1992 Metro Manila Film Festival
The 18th Metro Manila Film Festival was held in 1992.
| 1992 Metro Manila Film Festival | |
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| Date | December 25, 1992 to January 3, 1993 |
| Site | Manila |
| Highlights | |
| Best Picture | Andres Manambit: Angkan ng Matatapang |
| Most awards | Andres Manambit: Angkan ng Matatapang (5) |
Screen heartthrob and matinée idol Aga Muhlach won his first major award, the Best Actor trophy for the film Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal. The movie also won three other awards including the Best Original Theme Song by the same title of the film for Alex Mallillin. Meanwhile, VIVA Films' Andres Manambit: Angkan ng Matatapang was adjudged the festival's Best Picture and won four other awards including the Best Director for Ike Jarlego, Jr. among others. Other awardees included Best Actress for Gina Alajar, Best Supporting Actress for Sylvia Sanchez and Best Child Performer for I.C. Mendoza. In addition, the year's festival introduced the new category for Best Float, received by the team of Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! Part 2 movie.[1][2]
Entries
| Title | Starring | Studio | Director |
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| Andres Manambit: Angkan ng Matatapang | Eddie Garcia, Eddie Gutierrez, Pinky de Leon, Kier Legaspi, Joko Diaz, Mia Pratts, Ramon Christopher | VIVA Films | Ike Jarlego, Jr. |
| Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal | Aga Muhlach, Ariel Rivera and Lea Salonga | Octoarts Films | Jose Javier Reyes |
| Boy Recto | Ronnie Ricketts, Aiko Melendez, Jess Lapid Jr, Michael de Mesa, Bembol Roco, Zandro Zamora | Moviestars Production | Jett C. Espiritu |
| Engkanto | Janice de Belen, Francis Magalona, Raul Zaragosa, Maila Gumila, Emon Ramos, Apple Pie Bautista, Suisan Lozada, Cita Astals and Roderick Paulate | Double M Films | Tata Esteban |
| Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! Part 2 | Vic Sotto, Aiza Seguerra, Tweetie de Leon, Tetchie Agbayani, Ruby Rodriguez, Jinky Oda, Bayani Casimiro, Jr., Charito Solis | Regal Films and M-Zet Productions | Tony Reyes |
| Shake, Rattle & Roll IV |
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Regal Films | Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes |
| Takbo... Talon... Tili!!! | Rene Requiestas, Rita Avila, Raymond Gutierrez, Richard Gutierrez, Sheryl Cruz & Romnick Sarmenta | Seiko Films | Efren Jarlego |
Winners and nominees
Awards
Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.[3][4]
Ariel Rivera, Best Supporting Actor winner
Joseph Estrada, Special Recognition Award recipient
Nora Aunor, "Gawad ng Natatanging Pagkilala" recipient
| Best Film | Best Director |
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| Best Actor | Best Actress |
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| Best Supporting Actor | Best Supporting Actress |
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| Best Production Design | Best Cinematography |
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| Best Child Performer | Best Editor |
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| Best Original Story | Best Screenplay |
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| Best Theme Song | Best Musical Score |
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| Best Visual Special Effects | Best Make-up Artist |
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| Best Sound Recording | Best Float |
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| Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Awards | |
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Multiple awards and nominations
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Ceremony information
The following are the key persons during the "Gabi ng Parangal" held in the PICC Reception Hall on December 28.[2]
- Hosts: Ricky Davao
- Anchorperson: Ariel Ureta
- Guest Performers:
- Louie Reyes
- Eugene Villaluz
- Ding Mercado
- Bobby Ongkiko Dancers
- UP Concert Chorus
- Melissa Gibbs
- Janet Arnaiz
- Donna Cruz
- Jennifer Sevilla
- Karen Timbol
- Joey Palomar
- Romnick Sarmenta
- Ace Espinosa
- Edgar Tejada
- Jojo Abella
- Nanette Inventor
- Mitch Valdez
- Rainmakers
- Geneva Cruz
- Timmy Cruz
- Joey Ayala
- Imelda Papin
- Nora Aunor
Reception
Vice Mayor of Manila Lito Atienza criticized the festival for its "total commercialization" and losing its "reason of being, which is the promotion of good Filipino values through the arts."[5]
References
- "THE 1992 METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL: AGA MUHLACH TOPS AWARDS; "ANDRES MANAMBIT" BEST PICTURE". Video 48. Retrieved 2014-04-14.
- Salterio-Gatdula, Leah. "A night for first-time winners in the MMFF '92 'Gabi ng Parangal'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 30, 1992. Newspaper Print.
- "Lea nominated best actress". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. December 25, 1992. p. 20. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- "Lea's leading men cop MMFF awards". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. December 30, 1992. p. 21. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- "Filmfest a commercialized social pollutant — Atienza". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. December 29, 1992. p. 15. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
External links
| Preceded by 1991 Metro Manila Film Festival |
Metro Manila Film Festival 1992 |
Succeeded by 1993 Metro Manila Film Festival |
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