Jhong Hilario, Porno Bag Awards at Young Critics' Circle

Director Adolf Alix Jr.'s Porno was named Best Film by the Young Critics' Circle (YCC) on its 24th Annual Citations. The film, which is about individuals linked through pornography wins big with 5 out of 6 awards in the bag.

Porno's Carlo Aquino won Best Performance, tied with It's Showtime host Jhong Hilario, who won for his performance in the indie movie Badil, a film which exposed the realities of politics and vote buying during elections.

Prior to winning, both Carlo Aquino and Jhong Hilario have been previously nominated for Best Performance by the academe-based group: Aquino for Minsan May Isang Puso (1999) and Baler (2008), and Hilario for Muro-Ami (1999).

Meanwhile, Frasco Mortiz's MMFF 2013 entry Pagpag which stars Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla won Best Editing, and aso tied with the said Alix's film for the award. 

Established in 1990, the YCC Film Desk is composed of members of academe from the University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University.

The awards ceremony is set on the third week of March, with the specific date and venue to be announced soon. Below is the complete list winners:

• Best Film – Porno directed by Adolfo Alix Jr.
• Best Performance – Carlo Aquino (Porno) and Jhong Hilario (Badil)
• Best Screenplay - Ralston Jover (Porno)
• Best Editing – Aleks Castañeda (Porno) and Jerrold Tarog (Pagpag)
• Best Cinematography and Visual Design – Lauriana
• Best Sound and Aural Orchestration – Porno
• First Feature – Kristian Sendon Cordero (Angustia), Miguel Alcazaren (Puti), and Randolph Longjas (Ang Turkey Man Ay Pabo Rin)

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MMFF 2013 Final Gross and Box Office Results: Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy Short of P450k to Beat My Little Bossings as Top Grosser

The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival made history as the most successful edition of the annual festival with total gross earnings close to P1 billion at the end of its two-week run from December 25, 2013 to January 7, 2014.

My Little Bossings and Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy were in a tight battle to be this year's top grosser. However, Vic Sotto's film won the race by just P450,000 with a total box office gross of P375.9 million in two weeks according to the official tally by MMDA. Vice Ganda's film, on the other hand raked in P375.45 million at the end of the festival.

Undefeated in third place is Pagpag: Siyam Na Buhay of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla with box office gross of P170.5 million followed by Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel with P30.6 million.

The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), organizers of the 2013 MMFF did not reveal the gross of the 4 films in the bottom ranks –10,000 Hours, Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill, Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir, and Kaleidoscope World.

Meanwhile, Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy has already surpassed the record set by last year's Sisterakas. As of January 13, the said movie has P420 million under its belt and now in competition to be the highest grossing Filipino film of all time. My Little Bossings, its closest rival has yet to release official box office figures.

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MMFF 2013 Box Office Results (Day 10): Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy, My Little Bossings Breach P300-M Mark

Vice Ganda's Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy and Vic Sotto's My Little Bossings has both surpassed the P300-million mark, making these movies the biggest box office hits of this year's Metro Manila Film Festival.

Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy breached the P300-million mark on Friday, confirmed Star Cinema's advertising and promotions manager Mico del Rosario. 

Meanwhile, My Little Bossings which also stars Kris Aquino, his son Bimby and child wonder Ryzza Mae Dizon crossed the milestone in nationwide earnings one day earlier than the MMFF 2013 2nd Best Picture, making it the MMFF 2013 top grosser so far.

Ranking third and fourth, respectively, were the horror film Pagpag starring Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla which already grossed more than P100 million, and the Eugene Domingo-starrer Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel. 

Best Picture 10,000 Hours, action flick Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill, the historical biopic Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir, and dance musical Kaleidoscope World were the ones in the bottom ranks.

According to the Metro Manila Development Authority, organizer of the MMFF, ticket sales have reached P597 million as of December 31, 2013. 

With  My Little Bossings and Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy raking more than P300 million and other entries also earning close to P200 million if combined, this year's MMFF is on track to be the most successful edition in history and is bound to break last year's record of P767.8 million.

The 39th edition of MMFF will run until January 7, 2014.

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Dominic Roque Grilled on Ihaw Na! (Video)

Kapamilya heartthrob Dominic Roque guested on Banana Split's "Ihaw Na!" segment Thursday night where he was grilled in the hot seat by Tito Bhoy.

