[3][4] Rody Vera received triple nominations in the Best Screenplay category.

Angel Aquino, Adjani Arumpac and Corinne de San Jose received double nominations in Best Supporting Actress, Best Documentary and Best Sound respectively.

[5] Norte, Hangganan ng Kasaysayan dominated the ceremony which received 4 awards, including Best Film.

[6] The Natatanging Gawad Urian was supposed to be given to Mike de Leon but he declined to receive the award.

Instead, they paid tribute to late National Artist for Film Gerardo de Leon.