MANILA, Philippines — “Green Bones,” produced by GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs bagged the Best Picture Award at the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal held Friday night at the Solaire Resort in Parañaque City.
Its stars Dennis Trillo took home the Best Actor award, while Ruru Madrid won the Best Supporting Actor.
The second Best Picture went to “The Kingdom,” while “My Future You” and “Isang Himala” were named 3rd Best Picture and 4th Best Picture, respectively.
Judy Ann Santos of “Espantaho” took home the Best Actress Award. She bested Aicelle Santos of “Isang Himala,” Francine Diaz of “My Future You,” Jane de Leon of ” Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital,” Julia Montes of “Topakk,” and Vilma Santos of “Uninvited.”
For the Best Director award, it was a tie for Crisanto Aquino of “My Future You” and Michael Tuviera of “The Kingdom.”
This year’s Magic 10 films are “The Kingdom,” “Topakk,” “Uninvited,” “Isang Himala,” “Hold Me Close,” “Espantaho,” “My Future You,” “And The Breadwinner Is…,” “Green Bones,” and “Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital.”
The 50th Gabi ng Parangal was hosted by Robi Domingo, Gabbi Garcia, Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Tim Yap. Broadway and West End star Rachelle Ann Go opened the night with a soulful performance.
‘Green Bones’ directed by Zig Dulay bags the Best Picture Award. SCREENSHOT FROM FACEBOOK/MMFFOFFICIAL
Below is the full list of winners:
Best Picture: “Green Bones”
2nd Best Picture: “The Kingdom”
3rd Best Picture: “My Future You”
4th Best Picture: “Isang Himala”
Best Director: Crisanto Aquino (“My Future You”) and Michael Tuviera of (“The Kingdom”)
Best Actress: Judy Ann Santos (“Espantaho”)
Best Actor: Dennis Trillo (“Green Bones”)
Best Screenplay: Ricky Lee and Angeli Atienza (“Green Bones”)
Best Supporting Actor: Ruru Madrid (“Green Bones”)
Best Supporting Actress: Kakki Teodoro (“Isang Himala”)
Judy Ann Santos takes home the Best Actress award for ‘Espantaho.’ SCREENSHOT FROM FACEBOOK/MMFFOFFICIAL
Best Production Design: Neil Abrogena (“The Kingdom”)
Best Cinematography: Neil Daza (“Green Bones”)
Best Editing: Vanessa Ubas-De Leon (“My Future You”)
Best Original Theme Song: “Ang Himala ay nasa Puso” by juan karlos written by Vincent de Jesus and Ricky Lee (“Isang Himala”)
Best Sound: Ditoy Aguila (“Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital”)
Best Musical Score: Vincent de Jesus (“Isang Himala”)
Best Child Performer: Sienna Stevens (“Green Bones”)
Best Visual Effects: “The Kingdom”
Best Student Short Film: “Saan Aabot ang 50 Pesos mo?” (University of Makati)
Dennis Trillo of ‘Green Bones’ wins Best Actor. SCREENSHOT FROM FACEBOOK/MMFFOFFICIAL
Special Awards:
Special Jury Award: “Topakk” and “Isang Himala”
Special Jury Citation: Vice Ganda (“And the Breadwinner Is…”)
Breakthrough Performance: Seth Fedelin (“My Future You”)
Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Excellence Award: “Topakk”
Gat Puno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award: “The Kingdom”
Manay Ichu Vera Perez Memorial Award:
Gender Sensitivity Award: “And the Breadwinner Is…”
Lifetime Achievement Award: Joseph “Erap” Ejercito Estrada
Best Float: “Uninvited” and “Topakk”