In the said interview, host Jayson Gainza as Tito Bhoy asked Dominic Roque if he is practicing Pagpag after visiting a wake. The male actor is part of the cast of the 2013 MMFF entry Pagpag where he shocked moviegoers with his naked death scene.

Of course, the interview will not be complete without the naughty antics of Tito Bhoy. Watch the video of Dom's "Ihaw Na!" guesting below.

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MMFF 2013 Box Office Results (Day 6): My Little Bossings, Just P1.7-M Away from Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy

Although My Little Bossings still leads the box office race in the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival, it is just less than P2 million away from Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy. These two movies are in a tight race to be MMFF 2013 top grosser. 

According to Eric John Salut, ABS-CBN TV Production publicity and social media head, My Little Bossings of Vic Sotto, Kris Aquino, Ryzza Mae Dizon and Bimby Aquino-Yap had already grossed P230,444,229 six days in the filmfest.

Meanwhile, the Vice Ganda-starrer Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy raked in P228,769,000 gross on the sixth day, about P1.65 million short to equal the earnings of the current box office leader. 

In third place in the MMFF 2013 rankings is the lone horror entry, Pagpag starring Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Shaina Magdayao and Paulo Avelino. So far, the movie has earnings close to P120 million. 

MMFF 2013 organizers have yet to announced the official rankings of the rest of the entries. However, it's safe to assume that Kimmy Dora Prequel and Best Picture winner 10,000 Hours were the ones battling for the fourth and fifth places in the ranking.

The films in the bottom ranks include action flick Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill, the historical biopic Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir, and dance musical Kaleidoscope World. The latter two, according to reports had only a share of 15 cinemas after about three days in the festival since most cinema owners decided to give more theater showing to the top 2 movies.

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MMFF 2013 Latest Box Office Results: Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy Breaches P200-Million Mark

Star Cinema and Viva Films' Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy is definitely a box office success in the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival. The MMFF 2013 second Best Picture starring Vice Ganda has already surpassed the P200-million mark on Monday, December 30. 

"#GirlBoyBaklaTomboy has just reached the 200Million mark earlier today. Maraming maraming salamat po MadlangPeople!!! Deserve nating tumawa!" Vice revealed on Twitter.

Star Cinema's Mico del Rosario said that Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy breached the P200-million mark as of 1 p.m. on Monday which is less than a week after it opened on Christmas Day. He also said that the earnings of the movie is higher than that of Sisterakas at this point last year.

My Little Bossings, however, is still this year's top grosser so far reaching the P200 million mark earlier than Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy with P202,767,958.58 gross earnings as of Sunday, December 29, according to an Instagram post by ABS-CBN's Darla Sauler.

According to Kris Aquino, she and Vic Sotto already recovered their capital in producing the movie three days after the film opens in cinemas, an indication that the said movie is a huge it.

Pagpag is still 3rd in the box office race with over P100 million earnings while Kimmy Dora Prequel and MMFF 2013 Best Picture 10,000 Hours are battling it out for the 4th and 5th spot. 

There's no official box office figures yet from the MMFF 2013 organizers and tally for the films in the bottom ranks like Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill, Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir, and Kaleidoscope World is just scarce since about 80-90% of the gross receipts for the festival came from the top 3 movies. 

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MMFF 2013 4th Day Box Office Results: My Little Bossings, Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy Breach P100-M Mark

Vic Sottos's My Little Bossings and Vice Ganda's Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy are in a tight race to become this year's Metro Manila Film festival top grosser. Based on 4th day MMFF 2013 box office results, both movies have already surpassed the P100 million mark.

According to a tweet from ABS-CBN adprom's Eric John Salut, My Little Bossings is still leading with P165,518,225 gross while Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy closely followed with box office earnings of P161,777,000.

The MMFF 2013 organizers are yet to release official box office figures but ranking of the eight movies are reportedly unchanged since day 1 with Pagpag and Kimmy Dora Prequel placing 3rd and 4th in the rankings, respectively.

The bottom 4 films include MMFF 2013 Best Picture 10,000 Hours starring Robin Padilla, Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill of ER Ejercito and KC Concepcion, the historical biopic Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir, and the dance musical Kaleidoscope World.

This year's edition of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is on track to be the most successful yet in the 39 years of the annual filmfest.

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MMFF 2013 Third Day Box Office Results: Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy Still Lags Behind My Little Bossings

The 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is on track to be the most successful edition in the history of MMFF. This year's entries broke box office records on its first 2 days and maintained a strong presence until the third day of the annual festival.  

