The MMFF 2025 awards night saw "I'mPerfect" win Best Picture, with Vice Ganda taking Best Actor for Call Me Mother, and Krystel Go winning Best Actress for I'mPerfect
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The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) held the Gabi ng Parangal 2025 (Awards Night) on Saturday, December 27, at Dusit Thani Manila in Makati City, recognizing the year’s outstanding films, artists, and technical achievements. With the theme “A New Era for Philippine Cinema,” this year’s festival features eight official entries, reflecting a diverse mix of genres, narratives, and performances from some of the country’s biggest and emerging stars.
Here's the MMFF’s most significant highlights:
Major Awards Winners
Best Picture 1st: I'mPerfect
2nd: Unmarry
3rd: Manila's Finest and Call Me Mother
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Krystel Go – I'mPerfect
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Vice Ganda – Call Me Mother
Best Director
Jeffrey Jeturian – Unmarry
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Odette Khan – Bar Boys: After School
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Tom Rodriguez – Unmarry
Best Child Performer
Lucas Andalio – Call Me Mother
Best Screenplay
Chris Martinez and Therese Cayaba – Unmarry
Best Editing
Benjo Ferrer – Unmarry
Best Cinematography
Raymond Red – Manila's Finest
Best Production Design
Digo Ricio – Manila's Finest
Best Visual Effects Santelmo Inc. –
Shake, Rattle & Roll Evil Origins
Best Sound
Roy Santos – Manila's Finest
Best Musical Score
Frederik Sandoval and Emerzon Texon – Manila's Finest
Best Original Theme Song
"Sandalan" by Vehnee Saturno – Manila's Finest
Special AwardsWinners
Gat Puno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award
Manila's Finest
FPJ Memorial Award
Bar Boys: After School
Best Float Award
Manila's Finest and Unmarry
Gender Sensitivity
Award Call Me Mother
Special Jury Prize (Best Ensemble)
I'mPerfect
Breakthrough Performance Award
Zack Sibug – Unmarry
MMFF Hall of Fame Award -
Best Actress Judy Ann Santos
MMFF Hall of Fame Award
Best Production Award
Ericson Navarro
Male Star of the Night
Will Ashley and Dustin Yu
Female Star of the Night
Bianca de Vera
I’mPerfect took home the Best Picture honor, with Unmarry and Manila’s Finest / Call Me Mother following closely in the top placements.
Vice Ganda made headlines by winning Best Actor for Call Me Mother — a landmark achievement for the comedian in the MMFF awards scene, with critics and audiences alike praising the performance and the film’s emotional depth.
Manila’s Finest emerged as the most decorated film of the night, sweeping multiple technical awards including Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Sound, Best Musical Score, Best Original Theme Song, and the Gat Puno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award, highlighting its artistic and cultural impact.
The ceremony also paid a heartfelt tribute to National Artist and Philippine cinema legend Nora Aunor, who passed away earlier in 2025, honoring her enduring legacy in the industry.
Other highlights included Best Actress for Krystel Go (I’mPerfect), special recognitions such as the Gender Sensitivity Award for Call Me Mother, and ensemble honors, reflecting the diversity and strength of Filipino filmmaking showcased at MMFF 2025.
The ceremony was hosted by KaladKaren, Enchong Dee, Maoui David, and Michael Sager. The program featured special performances by The Voice USA champion Sofronio Vasquez, teen sensations Rabin Angeles and Angela Muji, and powerhouse vocalist Jona.
The MMFF 2025 nationwide screening runs from December 25 until January 2026.
