Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress

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Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress
Awarded forBest Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
CountryPhilippines
Presented byMMDA
First awarded1975
Currently held byVilma Santos-Recto,
When I Met You in Tokyo (2023)
Websitewww.mmda.gov.ph/mmff/

The Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress 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; Charito Solis received the award for her role in Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi and it is given in honor of an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role while working within the film industry.[1] Currently, nominees and winners are determined by Executive Committees, headed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman and key members of the film industry.[2]

Winners and nominees[edit]

Nora Aunor has won several awards for the "Best Actress" category including her first win in 1978 for her performance in Atsay.
Vilma Santos has won several awards for the "Best Actress" category including her first win in 1977 for her performance in Burlesk Queen and her recent win in 2023 in When I Met You in Tokyo.
Judy Ann Santos won in 2006 for her performance in Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo.
Anne Curtis won in 2008 for her role in Baler.
Nadine Lustre won in 2022 for her role in Deleter.
Key Explanation
Indicates the winning actress

1970s[edit]

Year Actress Film Role Ref
1975
(1st)
Charito Solis Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi [1]
1976
(2nd)
Hilda Koronel Insiang Insiang [3]
Nora Aunor Minsa'y isang Gamu-gamo Corazon de la Cruz
1977
(3rd)
Vilma Santos Burlesk Queen Chato [4]
Nora Aunor Bakya Mo Neneng Neneng
1978
(4th)
Nora Aunor[Note 1] Atsay Nelia de Leon [5]
1979
(5th)
Nora Aunor and Lolita Rodriguez Ina Ka ng Anak Mo Esther and Renata [6]

1980s[edit]

Year Actress Film Role Ref
1980
(6th)
Amy Austria Brutal Cynthia [7]
Nora Aunor Bona Bona
Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo Beatrice Alcala
1981
(7th)
Vilma Santos Karma Sara [8]
Nora Aunor Rock n' Roll
1982
(8th)
Nora Aunor Himala Elsa [9]
1983
(9th)
Coney Reyes-Mumar Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag [10]
1984
(10th)
Nora Aunor Bulaklak sa City Jail Angela Aguilar [11]
1985
(11th)
Vivian Velez‡ Paradise Inn Daria [12]
Nora Aunor I Can't Stop Loving You Amy Mercado
1986
(12th)
Liza Lorena Halimaw sa Banga Margarita [13]
1987
(13th)
Melanie Marquez The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez Melanie Marquez [14]
1988
(14th)
Amy Austria Celestina Sanchez, Alyas Bubbles/ Enforcer: Ativan Gang Bubbles Sanchez [15]
1989
(15th)
Vilma Santos Imortal Natalia Avila [16]

1990s[edit]

Year Actress Film Role Ref
1990
(16th)
Nora Aunor Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? Andrea [17]
1991
(17th)
Nora Aunor Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. Pacita [18]
1992
(18th)
Gina Alajar Shake, Rattle & Roll IV Puri [19]
1993
(19th)
Dawn Zulueta Kung Mawawala Ka Pa Marissa Palma [20]
Nora Aunor Inay Sally
1994
(20th)
Kimberly Diaz‡ Kanto Boy: Anak ni Toto Gwapo Michelle [21]
1995
(21st)
Nora Aunor Muling Umawit ang Puso Loida Veranno [22]
1996
(22nd)
Amy Austria Trudis Liit Magna [23]
1997
(23rd)
Maricel Soriano Nasaan ang Puso? Joy [24]
1998
(24th)
Alice Dixson Sambahin ang Ngalan Mo Blanca [25]
1999
(25th)
Elizabeth Oropesa Bulaklak ng Maynila Azon [26]

2000s[edit]

Year Actress Film Role Ref
2000
(26th)
Gloria Romero Tanging Yaman Lola Loleng [27]
2001
(27th)
Assunta de Rossi Hubog Vanessa [28]
2002
(28th)
Ara Mina Mano Po Richelle Go-Bala [29]
Maricel Soriano Mano Po Vera Go
Joyce Jimenez Lapu-Lapu Bulakna
Donita Rose Lastikman Linda
Vilma Santos Dekada '70 Amanda Bartolome
Rufa Mae Quinto Hula Mo, Huli Ko Paula
Zsa Zsa Padilla Home Along da Riber Sandra
Ina Raymundo Ang Alamat ng Lawin Camila
2003
(29th)
Maricel Soriano Filipinas Yolanda Filipinas [30]
2004
(30th)
Vilma Santos Mano Po 3: My Love Lilia [31]
Judy Ann Santos Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita Inya Marasingan Manalang/ Kapitan Berto
2005
(31st)
Zsa Zsa Padilla Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife Chona Gao-Chiong [32]
2006
(32nd)
Judy Ann Santos Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo Angelita "Angie" [33]
2007
(33rd)
Maricel Soriano Bahay Kubo, The Pinoy Mano Po Eden [34]
2008
(34th)
Anne Curtis Baler Feliza Reyes [35]
Dawn Zulueta Magkaibigan Tere
Maricel Laxa Magkaibigan Eden
Ai-Ai delas Alas Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat Ina
2009
(35th)
Sharon Cuneta Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love Melinda Tan Uy [36]
Angelica Panganiban I Love You, Goodbye Lizelle Jimenez
Cristine Reyes Ang Darling Kong Aswang Eliza Santos
Iza Calzado Ang Panday Maria

