Gawad Urian for Best Supporting Actor

The Gawad Urian for Best Supporting Actor (officially, Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) is a movie award given by the Filipino Film Critics (Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino or MPP) to actors for their supporting roles in movies partially or wholly created by Filipinos.

Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor
Ronnie Lazaro currently holds this award for his role in The Gospel of the Beast
Awarded for	Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor
Country	Philippines
Presented by	Filipino Film Critics Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino
First award	1977
Currently held by	Ronnie Lazaro The Gospel of the Beast (2024)
Most wins	Albert Martinez, Art Acuña & Soliman Cruz (2)
Most nominations	John Arcilla (7)
Website	https://manunuripelikula.com/

Founded on May 1, 1976, the MPP is a group of cinema critics, writers and scholars who seek to bestow special recognition for the best movies of the Philippines.^[1] The inaugural Gawad Urian for Best Supporting Actor is given in 1977 to Ruel Vernal for his role in Insiang.^[2] Volpi Cup winner John Arcilla has the most nominations in this category with seven.^[3] Meanwhile, three veteran actors have won the most times in this category: Albert Martinez, Art Acuña and Soliman Cruz, who all have won this award twice.

Winners and nominees

The winner is shown first, followed by the other nominees.^[2]

1970s

Year	Actor	Film	Role
1977 (1st)
	Ruel Vernal	Insiang	Dado
	E.A. Rocha	Ganito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon?	Padre Gil Corcuera
	Dranreb Belleza		Bindoy
	Leopoldo Salcedo	Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo
	Mario Montenegro	Itim	Dr. Torres
	Paquito Salcedo	Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo	Inkong Menciong
1978 (2nd)
	Lito Legaspi	Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping?
	Dindo Fernando	Inay	Maning
	Leroy Salvador	Mga Bilanggong Birhen	Señor Juan
	Mat Ranillo III	Dalawang Pugad… Isang Ibon	Mel
	Rolly Quizon	Burlesk Queen	Jessie
1979 (3rd)
	Joonee Gamboa	Pagputi ng Uwak... Pag-itim ng Tagak	Maestro Roque
	Anthony Alonzo	Hindi sa Iyo ang Mundo, Baby Porcuna	Boy
	Dick Israel		Cris
	Edwin Sandico	Mga Tinik ng Babae
	Ernie Zarate	Ikaw ay Akin
	Joseph Sytangco	Hindi sa Iyo ang Mundo, Baby Porcuna	Tommy

1980s

Year	Actor	Film	Role
1980 (4th)
	Menggie Cobarrubias	Jaguar	Sonny Gaston
	Cesar Topacio	Aliw
	Ric Rodrigo	Ina, Kapatid, Anak	Manoling
	Roderick Paulate	High School Circa '65
	Walter Navarro	Boy Kodyak
1981 (5th)
	Johnny Delgado	Kakabakaba Ka Ba?	Pinoy Master
	Boboy Garrovillo	Kakabakaba Ka Ba?	Onota
	Jay Ilagan	Aguila	Osman Aguila
	Johnny Delgado	Brutal	Jake
	Joonee Gamboa	Aguila	Arcadio "Cadio" Cuevas
1982 (6th)
	Jay Ilagan	Kisapmata	Noel Manalansan
	Bruno Punzalan	Salome
	Ernie Forte	Pepeng Shotgun	Ador
	Phillip Salvador	Playgirl
	Ruben Rustia	Pepeng Shotgun	Pablo Medrano
1983 (7th)
	Mark Gil	Palipat-lipat, Papalit-palit
	Ariosto Reyes Jr.	Dormitoryo! Buhay Estudyante
	Jimmy Javier	Batch '81	Vince
	Manny Ojeda	Oro, Plata, Mata	Don Claudio Ojeda
	Paquito Diaz	In This Corner
	Rodolfo "Boy" Garcia	Ito Ba ang Ating Mga Anak
	Ronnie Lazaro	Oro, Plata, Mata	Hermes Mercurio
1984 (8th)
	Vic Silayan	Karnal	Gusting
	Joel Torre	Karnal	Goryo
	Len Santos	Broken Marriage
	Ray Ventura		Ronnie
1985 (9th)
	Tony Santos	Sister Stella L.	Ka Dencio
	Alfredo Navarro Salanga	Boatman
	Cesar Aliparo	'Merika	Lolo Caloy
	Dindo Fernando	Baby Tsina	Jorge
	Len Santos		Sandra
1986 (10th)
	Lito Anzures	Paradise Inn	Joaquin
	Ariosto Reyes Jr.	Bayan Ko	Willy
	Michael de Mesa	Ano ang Kulay ng Mukha ng Diyos?	Fidel Alipio
		Paradise Inn	Rey
	Venchito Galvez	Bayan Ko	Ka Ador
1987 (11th)
	Aga Muhlach	Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie	Dino
	Joel Lamangan	Bagong Hari
	Joel Torre		Rex
	Robert Arevalo
1988[4]
	The MPP decides not to give out any awards this year.[4]
1989 (12th)
	Lito Pimentel	Kapag Napagod ang Puso
	Anjo Yllana	Kapag Napagod ang Puso
	Atong Redillas	Ex-Army	A.K.
	Baldo Marro	Boy Negro	Gustin
	R.R. Herrera	Ex-Army	Miko

