The 31st Metro Manila Film Festival was held in Manila, Philippines from December 25, 2005 to January 7, 2006.
Zsa Zsa Padilla, Marvin Agustin and the movie, Blue Moon topped the 2005 Metro Manila Film Festival. The festival's Best Picture award went to Regal Films' Blue Moon, while the Best Actress and Best Actor awards were awarded to Padilla and Agustin for their roles in Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife and Kutob respectively. The Best Supporting Actor and Actress awards went to Jose Manalo for Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko: The Legend Continues and Cherry Pie Picache for Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife."THE 2005 METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL: BLUE MOON, BEST PICTURE; MARVIN AGUSTIN & ZSA ZSA PADILLA, TOP AWARDEES". Video 48. Retrieved 2014-04-16.
Entries There are two batches of films in competition, the first batch was shown from December 25, while the second batch was shown on January 1, 2006. Title Starring Studio Director Genre First batchEnteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko... The Legend Continues!Vic Sotto, Kristine Hermosa, Alice Dixson, Oyo Boy Sotto, Bing Loyzaga, Aiza Seguerra, Jeffrey Quizon, Jose Manalo, Victor NeriOctoarts Films and M-Zet Productions Tony Y. Reyes Comedy, FantasyExodus: Tales from the Enchanted KingdomRamon 'Bong' Revilla, Aubrey Miles, Iya Villania, Benjie Paras, Jay-R, Paolo Bediones, BJ "Tolits" Forbes Imus Productions and Media Asia DistributionErik Matti Action, FantasyKutobRica Peralejo, Marvin Agustin, Alessandra de Rossi, Andrea del Rosario, Ana Capri, James Blanco, Liza Lorena, Ryan AgoncilloOctoarts Films Jose Javier Reyes Horror, ThrillerMano Po 4: Ako Legal WifeRufa Mae Quinto, Cherry Pie Picache, Jay Manalo, Zsa Zsa Padilla, John Prats, JC de Vera, Bianca King Regal FilmsJoel Lamangan Comedy, DramaMulawin: The MovieRichard Gutierrez, Angel Locsin, Dingdong Dantes, Dennis Trillo, Iza Calzado, Karylle, Bianca King, Michael de Mesa, Valerie Concepcion, Sunshine Dizon, Carmina Villarroel, Eddie Gutierrez, Zoren Legaspi, Amy AustriaRegal Films and GMA Films Dominic Zapata Action, Adventure, FantasyShake, Rattle & Roll 2k5Episode 1: "Poso" - Ai-Ai delas Alas, Gloria Romero, Yasmien Kurdi, Rainier Castillo, Marco Alcaraz Episode 2: "Aquarium" - Ara Mina, Ogie Alcasid, Faisal Daquigan, Wilma Doesnt Episode 3: "Ang Lihim ng San Joaquin" - Mark Anthony Fernandez, Tanya Garcia, Elizabeth Oropesa, Nonie Buencamino, Ronnie Lazaro Regal Films Richard Somes, Rico Maria Ilarde Horror, Comedy Terrorist Hunter Eddie Garcia, Ronald Gan Ledesma, Dennis Roldan, Maricar de Mesa Double Impact Films, Leo Films and MMG Entertainment International Val Iglesias Action Second batch Blue Moon Christopher de Leon, Dennis Trillo, Boots Anson-Roa, Eddie Garcia, Jennylyn Mercado, Mark Herras, Pauleen Luna, Polo Ravales Regal Films Joel Lamangan Romance, Drama Lagot Ka sa Kuya Ko! Ronnie Ricketts, Carlos Morales, Angelica Jones, Nadine Samonte, Dinky Doo, Mariz Ricketts, John Apacible Rocketts Productions and RonRick Films Ronnie Ricketts Action Mourning Girls Ricky Davao, Glydel Mercado, Chin Chin Gutierrez, Assunta de Rossi Teamwork Productions and Zennet World Productions Gil Portes Comedy, Drama
Winners and nominees
Awards Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.
Best Picture Best DirectorBlue Moon - Regal FilmsExodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom - Imus Productions and Media Asia Distribution Kutob - Canary Films | valign="top" |José Javier Reyes - Kutob Best Actor Best ActressMarvin Agustin – KutobZsa Zsa Padilla – Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting ActressJose Manalo - Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko: The Legend ContinuesCherry Pie Picache - Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife Best Cinematography Best Production DesignLyle Sacris - Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted KingdomRichard Somes - Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom Best Child Performer Best EditingPaul Salas - Shake, Rattle & Roll 2k5Vito Cajili - Kutob Best Original Story Best ScreenplayAllan Tijamo - Blue MoonAllan Tijamo - Blue Moon Best Original Theme Song Best Musical ScoreThor ("Kasalanan Nga Ba?") - KutobJaime Fabregas - Kutob Best Visual Effects Best Make-up ArtistIgnite Media - Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted KingdomBaby Lucero - Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom Best Sound Recording Best FloatDitoy Aguila - Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom - Most Gender-Sensitive FilmBlue Moon - Regal Films Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural AwardsKutob - Canary Films
Multiple awards Awards Film6Kutob5Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom4Blue Moon2Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife
Ceremony Information
"Best Director" issue Director Joel Lamangan walked out after he lost to Jose Javier Reyes. Lamangan failed to win the Best Director for Blue Moon against Reyes' Kutob. In the same year, Regal Films's matriarch Lily Monteverde voiced out her disappointment as she lamented that some winners in the festival were "undeserving.""Through the years: Controversies in the MMFF" . Business World Online. Retrieved 2014-04-09."A look at the past MMFF controversies". ABS-CBN. Retrieved 2014-04-19.
Box Office gross Entry Gross Ticket Sales December 25 December 27 January 1 January 7 Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko: The Legend Continues ₱ 12,400,000* ₱ 24,000,000* ₱ 59,700,000* ₱ 108,370,227.35* Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom ₱ 10,800,000 ₱ 17,000,000 ₱ 41,700,000 ₱ 75,642,647.35 Mulawin: The Movie ₱ 8,500,000 ₱ 15,000,000 ₱ 34,000,000 ₱ 55,782,190.53 Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife ₱ 5,500,000 ₱ 10,000,000 ₱ 28,000,000 ₱ 48,454,749.55 Shake, Rattle & Roll 2k5 ₱ 5,800,000 ₱ 10,000,000 ₱ 21,500,000 ₱ 32,340,930.45 Blue Moon ₱ 2,700,000₱ 15,492,394.15 Kutob ₱ 2,800,000 ₱ 4,500,000 ₱ 9,000,000 ₱ 10,803,280.50 Terrorist Hunter ₱ 750,000 ₱ 1,000,000 ₱ 1,800,000 ₱ 1,914,335.90 Lagot Ka Sa Kuya Ko ₱ 450,000 ₱ 1,657,001.25Mourning Girls ₱ 400,000₱ 1,513,238.37₱ 351,970,995.40
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