EDDYS Awards 2026: Winners, Highlights and Full List
The curtain has fallen, and the spotlight has faded on the EDDYS Awards. And now, Philippine cinema has a brand new night to remember.
Wonder what went down at the 9th EDDYS? Heard that historical epic that surprisingly swept top prizes? Or how about the fresh face bagging this year’s Best Actress?
If you missed the livestream, this EDDYS Award recap has you covered from the red carpet walk to the final curtain call.
What Are the EDDYS Awards?
The EDDYS Awards is an annual event organized and managed by the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd).
This group of editors meets every year to determine which films, filmmakers, and performers deserve to be recognized for their contributions in moving Philippine cinema forward, with the results never failing to spark conversation among fans and industry insiders.
Pasay City’s Newport World Resorts hosted this year’s awards, the 9th EDDYS Awards, last July 5, 2026, bringing together some of the industry’s biggest names under one roof for a night of celebration.
Stars strutted on the red carpet, and winners delivered tearful speeches accepting their awards. There were even a handful of surprise moments that had fans talking for days.
What Does EDDYS Stand For?
What is EDDYS Awards? It’s not an acronym but a shorthand for the “editors” making up SPEEd. So, EDDYS Awards actually stands for “Entertainment Editors’ Choice Awards” (can’t see the D-D-Y-S, can you?). It’s not a fan poll or a box office tally.
Instead, it’s a curated selection by working entertainment editors who watch Filipino films for a living.
Why Are the EDDYS Awards Important in Philippine Cinema?
Winning an EDDYS Award is more meaningful because votes come from entertainment editors themselves, lending credibility to winners’ achievements. It signals recognition from the very same people who religiously cover Philippine cinema.
For talents, directors, and production teams, getting an EDDYS Award nomination can translate to endless exposure for projects.
EDDYS Awards 2026 Winners: Who Took Home the Top Honors?
Here’s the bit you’ve been waiting for. One film surprisingly dominated the 9th EDDYS Awards, though other talents walked away with well-deserved trophies as well.
While “Quezon” lorded the most coveted prizes (including Best Picture, Director, and Actor) and bagged the “film of the night” plum, it was “Sunshine”’s Maris Racal that had fans cheering online well into the following morning.
Clips of tear-jerking acceptance speeches also racked up views within hours. It’s the kind of reaction showing just how closely Filipinos follow the EDDYS Awards, even when they can’t be in the room for the actual live ceremony. And every season brings a fresh wave of that same energy online.
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EDDYS Awards 2026 Best Picture Winner
The historical drama “Quezon” impressed critics and editors with its craft and ambition, bagging 9 of the 14 top prizes at the 9th EDDYS Awards, including the highest marks for overall picture, direction, screenplay, cinematography, sound, musical score, visual effects, and production design.
EDDYS Best Actor and Best Actress Winners
Jericho Rosales unleashed his nearly 30 years of acting excellence to bag the Best Actor award for “Quezon,” while fresh face Maris Racal claimed Best Actress for “Sunshine.” The two were the ceremony’s most talked-about wins of the evening, which also kept social media channels on fire throughout the following day.
9th EDDYS Awards Full List of Winners
Here’s a rundown of the winners at the 9th EDDYS Awards.
EDDYS Awards Full List by Category
There were 14 awards given out at the 9th EDDYS, spread into acting and technical categories. “Quezon” ran away with most of the accolades, with “Sunshine” a distant second.
- Best Picture: “Quezon”
- Best Director: Jerrold Tarog, for “Quezon”
- Best Actor: Jericho Rosales, for “Quezon”
- Best Actress: Maris Racal, for “Sunshine”
- Best Supporting Actor: (tie) Rico Blanco for “Manila’s Finest” and Will Ashley for “Bar Boys After School”
- Best Supporting Actress: Rochelle Pangilinan, for “Child No. 82”
- Best Screenplay: “Quezon”
- Best Cinematography: “Quezon”
- Best Production Design: “Quezon”
- Best Editing: “Sunshine”
- Best Sound: “Quezon”
- Best Musical Score: “Quezon”
- Best Theme Song: “Sunshine”
- Best Visual Effects: “Quezon”
Special Awards and Box Office Heroes
There were also special recognitions during the 9th EDDYS Awards. They might not be as significant as the top plums, but they remain meaningful, especially the Movie Icons tribute and the Box Office Heroes citation honoring films and performers who connected strongly with mainstream audiences.
