Now on its 40 years Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) recognizes the Philippine film industry with 8 mainstream films including The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin, Feng Shui, English Only, Muslim Magnum .357 (To Serve and Protect), Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo, My Big Bossing and Shake, Rattle & Roll XV and 4 New Wave entries including Gemini, M (Mother’s Maiden Name), Magkakabuang, Maratabat, and Mulat. The awards night happened at the PICC Plenary Hall and hosted Edu Manzano and Kris Aquino.
Here are the winners of the 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival:
Best Actress: Jennylyn Mercado, English Only Please
Best Actor: Derek Ramsay, English Only Please
Best Picture: Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
2nd Best Picture: English Only Please
3rd Best Picture: Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award: Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
Best Supporting Actress: Lotlot de Leon, Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
Best Supporting Actor: Joey Marquez, Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
Best Director: Dan Villegas, English Only Please
Best Screenplay: English Only Please
Best Original Story: English Only Please
Celebrity Face of the Night: Nadine Lustre
Fernando Poe Jr Memorial Award for Excellence: Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
Best Cinematography: Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
Best Editing: English Only Please
Best Production Designer: Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
Best Visual Effects: Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
Best Make-up: Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
Best Score: Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
Best Sound: Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
Best Child Performer: Ryzza Mae Dizon for My Big Bossing
Youth Choice Award: Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
Best Float Award: Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
Best Actor for the New Wave category: Allen Dizon, Maratabat
Best Actress for New Wave category: ZsaZsa Padilla, M (Mother’s Maiden Name)
Best Supporting Actress for the New Wave category: Gloria Sevilla, M (Mother’s Maiden Name)
Best Supporting Actor for the New Wave category: Kristopher King, Maratabat
New Wave Best Picture: Magkakabaung
New Wave Special Jury Prize: M (Mother’s Maiden Name)
Best New Wave Film Director: Jason Paul Laxamana, Magkakabaung
All movies were released in Christmas Day until the January in all cinemas nationwide.
