MMFF 2013 Awards Night: Vice Ganda, KC Concepcion Favored to Win Best Actor and Actress

The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal (MMFF 2013 awards night) will happen Friday, December 27 at the Meralco Theater in Pasig City. Eight films will be vying for the coveted awards.

KC Concepcion was among the favorites to win the Best Actress trophy for her daring role as a femme fatale in Boy Golden: The Arturo Porcuna Story requiring her to do action and sexy scenes.

Update: MMFF 2013 Awards Night – List of Winners

KC will be in a tight battle against Diamond star Maricel Soriano as the mother of a quadruplets with different genders in Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy and Eugene Domingo as the twins Kimmy and Dora in the prequel of the successful Kimmy Dora series.

Aside from these three, Aiza Seguerra of My Little Bossings and Kathryn Bernardo of Pagpag are also considered for the award.

Meanwhile, Vice Ganda's exemplary performance as a girl, boy, gay and lesbian in the movie Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy made him a strong contender for the Best Actor award. Vice will be up against Gov. ER Ejercito of Boy Golden, Robin Padilla of 10,000 Hours and Rocco Nacino of Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir.

Vic Sotto of My Little Bossings and Sef Cadayona of Kaleidoscope World could also do well and score an upset over the favorite Best Actor contenders above.

The MMFF Awards night is a huge factor in boosting ticket sales for movies announced as winners, especially the Best Picture. However, this is not usually the case as viewers tend to watch the movie which they feel will give them great comfort.

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MMFF 2013: First Day Top Grosser and Box Office Results

The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival has started and My Little Bossings starring Vic Sotto, Ryzza mae Dizon, Bimby Aquino-Yap and Kris Aquino topped the first day of the 2013 MMFF. 

My Little Bossings is followed by another surefire hit Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy starring Vice Ganda and Pagpag, the only horror movie in the bunch which stars teen idols Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. In 4th place was the third and last installment of Kimmy Dora franchise, Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel topbilled by Eugene Domingo and Sam Milby.

Other films which failed to make it in the top 4 movies based on the box office tally during the first day of MMFF 2013 are Boy Golden of ER Ejercito and KC Concepcion, 10,000 Hours of Robin Padilla, the Francis Magalona-inspired Kaleidoscope World and Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir starring Rocco Nacino as the 2nd Pinoy saint.

This year's festival is a record-breaking one with 12% more sales on the opening day than last year. Here is the 2013 MMFF 1st day box office result:

		First Day Box Office Results (December 25, 2013)
MMFF 2013 Entry		Source: MMDA (partial box office tally)
1.	My Little Bossings	Php 50.4 million
2.	Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy	Php 47.6 million
3.	Pagpag	Php 23.7 million
4.	Kimmy Dora Prequel	(not released)
5.	Boy Golden	(not released)
6.	10,000 Hours	(not released)
7.	Kaleidoscope World	(not released)
8.	Pedro Calungsod	(not released)

According to Kris Aquino, My Little Bossings now holds the record for the highest single day earning for any Philippine film in history beating last year's Sisterakas. 

"Thank you for the support & love you gave Bimby & @ryzzamaechacha... Bimby & Ryzza now hold the box office record for highest opening day gross for a Filipino movie... Thank You for the best Christmas gift! Thank you for loving our kids! #mylittlebossings Good Night," Kris posted in her Instagram account.

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Bride for Rent Movie Poster Unveiled | Kim Chiu and Xian Lim 2nd Movie

Check out the official movie poster of Bride for Rent starring Kim Chiu and Xian Lim. The movie is the second big screen team up of KimXi following the success of their first movie together Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo.

Bride for Rent is Star Cinema's opening salvo for 2014 and will open in cinemas January 15, 2014 after the Metro Manila Film Festival. It is directed by Mae Czarina Cruz (She's The One).

Kim and Xian will be joined by Dennis Padilla, Empoy Marquez, Martin del Rosario, Lloyd Zaragoza, Matt Evans, Eda Nolan, Zeppi Borromeo, Marlann Flores and RJ Ledesma in this movie with the special participation of Ms. Pilita Corrales and Tirso Cruz III.