2010s[edit]

Year Actress Film Role Ref
2010
(36th)
Ai Ai delas Alas Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) Ina Montecillo [37]
Carla Abellana Shake, Rattle and Roll 12 Dianne
Marian Rivera Super Inday and the Golden Bibe Inday (Super Inday)
2011
(37th)
Maricel Soriano Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Mariel [38]
Judy Ann Santos My Househusband (Ikaw Na!) Mia
Ai-Ai delas Alas Enteng ng Ina Mo Ina Montecillo
Maricar Reyes Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 Isay
Eugene Domingo Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 Cynthia Gomez
2012
(38th)
Nora Aunor Thy Womb Shaleha [39]
Angelica Panganiban One More Try Jacqueline
Angel Locsin One More Try Grace
Judy Ann Santos Si Agimat, Si Enteng and Me Angelina Kalinisan-Orteza (Ako)
Janice de Belen Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion Myra
2013
(39th)
Maricel Soriano Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy Pia Jackstone [40]
KC Concepcion Boy Golden Marla "Marla Dy" De Guzman
Eugene Domingo Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel Kimmy and Dora Go Dong Hae
Kathryn Bernardo Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay Leni
Bela Padilla 10,000 Hours Maya Limchauco
2014
(40th)
Jennylyn Mercado English Only, Please Tere Madlansacay [41]
Vina Morales Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo Gregoria de Jesus / Oriang
Erich Gonzales Shake, Rattle & Roll XV Sarah/Sandra
Carla Abellana Shake, Rattle & Roll XV Aimee
2015
(41st)
Jennylyn Mercado Walang Forever Mia Nolasco [42]
Ai-Ai delas Alas My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore Corazon Tala-tala
Meryll Soriano Honor Thy Father Kaye
Jodi Sta. Maria All You Need Is Pag-Ibig Mel
2016
(42nd)
Irma Adlawan Oro Kapitana [43]
Eugene Domingo Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough Romina/Eugene Domingo
Nora Aunor Kabisera
Rhed Bustamante Seklusyon Anghela Sta. Ana/NgaHela
2017
(43rd)
Joanna Ampil Ang Larawan Candida Marasigan [44]
Jennylyn Mercado All of You Gabby
Dawn Zulueta Meant to Beh Andrea Balatbat
Erich Gonzales Siargao Laura
2018
(44th)
Gloria Romero Rainbow's Sunset Sylvia Estrella [45]
Kim Chiu One Great Love Zyra Paez
Anne Curtis Aurora Leana
2019
(45th)
Judy Ann Santos Mindanao Saima Datupalo
Carmina Villarroel Sunod Olivia
Miles Ocampo Write About Love Female Writer

2020s[edit]

Year Actress Film Role Ref
2020
(46th)
Charlie Dizon Fan Girl Jane [46]
Nora Aunor Isa Pang Bahaghari Lumen
Iza Calzado Tagpuan Agnes
Sylvia Sanchez Coming Home Salve Librada
Ritz Azul The Missing Iris
2021
(47th)
Charo Santos-Concio Kun Maupay Man it Panahon Norma [47]
Daniela Stranner Love at First Stream Vilma
Alex Gonzaga The Exorsis Dani
Elizabeth Oropesa Huwag Kang Lalabas
2022
(48th)
Nadine Lustre Deleter Lyra [48]
Ivana Alawi Partners in Crime Barbara
Heaven Peralejo Nanahimik ang Gabi Me-Ann
Toni Gonzaga My Teacher Emma
2023
(49th)
Vilma Santos-Recto When I Met You in Tokyo Azon [49]
Eugene Domingo Becky and Badette
Pokwang Becky and Badette
Sharon Cuneta Family of Two Maricar
Beauty Gonzalez Kampon Eileen
Marian Rivera Rewind Mary

Multiple awards for Best Actress[edit]

Throughout the history of Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), there have been actresses who received multiple Awards for Best Actress. As of 2019 (45th MMFF), 7 actresses have received two or more Best Actress awards.

Actress Record Set First year awarded Recent year awarded
Nora Aunor 8 1978 2012
Maricel Soriano 5 1997 2013
Vilma Santos 5 1977 2023
Amy Austria 3 1980 1996
Jennylyn Mercado 2 2014 2015
Gloria Romero 2 2000 2018
Judy Ann Santos 2 2006 2019

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Only the "Best Performer" award was given.

References[edit]

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