MMFF kicks off with Parade of Stars
MANILA, Philippines–The 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) kicked off Tuesday afternoon with the annual “Parade of Stars” drawing thousands of spectators in Manila.
The parade started past 1 p.m. in Pasay City passing through Roxas Boulevard going to Quirino Grandstand for the final leg of the event.
People flocked to the streets to watch their favorite stars in their respective floats.
This year’s 40th MMFF edition has eight official entries including historical drama “Bonifacio: ‘Ang Unang Pangulo,’” romance-comedy “English Only Please,” action-fantasy “Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2,” action film “Magnum Muslim .357,” comedy films “My Big Bossing’s Adventures” and “Praybeyt Benjamin 2,” and horror films “Feng Shui 2” and “Shake, Rattle & Roll XV.”
All entries at the MMFF this year will be shown during the festival period, from December 25 until January 7.
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