With an interesting title and plot combined with a powerful cast, Bride for Rent is one romantic comedy movie you should not miss. 

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MMFF 2013 Parade of Stars Route

The most-awaited Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2013) Parade of Stars will happen on Sunday, December 22 and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority along with the organizers of the 39th MMFF announced the route of the traditional Parade of Stars.

The annual Parade of Stars will feature the stars of participating films atop huge floats and many people will surely flock the parade's route, anticipating MMFF's festive kick-off. 

This year's MMFF Parade of Stars will start 2 pm at the Esplanade, Mall of Asia in Pasay City and end at the Quirino Grandstand. The parade route will be from Seaside Boulevard, turning right at Macapagal Boulevard then to Edsa and Roxas Boulevard.

Meanwhile, the MMFF 2013 awards night will be held December 27 at the Meralco Theater in Pasig City. Official film fest entries will open in cinemas Christmas Day.

Here are the eight official mainstream entries to the 39th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2013):

1. 10,000 Hours / Robin Padilla, Mylene Dizon / Director: Bb. Joyce Bernal 
2. Pedro Calungsod, Batang Martir / Rocco Nacino, Christian Vasquez / Director: Francis Villacorta 
3. Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy / Vice Ganda, Maricel Soriano / Director: Wenn Deramas 
4. Pagpag / Daniel Padilla, Kathryn Bernardo / Director: Frasco Mortiz 
5. Kimmy Dora, Ang Kiyemeng Prequel / Eugene Domingo / Director: Chris Martinez
6. My Little Bossings / Vic Sotto, Ryzza Mae, Bimby / Director: Marlon Rivera 
7. Boy Golden / Jorge Estregan, KC Concepcion / Director: Chito Roño
8. Kaleidoscope World / Sef Cadayona, Yassi Pressman / Director: Eliza Cornejo & Gorio Vicuna

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Kim Chiu and Xian Lim Movie 'Bride for Rent' Opens January 2014

One of today's hottest love team Kim Chiu and Xian Lim, popularly known as KimXi will have their big screen reunion next year with the movie Bride for Rent.

Bride for Rent is Kim and Xian's follow up project after the box office success of their very first big screen tandem Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo which raked in more than P100 million. The said movie is both Kim and Xian's highest grossing movie to date.

KimXi fans will surely be delighted as the movie will be Star Cinema's opening salvo for 2014 and is slated to open in cinemas by January after the Metro Manila Film Festival. With that interesting title, we can only assume that this movie will bring more 'kilig' to audience.

With Mae Czarina Cruz at the helm (the director who gave us box office romantic movies such as Catch Me... I'm In Love and She's The One), Kim Chiu and Xian Lim's Bride for Rent will certainly deliver. 

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Call Center Girl Gross P33.8-M, When the Love is Gone P18.8-M on 1st Week | Box Office Mojo

Star Cinema and Skylight Films' Call Center Girl starring Pokwang, Jessy Mendiola and Enchong Dee has been doing well in the box office despite huge competition. The movie has grossed P33.8 million on its first 5 days according to Box Office Mojo (BOM).

Meanwhile, another Pinoy film, When the Love is Gone starring Cristine Reyes, Gabby Concepcion, Andi Eigenmann, Jake Cuenca and Alice Dixson raked in 18.8 million on the same period. Ruling the box office is The Hunger Games: Catching Fire with P229.29 million in 2 weeks of showing.

Here are the top movies in the Philippines from November 27-December 1 according to Box Office Mojo. 

TW	LW	Movie	Studio	Weekend Gross	Gross-to-Date	Week
1	1	The Hunger Games: Catching Fire	Pioneer	66,586,273 PHP	229,294,157 PHP	2
2	N	Frozen (2013)	Disney	40,208,746 PHP	40,208,746 PHP	1
3	N	Call Center Girl	Star Cin.	33,840,555 PHP	33,840,555 PHP	1
4	N	When the Love Is Gone	n/a	18,811,362 PHP	18,811,362 PHP	1
5	2	Thor: The Dark World	Disney	1,595,630 PHP	345,274,057 PHP	5
6	N	Moo-seo-woon I-ya-gi 2 (Horror Stories 2)	n/a	1,015,219 PHP	1,015,219 PHP	1
7	7	Gravity	WB	38,285 PHP	86,129,617 PHP	9
8	4	The Counselor	Fox	10,802 PHP	8,593,275 PHP	3