My Little Bossings still leads with earnings now close to a P100 million followed by Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy. Lone horror movie Pagpag ranked 3rd while Kimmy Dora Prequel is unmoved in 4th place.

Related: MMFF 2013 Awards Night – List of Winners

The festival organizers are yet to release official box office figures for all the entries but rankings of the eight films are unchanged since the second day of MMFF 2013. According to MMDA, this year's two-day festival gross of P234 million is 34% higher than last year.

Trailing in earnings are MMFF 2013 Best Picture 10,000 Hours starring Robin Padilla, Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill of ER Ejercito and KC Concepcion, the historical biopic Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir, and the dance musical Kaleidoscope World.

It is expected that 10,000 Hours winning 14 trophies including the Best Picture award in last night's "Gabi ng Parangal" will boost its popularity to at least grab a spot in the top 4 movies this year. The fictional film, inspired by Sen. Panfilo Lacson, was directed by Bb. Joyce Bernal who also bagged the Best Director award.

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MMFF 2013 Awards Night – List of Winners

The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2013) Awards Night (Gabi ng Parangal) happened December 27 at the Meralco Theater in Pasig City. The event was hosted by Kris Aquino and KC Concepcion.

The movie 10,000 Hours starring Robin Padilla emerged as the biggest winner of this year's MMFF with a total of 14 awards across categories, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Robin Padilla and Best Director for Bb. Joyce Bernal. Maricel Soriano won Best Actress for Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy while Pen Medina and Aiza Seguerra bagged the Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress awards, respectively.

Here are the winners of the 39th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2013):

Best Actress – Maricel Soriano (Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy)
Best Actor – Robin Padilla (10,000 Hours)
Best Picture – 10,000 Hours
2nd Best Picture – Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy
3rd Best Picture – My Little Bossings
Best Supporting Actress – Aiza Seguerra (My Little Bossings)
Best Supporting Actor – Pen Medina (10,000 Hours)
Best Director – Joyce Bernal (10,000 Hours)

Best Screenplay – Ryllah Epifania Berica and Keiko Aquino (10,000 Hours)
Best Original Story  – Neil Arce, Peter Serrano, Bela Padilla, Dos Quizon (10,000 Hours)
Best Cinematography – Marissa Floirendo and Gilberto Vistan (10,000 Hours)
Best Editor – Marya Ignacio (10,000 Hours)

Best Make-up – Leslie Lucero and Mountain Rock Productions (Pagpag)

Best Original Theme Song – My Little Bossings by Jan K. Ilacad

Best Production Design – Joey Luna (10,000 Hours)

Best Visual Effects – Central Digital (10,000 Hours)

Best Musical Score – Teresa Barrozo (10,000 Hours)

Best Sound Engineer – Emmanuel Clemente (10,000 Hours)
Best Child Performer – Ryzza Mae Dizon (My Little Bossings)

Best Festival Float – Boy Golden

Youth Choice Award – Pagpag

FPJ Memorial Award of Excellence – 10,000 Hours
Gatpuno Villegas Cultural Award – 10,000 Hours
Most Gender-sensitive Film (Mainstream) – Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy

New Wave Full Length Category

Best Picture – Dukit 

Best Director – Armando Lao (Dukit)

Best Actress – Agot Isidro (Mga Anino ng Kahapon)

Best Actors – Wilfredo Layug, Bambalito Lacap, and Bor Ocampo (Dukit)

Special Jury Prize – Mga Anino ng Kahapon
Most Gender-sensitive Film  (New Wave Full Feature) – Island Dreams

New Wave Student Short Film Category

Best Picture – Ang Paglisan (De La Salle Lipa)
Special Jury Prize – No Filter by Luigi Rosario

Most Gender-sensitive Film (New Wave Student Short Film) – Hintayin Mo sa Sequence 24 by Jezreel Reyes (FEU)

New Wave Animation Category

Best Picture – Kaleh and Mbaki by Dennis Sebastian

Special Jury Prize – Ang Lalong ni Kulakog by Omar Aguilar

Special Awards
Special Recognition Award – Ronnie Ricketts (Chairman, Optical Media Board)
Male Star of the Night – Daniel Padilla
Female Star of the Night – Eugene Domingo

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MMFF 2013 Second Day Box Office Results: My Little Bossings and Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy on Top

Vic Sotto movie My Little Bossings still leads the MMFF 2013 box office race on the second day of the annual festival. Breaking box office records, the movie which also stars Ryzza Mae Dizon and Bimby Aquino Yap earned a whooping P50.4 million on its opening day.

