Two critics’ favorites snatched the most awards as the envelopes have just been opened at the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal, held at the Kia Theater on December 27.
Loy Arcenas’ interpretation of a Nick Joaquin classic, Ang Larawan garnered the epic musical six trophies including Best Picture.
Paul Soriano’s honest and intimate Siargao collected a total of eight awards including one for Soriano as Best Director.
Here is the complete list of winners in this year’s awards show.
Best Picture: Ang Larawan
Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award: Ang Larawan
Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award: Ang Panday
Best Director: Paul Soriano, Siargao
Best Actor in a Leading Role: Derek Ramsay, All of You
Best Actress in a Leading Role: Joanna Ampil, Ang Larawan
Special Jury Prize: Nick Joaquin and Rodel Nacianceno/Coco Martin
Full-Length Film – People’s Choice Award: Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad
Best Screenplay: All of You
Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Edgar Allan Guzman for Deadma Walking
Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Jasmine Curtis-Smith for Siargao
Best Child Performer: Baby Baste for Meant to Beh
Best Cinematography: Odyssey Flores, Siargao
Best Sound: Siargao
Best Theme Song: “Alon” by Hale for Siargao
Best Editing: Mark Victor, Siargao
Best Visual Effects: Ang Panday
Best Musical Score: Ryan Cayabyab, Ang Larawan
Best Production Design: Ang Larawan
Best Float: Deadma Walking
Children’s Choice Award: And Panday
Star of the Night (Male): Derek Ramsay
Star of the Night (Female): Erich Gonzales
Short Film – People’s Choice Award: Noel
Short Film – Best Picture: Anong Nangyari kay Nicanor Dante?
The eight films of the MMFF are still screening on their fourth day at the tills. It has been known that the two most awarded films are facing cinema pullouts following low box-office turnouts. Watch these movies while you can.