Highest Grossing Pinoy Films for 2013*
(as of December 1, 2013)

1. It Takes A Man and a Woman (Star Cinema) – P375-M

2. Four Sisters and a Wedding (Star Cinema) – P145-M

3. She’s the One (Star Cinema) – P138.56-M

4. Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo? (Star Cinema) – P102.36-M

5. Bromance: My Brother’s Romance (Star Cinema) – P72.67-M

6. A Moment in Time (Star Cinema) – P64.54-M

7. Must Be…Love (Star Cinema) – P60.74-M

8. Momzillas (Star Cinema) – P55.2-M

9. Call Center Girl (Star Cinema) – P33.8-M

10. Kung Fu Divas (Star Cinema) – P32.7-M

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11. Status: It’s Complicated (Regal Films) – P25.34-M

12. Tuhog (Skylight Films) – P24.68-M

13. My Lady Boss (GMA Films/Regal Films) – P19.4-M

14. When the Love is Gone (Viva Films) – P18.8-M

15. On the Job (Star Cinema) – P11.7-M

16. The Bride and the Lover (Regal Films) – P10.39-M

17. Seduction (Regal Films) – P6.59-M

18. Raketeros (Star Cinema) – P4.6-M

19. Alagwa (Star Cinema)  – P1.89-M

*All figures are from Box Office Mojo
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'Be Careful with My Heart' Movie, Scrapped

The movie version of hit daytime teleserye Be Careful with My Heart will no longer push through according to one of the lead actors Richard Yap aka Ser Chief. 

In an interview with entertainment site PEP.ph, Richard confirmed that the movie version of the love story of Maya and his character Ser Chief is not getting its big screen version anymore. 

"Uhm, baka hindi na kami gagawa ng Be Careful The Movie. Kung next year baka, pero ibang theme na siguro. Ibang story na siguro," Richard told PEP. "Official na wala nang movie," he emphasized.

The said version is supposed to be Star Cinema's official entry to MMFF 2013 but the movie outfit withdrew the film from this year's festival (read related story here). Star Cinema explained that they decided to pull out the movie due to the "tight schedule" of the cast and crew.

"In a way we were really [saddened], kasi hindi namin kaya pagsabayin sa sobrang ano ng taping namin. Kahit tapusin muna yung teleserye, hindi natin masabi," Richard said talking about the cancellation of the film. 

"Basta hindi talaga puwedeng pagsabayin, mahirap on the part of the ano, siguro, the writers," he added.

Although there will be no movie version, fans of Be Careful with My Heart should not worry because they can still follow Maya and Ricky's love story on TV until next year. 

"Naka-hanggang next year pa ang show, kasi it depends, e. Depende kung what the audience wants or what the viewers wants. E, medyo ayaw din naman matapos muna ng management," said Richard.

When asked who he wanted to be his leading lady if ever he will star in his first movie, Richard revealed that he's looking on Dawn Zulueta and Anne Curtis, aside from his Maya loves, Jodi Sta. Maria.

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Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel Full Trailer (Video)

Check out the full trailer of Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel starring Sam Milby and Eugene Domingo as the twins Kimmy and Dora. The movie is an official entry to the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival.

The film is the prequel and final installment of the Kimmy Dora film series. The kiyemeng prequel is set before the events of Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme wherein the twins are seen disputing the ownership of the family corporation.

Written and directed by Chris Martinez,  Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel also stars Ariel Ureta as the twins' father and Honesto couple, Angel Aquino and Joel Torre. It will open in theaters December 25. Watch the trailer below.

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Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy Full Trailer

Check out the full trailer of the 39th MMFF 2013 official entry Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy starring Vice Ganda in four titular roles. The movie is co-produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films (Check out the offical movie poster here).

From the makers of the highest-grossing Filipino film of all time, here comes another hilarious movie that will surely rule box office this Christmas season. Hailed by box office director Wenn V. Deramas, Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy is one family comedy movie you shouldn't miss.

