The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 51 celebrated Philippine cinema in a star-studded Gabi ng Parangal at Dusit Thani Manila, Makati. With eight official entries this year, the festival highlighted films that stood out in creativity, storytelling, and cultural impact. “Manila’s Finest” led the night with eight awards, including Best Cinematography and Best Production Design, while “Unmarry” secured seven wins, led by Best Director Jeffrey Jeturian and Best Screenplay. The top honor, Best Picture, went to “I’mPerfect“, which also earned Best Ensemble Performance and Best Actress in a Leading Role, Krystel Go.
Here’s the complete list of MMFF 51 winners:
- Best Float: “Manila’s Finest” and “Unmarry”
- Gender Sensitivity Award: “Call Me Mother”
- Male Star of the Night: Will Ashley and Dustin Yu
- Female Star of the Night: Bianca De Vera
- Best Visual Effects: Santelmo, Inc. – “Shake Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins”
- Best Production Design: Digo Ricio – “Manila’s Finest”
- Best Editing: Benjo Ferrer – “Unmarry”
- Best Musical Score: Frederik Sandoval and Emerson Tecson – “Manila’s Finest”
- Best Sound: Roy Santos – “Manila’s Finest”
- Best Original Theme Song: Sandalan by Vehnee Saturno (performed by Piolo Pascual) – “Manila’s Finest”
- Best Cinematography: Raymond Red – “Manila’s Finest”
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- Best Child Performer: Lucas Andalio – “Call Me Mother”
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Odette Khan – “Bar Boys: After School”
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Tom Rodriguez – “Unmarry”
- Best Screenplay: Chris Martinez and Therese Cayaba – “Unmarry”
- Breakthrough Performance Award: Zac Sibug – “Unmarry”
- Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence: “Bar Boys: After School”
- Gatpuno J. Villegas Cultural Award: “Manila’s Finest”
- Best Ensemble Performance: “I’mPerfect”
- Best Actress in a Leading Role: Krystel Go – “I’mPerfect”
- Best Actor in a Leading Role: Vice Ganda – “Call Me Mother”
- Best Director: Jeffrey Jeturian – “Unmarry”
- 3rd Best Picture: “Manila’s Finest” and “Call Me Mother”
- 2nd Best Picture: “Unmarry”
- Best Picture: “I’mPerfect”
The MMFF 51 Gabi ng Parangal showcased the best of Filipino filmmaking, celebrating creativity, talent, and cultural storytelling. With multiple wins for “Manila’s Finest” and “Unmarry”, and the crowning of “I’mPerfect” as Best Picture, the festival reinforced the Philippines’ vibrant and dynamic film industry.
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