1990s

Year	Actor	Film	Role
1990 (13th)
	Eric Quizon	Pahiram ng Isang Umaga	Ariel
	Dante Rivero	Kailan Mahuhugasan ang Kasalanan?	Oscar Lanting
	Efren Reyes Jr.	Tatak ng Isang Api	Henry
	Johnny Vicar	Macho Dancer	Kid
1991 (14th)
	Michael de Mesa	Ikasa Mo, Ipuputok Ko	Boboy Sanchez
	Bembol Roco	Gumapang Ka sa Lusak	Falcon
	Christopher de Leon		Levi
	Eddie Garcia		Edmundo Guatlo
	Robert Arevalo	Ama... Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan?
1992 (15th)
	Gabby Concepcion	Makiusap Ka sa Diyos	Allan
	Leo Martinez	Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue	Manhik-Manaog
	Michael de Mesa	Hihintayin Kita sa Langit	Milo Salvador
	Ronaldo Valdez	Sa Kabila ng Lahat	Mayor Ventura Velasco
	Terence Baylon	Ipagpatawad Mo	Junjun
1993 (16th)
	Tirso Cruz III	Kahit Buhay Ko	Melgar
	Ariel Rivera	Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal	David
	Gabby Concepcion	Sinungaling Mong Puso	Roman
	Jess Lapid Jr.	Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin	Brixio
	Johnny Delgado		Jaime
1994 (17th)
	Ronaldo Valdez	May Minamahal	Cenon Fernandez
	Al Tantay	Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo	Pedring
	Cesar Montano	Hanggang Saan, Hanggang Kailan	Anselmo
	Pen Medina	Sakay	Col. Lucio de Vega
1995 (18th)
	John Regala	The Fatima Buen Story	Leslie Baron
	Albert Martinez	Pangako ng Kahapon
	Bembol Roco	Wating	Bert
	John Estrada	Hindi Magbabago	Chubby
	Romnick Sarmenta	Johnny Tiñoso and the Proud Beauty	Ricky
	Zoren Legaspi	The Fatima Buen Story	Oscar Kintanar
1996 (19th)
	Ricky Davao	Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie	Allan
	Albert Martinez	Muling Umawit ang Puso	Miguel Sanchez
	Nonie Buencamino	Sibak: Midnight Dancers	Dave
	Tirso Cruz III	Inagaw Mo ang Lahat sa Akin	Peping
	Tonton Gutierrez	Dahas	Eric
1997 (20th)
	Albert Martinez	Segurista	Jake
	Joel Torre	Mumbaki	Dr. Felix Lorenzo
	John Arcilla	Mulanay: Sa Pusod ng Paraiso
	John Estrada	Radio Romance	Lester Carmona
	Nonie Buencamino	Mulanay: Sa Pusod ng Paraiso
	Stefano Mori	May Nagmamahal sa Iyo	Conrad
1998 (21st)
	John Arcilla	Ligaya ang Itawag Mo sa Akin	Polding
	Albert Martinez	Nang Iniwan Mo Ako	Anton Lorenzo
	Dante Rivero	Milagros	Nano
	Mark Gil	Babae
	Pen Medina	Ligaya ang Itawag Mo sa Akin	Tikyo
	Ray Ventura	Bayad Puri	Greta
1999 (22nd)
	Jaime Fabregas	Jose Rizal	Luis Taviel de Andrade
	Allan Paule	Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya	Carding
	Carlo Aquino	Bata, Bata... Paano Ka Ginawa?	Ojie
	Cris Villanueva	Miguel/Michelle	Julio
	Efren Reyes Jr.	Ang Babae sa Bintana
	Frank Rivera	Babae sa Bubungang Lata
	Raymond Bagatsing	Bata, Bata... Paano Ka Ginawa?	Johnny
	Richard Joson	Serafin Geronimo: Ang Kriminal ng Baryo Concepcion	Miguel