Also starring Diamond star Maricel Soriano and Joey Marquez with Xyriel Manabat, JM Ibanez, Kiray Celis, Rhed Bustamante, Cristine Reyes, JC de Vera, Ejay Falcon and Ruffa Gutierrez, Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy opens in cinemas December 25. Watch the full trailer below.

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Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy Official Movie Poster | MMFF 2013

Star Cinema has released the official poster for the movie Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy topbilled by Vice Ganda. The movie is an official entry to the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival opening Christmas Day. WATCH THE FULL TRAILER

Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy shows what happens when quadruplets of both sexes and different sexual orientations are reunited after being separated at birth. Directed by Wenn V. Deramas, the movie is a co-production between ABS-CBN's Star Cinema and Viva Films.

Also starring Maricel Soriano and Joey Marquez with Xyriel Manabat, JM Ibanez, Kiray Celis, Cristine Reyes, JC de Vera, Ejay Falcon and Ruffa Gutierrez completing the cast, Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy is expected to hit it big time in the annual festival.

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Pagpag Official Movie Poster Released | MMFF 2013

Star Cinema and regal Films team up for the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay topbilled by Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. The horror-adventure movie is inspired by superstitious belief on Philippine wakes and funerals.

The only horror film that will participate in the much-awaited 39th MMFF, Pagpag also stars Paulo Avelino, Shaina Magdayao and Clarence Delgado with the support of Matet De Leon, Dominic Roque, Miles Ocampo, CJ Navato, Michelle Vito, Janus Del Prado, and Marvin Yap. WATCH THE FULL TRAILER

Directed by Frasco Santos Mortiz, Pagpag: Siyam Na Buhay will be shown in cinemas nationwide starting December 25.

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Pagpag Full Trailer (Video) | Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla MMFF Entry

Check out the full trailer of Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay starring Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. The movie is an official entry to the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival opening Christmas Day. Check out the official movie poster here.

Pagpag is inspired by the ancient Filipino tradition that is anchored on the superstitious belief that one should not go directly home after visiting a wake at the risk of bringing home evil spirits.

The film’s subtitle, Siyam Na Buhay represents 9 prevalent Filipino superstitious beliefs that are associated with deaths and funerals and are observed and practiced to this very day by most Filipinos. It is said and widely believed that once broken, sinister deaths representing each of the 9 beliefs shall await anyone who violates and disrespects these ancient practices.

Directed by Frasco Mortiz, Pagpag also stars Paulo Avelino, Shaina Magdayao and Clarence Delgado with the support of Matet De Leon, Dominic Roque, Miles Ocampo, CJ Navato, Michelle Vito, Janus Del Prado, and Marvin Yap. Watch the full trailer below.

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Matteo Guidicelli Slams Haters with Acting Award

Galema star Matteo Guidicelli shares his first ever acting award not only to his fans, but also to all those who questioned his knack for acting.

“I dedicate this recognition to my family, all the fans who remained loyal to me and even to all the haters who thought that this won’t happen,” said Matteo who was recently hailed by 2013 Cinema One Originals Film Festival-Currents Category as Best Actor alongside co-actors Joseph Marco and Rayver Cruz for their indie film “Saturday Nights Chills.”

“Before, I felt that I’ll just get awards in racing and triathlon. But dreams really do come true if you love what you’re doing and work hard for it,” shared Matteo who is better known now by afternoon TV viewers as Morgan, the love interest of Galema (Andi Eigenmann).

Because of his award, Andi’s leading man admits that he is more inspired to work better for their Kapamilya Gold drama series.

“Aside from Zuma’s (Derrick Hubalde) action scenes, the audience should watch out for Galema and Morgan’s budding romance,” he said.

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My Little Bossings Full Trailer Released

The full trailer of My Little Bossings starring Vic Sotto, Kris Aquino and today's cutest child tandem, Ryzza Mae Dizon and James 'Bimby' Aquino Yap was released on ABS-CBN's morning show Kris TV. The movie is an official entry to the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival.

