MANILA, Philippines – The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2024 Gabi ng Parangal (Awards Night) was held on Friday, December 27 at the Solaire Grand Ballroom in Paranaque City. "Green Bones," the action-drama starring Dennis Trillo and Ruru Madrid, emerged as the night's biggest winner.
This year's MMFF, themed "Sinesigla sa Singkwenta," featured an expanded lineup of 10 films vying for the coveted awards. The Gabi ng Parangal serves as a celebration of Filipino filmmaking talent, recognizing outstanding achievements in various categories.
Here's the complete list of winners for MMFF 2024:
- Best Actress in a Leading Role: Judy Ann Santos - Espantaho
- Best Actor in a Leading Role: Dennis Trillo - Green Bones
- Best Director: Crisanto Aquino (My Future You) and Michael Tuviera (The Kingdom).
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Kakki Teodoro - Isang Himala
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Ruru Madrid - Green Bones
- Best Child Performer: Sienna Stevens - Green Bones
- Best Screenplay: Ricky Lee and Angeli Atienza - Green Bones
- Best Editing: Vanessa Ubas De Leon - My Future You
- Best Cinematography: Neil Daza - Green Bones
- Best Production Design: Nestor Abrogena - The Kingdom
- Best Visual Effects: The Kingdom
- Best Sound: Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Hospital Killer
- Best Musical Score: Vincent de Jesus - Isang Himala
- Best Original Theme Song: "Ang Himala ay Nasa Puso" by Juan Karlos - Isang Himala
- Best Pictures:
- 1st: Green Bones
- 2nd: The Kingdom
- 3rd: My Future You
- 4th: Isang Himala
- Best Sound Design - Ditoy Aguila, “Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital”
- Best Float - "Uninvited," "Topakk"
- Gender Sensitivity Award - “And the Breadwinner Is…”
- Third Best Student Short Film Award - PNB1250
- Second Best Student Short Film Award - A Delivery Rider
- First Best Student Short Film Award - Saan Aabot ang Singkwenta Pesos Mo?
- Special Jury Prize - Inang Wak-wak
Special Awards:
- Gat Puno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award: The Kingdom
- FPJ Memorial Award: Topakk
- Best Float Award: Topakk and Uninvited
- Gender Sensitivity Award And The Bread Winner Is…
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Joseph 'Erap' Ejercito-Estrada
- Special Jury Prize: Topakk and Isang Himala
- Special Jury Citation: Vice Ganda
- Breakthrough Performance Award: Seth Fedelin (My Future You)
"Green Bones" took home a number of major awards, including Best Actor for Dennis Trillo, Best Supporting Actor for Ruru Madrid, and Best Screenplay. Judy Ann Santos was recognized as Best Actress for her performance in the horror film "Espantaho."
The MMFF is a significant event in the Philippine entertainment calendar, and this year's awards ceremony highlighted the industry's continued growth and creativity.
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