga Allen Dizon Dukot Coco Martin Kinatay Peping Dwight Gaston The Arrival Felix Roco Engkwentro Jacky Woo Walang Hanggang Paalam Yoshi Imaizumi Joey Paras Last Supper No. 3 Wilson Nañawa John Lloyd Cruz In My Life Noel Villanueva Raul Arellano Himpapawid 2011(34th) Sid Lucero Muli Jun Bernabe Coco Martin Noy Manolo "Noy" Agapito Fanny Serrano Tarima Roselo Joel Torre Amigo Rafael John Arcilla Halaw Pen Medina Layang Bilanggo Paul Perry Dizon Sheika Gary Ronnie Lazaro Ishmael Ishmael Sam Milby Third World Happy Wesley 2012(35th) Paulo Avelino Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa Marlon Alfred Vargas Teoriya Bong Cabrera Sa Ilalim ng Tulay Nono JM de Guzman Ang Babae sa Septic Tank Bingbong Jess Mendoza The Natural Phenomenon of Madness Kean Cipriano Ang Babae sa Septic Tank Rainier de la Cuesta Martin Escudero Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington Remington Raymond Bagatsing Boundary Ronnie Lazaro TJ Trinidad Deadline: The Reign of Impunity Ross Rivera Tirso Cruz III Bisperas 2013(36th) Jericho Rosales Alagwa Robert Lim Adrian Sebastian Baybayin Bagtik Ananda Everingham Kalayaan Julian Anthony Falcon Requieme Joanna Bembol Roco Thy Womb Bangas-An Coco Martin Sta. Niña Pol Deuel Raynon Ladia Anac ti Pating Sixto Mangaoang Dominic Roco Ang Nawawala Gibson Bonifacio Eddie Garcia Bwakaw Rene JM de Guzman Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino Joem Bascon Qwerty Leo Concepcion Kristoffer King Oros Nico Antonio Posas 2014(37th) Joel Torre On the Job Mario "Tatang" Maghari Alex Medina Babagwa Greg Jhong Hilario Badil Lando Mark Gil Philippino Story Bastian Mimi Juareza Quick Change Dorina Pineda Ping Medina Transit Moises Sid Lucero Norte, Hangganan ng Kasaysayan Fabian 2015(38th) Allen Dizon Magkakabaung Randy Arnold Reyes Kasal Sherwin Dennis Trillo The Janitor Crisanto Espina JC Santos Esprit de Corps Major Mac Favila JM de Guzman That Thing Called Tadhana Anthony Lagdameo Jericho Rosales Red Red Nonie Buencamino Dagitab Jimmy Tolentino Robert Arevalo Hari ng Tondo Ricardo Villena Robin Padilla Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo Andres Bonifacio Sandino Martin Esprit de Corps Private Abel Sarmiento 2016(39th) John Lloyd Cruz Honor Thy Father Edgar Anthony Falcon Anino sa Likod ng Buwan Nando Dennis Trillo Felix Manalo Felix Manalo Francis Guinto Ari: My Life with a King Conrado "Dado" Guinto Jericho Rosales #WalangForever Ethan Isaac John Arcilla Heneral Luna General Antonio Luna John Lloyd Cruz A Second Chance Engr. Rodolfo "Popoy" Gonzales Jun Jun Quintana Water Lemon Filemon Lou Veloso Da Dog Show Sergio Luis Alandy Anino sa Likod ng Buwan Joel Ricky Davao Dayang Asu Peping Sid Lucero Apocalypse Child Ford 2017(40th) Paolo Ballesteros Die Beautiful Trisha Echevarria / Patrick Bembol Roco Pauwi Na Mang Pepe Garry Cabalic Paglipay Atan Khalil Ramos 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten Felix Salonga Pepe Smith Singing in Graveyards Pepe The Impersonator Ronwaldo Martin Pamilya Ordinaryo Aries Tommy Abuel Dagsin Justino 2018(41st)AbraRespetoHendrixAllen DizonBombaEmpoy MarquezKita KitaTonyoJojit LorenzoChanging PartnersAlexJustine SamsonBalangiga: Howling WildernessNoel Comia, Jr. Kiko BoksingeroNonie BuencaminoSmaller and Smaller CirclesFather Augusto Saenz, SJRS FranciscoBhoy IntsikSandino MartinChanging PartnersCrisTimothy CastilloNeomanilaToto 2019(42nd)Eddie GarciaMLColonelCarlo AquinoMeet Me in St. GallenJesseChristian BablesSignal RockIntoyDante RiveroKung Paano Hinihintay ang DapithaponBeneDingdong DantesSid & Aya: Not a Love StorySidEddie GarciaHintayan ng LangitManoloKetchup EusebioMamangFerdieMiyuki KamimuraTanabata's WifeTanabataTony LabruscaMLCarloVictor NeriA Short History of a Few Bad ThingsFelix Tarongoy
2020s