The 17th Metro Manila Film Festival was held in 1991. Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. romped away with eight awards in the 1991 Metro Manila Film Festival including the Best Picture, Best Actress for the seventh-time awardee Nora Aunor and Best Director for Elwood Perez among others. Meanwhile, FLT Film International's Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli sa Mongolian Barbeque (The Movie) received seven awards including the Best Actor for Eric Quizon, Best Supporting Actor for Leo Martinez as well as the festival’s Second Best Picture and the recipient of Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Awards.
Viva Films' Darna had four awards including the festival's Third Best Picture. The Best Child Performer went to Aiza Seguerra for Regal Films' Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!: The Movie.Philippine Daily Inquirer. "Aunor wins filmfest's top acting award". December 30, 1991. Newspaper Print.
Entries Title Starring Studio Director Genre Contreras Gang Edu Manzano, Cristina Gonzales, Johnny Delgado, Monsour del Rosario, Rez Cortez, Willie Revillame, Dindo Arroyo, Eric Francisco, Kevin Delgado Moviestars Production Pepe Marcos Action Darna Nanette Medved, Edu Manzano, Nida Blanca, Bing Loyzaga, Dennis Padilla, Atong Redillas, Pilar Pilapil and Tonton Gutierrez Viva Films Joel Lamangan Superhero Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue Eric Quizon, Jun Urbano, Jackie Lou Blanco, Leo Martinez, Caridad Sanchez, Berting Labra, Lou Veloso FLT Films International Jun Urbano Drama, Comedy Magdalena S. Palacol Story Alma Moreno, Tobi Alejar, Gardo Versoza, Allan Paule, Robert Arevalo, Orestes Ojeda, Alicia Alonzo Omega Releasing Organization Junn Cabreira Action, Drama Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! Vic Sotto, Aiza Seguerra, Tweetie de Leon, Larry Silva, Tetchie Agbayani, Ruby Rodriguez, Jinky Oda, Bayani Casimiro, Jr., Charito Solis M-Zet Productions Tony Y. Reyes and Bert de Leon Action, Comedy, Fantasy Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. Nora Aunor, Lotlot de Leon, Armida Siguion-Reyna, Juan Rodrigo, Marissa Delgado, Subas Herrero, Dexter Doria MRN Film International Elwood Perez Drama Shake, Rattle & Roll III Kris Aquino, Manilyn Reynes, Janice de Belen, Ogie Alcasid, Rosemarie Gil, Joey Marquez, Gina Alajar, Joel Torre Regal Films Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes Horror, Comedy
Winners and nominees Awards Winners are listed first, highlighted with boldface and indicated with a double dagger (). Nominees are also listed if applicable.
Best Film Best DirectorAng Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. - MRN Film InternationalJuan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue - FLT Films International Darna - VIVA Films Contreras Gang - Moviestars Production Magdalena S. Palacol Story -Omega Releasing Organization | valign="top" |Elwood Perez – Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. Best Actor Best ActressEric Quizon – Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian BarbecueNora Aunor – Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting ActressLeo Martinez – Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian BarbecueTetchie Agbayani – Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! Best Art Direction Best CinematographyEdel Templonuevo – Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian BarbecueJohnny Arajo - Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue Best Child Performer Best EditingAiza Seguerra – Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!George Jarlego - Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. Best Story Best ScreenplayRicky Lee – Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.Ricky Lee – Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. Best Original Song Best MusicLucio San Pedro – Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.Danny Tan – Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. Best Visual Effects Best Make-upCarlos Lacap – DarnaCecille Baun – Darna Best Sound RecordingGaudencio Barredo - Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural AwardsJuan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue - FLT Film International
Special awards Special Recognition AwardVictoriano Ramos Villanueva (a.k.a. "Torbillano")Posthumous Award for Film Service and ExcellenceCarmen RosalesRobert "Bobby" TalavisLeroy Salvador Jr.Lamberto Avellana
Multiple awards Awards Film8Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.7Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue3Darna
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