I was honored to get an invitation to the 37th Metro Manila Film Festival Awards Night held at Resorts World Manila. A friend from the print media made it possible for me to witness MMFF for the first time. It was just an awesome and humbling experience so I am excited to share.
Dennis Padilla and his date being interviewed by ABS-CBN.
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Gov. E.R. Ejercito with Baron Geisler in the background.
The arrival of Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. with his wife Lani Mercado.
Celebrity Survivors Ma. Isabel Lopez and daughter Mara Yokohama.
John Estrada, Ai Ai delas Alas and Richard Gomez hosted the show.
Iza Calzado accepting the Posthumous Award for his father Lito Calzado.
Again, Iza Calzado in her production number and accepting the Best New Wave Actress for HIV.
Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo of My House Husband, Ikaw Na!
Danilo Barrios and Jaycee Parker presenting some awards.
Pops Fernandez singing some theme songs from selected MMFF films.
Aimee Marcos accepting an award together with JM de Guzman and Dennis Padilla.
Special Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award: Eddie Garcia
Posthumous Award: Lito Calzado
New Wave-Independent Section
Special Jury Prize: Biyahe ni Barbie by Kookai Labayen, De La Salle College of St. Benilde
Best New Wave Student Film: Payaso
Gender Sensitivity Award (Student Category): Speechless by Miriam College
Gender Sensitivity Award (Full-Length Category): HIV by Neil Tan
Best New Wave Actor: JM de Guzman for Pintakasi
Best New Wave Actress: Iza Calzado for HIV
Best New Wave Full-Length Indie Film: Pintakasi
Best New Wave Student Short Film: Mate
Major Awards
Best Picture: Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
2nd Best Picture: Enteng ng Ina Mo
3rd Best Picture: Shake, Rattle and Roll 13
Best Director: Gary de la Cruz for Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
Best Actress: Maricel Soriano for Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Best Actor: Dingdong Dantes for Segunda Mano
Best Supporting Actor: John Regala for Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
Best Supporting Actress: Eugene Domingo for My House Husband, Ikaw Na!
Best Child Performer: Bugoy Cariño for Shake, Rattle and Roll 13
Best Original Story: Chris Martinez and Marlon Rivera for Shake Rattle and Roll 13: Rain Rain Go Away
Best Screenplay: Roi Iglesias and Rey Ventura for Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award: Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
Best Production Design: Fritz Siloria, Mona Soriano, and Ronaldo Cadapan for Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
Best Editing: Jason Cahapay and Ryan Orduna for Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
Best Musical Score: Nonong Buencamino for Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
Best Sound Recording: Mike Idioma for Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
Best Visual Effects: Riot Inc. for Ang Panday 2
Best Makeup: Florencia Penero, Niccolo Medina, Jayvee Flores for Enteng ng Ina Mo
Best Original Theme Song: “La Paloma” by Ely Buendia for Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
Best Cinematography: Carlo Mendoza for Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
Gender Sensitivity Award: My House Husband, Ikaw Na!
Best Float: Ang Panday 2
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The film Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story bagged a total of 11 awards.
Congratulations to the people behind it!
Hope to attend the MMFF again next year!!
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The 37th MMFF is under A4 Telemedia Production and Marketing Services, Inc.
Watch it tomorrow January 1, 2012 on ABS-CBN Channel 2 at 10:45 PM.