1992 Metro Manila Film Festival
| 1992 Metro Manila Film Festival | |
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| Date | December 25, 1992 to January 3, 1993 |
| Highlights | |
| Best Picture | Andres Manambit: Angkan ng Matatapang |
| Most awards | Andres Manambit: Angkan ng Matatapang (5) |
The 18th Metro Manila Film Festival was held in 1992.
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 |
| 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 |
| 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]
| 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 Art Direction | Best Cinematography |
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| Best Child Performer | Best Editing |
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| Best Story | Best Screenplay |
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| Best Original Song | Best Music |
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| Best Visual Effects | Best Make-up |
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| Best Sound Recording | Best Float |
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| Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Awards | |
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Special awards
| Special Recognition Award | Joseph Estrada |
| Joey Lina | |
| Gawad ng Natatanging Pagkilala | Nora Aunor |
| Male Star of the Night | Bernard Bonnin |
| Female Star of the Night | Tetchie Agbayani |
Multiple awards
Films with multiple awards
The following films received one or multiple awards:
| Awards | Film |
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| 5 | Andres Manambit: Angkan ng Matatapang |
| 4 | Shake, Rattle & Roll IV |
| Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal | |
| Takbo, Talon, Tili!!!! | |
| 3 | Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!: Part 2 |
| 1 | Engkanto |
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
References
- ^ "THE 1992 METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL: AGA MUHLACH TOPS AWARDS; "ANDRES MANAMBIT" BEST PICTURE". Video 48. Retrieved 2014-04-14.
- ^ a b Salterio-Gatdula, Leah. "A night for first-time winners in the MMFF '92 'Gabi ng Parangal'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 30, 1992. Newspaper Print.
- ^ "Metro Manila Film Festival: Awards for 1992". Internet Movie Database.
