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(From left) Euwenn Mikaell, Dingdong Dantes, Mae Cruz-Alviar, Marian Rivera; JC Santos, John Bryan Diamante, Piolo Pascual. Images: Facebook/Euwenn Mikaell, X/@StarCinema, Facebook/Mentorque
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2023 Gabi ng Parangal last Dec. 27 was a star-studded night to remember, as the biggest names of the Filipino film industry gathered at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City to represent the 10 entries for this year’s edition.
Power couple Marian Rivera, who looked breathtaking in a red midi dress, and Dingdong Dantes were among the biggest names who graced the event, and were accompanied by “Rewind” director Mae Cruz Alviar.
THE GREATEST LOVE TAKES THE RED CARPET! 💚#RewindMMFF stars Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera with Direk Mae Cruz Alviar arrives at the red carpet for the #MMFF2023AwardsNight! pic.twitter.com/EPBpGRPMTR
— Star Cinema (@StarCinema) December 27, 2023
MMFF 2023 Best Actor Cedrick Juan, Enchong Dee, Elijah Canlas and director Pepe Diokno were accompanied by the production team of “GomBurZa” during the event, as seen when the movie was named as second-best picture.
LOOK: “GomBurZa,” starring Best Actor winner Cedrick Juan, Enchong Dee, and Dante Rivero, is #MMFF2023’s Second Best Picture winner. | 📸: MMFF/Facebook via @HMallorcaINQ pic.twitter.com/bxComxh85h
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 27, 2023
Actress Karen Toyoshima also shared a closer glimpse of Juan holding his Best Actor trophy while a visibly supportive Dee can be seen in the photo.
“Mallari” stars Piolo Pascual, Josh Vahn Lee and JC Santos, who was named as MMFF 2023 Best Supporting Actor, were joined by the film’s executive producer John Bryan Diamante during the award ceremony.
LOOK: “Mallari,” starring Piolo Pascual, Janella Salvador, Best Supporting Actor winner JC Santos, and Gloria Diaz, is #MMFF2023‘s Third Best Picture winner. | 📸: MMFF/Facebook via @HMallorcaINQ pic.twitter.com/OWMvUCTXtP
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 27, 2023
MMFF 2023 Best Child Performer Euwenn Mikaell, Alessandra De Rossi, Ysabel Ortega and Miguel Tanfelix showed their all-out support for the Zig Dulay-helmed “Firefly,” which emerged as Best Picture.
The lead stars of “When I Met You in Tokyo,” including Vilma Santos, Christopher de Leon, Darren Espanto and Cassy Legaspi, didn’t hesitate to show up at the star-studded event to root for the MMFF entry’s success.
LOOK: “When I Met You in Tokyo,” starring Christopher de Leon and Best Actress awardee Vilma Santos, is #MMFF2023’s Fourth Best Picture winner. | 📸: MMFF/Facebook via @HMallorcaINQ pic.twitter.com/OLa8OWbYTp
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 27, 2023
Miles Ocampo, reeling from her MMFF 2023 Best Supporting Actress win, looked fierce in her all-black outfit at the event. Ocampo’s “Family of Two” co-stars Alden Richards and Sharon Cuneta also caught the attention of attendees in their respective ensembles.
LOOK: Miles Ocampo wins Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal in “Family of Two.” She beats fellow nominees Eugene Domingo, Alessandra de Rossi, Gloria Diaz, and Janella Salvador. | 📸: MMFF/Facebook via @HMallorcaINQ #MMFF2023 pic.twitter.com/UwOUs2yfOb
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) December 27, 2023
Alden Richards is serving looks and stealing hearts at this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal! ✨
Catch Asia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards together with Megastar Sharon Cuneta in ‘Family of Two (A Mother and Son Story)’ – in cinemas near you! 🎬 pic.twitter.com/bH3O2WWxH5
— Sparkle GMA Artist Center (@Sparkle_GMA) December 27, 2023
“Becky & Badette” lead star Eugene Domingo drew laughs from the audience after receiving her trophy for her rendition of “Finggah Lickin,” which was named as Best Original Theme Song at the ceremony.
“Sa langhap mo’y nananabik makita ka lang, ang langhap mo bawat parte malinamnam”
AT KINANTA PA NGA NI EUGENE DOMINGO HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!#MMFF2023 Best Original Theme Song ‘Finggah Lickin’ from #BeckyAndBadette pic.twitter.com/FeNRq1Y5x1
— 🐢🍀 (@_Issssaaaa_) December 27, 2023
Also present at the event were “Penduko” star Matteo Guidicelli, Lorna Tolentino, Boots Anson Roa- Rodrigo, MMFF 2023 Best Supporting Actress Kaladkaren and director Joey Reyes, just to name a few.
Meanwhile, “K(ampon)” leads Beauty Gonzalez and Derek Ramsay were noticeably absent at the award ceremony.
“GomBurZa” emerged as the biggest winner of the MMFF 2023 Gabi ng Parangal with a total of seven awards, while “Firefly” was named as Best Picture, along with two other awards.
“Mallari” and “When I Met You in Tokyo,” on the other hand, brought home a total of four trophies by the end of the event.