2000s

Year	Actor	Film	Role
2000 (23rd)
	Joel Torre	Bayaning 3rd World	Jose Rizal
	Allyson VII	Sa Paraiso ni Efren	Anthony
	Ed Rocha	Bayaning 3rd World	Padre Balaguer
	Jhong Hilario	Muro-Ami	Botong Maldepena
	Leonardo Litton	Burlesk King	James
	Pen Medina	Muro-Ami	Diosdado "Diyos-Dado" Lacar
	Raymond Bagatsing	Soltera	Jojo Morales
2001 (24th)
	Jeffrey Quizon	Markova: Comfort Gay	Young Walterina Markova
	Baron Geisler	Anak	Michael
	Jericho Rosales	Tanging Yaman	Rommel
	Nante Montreal	Tuhog	Gabino
	Pen Medina	Lagarista	Jimmy
	Ray Ventura	Deathrow	"Mayor" Mio
2002 (25th)
	Raul Arellano	Batang West Side	Dindo
	Carlo Muñoz	Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure	Young Carmelo Rosales
	Jay Manalo	Hubog	Uno
	Jiro Manio	La Vida Rosa	Enteng
	Simon Ibarra	Live Show	Vio
	Wendell Ramos	Hubog	Oliver
2003 (26th)
	Piolo Pascual	Dekada '70	Julian "Jules" Bartolome Jr.
	Jay Manalo	Mano Po	Emerson Lau
	Jeffrey Quizon	Utang ni Tatang	Rick
	Johnny Delgado	Kailangan Kita	Rogelio Duran
	Tirso Cruz III	Mano Po	Daniel Go
2004 (27th)
	Albert Martinez	Magnifico	Gerry
	Alfred Vargas	Bridal Shower
	Eric Quizon	Crying Ladies	Wilson Chua
	Jericho Rosales	Noon at Ngayon	Levi
	Julio Pacheco	Crying Ladies	Bong
	Mark Gil	Magnifico	Domeng
	Victor Neri	Filipinas	Emman Filipinas
2005 (28th)
	Wendell Ramos	Sabel	Jojo
	Dennis Trillo	Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita	Ignacio Basa / Igna
	Jacky Woo	Panaghoy sa Suba	Fumio Okohara
	Roeder Camanag	Ebolusyon ng Isang Pamilyang Pilipino	Bendo
2006 (29th)
	Ketchup Eusebio	Ang Daan Patungong Kalimugtong
	Johnny Delgado	La Visa Loca	Pepang
	Michael de Mesa	Big Time	Don Manolo
	Ping Medina	Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros	Bogs Oliveros
	Soliman Cruz		Paco Oliveros
2007 (30th)
	Rafael Rosell	Rome & Juliet	Marc
	Allan Paule	Kaleldo	Andy Pineda
	Archi Adamos	Raket ni Nanay
	Doming Landicho	Kubrador	Tatay Nick
	Jeffrey Quizon	Rotonda
	Lauren Novero	Kaleldo	Conrad
	Ping Medina	Tulad ng Dati	Teddy Diaz
	Soliman Cruz	Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo	Rommell Mariano
2008 (31st)[5]
	Emilio Garcia	Selda	Esteban
	Alchris Galura	Endo
	Benjie Filomeno	Tirador
	Coco Martin	Tambolista	Billy
	Jiro Manio	Foster Child	Yuri
	Publio J. Briones III	Confessional	Lito Caliso
	Sid Lucero	Tambolista	Pablo
2009 (32nd)[6]
	Coco Martin	Jay	Edward Navarro
	Archie Alemania	Baby Angelo
	Julio Diaz	Serbis	Lando
	Roeder Camanag	Melancholia	Renato Munoz
	Yul Servo	Brutus	Carlito / Ka Milo

