‘Firefly,’ ‘GomBurZa’ dominate MMFF 2023 ‘Gabi ng Parangal’

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“Firefly” director Zig Dulay accepts the award for Best Picture at the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival. (Photo from the Facebook page of the Metro Manila Film Festival)

It was an unforgettable night for the cast and crew of “Firefly” as it emerged as Best Picture of the 49th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal on Dec. 27, while “GomBurZa” bagged the most awards with a total of seven.

Held at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City, the MMFF committee recognized the best among the 10 competing film entries. Cedrick Juan and Vilma Santos after winning Best Actor and Best Actress, respectively.

Receiving the Marichu Vera-Perez Maceda Memorial award for her contributions to the local entertainment industry was Mother Lily Monteverde.

See the full list of winners below:

Best Picture: “Firefly”

Second Best Picture: “GomBurZa”

Third Best Picture: “Mallari”

Fourth Best Picture: “When I Met You in Tokyo”

Best Director: Pepe Diokno of “GomBurZa”

Best Actor: Cedrick Juan of “GomBurZa”

Best Actress: Vilma Santos of “When I Met You in Tokyo”

Best Supporting Actress: Miles Ocampo of “Family of Two”

Best Supporting Actor: JC Santos of “Mallari”

Best Cinematography: “GomBurZa”

Best Sound Design: “GomBurZa”

Best Visual Effects: “Mallari”

Best Original Theme Song: “Finggah Lickin” from “Becky & Badette”

Best Editing: “K(ampon)”

Best Production Design: “GomBurZa”

Gender Sensitivity Award: “Becky & Badette”

Best Musical Score: “Mallari”

Best Float: “When I Met You in Tokyo”

Best Child Performer: Euwenn Mikaell of “Firefly”

Best Screenplay: “Firefly”

Marichu Veraperez Maceda Memorial Award: Lily Monteverde

Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award: “GomBurZa”

FPJ Memorial Award for Excellence: “When I Met You in Tokyo”