Rustom Padilla the ex-husband of Carmina Villaroel steals the limelight in the recent Gawad Urian Awards Night. Rustom dressed like a woman that night. In an interview with GMA-7, Rustom said he was preparing for his character role as Gandang Hari - a one month show to be shown next year.

Winners of the 31st Gawad Urian of the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Little Theater last October 1, 2008 are:

Best Actress: Cherry Pie Picache (Foster Child)
Best Actors: Jason Abalos (Endo) and Sid Lucero (Selda)
Best Picture: Tirador (Centerstage Productions)
Best Director: Brillante Mendoza (Tirador)
Best Screenplay: Jade Castro, Michiko Yamamoto, Raymond Lee (Endo)
Best Supporting Actress: Angela Ruiz (Tirador)
Best Supporting Actor: Emilio Garcia (Selda)
Best Production Design: Lav Diaz and Dante Perez (Death in the Land of Encantos)
Best Cinematography: Jeffrey dela Cruz, Brillante Mendoza, Gary Tria and Julius Villanueva (Tirador)
Best Editing: Aleks Castaneda (Tambolista)
Best Music: Francis de Veyra (Tribu)
Best Sound: Ditoy Aguila and Junel Valencia (Tirador)
Best Short Film: Rolyo by Alvin Yapan
Natatanging Gawad: Kidlat Tahimik