MANILA, Philippines—Stars revved up the glamour quotient at the 26th Star Awards for Movies held recently at the Henry Lee Irwin Theater of Ateneo de Manila University.

The Star Awards is presented by the Philippine Movie Press Club, led by current president Melba Llanera.

Presenter Lara Morena spent P149,000 for her Nicole Miller gown and P60,000 for the Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, related PMPC vice president Mell Navarro. According to Morena, Miller designs for Hollywood star Angelina Jolie.

New Movie Actress winner Barbie Forteza turned heads with her simple gown matched with Converse Chuck Taylors.

Olivia Lamasan’s “In My Life” was the big winner in the mainstream division; Cesar Apolinario’s “Puntod” scored major wins in the digital section.

Apolinario said designer JC Buendia is his lucky charm. “For some reason, every time I wear a suit by JC, I win.” (First time was his Best Director triumph at the Metro Manila Film Festival for “Banal” in 2008.)

HOST Ruffa Gutierrez in Francis Libiran		NEW Movie Actress winner Barbie Forteza of “Punto
Host and Female Star of the Night winner Lorna Tolentino in Paul Cabral		FEMALE Face of the Night winner Iza Calzado in a Jun Escario gown, with jewelry by Jul Dizon. Photos by Wilson Chua and Donjun Somodio