2010s

Year	Actor	Film	Role
2010 (33rd)[7]
	Soliman Cruz	Himpapawid	Juan
	Ariel Ureta	Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme	Luisito
	Dennis Ascalon	The Arrival
	Jake Roxas	Walang Hanggang Paalam	Arturo Lopez
	John Arcilla	Himpapawid
	John Regala	Kinatay	Sarge
	Jose Mari Javellana	Colorum	Tomas Verdolagas
	Milton Dionson	The Arrival
2011 (34th)[8]
	Joem Bascon	Noy	Bong
	Cogie Domingo	Muli
	Garret Dillahunt	Amigo	Lt. Compton
	Gregg Tecson	Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria	Tatay
	Julio Diaz	Magkakapatid
	Martin de los Santos	Tsardyer	Shihab
	Rocky Salumbides	Tarima
	Tirso Cruz III	Sigwa	Oliver
	Yul Vazquez	Amigo	Padre Hidalgo
2012 (35th)[9]
	Art Acuña	Niño
	Bembol Roco	Isda	Miguel
	Dido de la Paz	Amok
	Gary Lim
	Jake Cuenca	In the Name of Love	Dylan Evelino
	Joem Bascon	Ka Oryang
	John Regala	Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story	Totoy Golem
	Jojit Lorenzo	Anatomiya ng Korupsiyon	Bok
	Mark Gil	Amok
	Marvin Agustin	Patikul
	Ronnie Lazaro	Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story	Boy Zapanta
2013 (36th)[10]
	Art Acuña	Posas	Inspector Domingo
	Carlo Aquino	Mater Dolorosa	Elijah Lagrimas
	Dax Alejandro	Qwerty	Dela Cruz
	Joross Gamboa	Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino
2014 (37th)[11]
	Jun Jun Quintana	Philippino Story	Philip
	Archie Alemania	Norte, Hangganan ng Kasaysayan	Joaquin
	Art Acuña	Kabisera	Jose Romualdez
	Bor Ocampo	Dukit
	Carlo Aquino	Porno	Aleks
	Cesar Montano	Alamat ni China Doll
	Joey Marquez	On the Job	SP01 Joaquin Acosta
	John Arcilla	Metro Manila	Ong
	Victor Basa	Lauriana
	Yul Servo	Porno	Xander
2015 (38th)[12]
	Martin del Rosario	Dagitab	Gab Atienza
	Jess Mendoza	Mauban: Ang Resiko	Dudut
	Joel Lamangan	Violator	Benito Alano
	Karl Medina	Bwaya	Rex
	Nicco Manalo	Barber's Tales	Edmond
	Nico Antonio	Red	Milton
	Noel Sto. Domingo	Mula sa Kung Ano ang Noon
	Roeder Camanag		Tony
2016 (39th)[13]
	Bernardo Bernardo	Imbisibol	Benjie
	Alion Ibañez	Da Dog Show	Alvin
	JM de Guzman	Imbisibol	Rodel
	Julio Diaz	Taklub	Larry
	Lou Veloso		Renato
	Micko Laurente	Bambanti	Popoy
	RK Bagatsing	Apocalypse Child	Rich
	Tirso Cruz III	Honor Thy Father	Bishop Tony
2017 (40th)[14]
	Christian Bables	Die Beautiful	Barbs
	Jess Mendoza	Hinulid
	John Lloyd Cruz	Ang Babaeng Humayo	Hollanda
	Julio Diaz	Ma' Rosa	Nestor
	Nonie Buencamino	Ang Babaeng Humayo	Magbabalot
	Taha Daranda	Women of the Weeping River	Mustafa
2018 (41st)[15]
	Dido de la Paz	Respeto	Fortunato "Doc" Reyes
	Arnold Reyes	Birdshot	Domingo
	Jess Mendoza	Sa Gabing Nanahimik ang Mga Kuliglig	Shokla Bakla Gay
	John Arcilla	Birdshot	Mendoza
	Nor Domingo	Respeto	Fuentes
	Pio del Rio	Balangiga: Howling Wilderness	Apoy Buroy
	Robert Arevalo	Ang Larawan	Don Perico
	Romulo Caballero	The Chanters	Lolo Ramon
	Ronwaldo Martin	Bhoy Intsik
2019 (42nd)[16]
	Joel Lamangan	School Service
	Arjo Atayde	BuyBust	Biggie Chen
	Lou Veloso	Citizen Jake	Lucas
	Nonie Buencamino		The Judge
	Romnick Sarmenta	Kung Paano Hinihintay ang Dapithapon	Chito
	Teroy de Guzman	Citizen Jake	Jacobo Herrera Sr.
	Victor Neri	BuyBust	Bernie Lacson

