‘On The Job: The Missing 8’ big winner at 5th EDDYS

Erik Matti’s crime thriller film On The Job: The Missing 8 took was the big winner at the 5th EDDYS (Entertainment Editors’ Choice) held at the historic Manila Metropolitan Theater on Sunday night.

*The winners of the fifth EDDYS with SPEEd officers*

Presenting the award were Eugene Asis, SPEEd (Society of Philippines Entertainment Editors) President and People’s Journal Entertainment Editor, and Charo Santos-Concio, who also won Best Actress for Kun Maupay Man It Panahon.

Although Matti wasn’t around to accept the award himself, a representative from ANIMA and On The Job: The Missing 8 executive producer received the recognition in his stead.

*Charo Santos-Concio takes home the Best Actress award for ‘Kun Maupay Man It Panahaon’*

“Entertainment editors selected this award for us, and I appreciate that. Because it’s a film about journalism, and it’s really important today when you see art imitate life,” said Joseph Caliro, the film’s executive producer.

It took the team four years to finish On The Job: The Missing 8, even experiencing challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The award recognizes their efforts in creating a film of such caliber. Matti also won the Best Director award for his masterful work on the film.

*Christian Bables receiving the Best Actor award for ‘Big Night!’*

Other awards for On The Job: The Missing 8 include Best Support Actress for Lotlot de Leon, Best Sound Design for Corinne de San Jose, Best Musical Score for Erwin Romulo, Best Visual Effects for Mothership, Best Editing for Jay Halili, and Best Cinematography for Neil Derrik Bion.

Besides On The Job: The Missing 8, Big Night by Jun Lana also won major plums in the prestigious annual event. It took home Best Musical Score, Best Screenplay, and Best Actor for Christian Bables.

*Boy Abunda, The King of Talk, hosting the prestigious event by SPEEd*

“The EDDYS is our group’s humble offering to the entertainment industry whose story and histories, kasama na din yung mga history nila Philip Salvador, Alma Moreno, that we in SPEEd continue to write about sa aming newspapers and other platforms,” said Asis.

Asis added that the EDDYS is born of SPEEd’s passion and admiration for Philippine cinema and the immense artistry of those who kept the 102-year tradition alive through good and bad times.

*EDDYs Icons awardees (from left) Philip Salvador, Roi Vinzon, Alma Moreno, and Divina Valencia with singer Jona*

The fifth edition of The EDDYS was presented by SPEED and Fire and Ice Media and Productions, in partnership with GLOBE, in cooperation with Beautederm, National Commission for Culture and the Arts, and Metropolitan Theater.

*Zephanie serenading the attendees of the fifth EDDYS*

The event’s sponsors include Nathan Studios, Rep. Arjo Atayde, UNILAB, and Tanduay.

*Regine Tolentino giving a sizzling performance during the awards night*

The EDDYS is supported by Live Stream Manila, Dr. Carl Balita Foundation, Federation Of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII), JFV Rice Mill, Bataan Rep. Geraldine B. Roman, Mayor Joy Belmonte, Jinkee Pacquiao, Bernard Cloma, MullenLowe Treyna Inc., Browne Communications, Cetaphil, Avon, Dermclinic, and Watsons.