Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor

The Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor is an award presented annually by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). It was first awarded at the 1st Metro Manila Film Festival ceremony, held in 1975; Joseph Estrada received the award for his role in Diligan Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa and it is given in honor of an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role while working within the film industry.[1] Currently, nominees and winners are determined by Executive Committees, headed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman and key members of the film industry.[2]

Main article: Metro Manila Film Festival
Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor
Awarded forBest Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
CountryPhilippines
Presented byMMDA
First awarded1975
Currently held byPaulo Avelino,
Fan Girl (2020)
Websitewww.mmda.gov.ph/mmff/

Winners and nominees
Joseph Estrada was the first winner in this category for his role in Diligan Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa.
Herbert Bautista won in 1984 for his performance in Shake, Rattle & Roll
Dolphy won in 1990 for his role in Espadang Patpat, and another in Father Jejemon in 2010.
Cesar Montano won several "Best Actor" Awards including his first win in 1998 for his performance in José Rizal.
Jinggoy Estrada won in 2007 for his role in Katas ng Saudi.
Ramon Bong Revilla won in 2009 for his acting in Ang Panday.
Dingdong Dantes won for 2 consecutive years starting in 2011 for his roles in Segunda Mano and One More Try respectively.
Robin Padilla won in 2013 for his role in 10,000 Hours.
Key Explanation
Indicates the winning actor

1970s
Year Actor Film Role Ref
1975
(1st) 		Joseph Estrada Diligan Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa [1]
1976
(2nd) 		Christopher de Leon Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon Nicolas "Kulas" Ocampo [3]
1977
(3rd) 		Rolly Quizon Burlesk Queen Jessie [4]
1978
(4th) 		None[Note 1] [5]
1979
(5th) 		Raul Aragon Ina Ka ng Anak Mo Luis [6]

1980s
Year Actor Film Role Ref
1980
(6th) 		Dindo Fernando Langis at Tubig Bobby Jarlego [7]
1981
(7th) 		Vic Silayan Kisapmata Sgt. Diosdado Carandang [8]
1982
(8th) 		Christopher de Leon Haplos Antonio "Butch" Perez [9]
1983
(9th) 		Anthony Alonzo Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag [10]
1984
(10th) 		Herbert Bautista Shake, Rattle & Roll Douglas [11]
1985
(11th) 		Anthony Alonzo The Moises Padilla Story: The Missing Chapters [12]
1986
(12th) 		Mario O'Hara Halimaw sa Banga Abe [13]
1987
(13th) 		Anthony Alonzo Anak Badjao [14]
1988
(14th) 		Baldo Marro Patrolman [15]
1989
(15th) 		Christopher de Leon Imortal Dr. Nicholas "Nick" Lopez [16]

1990s
Year Actor Film Role Ref
1990
(16th) 		Dolphy Espadang Patpat Pidol [17]
1991
(17th) 		Eric Quizon Juan Tamad at Mr. Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue Juan Tamad [18]
1992
(18th) 		Aga Muhlach Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal Tommy [19]
Eddie GarciaAndres Manambit: Angkan ng MatatapangAndres Manambit
1993
(19th) 		Aga Muhlach May Minamahal Carlitos [20]
1994
(20th) 		Roi Vinzon Lucas Abelardo Lucas Abelardo [21]
1995
(21st) 		Richard Gomez Dahas Jake [22]
1996
(22nd) 		Jomari Yllana Kahit Kailan Tyron [23]
1997
(23rd) 		Christopher de Leon Nasaan ang Puso? Dave [24]
1998
(24th) 		Cesar Montano José Rizal Jose Rizal [25]
1999
(25th) 		Christopher de Leon Bulaklak ng Maynila Tino [26]

2000s
Year Actor Film Role Ref
2000
(26th) 		Johnny Delgado Tanging Yaman Danny [27]
2001
(27th) 		Cesar Montano Bagong Buwan Ahmad Ibn Ismael [28]
2002
(28th) 		Eddie Garcia Mano Po Don Luis Go [29]
Fernando Poe, Jr.
Christopher de LeonDekada '70Julián Bartolome, Sr.
Lito LapidLapu-LapuLapu-Lapu
Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr.Agimat: Ang Anting-Anting ni LoloPaolo/Enteng/Matandang Ketongin
DolphyHome Along Da RiberUpoy
Rudy FernandezHula Mo, Huli KoInspector Randy Tuazon
Vic SottoLastikmanLastikman
2003
(29th) 		Eric Quizon Crying Ladies Wilson Chua [30]
2004
(30th) 		Christopher de Leon Mano Po 3: My Love Michael [31]
Raymart Santiago Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita Edilberto Manalang
2005
(31st) 		Marvin Agustin Kutob Lemuel [32]
2006
(32nd) 		Cesar Montano Ligalig Junior [33]
2007
(33rd) 		Jinggoy Estrada Katas ng Saudi Oca [34]
2008
(34th) 		Christopher de Leon Magkaibigan Atoy [35]
2009
(35th) 		Bong Revilla Ang Panday Flavio [36]