Vice Ganda's Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy was not far behind in second place. It grossed P47.6 million on Christmas Day while Pagpag of KathNiel is in third place with opening earnings of P23.7 million, the highest for any horror movie in history. Rounding up the top 4 movies is Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel. 

The MMFF organizers did not release official figures for the other 5 entries since about 90% of the P134-million earnings during the first day came from the top 3 grosser. However, they ranked the entries according to box office success. 

Here is the 2013 MMFF 2nd day box office result. Official figures will be updated as soon as available.

		Second Day Box Office Results (December 26, 2013)
MMFF 2013 Entry		Day 1	Day 2	Total Gross (2 days)
1.	My Little Bossings	Php 50.4 M	NA	NA
2.	Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy	Php 47.6 M	NA	NA
3.	Pagpag	Php 23.7 M	NA	NA
4.	Kimmy Dora Prequel	(not released)		(not released)
5.	10,000 Hours	(not released)		(not released)
6.	Boy Golden	(not released)		(not released)
7.	Pedro Calungsod	(not released)		(not released)
8.	Kaleidoscope World	(not released)		(not released)

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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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Kapamilya Stars Share Their Blessings in 'ASAP Gives Back' (Dec 22)

ASAP 18 will make the Christmas celebration of TV viewers a lot more meaningful this Sunday (December 22) as Kapamilya stars give back and help their chosen charities including ‘Yolanda’ survivors who are temporarily living at Tent City, Villamor Airbase, Pasay City; the children in DSWD-Jose Fabella Center, Mandaluyong City; and a family in Albay that will finally be reunited.

Join the whole ASAP Kapamilya in the “4th ASAP Gives Back” episode as they tell different stories of hope and inspiration during their journey to calamity-stricken areas in the country such as Bohol, Zamboanga, and Tacloban.

Aside from the extra-ordinary gifts of Kapamilya stars, the early Yuletide celebration of TV viewers will be made more special with the must-see surprises of 2013 Manila Film Festival (MMFF) cast members Vice Ganda, Kiray Celis, Xyriel Manabat, JM Ibañez, and Red Bustamante of “Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy;” Daniel Padilla, Kathryn Bernardo, Shaina Magdayao, Michelle Vito, Dominique Roque, Miles Ocampo, CJ Navato, and Paulo Avelino of “Pagpag, Siyam na Buhay;” and Eugene Domingo and Sam Milby of “Kimmy Dora: Ang Kyemeng Prequel.”

Fall in love with the sweetest and most romantic number of upcoming Kapamilya sitcom “Home Sweetie Home” lead stars John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga together with two of the most in-demand love teams Daniel and Kathryn, and Kim Chiu and Xian Lim.

“ASAP 18” doubles up the fun with the special production numbers of celebrity siblings Enchong and Angie Dee, John and Raffy Prats, Maja and Jessilyn Salvador, Sam and Gabby Concepcion, Jessy and Pam Mendiola, and Nikki and Dani Gil.

Meanwhile, witness another world-class performance from Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano together with his sons Paolo and Gab in ‘With Love, Gary V.’ segment.

Also, get ready for the breathtaking dance showdown of Kim, Cristine Reyes, Iza Calzado, Karylle, Iya Villania, Empress, and Gerald Anderson in ‘ASAP Supahdance;’ followed by the hair-raising musical performances of Arnel Pineda, Charice, Bamboo, Erik Santos, Jed Madela, Yeng Constantino, Angeline Quinto, KZ Tandingan, Mitoy Yontin, Radha, Morissette Amon, and ASAP Sessionistas; and the astonishing vocal acts of YouTube sensations Shane Dawson, Sam Santiago, and Anton Antenorcruz.

Don’t miss the country’s longest-running, award-winning variety show, “ASAP 18,” this Sunday, 12:00nn, on ABS-CBN.

For viewers who want to purchase ASAP official merchandise, simply visit the ABS-CBN Store located at the ground floor of ELJ building in Quezon City, or visit ABSCBNstore.shopinas.com and MyRegalo.com.

Visit ASAP.abs-cbn.com to hang-out live with stars at ASAP Chill-Out. Also join the fun at “ASAP 18′s” official social networking accounts at Facebook.com/asapofficial and Twitter.com/ASAPOFFICIAL, and know the latest happenings in “ASAP 18” by tweeting the hashtag #ASAPGivesBack.

