ANG pelikulang “Big Night” na pinagbidahan ni Christian Bables mula sa direksiyon ng writer-director na si Jun Robles Lana ang humakot ng walong awards sa Gabi ng Parangal ng 2021 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) sa SM Aura Premier in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City last Monday evening, December 27.

Ang pelikulang “Big Night” ang nakakuha ng Best Picture, Best Director for Jun Robles Lana, Best Actor for Christian Bables, Best Supporting Actor for John Arcilla, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography (Carlo Canlas Mendoza) Best Musical Score (Teresa Barrozo) at Gender Sensitivity Award.

Pumangalawa naman ang pelikulang “Kun Maupay Man It Panahon” with seven awards – 2nd Best Pictures, Best Actress (Charo Santos), Best Supporting Actress (Rans Rifol), Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award, Best Production Design (Juan Manuel Alcazaren), Best Visual Effects (Mofac Creative Works) and MMFF Jury Prize award (Daniel Padilla).

Nakakuha naman ng tatlong awards ang “A Hard Day” na dinirek ni Lawrence Fajardo under Viva Films at pinagbidahan nina Dingdong Dantes at John Arcilla. Ang mga ito ay ang 3rd Best Picture, Best Sound (Albert Michael Idioma) at Best Editing (Lawrence Fajardo).

Narito ang iba pang winners:

Best Original Theme Song – “Umulan Man O Umaraw” (‘Huling Ulan sa Tag-Araw”)

Best Float – “Huwag Kang Lalabas”

MMFF Creator Jury’s Choice Award – “Kandado”

Natatanging Gawad MMFF – Chairman Danny Lim and Bienvenido Lumbera

Marichu Vera-Perez Maceda Memorial Award – Rosa Rosal

Samantala, sana makatulong ang awards night ng 47th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) na makahila pa ng mga manonood na suportahan ang local films na kasalukuyang palabas sa mga sinehan nationwide hanggang January 7, 2022.

Charo nagpaabot ng pasasalamat sa MMFF

HINDI na nakadalo sina Charo Santos at John Arcilla para personal na tanggapin ang kanilang tropeo bilang Best Actress at Best Supporting Actor respectively.

Agad naman nagpaabot ng kanyang mensahe ng pasasalamat si Charo sa pamamagitan ng kanyang Facebook account.

“To MMFF,

“This is a very pleasant surprise in a challenging year where I have been in a roller coaster of emotions.

“I am sorry that I am unable to personally receive the award due to some personal matters that I have to attend to. Marami pong Salamat sa bumubuo ng MMFF for this honor.

“I want to share my award to my director, direk@carlomanatad, to the producers, @attyjoji, to the staff and crew (naku hindi ko na kaya maisa-isa) – Congratulations sa ating lahat!!!

#SecondBestPicture

“Of course to my dear co-stars, @supremo_dp and @_ransrifol. Congratulations for the Special Jury Prize and Best Supporting Actress Award!! I am extremely proud of the both of you! This wouldn’t be possible if not for the teamwork, dedication and excellence of the entire team.

“I’d like to dedicate this award to the one man who truly made it possible for me to fly—-my dearest husband Cesar (heart emoji). Additionally, I want to thank my family for their love, understanding and support.

“I would also like to dedicate this to all Taclobenos (Taclobanons). I had the privilege to share your story around the world in my own little way. Sana rin po ay maging inspirasyon ito sa ating mga kababayan na naapektuhan ng bagong “Odette”.

“May I also take this opportunity in encouraging everyone to help our Kapamilyas in need. “Tulong-tulong po tayo sa Pag-ahon”.”

Herbert tanggap na ng pamilya Gutierrez para kay Ruffa

ALTHOUGH wala pang direktang pag-amin na namumula mismo kina Ruffa Gutierrez (47) at senatoriable Herbert `Bistek’ Bautista (53) tungkol sa kanilang relasyon, malinaw na may ugnayan na ang dalawa dahil kasama ang huli sa hapag-kainan ng mga Gutierrez nung selebrasyon ng Pasko. Isa lamang itong indikasyon na tanggap ang dating alkalde ng Quezon City sa pamilya Gutierrez.

Although matagal nang magkakilala sina Ruffa at Herbert maging ang kanilang respective families, it was only recently nang magkaroon sila ng attraction sa isa’t isa matapos silang magsama (bilang mag-asawa) sa iWant TFC series na “The House Arrest of Us” na pinagbidahan ng magkasintahang Kathryn Bernardo at Daniel Padilla.

Sina Ruffa at Herbert ay parehong mga anak sa kanilang respective ex-partners. May dalawang anak ang actress at dating beauty queen sa kanyang Turkish businessman ex-husband na si Yilmaz Bektas na sina Lorin at Venice at may tig-dalawang anak naman ang actor-comedian at politician sa dalawang magkaibang babae na sina Eloisa Matias at Tates Gana. Sina Race at Cray ay mga anak ni Herbert kay Eloisa habang sina Harvey at Athena ay mga anak naman ng actor-politician kay Tates.

Tiyak namang susuporta si Ruffa sa kampanya ni Herbert na tumatakbo ngayon sa pagka-senador.

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Have a fruitful and blessed 2022 to everyone!