The Gawad Urian Best Actress, (officially, the ''Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktres''), is a movie award given by the ''Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino'' (Filipino Film Critics) to
lead actress
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 typic ...
es 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
*Nora was nominated 5 consecutive times twice in her career. the first one is from 1978–1982 and from 2012–2016.
Multiple awards for Best Actress
;Eight awards
*
Vilma Santos
Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto (, born November 3, 1953) is a Filipino actress, singer, dancer, TV host, producer, and politician. She served as a House Deputy Speaker since 2019 to 2022 and as the Representative of Batangas' 6th district since ...
;Seven awards
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Nora Aunor
Nora Cabaltera Villamayor (born May 21, 1953), professionally known as Nora Aunor (), is a Filipino actress, recording artist, and film producer. Aunor has also appeared in several stage plays, television shows and concerts. She is known as Ph ...
;Three awards
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Gina Alajar
Regina Liguid Alatiit (born June 28, 1959), professionally known as Gina Alajar (), is a FAMAS and Gaward Urian Award winning Filipino film and television actress and television director.
Career
Since appearing as a child actress in the earl ...
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Jaclyn Jose
Mary Jane Santa Ana Guck (born October 21, 1964), better known by her stage name Jaclyn Jose, is a Filipino cinema and television actress who has earned international critical acclaim. She is best known for her roles in the films ''Private Sho ...
;Two Awards
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Cherry Pie Picache
Cherry Pie Sison Picache (born May 27, 1970) is a Filipino actress who has starred television and in mainstream and independent films and has worked as a print and TV commercial model for Palmolive, Camay, and Eskinol. Cherry Pie is notable ...
References
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Film awards for lead actress
Philippine film awards
Awards established in 1976