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."Metro Manila Film Festival:1975". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09. Currently, nominees and winners are determined by Executive Committees, headed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman and key members of the film industry."Official website" . MMDA. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
Winners and nominees
Key Explanation Indicates the winning actor
1970s Year Actor Film RoleRef1975 (1st) Joseph EstradaDiligan Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa Lieutenant David Dimalanta 1976 (2nd) Christopher de LeonGanito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo NgayonNicolas "Kulas" Ocampo"Metro Manila Film Festival:1976". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1977 (3rd) Rolly QuizonBurlesk Queen Jessie"Metro Manila Film Festival:1977". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1978 (4th) NoneOnly the "Best Performer" award was given."Metro Manila Film Festival:1978". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1979 (5th) Raul AragonIna Ka ng Anak MoLuis"Metro Manila Film Festival:1979". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
1980s Year Actor Film RoleRef1980 (6th) Dindo FernandoLangis at TubigBobby Jarlego"Metro Manila Film Festival:1980". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1981 (7th) Vic SilayanKisapmataSgt. Diosdado Carandang"Metro Manila Film Festival:1981". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1982 (8th) Christopher de LeonHaplosAntonio "Butch" Perez"Metro Manila Film Festival:1982". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1983 (9th) Anthony AlonzoBago Kumalat ang Kamandag"Metro Manila Film Festival:1983". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1984 (10th) Herbert BautistaShake, Rattle & RollDouglas"Metro Manila Film Festival:1984". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1985 (11th) Anthony AlonzoThe Moises Padilla Story: The Missing Chapters"Metro Manila Film Festival:1985". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1986 (12th) Mario O'HaraHalimaw sa BangaAbe"Metro Manila Film Festival:1986". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1987 (13th) Anthony AlonzoAnak Badjao"Metro Manila Film Festival:1987". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1988 (14th) Baldo MarroPatrolman"Metro Manila Film Festival:1988". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1989 (15th) Christopher de LeonImortal Dr. Nicholas "Nick" Lopez"Metro Manila Film Festival:1989". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
1990s Year Actor Film RoleRef1990 (16th) DolphyEspadang PatpatPidol"Metro Manila Film Festival:1990". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1991 (17th) Eric QuizonJuan Tamad at Mr. Shooli: Mongolian BarbecueJuan Tamad"Metro Manila Film Festival:1991". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1992 (18th) Aga MuhlachBakit Labis Kitang MahalTommy"Metro Manila Film Festival:1992". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Eddie GarciaAndres Manambit: Angkan ng MatatapangAndres Manambit1993 (19th) Aga MuhlachMay MinamahalCarlitos"Metro Manila Film Festival:1993". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1994 (20th) Roi VinzonLucas AbelardoLucas Abelardo"Metro Manila Film Festival:1994". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1995 (21st) Richard GomezDahasJake"Metro Manila Film Festival:1995". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1996 (22nd) Jomari YllanaKahit KailanTyron"Metro Manila Film Festival:1996". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1997 (23rd) Christopher de LeonNasaan ang Puso?Dave"Metro Manila Film Festival:1997". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1998 (24th) Cesar MontanoJosé RizalJose Rizal"Metro Manila Film Festival:1998". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1999 (25th) Christopher de LeonBulaklak ng MaynilaTino"Metro Manila Film Festival:1999". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
2000s Year Actor Film RoleRef2000 (26th) Johnny DelgadoTanging YamanDanny"Metro Manila Film Festival:2000". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.2001 (27th) Cesar MontanoBagong BuwanAhmad Ibn Ismael"Metro Manila Film Festival:2001". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.2002 (28th) Eddie GarciaMano PoDon Luis Go"Metro Manila Film Festival:2002". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Fernando Poe, Jr. Ang Alamat ng LawinLawinChristopher de LeonDekada '70Julián Bartolome, Sr.Lito LapidLapu-LapuLapulapuRamon "Bong" Revilla, Jr.Agimat: Ang Anting-Anting ni LoloPaolo/Enteng/Matandang KetonginDolphyHome Along Da Riber UpoyRudy FernandezHula Mo, Huli KoInspector Randy TuazonVic SottoLastikmanLastikman2003 (29th) Eric QuizonCrying LadiesWilson Chua"Metro Manila Film Festival:2003". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.2004 (30th) Christopher de LeonMano Po 3: My Love Michael"Metro Manila Film Festival:2004". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Raymart SantiagoAishite Imasu 1941: Mahal KitaEdilberto Manalang2005 (31st) Marvin AgustinKutob Lemuel"Metro Manila Film Festival:2005". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.2006 (32nd) Cesar MontanoLigalig Junior"Metro Manila Film Festival:2006". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.2007 (33rd) Jinggoy EstradaKatas ng Saudi Oca"Metro Manila Film Festival:2007". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.2008 (34th) Christopher de LeonMagkaibigan Atoy"Metro Manila Film Festival:2008". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.2009 (35th) Bong RevillaAng Panday Flavio"Metro Manila Film Festival:2009". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