"One month to go before Christmas ishi-share ko po sa inyong lahat, exclusive for the very first time, siyempre proud na proud lang yung nanay, unang silip natin sa full trailer ng My Little Bossings," Kris said. 

My Little Bossings, which is directed by Marlon Rivera, also stars Aiza Seguerra, Jaclyn Jose, Jose Manalo, Paolo Ballesteros, Barbie Forteza, Neil Coleta, and Neil Ryan Sese. Opening on Christmas Day, the movie is expected to be a box office runaway.

Watch the full trailer of My Little Bossings below.

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Angelica Panganiban, Best Actress; Rayver, Matteo and Joseph Marco Best Actor at Cinema One Originals 2013

At the Cinema One Originals 2013 awards night, held last Saturday (November 16) at the Dolphy Theater, two films earned the title of Best Picture. Adolfo Alix, Jr.’s “Alamat ni China Doll” took home the award for the festival’s Plus category, while Jet Leyco’s “Bukas Na Lang Sapagkat Gabi Na” won in the Currents category.

“Alamat ni China Doll,” the story of a young woman named Helen (Angelica Panganiban) whose wanting for a new life gets disrupted by an eager journalist’s controversial article, was the night’s biggest winner for the Plus category. Aside from Best Picture, it also took home five other awards, including Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Music, and Best Sound.

For the Plus category, the Best Actress went to Angelica Panganiban, while the Best Actor Award went to Joel Torre for “Kabisera”. The titles of Best Supporting Actress and Best Supporting Actor went to Bing Pimentel for “Kabisera” and to Peque Gallaga for “Woman of the Ruins,” respectively.

In the awards given for the Currents category, “Bukas Na Lang Sapagkat Gabi Na,” a narrative of realted occurrences during the time of Martial Law, dominated alongside “Riddles of My Homecoming,” Arnel Mardoquio’s silent film that tackles the traditional beliefs of the Lumads and Moros of Mindanao.

“Bukas Na Lang Sapagkat Gabi Na” also took home the award for Best Screenplay, while “Riddles of My Homecoming” took home a total of five awards, including the Jury Prize, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, and Best Music.

The Best Actress award for the Currents category went to Vivian Velez for “Bendor,” and the Best Actor award went to the “Saturday Night Chills” main trio composed of Rayver Cruz, Matteo Guidicelli, and Joseph Marco. The Best Supporting Actress award went to Anna Luna for “Bendor,” while the title of Best Supporting Actor went to David Chua, also for “Saturday Night Chills”.

This year’s festival also honored two of today’s most important icons in the realm of Philippine Cinema—Director Elwood Perez and Mother Lily Monteverde, who were both named recipients of the Cinema One Tribute.

The Cinema One Originals Festival 2013 was brought to you by Cinema One, the country’s number one cable channel. Cinema One is now accepting entries for next year’s Cinema One Originals Festival which shall mark the festival’s first decade. All submissions should be complete full scripts for a feature length film.

The film script should tackle a commercially viable subject with universal themes. The filmmaker submitting these script entries should be ready to discuss the sellable and marketable points of the proposed film project.

From all submissions, ten finalists will be selected and will be given a production budget of P2 million each, the highest budget given by any institution or festival in the country.

All entries must be submitted by January 15, 2014. For updates, visit and like Cinema One on Facebook (www.facebook.com/Cinema1Channel).

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Call Center Girl Full Trailer - Pokwang, Enchong Dee and Jessy Mendiola

Star Cinema has released the full trailer of Call Center Girl topbilled by Pokwang, Enchong Dee and Jessy Mendiola. The comedy movie is still part of Star Cinema's 20th anniversary celebration.

Call Center Girl is a hilarious, smart and laugh-a-minute movie written by Kriz Gazmen and directed by Don Cuaresma. The movie centers on Teresa (Pokwang) who found a perfect time to win back the affections of her estranged daughter Regina (Jessy Mendiola) while both of them were employed in a call center headed by hunky Vince (Enchong Dee).

The movie, which will open in theaters this November 27, also stars Chokoleit, K Brosas, John "Sweet" Lapus, Dianne Medina, Alex Castro, Ejay Falcon, Thou Reyes and Aaron Villaflor. Watch the full trailer below.

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