Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor

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 byCedrick Juan,
GomBurZa (2023)
Websitewww.mmda.gov.ph/mmff/

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]

Winners and nominees

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Joseph Estrada was the first winner in this category for his role in Diligan Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa.
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.
Ian Veneracion won in 2022 for his role in Nanahimik ang Gabi.
Key Explanation
‡ Indicates the winning actor

1970s

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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

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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

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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 Garcia Andres Manambit: Angkan ng Matatapang Andres 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

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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. Ang Alamat ng Lawin Lawin
Christopher de Leon Dekada '70 Julián Bartolome, Sr.
Lito Lapid Lapu-Lapu Lapulapu
Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. Agimat: Ang Anting-Anting ni Lolo Paolo/Enteng/Matandang Ketongin
Dolphy Home Along Da Riber Upoy
Rudy Fernandez Hula Mo, Huli Ko Inspector Randy Tuazon
Vic Sotto Lastikman Lastikman
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

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Year Actor Film Role Ref
2010
(36th) 		Dolphy‡ Father Jejemon Father Jejemon [37]
Yul Servo Rosario Vicente
Vic Sotto Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote Enteng Kabisote
2011
(37th) 		Dingdong Dantes‡ Segunda Mano Ivan [38]
ER Ejercito Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story Nicasio "Asiong" Salonga
Vic Sotto Enteng Ng Ina Mo Enteng Kabisote
Bong Revilla Ang Panday 2 Flavio
Ryan Agoncillo My Househusband (Ikaw Na!) Rod
Jericho Rosales Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Jacob
2012
(38th) 		Dingdong Dantes‡ One More Try Edward [39]
Herbert Bautista Shake Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion Donald
Vice Ganda Sisterakas Bernardo "Totoy/Bernice" Laurel Sabroso
Bembol Roco Thy Womb Bangas-An
Jorge Estregan El Presidente General Emilio Aguinaldo
2013
(39th) 		Robin Padilla‡ 10,000 Hours Gabriel Molino Alcaraz [40]
Jorge Estregan Boy Golden Arturo "Boy Golden" Porcuna
Vic Sotto My Little Bossings Victor "Torky" Villanueva
Daniel Padilla Ang Panday Cedric Castillo
Rocco Nacino Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir Pedro Calungsod
Vice Ganda Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy Girlie, Peter, Mark Jill, and Panying Jackstone
2014
(40th) 		Derek Ramsay‡ English Only, Please Julian Parker [41]
Dingdong Dantes Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 Makoy
Coco Martin Feng Shui 2 Lester Anonuevo
Robin Padilla Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo Andres Bonifacio
2015
(41st) 		Jericho Rosales‡ #Walang Forever Ethan Isaac [42]
John Lloyd Cruz Honor Thy Father Edgar
Ian Veneracion All You Need Is Pag-Ibig Eric
2016
(42nd) 		Paolo Ballesteros‡ Die Beautiful Trisha [43]
Joem Bascon Oro Elmer
Joshua Garcia Vince & Kath & James James
Kean Cipriano Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough Rainier de la Cuesta
2017
(43rd) 		Derek Ramsay‡ All of You Gab [44]
Coco Martin Ang Panday Flavio Batungbakal III
Jericho Rosales Siargao Diego
Joross Gamboa Deadma Walking John
2018
(44th) 		Dennis Trillo‡ One Great Love Dr. Ian Arcano [45]
Eddie Garcia Rainbow's Sunset Ramoncito "Ramon" Estrella
Jericho Rosales The Girl in the Orange Dress Rye del Rosario
2019
(45th) 		Allen Dizon‡ Mindanao Malang Datupalo
Aga Muhlach Miracle in Cell No. 7 Joselito “Lito” Gopez
Rocco Nacino Write About Love Male Writer

2020s

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Year Actor Film Role Ref
2020
(46th) 		Paulo Avelino‡ Fan Girl fictionalized version of himself [46]
John Arcilla Suarez: The Healing Priest Fr. Fernando Suarez
Adrian Lindayag The Boy Foretold by the Stars Dominic Cruz
Phillip Salvador Isa Pang Bahaghari Domeng
2021
(47th) 		Christian Bables‡ Big Night! Dharna [47]
Daniel Padilla Kun Maupay Man it Panahon Miguel
Dingdong Dantes A Hard Day Edmund Villon
2022
(48th) 		Ian Veneracion‡ Nanahimik ang Gabi Chief [48]
Jake Cuenca My Father, Myself Robert
Noel Trinidad Family Matters Francisco
2023
(49th) 		Cedrick Juan ‡ GomBurZa José Burgos [49]
Alden Richards Family of Two Mateo
Dingdong Dantes Rewind John
Derek Ramsay Kampon Clark
Piolo Pascual Mallari Juan Severino Mallari
Christopher de Leon When I Met You In Tokyo Joey

Multiple awards for Best Actor

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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.

Actor Record Set First year awarded Recent year awarded
Christopher de Leon 7 1976 2008
Cesar Montano 3 1998 2006
Anthony Alonzo 1983 1987
Derek Ramsay 2 2014 2017
Dingdong Dantes 2011 2012
Dolphy 1990 2010
Eric Quizon 1991 2003
Aga Muhlach 1992 1993

Notes

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

References

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