(From left) Nadine Lustre of “Deleter,” Ian Veneracion of “Nanahimik ang Gabi.” Image: Screengrabs from YouTube/Viva TV, YouTube/Rein Entertainment
MANILA, Philippines — The techno-horror film “Deleter” was the biggest winner at the 48th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal on Tuesday, Dec. 27, with seven awards brought home.
The MMFF awards night recognized the best talents in this year’s eight competing film entries at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City. “Deleter” won the Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress awards, among others.
Receiving the Marichu Vera-Perez Maceda Memorial award for her contributions to local cinema was Veteran actress Vilma Santos-Recto.
The 48th MMFF follows the theme, “Balik Saya,” which aims to reflect the full-scale return to cinemas since its 2020 edition.
See the full list of winners below:
Best Float
My Father Myself
Best Child Performer
Shawn Niño Gabriel from “My Father, Myself”
Best Sound
“Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told”
Best Musical Score
Greg Rodriguez III from “Nanahimik ang Gabi”
Best Original Theme Song
“Ang Aking Mahal,” from “Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told”
Best Visual Effects
“Deleter”
Best Production Design
“Nanahimik Ang Gabi”
“Best Editing”
Nikolas Red, from “Deleter”
Best Cinematography
Ian Guevarra from “Deleter”
Gender Sensitivity Award
“My Teacher”
Stars of the Night
Nadine Lustre
Ian Veneracion
Marichu Vera-Perez Maceda Memorial Award
Vilma Santos
GatPuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award
“Family Matters”
Fernando Poe, Jr. Memorial Award
“Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told”
Best Screenplay
“Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told”
Best Director
Mikhail Red, “Deleter”
Best Supporting Actress
Dimples Romana from “My Father Myself”
Best Supporting Actor
Mon Confiado from “Nanahimik Ang Gabi”
Best Actor
Ian Veneracion from “Nanahimik Ang Gabi”
Best Actress
Nadine Lustre from “Deleter”
3rd Best Picture
“Nanahimik Ang Gabi” starring Ian Veneracion, Heaven Peralejo, and Mon Confiado; directed by Shugo Praico
2nd Best Picture
“Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told” starring Edu Manzano, Aljur Abrenica, and Paolo Gumabao; directed by Lester Dimaranan
Best Picture
“Deleter” starring Nadine Lustre, McCoy de Leon, and Louise Delos Reyes; directed by Mikhail Red
The MMFF 2022 runs from Dec. 25, 2022 to Jan. 7, 2023.
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