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 actor
A leading actor, leading actress, or simply lead (), plays the role of the protagonist of a film, television show or play. The word ''lead'' may also refer to the largest role in the piece, and ''leading actor'' may refer to a person who typica ...
s in a Philippine movie.
Winners and nominees
In the lists below, the winner of the award for each year is shown first, followed by the other nominees.
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
Superlatives
Multiple awards for Best Actor
;Three awards
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Richard Gomez
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Phillip Salvador
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Acting career
Salvador made his film debut in 1971 with ''Adios Mi Amor''. He toiled in m ...
;Two awards
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Eddie Garcia
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Raymond Bagatsing
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Ea ...
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Christopher de Leon
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Regarded as an "acting genius" and ...
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Sid Lucero
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Career
Tim's s ...
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Vic Silayan
Victor Payumo Silayan (January 31, 1929 – August 30, 1987), commonly known as Vic Silayan, was a Filipino actor who is best known for his roles in ''Kisapmata'' (1981) and ''Karnal'' (1983).
Personal life
He was born in Gapan, Nueva Ecija, ...
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Joel Torre
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References
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Film awards for lead actor
Philippine film awards
Awards established in 1977