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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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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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MMFF 2013 Official Entries | 8 Films Vie for the 39th Metro Manila Film Festival

The eight official entries to the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2013 have been revealed. Out of the 15 film script submissions, only 8 made it as official MMFF 2013 entries which will be exhibited on Christmas day.

Filipinos will be treated with a new set of films on this year's MMFF, without the franchises like Enteng Kabisote, Agimat and Shake Rattle and Roll. Gov. There will also be no ER Ejercito this time but the likes of Vic Sotto, Bong Revilla, Kris Aquino and Vice Ganda will be back.

Here are the eight official film entries to the MMFF 2013. 

1. Boy Golden: The Arturo Porcuna Story (Viva Films)

Starring ER Ejercito, KC Concepcion

2. Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel (Spring Films)

Starring Sam Milby and Eugene Domingo

3. 10,000 Hours (Phil Film Studio)

Starring Robin Padilla, Alden Richards and Mylene Dizon

4. Boy, Girl, Bakla, Tomboy (Viva Films and Star Cinema)

Starring Vice Ganda and Maricel Soriano

5. Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir (HPI Synergy Group, Wings Entertainment)

Starring Rocco Nacino, Christian Vasquez

6. My Little Bossings (OctoArts/ MZET/ APT/ Kris Aquino Productions)

Starring Vic Sotto, Kris Aquino, James 'Bimby' Aquino-Yap and Ryzza Mae Dizon

7. Pagpag (Star Cinema/ Regal Films)

Starring Daniel Padilla, Kathryn Bernardo, Dominic Roque, Michelle Vito, CJ Navato

8. Kaleidoscope World (Melcor Enterprises)

Starring Sef Cadayona, Yassi Pressman, Elmo Magalona

Comedy films dominated the list of official MMFF 2013 entries (click here to see all the shortlisted films).

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MMFF 2013 List of Entries | 15 Films Shortlisted

Movie outfits have started submitting their scripts and film entries for the 39th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2013 and a total of 15 films were shortlisted for the annual December filmfest.

MMFF 2013 will see new set of films without much of the franchises like Enteng Kabisote, Agimat and Shake Rattle and Roll. However, box office stars like Vic Sotto, Bong Revilla, Kris Aquino and Vice Ganda will be back.

Here are the 15 shortlisted films for the 2013 MMFF from which the 8 official entries will be selected:

Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN Productions Inc.)
Starring Richard Yap and Jodi Sta. Maria

Kimmy Dora: Quantum of Kyeme (Spring Films)
Starring Piolo Pascual and Eugene Domingo

Boy Golden (Scenema Concept Intl.)
Starring Jeorge Estregan Jr. and KC Concepcion

Kaleidoscope World (Melcor Enterprises)
Starring Sef Cadayona and Yassi Pressman

10,000 Hours (Phil Film Studio)
Starring Robin Padilla

Boy, Girl, Bakla, Tomboy (Viva Films and Star Cinema)
Starring Vice Ganda and Maricel Soriano

Ibong Adarna (Gurion Entertainment)
Starring Rocco Nacino, Joel Torre, Angel Aquino, Leo Martinez, Ronnie Lazaro

San Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir (Hubo Productions)
Starring JM de Guzman, Christian Vasquez

Torky And My Little Bossing (OctoArts/ MZET/ APT/ Kris Aquino Production)
Starring Vic Sotto and Kris Aquino

Pagpag (ABS-CBN Productions Inc./ Skylight Films/ Regal Films)
Starring Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo

Sa Ngalan Ng Ama, Ina at Mga Anak (Kuratong Baleleng)
Starring Robin Padilla, Daniel Padilla, and Mariel Rodriguez

My Super Kap (Imus Productions)
Starring Bong Revilla, Ogie Alcasid, and Toni Gonzaga

Hope In A Bottle (Quantum Films)
Starring Ruffa Gutierrez, Maja Salvador, Angeline Quinto

Everybody Loves (Gung Ho Films Manila)
Starring Jake Cuenca, Jericho Rosales, Megan Young, and Maja Salvador

Kulay Abo Ang Langit (Hubo Productions)
Starring Carla Abellana, Diether Ocampo, Cherie Gil and Matteo Guidicelli

The official list of entries to the 39th MMFF 2013 is expected to be announced early next week.

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