‘Green Bones,’ ‘Isang Himala’ win big at MMFF 2024 Gabi ng Parangal —Image: MMFF/Facebook
GMA Pictures’ “Green Bones” emerged victorious at the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2024 Gabi ng Parangal after it secured a total of six awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Dennis Trillo, and Best Supporting Actor for Ruru Madrid.
Following closely behind, “Isang Himala,” which claimed 4th Best Picture, also emerged as one of the night’s biggest winners, with Kakki Teodoro taking home Best Supporting Actress, among other wins.
Meanwhile, Judy Ann Santos delivered a career-defining performance in “Espantaho,” earning her the Best Actress trophy.
Rounding out the top honors were “The Kingdom” and “My Future You,” named 2nd Best Picture and 3rd Best Picture, respectively.
Vice Ganda was also honored with the Special Jury Citation for his work in “And The Breadwinner Is…” as a “performer who has broken the ground and gone out of the familiar and comfort zone to prove his growth as an artist and tackle issues relevant to contemporary society.”
The host-comedian also bagged the Gender Sensitivity Award, a special recognition given to his film “And The Breadwinner Is…” that thoughtfully and effectively promotes gender awareness, equality, and inclusivity.
See the full list of winners below:
- Best Picture: “Green Bones”
- 2nd Best Picture: “The Kingdom”
- 3rd Best Picture: “My Future You”
- 4th Best Picture: “Isang Himala”
- Best Actress: Judy Ann Santos of “Espantaho”
- Best Actor: Dennis Trillo of “Green Bones”
- Best Supporting Actress: Kakki Teodoro of “Isang Himala”
- Best Supporting Actor: Ruru Madrid of “Green Bones”
- Best Director: Michael Tuviera for “The Kingdom” and Crisanto Aquino for “My Future You.”
- Best Child Performer: Sienna Stevens of “Green Bones”
- Breakthrough Performance: Seth Fedelin of “My Future You”
- Best Screenplay: “Green Bones”
- Best Float: “Uninvited” and “Topakk”
- Best Cinematography: “Green Bones”
- Best Editing: “My Future You”
- Best Production Design: “The Kingdom”
- Best Sound Design: “Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital”
- Best Original Theme Song: Juan Karlos’ “Ang Himala Ay Nasa Puso” from the musical entry “Isang Himala.”
- Best Musical Score: “Isang Himala”
- Best Visual Effects: “The Kingdom”
- Special Jury Citation: Vice Ganda of “And The Breadwinner Is…”
- Gender Sensitivity Award: “And The Breadwinner Is…”
- Special Jury Prize: “Topakk” and “Isang Himala”
- MMFF Lifetime Achievement Award: Joseph “Erap” Ejercito-Estrada
- FPJ Memorial Award for Excellence: “Topakk”
- Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award: “The Kingdom”
Since its inception in 1975, the MMFF has been a cornerstone of Philippine cinema, showcasing the best of local films during the holiday season.