These honorary EDDYS Award moments also drew some of the loudest, most vigorous applause of the night. After all, they celebrate reach and popularity, not purely craft.
The major prizes and special citations painted a fuller picture of the year in Philippine film, covering the projects that impressed critics and those that packed theaters nationwide. And that keeps the EDDYS Awards feeling relevant to industry insiders and the general movie-going public.
Why “Quezon” Was the Biggest Winner at the EDDYS Awards
“Quezon” was undoubtedly the biggest winner at the 9th EDDYS Awards night, with no other film ever coming close. This historical drama bagged 5 major trophies, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Screenplay, and Best Production Design.
This kind of sweep says a lot about where editor sentiment currently sits. For instance, ambitious, locally-produced storytelling can strike a chord. “Quezon’s” success also highlighted a growing appetite for Filipino historical cinema told with real scale and craft.
When a single title dominates an EDDYS Awards ceremony, it tends to change what studios greenlight the following year. It pushes more filmmakers toward bigger, more ambitious homegrown stories. They’ll never play it safe.
So, you can expect many pitch meetings referencing the unprecedented haul of “Quezon” at the EDDYS Awards in the months ahead.
How Many Awards Did Quezon Win at the EDDYS?
If you include minor awards, like those for cinematography, sound, musical score, and visual effects, “Quezon” romped with 9 (besides the 5 we already mentioned). Few films in the history of the EDDYS Awards have managed to dominate acting and technical categories in the same night.
Jericho Rosales and Jerrold Tarog’s EDDYS Wins
Rosales and Tarog played a huge part in “Quezon’s” sweep, with the former anchoring the film’s lead performance and the latter guiding the entire production.
EDDYS Awards Highlights Filipino Film Talent
The 9th EDDYS Awards wasn’t all about “Quezon,” of course. Other stars shone, too. Maris Racal, Rochelle Pangilinan, Rico Blanco, and Will Ashley all ran with their respective acting honors (with the latter two tying for the Best Supporting Actor award).
They’re an interesting mix of rising stars and fresh faces, keeping the ceremony feeling fresh, since no single project or generation dominates the acting categories every year.
The ceremony also honored Janice de Belen, Edgar Mortiz, John Arcilla, and Rio Locsin for their lasting contributions to Philippine cinema. These Movie Icons drew a well-deserved standing ovation from the crowd.
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Notable 9th EDDYS Acting Winners
Each of these talents brought something different to the table, from quiet emotional depth to scene-stealing supportive work, and the country’s respected entertainment editors clearly took notice.
- Maris Racal: Best Actress, for “Sunshine”
- Rochelle Pangilinan: Best Supporting Actress, for “Child No. 82”
- Will Ashley and Rico Blanco: Best Supporting Actor (tie) for “Manila’s Finest” (Blanco) and “Bar Boys After School” (Ashley)
Movie Icons and Special Recognition
The following Movie Icons received a special tribute for their contributions in helping shape Philippine cinema across generations, celebrating their body of work built over decades.
- Edgar Mortiz
- John Arcilla
- Rio Locsin
- Janice de Belen
EDDYS Awards FAQ
When were the 9th EDDYS Awards held in the Philippines?
The 5th of July 2026 at Newport World Resorts in Pasay City.
Who won Best Picture at the EDDYS Awards 2026?
“Quezon.” It also won Best Director, Best Actor, Best Screenplay, and Best Production Design.
Who won Best Actress at the 9th EDDYS?
Maris Racal for “Sunshine,” earning her first EDDYS Award and one of the ceremony’s most talked about and celebrated wins. Want more Philippine entertainment updates like this? Check out Playtime.
What is the EDDYS Awards in the Philippines?
Short for “Entertainment Editors’ Choice Awards,” which SPEEd organizes and manages to honor standout achievement in Filipino film every year, from acting and directing to technical and behind-the-scenes categories.
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That’s the full picture from this year’s 9th EDDYS Awards, from the historic sweep of “Quezon” bagging 9 of 14 awards to the acting wins and Movie Icons tribute that rounded out the night. It was indeed an evening ceremony packed with genuine emotion and well-earned recognition.
It even had several moments worth re-watching or discussing in greater depth with friends. It’s the kind of night that easily reminds everyone, especially fans of local films, why the EDDYS Awards still matter.
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