2010s Year Actor Film RoleRef2010 (36th) DolphyFather Jejemon Father Jejemon"Metro Manila Film Festival:2010". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Yul Servo Rosario VicenteVic Sotto Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote Enteng Kabisote2011 (37th) Dingdong DantesSegunda Mano Ivan"Metro Manila Film Festival:2011". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.ER EjercitoManila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga StoryNicasio "Asiong" SalongaVic SottoEnteng Ng Ina MoEnteng KabisoteBong RevillaAng Panday 2FlavioRyan AgoncilloMy Househusband (Ikaw Na!)RodJericho RosalesYesterday, Today, TomorrowJacob2012 (38th) Dingdong DantesOne More Try Edward"Metro Manila Film Festival:2012". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Herbert Bautista Shake Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion Donald Vice Ganda Sisterakas Bernardo "Totoy/Bernice" Laurel SabrosoBembol Roco Thy Womb Bangas-AnJorge Estregan El Presidente General Emilio Aguinaldo2013 (39th) Robin Padilla10,000 HoursGabriel Molino Alcaraz"Metro Manila Film Festival:2013". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Jorge Estregan Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill Arturo "Boy Golden" PorcunaVic Sotto My Little Bossings Victor "Torky" VillanuevaDaniel Padilla Ang Panday Cedric CastilloRocco Nacino Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir Pedro CalungsodVice GandaGirl, Boy, Bakla, TomboyGirlie, Peter, Mark Jill, and Panying Jackstone2014 (40th) Derek RamsayEnglish Only, Please Julian Parker"Metro Manila Film Festival:2014". Rappler. Retrieved 2014-12-28.Dingdong Dantes Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 MakoyCoco Martin Feng Shui 2 Lester Anonuevo Robin Padilla Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo Andres Bonifacio2015 (41st) Jericho Rosales#Walang Forever Ethan IsaacJohn Lloyd Cruz Honor Thy FatherEdgarIan Veneracion All You Need Is Pag-IbigEric2016 (42nd) Paolo BallesterosDie Beautiful TrishaJoem Bascon Oro ElmerJoshua Garcia Vince & Kath & JamesJamesKean Cipriano Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnoughRainier de la Cuesta2017 (43rd) Derek RamsayAll of You GabCoco Martin Ang PandayFlavio Batungbakal IIIJericho Rosales SiargaoDiegoJoross Gamboa Deadma WalkingJohn2018 (44th) Dennis TrilloOne Great Love Dr. Ian ArcanoEddie Garcia Rainbow's SunsetRamoncito "Ramon" EstrellaJericho Rosales The Girl in the Orange DressRye del Rosario2019 (45th) Allen DizonMindanao Malang Datupalo Aga Muhlach Miracle in Cell No. 7 Joselito “Lito” Gopez Rocco Nacino Write About Love Male Writer
2020s Year Actor Film RoleRef2020 (46th) Paulo AvelinoFan Girlfictionalized version of himselfJohn Arcilla Suarez: The Healing Priest Fr. Fernando SuarezAdrian Lindayag The Boy Foretold by the Stars Dominic CruzPhillip Salvador Isa Pang Bahaghari Domeng2021 (47th) Christian BablesBig Night! DharnaDaniel Padilla Kun Maupay Man it Panahon MiguelDingdong Dantes A Hard Day Edmund Villon2022 (48th) Ian VeneracionNanahimik ang Gabi ChiefJake Cuenca My Father, Myself RobertNoel Trinidad Family Matters Francisco2023 (49th) Cedrick Juan GomBurZa José BurgosAlden Richards Family of Two MateoDingdong Dantes Rewind JohnDerek Ramsay Kampon ClarkPiolo Pascual Mallari Juan Severino MallariChristopher de Leon When I Met You In Tokyo Joey2024 (50th) Dennis Trillo Green Bones Domingo Zamora Vice Ganda And the Breadwinner Is... Bamboo "Bambi" Salvador Seth Fedelin My Future YouLexVic Sotto The KingdomLakan MakisigPiolo Pascual The Kingdom Sulayman "Sulo" TagumArjo Atayde Topakk Miguel Vergara2025 (51st) Vice Ganda Call Me Mother Twinkle de Guzman Carlo Aquino Bar Boys: After School Atty. Erik Vicencio Earl Amaba I'mPerfect Jiro Will Ashley Love You So Bad Victor "Vic" AlvarezPiolo Pascual Manila's Finest Capt. Homer MagtibayZanjoe Marudo Unmarry Ivan
Multiple awards for Best Actor 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), 9 actors have received two or more Best Actor awards.
Actor Record Set First year awardedRecent year awardedChristopher de Leon719762008Cesar Montano319982006Anthony Alonzo19831987Derek Ramsay220142017Dingdong Dantes20112012Dolphy19902010Eric Quizon19912003Aga Muhlach19921993Dennis Trillo20182024
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References
External links IMDB: Metro Manila Film Festival Official website of the Metro Manila Film Festival