2010s
Year Actor Film Role Ref
2010
(36th) 		Dolphy Father Jejemon Father Jejemon [37]
Yul ServoRosarioVicente
Vic SottoSi Agimat at si Enteng KabisoteEnteng Kabisote
2011
(37th) 		Dingdong Dantes Segunda Mano Ivan [38]
ER EjercitoManila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga StoryNicasio "Asiong" Salonga
Vic SottoEnteng Ng Ina MoEnteng Kabisote
Bong RevillaAng Panday 2Flavio
Ryan AgoncilloMy Househusband (Ikaw Na!)Rod
Jericho RosalesYesterday, Today, TomorrowJacob
2012
(38th) 		Dingdong Dantes One More Try Edward [39]
Herbert BautistaShake Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The InvasionDonald
Vice GandaSisterakasBernardo "Totoy/Bernice" Laurel Sabroso
Bembol RocoThy WombBangas-An
Jorge EstreganEl PresidenteGeneral Emilio Aguinaldo
2013
(39th) 		Robin Padilla 10,000 Hours Gabriel Molino Alcaraz [40]
Jorge EstreganBoy GoldenArturo "Boy Golden" Porcuna
Vic SottoMy Little BossingsVictor "Torky" Villanueva
Daniel PadillaAng PandayCedric Castillo
Rocco NacinoPedro Calungsod: Batang MartirPedro Calungsod
Vice GandaGirl, Boy, Bakla, TomboyGirlie, Peter, Mark Jill, and Panying Jackstone
2014
(40th) 		Derek Ramsay English Only, Please Julian Parker [41]
Dingdong DantesKubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2Makoy
Coco MartinFeng Shui 2Lester Anonuevo
Robin PadillaBonifacio: Ang Unang PanguloAndres Bonifacio
2015
(41st) 		Jericho Rosales #Walang Forever Ethan Isaac [42]
John Lloyd CruzHonor Thy FatherEdgar
Ian VeneracionAll You Need Is Pag-IbigEric
2016
(42nd) 		Paolo Ballesteros Die Beautiful Trisha [43]
Joem BasconOroElmer
Joshua GarciaVince & Kath & JamesJames
Kean CiprianoAng Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnoughRainier de la Cuesta
2017
(43rd) 		Derek Ramsay All of You Gab [44]
Coco MartinAng PandayFlavio Batungbakal III
Jericho RosalesSiargaoDiego
Joross GamboaDeadma WalkingJohn
2018
(44th) 		Dennis Trillo One Great Love Dr. Ian Arcano [45]
Eddie GarciaRainbow's SunsetRamoncito "Ramon" Estrella
Jericho RosalesThe Girl in the Orange DressRye del Rosario
2019
(45th) 		Allen Dizon Mindanao Malang Datupalo
Aga MuhlachMiracle in Cell No. 7Joselito “Lito” Gopez
Rocco NacinoWrite About LoveMale Writer

2020s
Year Actor Film Role Ref
2020
(46th) 		Paulo Avelino Fan Girl fictionalized version of himself [46]
John ArcillaSuarez: The Healing PriestFr. Fernando Suarez
Adrian LindayagThe Boy Foretold by the StarsDominic Cruz
Phillip SalvadorIsa Pang BahaghariDomeng

Multiple awards for Best Actor

Throughout the history of Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), there have been actors in a leading role who received multiple Awards for Best Actor. As of 2015 (41st MMFF), 7 actors have received two or more Best Actor awards.

ActorRecord SetFirst year awardedRecent year awarded
Christopher de Leon719762008
Cesar Montano319982006
Anthony Alonzo19831987
Derek Ramsay220142017
Dingdong Dantes20112012
Dolphy19902010
Eric Quizon19912003
Aga Muhlach19921993

Notes
  1. Only the "Best Performer" award was given.

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