MANILA, Philippines – The 44th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) executive committee announced the full list of winners at the 2018 awards night (Gabi ng Parangal) held at The Theatre at Solaire in Parañaque City on Thursday, December 27.
This year's magic eight entries for the full-feature and short film categories of the MMFF are vying for the top acting awards and best picture.
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Official entries include Vice Ganda, Dingdong Dantes and Richard Gutierrez's "Fantastica: The Princess, The Prince and The Perya", Coco Martin, Vic Sotto and Maine Mendoza's “Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles", Anne Curtis' "Aurora", Jericho Rosales and Jessy Mendiola's "The Girl in the Orange Dress".
Also in the movie theaters today are Toni and Alex Gonzaga and Sam Milby's "Mary, Marry Me", Ricci Rivero and Jerome Ponce's "Otlum", Eddie Garcia and Tony Mabesa's "Rainbow’s Sunset" and Dennis Trillo, Kim Chiu and JC De Vera's "One Great Love."
The eight selected short films for students are "Balita" (Centro Escolar University), "Binibini 14. Beverly Lagdameo" (De La Salle – College of St. Benilde), "Dalawampung Pisong Pag-asa" (St. Dominic College of Asia), "Kasilyas" (Bulacan State University), "Padyak" (Northern Mindanao Colleges), "Paraiso" (University of the Philippines Diliman), Tahanan (Catanduanes State University) and "Sasagot Ka Pa?" (De La Salle – College of St. Benilde).
Here's the complete list of winners at the 2018 MMFF
Watch the delayed telecast of the awards night this Sunday, December 30, 2018 on ABS-CBN Sunday's Best after Gandang Gabi Vice (GGV).
The festival kicked off with the Parade of Stars in Parañaque City on December 23.
Nationwide screening is set from December 25 until January 7, 2019.
On Wednesday, December 26, MMFF 2018 Spokesperson Noel Ferrer revealed in an interview with DZMM that Fantastica, Jack Em Popoy and Aurora topped the box-office.
READ: MMFF 2018 Day 1 results: Top 4 grossing films update
Ferrer added that this year's festival aims to net ₱1 billion.
By virtue of Metro Manila Commission Executive Order No. 86-09, pursuant to Presidential Proclamation Nos. 1459, 1485, 1533, 1533-A and 1647, the MMFF is held during the Christmas Season in recognition of the role of the film industry in providing artistic depictions of both this country's stories and history.
— The Summit Express
This year's magic eight entries for the full-feature and short film categories of the MMFF are vying for the top acting awards and best picture.
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Official entries include Vice Ganda, Dingdong Dantes and Richard Gutierrez's "Fantastica: The Princess, The Prince and The Perya", Coco Martin, Vic Sotto and Maine Mendoza's “Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles", Anne Curtis' "Aurora", Jericho Rosales and Jessy Mendiola's "The Girl in the Orange Dress".
Also in the movie theaters today are Toni and Alex Gonzaga and Sam Milby's "Mary, Marry Me", Ricci Rivero and Jerome Ponce's "Otlum", Eddie Garcia and Tony Mabesa's "Rainbow’s Sunset" and Dennis Trillo, Kim Chiu and JC De Vera's "One Great Love."
The eight selected short films for students are "Balita" (Centro Escolar University), "Binibini 14. Beverly Lagdameo" (De La Salle – College of St. Benilde), "Dalawampung Pisong Pag-asa" (St. Dominic College of Asia), "Kasilyas" (Bulacan State University), "Padyak" (Northern Mindanao Colleges), "Paraiso" (University of the Philippines Diliman), Tahanan (Catanduanes State University) and "Sasagot Ka Pa?" (De La Salle – College of St. Benilde).
Here's the complete list of winners at the 2018 MMFF
| Major Awards | Winners |
|---|---|
| Best Picture | 1st: Rainbow’s Sunset 2nd: Aurora 3rd: One Great Love |
| Best Actress | Gloria Romero, Rainbow’s Sunset |
| Best Actor | Dennis Trillo, One Great Love |
| Best Director | Joel Lamangan, Rainbow’s Sunset |
| Best Supporting Actress | Aiko Melendez, Rainbow’s Sunset |
| Best Supporting Actor | Tony Mabesa, Rainbow’s Sunset |
| Best Child Performer | Phoebe Villamor, Aurora |
| Best Screenplay | Rainbow's Sunset |
| Best Editing | Jack Em Popoy |
| Best Cinematography | Aurora |
| Best Production Design | Rainbow's Sunset |
| Best Visual Effects | Aurora |
| Best Sound Design | Aurora |
| Best Musical Score | One Great Love |
| Best Original Theme Song | Sa'yo Na, Rainbow's Sunset |
| Special Awards | Winners |
|---|---|
| Gat Puno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award | Rainbow's Sunset |
| FPJ Memorial Award for Excellence | Jack Em Popoy |
| Lucky Male Star of the Night | Jericho Rosales |
| Lucky Female Star of the Night | Anne Curtis |
| Best Float Award | Jack Em Popoy |
| Special Jury Prize for an Actress | Max Collins, Rainbow's Sunset |
| Special Jury Prize for an Actor | Eddie Garcia, Rainbow's Sunset |
| Short Films Category Awards | Winners |
|---|---|
| Best Short Film | Kasilyas, Bulacan State University |
Watch the delayed telecast of the awards night this Sunday, December 30, 2018 on ABS-CBN Sunday's Best after Gandang Gabi Vice (GGV).
The festival kicked off with the Parade of Stars in Parañaque City on December 23.
Nationwide screening is set from December 25 until January 7, 2019.
On Wednesday, December 26, MMFF 2018 Spokesperson Noel Ferrer revealed in an interview with DZMM that Fantastica, Jack Em Popoy and Aurora topped the box-office.
READ: MMFF 2018 Day 1 results: Top 4 grossing films update
Ferrer added that this year's festival aims to net ₱1 billion.
By virtue of Metro Manila Commission Executive Order No. 86-09, pursuant to Presidential Proclamation Nos. 1459, 1485, 1533, 1533-A and 1647, the MMFF is held during the Christmas Season in recognition of the role of the film industry in providing artistic depictions of both this country's stories and history.
— The Summit Express
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