Judy Ann Santos (left) and Nadine Lustre on the MMFF 2024 Gabi ng Parangal red carpet. Images: Facebook/MMFF
It was a night of celebration at the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal in Parañaque, as some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry graced the event in support of their respective film entries and the local cinema.
The MMFF 2024 Gabi ng Parangal, which took place at the Solaire Grand Ballroom on Friday, Dec. 27, witnessed the stars, creatives, and filmmakers showing up in their glamorous ensembles.
One of the standouts on the red carpet was Best Actress winner Judy Ann Santos who was classy in her black off-shoulder, body-hugging dress. She had her hair pulled back in a simple ponytail while she finished her look with a black clutch and silver earrings.
Santos was joined by her “Espantaho” co-stars Chanda Romero and Kian Co who looked glamorous in an off-shoulder red gown with a cloak-like finish on its neckline and a dark gray barong, respectively.
“Espantaho” stars Judy Ann Santos and Chanda Romero were an elegant sight on the MMFF Gabi ng Parangal red carpet, with both actresses expressing their joy to be part of the 50th edition of the MMFF. @inquirerdotnet pic.twitter.com/JuMM3mcEFz
— Hannah Mallorca (@HMallorcaINQ) December 27, 2024
Another eye-catching celebrity was Nadine Lustre who donned a tube red gown and matching gold celebrity, as if she was ready to make another bold statement a lá “Uninvited.”
Meanwhile, Gabby Padilla had the makings of a leading lady in her champagne gown with a v-neckline while completing her look with her curled-up hairdo.
Aga Muhlach, Elijah Canlas, Ketchup Eusebio and Ron Angeles (who added a checkered cropped blazer) all looked dapper in their all-black suits.
It’s party on the #MMFF50 red carpet as “Uninvited” stars Aga Muhlach, Nadine Lustre, Elijah Canlas, Gabby Padilla, Ketchup Eusebio, and Ron Angeles, as well as producer Bryan Dy, graced the #MMFF50 red carpet. @inquirerdotnet pic.twitter.com/8Eys7Ob2qV
— Hannah Mallorca (@HMallorcaINQ) December 27, 2024
It was a family affair for the stars of the “And the Breadwinner Is…” with Vice Ganda leading the pack in his metallic, tube, red gown. His signature blonde locks were pushed back in a mohawk-like ‘do.
Eugene Domingo and Gladys Reyes were elegant in their classic looks, donning a Filipiniana and a pink gown, respectively.
On the other hand, filmmaker Jun Robles Lana and Kokoy de Santos looked dapper in their sleek suits. Argus and Kulot were adorable in their white tuxedo and ruffled pink dress.
It’s party on the #MMFF50 red carpet as “Uninvited” stars Aga Muhlach, Nadine Lustre, Elijah Canlas, Gabby Padilla, Ketchup Eusebio, and Ron Angeles, as well as producer Bryan Dy, graced the #MMFF50 red carpet. @inquirerdotnet pic.twitter.com/8Eys7Ob2qV
— Hannah Mallorca (@HMallorcaINQ) December 27, 2024
Seth Fedelin and Francine Diaz were a breathtaking pair in their matching black and white ensembles on the red carpet, with the actress looking divine in an off-shoulder white gown. Fedelin looked striking in his black tuxedo with a white comet-like pattern.
“Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital” stars Alexa Miro and Jane De Leon were reminiscent of sirens in their low-cut black gowns. Enrique Gil looked handsome as ever in his simple all-black suit.
After entertaining interview requests, Enrique Gil, Alexa Miro, and Jane De Leon of “Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital” entertained the press for photos. @inquirerdotnet pic.twitter.com/ZVUmK9xr0y
— Hannah Mallorca (@HMallorcaINQ) December 27, 2024
Ruru Madrid brought a modern twist to his all-black barong as the top had a cropped finish, while the trousers had a skirt-like tail. His girlfriend and fellow actor Bianca Umali also took a cue from the look, wearing a dress out of piña fabric with an asymmetrical neckline.
De Santos also joined his “Topakk” co-star Arjo Atayde, who looked handsome in his all-black suit. The film’s co-producer Sylvia Sanchez kept it simple with a black blazer, matching top, and satin skirt.
Arjo Atayde and Kokoy de Santos of “Topakk,” as well as co-producer Sylvia Sanchez posed for photos on the #MMFF50 Gabi ng Parangal red carpet. @inquirerdotnet pic.twitter.com/XDKFZfiNi0
— Hannah Mallorca (@HMallorcaINQ) December 27, 2024
The cast of “The Kingdom” departed from their Kingdom of Kalayaan costumes, as Piolo Pascual, Sue Ramirez, Cristine Reyes, Ruby Ruiz and director Michael Tuviera wore modern ensembles suited for the red carpet.
Piolo Pascual, Cristine Reyes, Sue Ramirez, Ruby Ruiz, and director Michael Tuviera of “The Kingdom” were all smiles as they entertained questions from reporters on the #MMFF50 Gabi ng Parangal red carpet. @inquirerdotnet pic.twitter.com/stqgPO0rXU
— Hannah Mallorca (@HMallorcaINQ) December 27, 2024
Ramirez and Reyes looked like bombshells in their body-hugging, low-cut red and white gowns, respectively.
Another ensemble who departed from their film’s costumes was “Isang Himala,” with Neomi Gonzales, Kakki Teodoro, Bituin Escalante, Sweet Plantado and director Pepe Diokno looking elegant in their respective red carpet outfits in muted colors.
The cast of “Isang Himala,” headed by its lead star Aicelle Santos and director Pepe Diokno, did Elsa’s pose on the #MMFF50 Gabi ng Parangal red carpet. @inquirerdotnet pic.twitter.com/hARLn4Ri9y
— Hannah Mallorca (@HMallorcaINQ) December 27, 2024
Aicelle Santos, on the other hand, paid tribute to Elsa’s titular scene as she donned a white Maria Clara top with a red sequinned pattern on the left side of her left chest, resembling the blood her character sustained from the shot in its final act.