2020s

Year	Actor	Film	Role
2020 (43rd)[17]
	Kristoffer King	Verdict	Dante Santos
	Dido de la Paz	Edward	Mario
	JC Santos	Babae at Baril	Miguel
	Noel John Naval	Huwebes Huwebes
	Ricky Davao	Fuccbois	Mayor Fernan
	Topper Fabregas	Sila-Sila	Jared
	Yves Flores	Lola Igna	Tim
2021 (44th)[18]
	Micko Laurente	Watch List
	Dino Pastrano	Midnight in a Perfect World	Tonichi
	Enzo Pineda	He Who Is Without Sin	Lawrence
	Jake Macapagal	Watch List	Lt. Ventura
	Jess Mendoza		Arturo
2022 (45th)[19]
	Dante Rivero	On the Job: The Missing 8	Mayor Pedring Eusebio
	Dennis Trillo	On the Job: The Missing 8	Roman Rubio
	John Arcilla	A Hard Day	Lt. Ace "Alas" Franco
		Big Night!	Donato Rapido
	Ronnie Lazaro	Gensan Punch	Coach Rudy
	Sandino Martin	Walang Kasarian ang Digmang Bayan
2023 (46th)[20]
	Soliman Cruz	Blue Room
	Dido de la Paz	Ginhawa	Coach Jun
	Juan Karlos Labajo	Blue Room
	Rocky Salumbides	Leonor Will Never Die	Ronwaldo
	Ronnie Lazaro	Kapag Wala nang Mga Alon	Primo Macabantay
2024 (47th)[21]
	Ronnie Lazaro	The Gospel of the Beast	Berto
	Dante Rivero	GomBurZa	Padre Mariano Gomez de los Ángeles
	Enchong Dee		Padre Jacinto Zamora y del Rosario
	Jeffrey Quizon	Firefly	Louie
	Piolo Pascual	GomBurZa	Padre Pedro Peláez
2025 (48th)[22]
	Art Acuña	An Errand	Sir
	David Ezra	Isang Himala	Orly
	Felipe Ganancial	Tumandok
	Nor Domingo	The Hearing
	Takehiro Hira	Crosspoint	Shigeru Yamaguchi

Multiple wins and nominations

The following individuals have won two or more Gawad Urian Awards for Best Supporting Actor:

Wins	Actor	Nominations	First Win	Latest Win
2	Albert Martinez	5	Segurista (1997)	Magnifico (2004)
	Art Acuña	4	Niño (2012)	Posas (2013)
	Soliman Cruz	4	Himpapawid (2010)	Blue Room (2023)

The following individuals have received four or more Best Supporting Actor nominations:

Nominations	Actor	First Nomination	Latest Nomination
7	John Arcilla	Mulanay: Sa Pusod ng Paraiso (1997)	A Hard Day & Big Night! (2022)
5	Albert Martinez	Pangako ng Kahapon (1995)	Magnifico (2004)
	Johnny Delgado	Brutal (1981)	La Visa Loca (2006)
	Michael de Mesa	Paradise Inn (1986)	Big Time (2006)
	Ronnie Lazaro	Oro, Plata, Mata (1983)	The Gospel of the Beast (2024)
	Tirso Cruz III	Kahit Buhay Ko (1993)	Honor Thy Father (2016)
4	Art Acuña	Niño (2012)	An Errand (2025)
	Dante Rivero	Kailan Mahuhugasan ang Kasalanan? (1990)	GomBurZa (2024)
	Dido de la Paz	Amok (2012)	Ginhawa (2023)
	Jeffrey Quizon	Markova: Comfort Gay (2001)	Firefly (2024)
	Jess Mendoza	Mauban: Ang Resiko (2015)	Watch List (2021)
	Joel Torre	Karnal (1984)	Bayaning 3rd World (2000)
	Julio Diaz	Serbis (2009)	Ma' Rosa (2017)
	Mark Gil	Palipat-lipat, Papalit-palit (1983)	Amok (2012)
	Nonie Buencamino	Sibak (1996)	Citizen Jake (2019)
	Pen Medina	Sakay (1994)	Lagarista (2001)
	Soliman Cruz	Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (2006)	Blue Room (2023)