Veteran actor Christopher de Leon bagged the Best Actor trophy in the Metro Manila Film Festival 8 times: In 1976 for the film Ganito Kami Noon, Paano na Kami Ngayon?, in 1982 for Haplos, in 1985 for God Save Me, in 1989 for Imortal, in 1997 for Nasaan ang Puso?, in 1999 for Bulaklak ng Maynila, in 2004 for Mano Po 3 and in 2008 for Magkaibigan. MMFF Best Actor Winners from 1975 to 2010 1975 – Joseph Estrada (Diligan Mo ng Hamog...

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She’s none other than Superstar Nora Aunor. Ate Guy grabbed the MMFF Best Actress trophy in 1978 for Atsay (Best Performer), 1979 for Ina Ka ng Anak Mo, 1982 for Himala, 1984 for Bulaklak ng City Jail, 1990 for Andrea Paano Ba ang maging Isang Ina?, 1991 for Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M., and in 1995 for Muling Umawit ang Puso. Nora Aunor was supposed to receive a special recognition from MMFF during the 37th awards night on...

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The controversial commercial viability (box-office performance of the entries) criterion that decided heavily on the selection of the Best Picture in previous festivals is no longer applicable this year. The criteria this time for the selection of Best Picture(s) are artistry, creativity and technical excellence, innovativeness, thematic value and global appeal, and Filipino cultural and/or historical value. MMFF Best Picture...

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The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) committee has released the first three days gross earnings of the 7 film entries. The fantasy-comedy movie “Enteng Ng Ina Mo,” which stars the reigning Box Office King Vic Sotto and the reigning Box Office Queen Ai Ai delas Alas, has pulled away from its strongest rival–Panday 2–by grossing P91.9 million. The Bong Revilla-Marian Rivera starrer is still in second place with P51.5 million and...

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The Sarah Geronimo and Gerald Anderson starrer–”Won’t Last A Day Without You”–raked in P65.29 million at the box office in 2 weeks. Topping Philippine box-office for the opening period of December 7 to 11, 2011 is the Henry Cavill (The New Superman) starrer–”Immortals”–which grossed P16.9 in 5 days. “Won’t Last A Day Without” settled for second place on the said period followed by “New Year’s Eve” (#3) and “The Road” (#4). Here’s...

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In the tradition of “Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo” and “Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo”, Jose Javier Reyes teams up with real-life couple Ryan Agoncillo and Judy Ann Santos once again for an MMFF entry that is a shoo-in for top awards as well as box-office race. The campaign for the different in the coming Metro Manila Film Festival is in high gear and the word on the street as well as talk among industry insiders have it that “My Househusband:...

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This December, the search is on for the singing kiddies who will take the center stage and become the newest child wonders of GMA’s upcoming primetime series Biritera. Biritera, is a family-oriented drama series which will showcase unparalleled acting and incomparable singing ability that will surely be loved by pinoys all over the world. Biritera aspirants must be eye-catching girls, from ages 8 to 10, who embody star quality...

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From being a guest star on the first episode, Angel Locsin is now a mainstay in ABS-CBN’s hit sitcom “Toda Max.” With her effective portrayal as Isabel Padausdos, Justin’s (Vhong Navarro) girlfriend, in the first few episodes of Kapamilya Comedy flagship sitcom “TODA Max,” Angel Locsin has proven that her gift in acting is not only limited to primetime teleseryes and romantic movies. She can also shine in comedy At first, Angel...

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The teaser for ABS-CBN’s upcoming teleserye titled “You’re Always in My Heart” has been released. “You’re Always In My Heart” stars Kathryn Bernardo as an Asian Princess. Her leading men in the romantic series are Daniel Padilla, Enrique Gil and Pilipinas Got Talent Season 3 runner-up Khalil Ramos. The said teleserye is also expected to premiere on the first quarter of 20...

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Reg of “Pinoy Big Brother UnliDay” and Casey of “Pinoy Big Brother UnliNight” were booted from the Pinoy Big Brother house Saturday night (Dec 3) in the season’s second live back-to-back eviction night. Former Power Stranger Reg was forcibly evicted from the house for repeatedly forgetting to use the lapel microphone and for telling his housemates what he had seen on television before entering the house. Meanwhile, Casey received...

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The teaser for ABS-CBN’s upcoming teleserye titled “E-Boy” has been released. “E-Boy” is topbilled by Star Circle Kid Quest 2009 winner Bugoy Cariño. He will play the role of a boy robot called “E-Boy” or short for electronic boy. Also starring in the upcoming teleserye are Ariel Rivera, Jomari Yllana, and Agot Isidro. “E-Boy” is set to air on ABS-CBN in 2012....

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The adventures of the legendary blacksmith continue as GMA Films and Imus Productions launch “Panday 2,” the sequel to the top-grosser of the 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). Panday 2 After playing an amulet-guided hero in his last blockbuster hit, certified box-office king and MMFF best actor Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. reprises his role as the sword-wielder Flavio/Panday. In his new adventure, Flavio takes on the greater...

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Kris Aquino, Dingdong Dantes and Angelica Panganiban topbill the MMFF entry “Segunda Mano.” “Segunda Mano” is an upcoming horror movie jointly produced by Star Cinema, Agostodos and MJM Productions as an entry to the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). The film stars the Queen of All Media Kris Aquino, Kapuso top leading man Dingdong Dantes, and versatile actress Angelica Panganiban. Also starring in the movie are Helen...

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Regal Films has unveiled the official movie poster and teaser for their 2011 MMFF entry “Shake Rattle and Roll 13.” Starring in “Shake Rattle and Roll 13″ are Zanjoe Marudo, Maricar Reyes, Kathryn Bernardo, Sam Concepcion, Edgar Allan Guzman, Louise delos Reyes and Eugene Domingo. Also starring are Celia Rodriguez, Boots Anson Roa, Jay Manalo, Ara Mina, Dimples Romana and introducing Ervic Vijandre. The three directors for...

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GMA Films’ “The Road” opens tomorrow, November 30, in theaters nationwide. Check out this interview with the film’s director Yam Laranas (Sigaw, The Echo). Known for his unorthodox brand of film-making, “The Road” director Yam Laranas promises to treat moviegoers to a fresh new approach to horror. Q: How long did it take you and GMA Films to produce this film? LARANAS: “I began writing the story of “The Road” in 2005. It...

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