2003 Metro Manila Film Festival

2003 Metro Manila Film Festival
Date	December 25, 2003 (2003-12-25) to January 8, 2004 (2004-01-08)
Highlights
Best Picture	Crying Ladies
Most awards	Crying Ladies, Mano Po 2: My Love, and Filipinas (5)

The 29th Metro Manila Film Festival was held in the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City, Manila, Philippines, from December 25, 2003 to January 8, 2004.

Maricel Soriano and Eric Quizon were chosen the Best Actress and Best Actor respectively in the 2003 Metro Manila Film Festival for playing the eldest child roles in two different films. Soriano plays the oldest of six children in Viva Films' Filipinas, while Quizon plays the eldest son who, in keeping with Chinese tradition, hires professional mourners to weep at his father's funeral, in Unitel Pictures' Crying Ladies. Hilda Koronel, cast as a 1970s bit player whose career is on the wane in Crying Ladies, was named the Best Supporting Actress, while Victor Neri won as the Best Supporting Actor for playing the activist-middle son in Filipinas.^[1]

Entries

There are two batches of films in competition, the first batch was shown from December 25, while the second batch was shown on January 1, 2004.

Title	Starring	Studio	Director
First batch
Captain Barbell	Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Regine Velasquez, Ogie Alcasid, Rufa Mae Quinto, Albert Martinez, Jeffrey Quizon, Snooky Serna, Antonio Aquitania, Sarah Geronimo	VIVA Films	Mac C. Alejandre
Crying Ladies	Sharon Cuneta, Hilda Koronel, Angel Aquino, Eric Quizon, Ricky Davao, Julio Pacheco & Raymond Bagatsing	Tony Gloria Production	Mark Meily
Fantastic Man	Vic Sotto, Ara Mina, Michael V., Zoren Legaspi, Leo Martinez, Danica Sotto, Alicia Mayer	Octoarts Films	Tony Y. Reyes
Filipinas	Maricel Soriano, Richard Gomez, Aiko Melendez, Dawn Zulueta, Victor Neri, Wendell Ramos, Raymond Bagatsing, Andrea del Rosario, Sunshine Dizon, Tanya Garcia, Anne Curtis, Armida Siguon- Reyna, Sarah Geronimo	VIVA Films	Joel Lamangan
Homecoming	Elizabeth Oropesa and Alessandra de Rossi	Teamwork Productions	Gil Portes
Malikmata	Rica Peralejo, Marvin Agustin, Dingdong Dantes, Ricky Davao, Wowie de Guzman, Anna Capri, Nikki Valdez and Ms. Barbara Perez	Octoarts Films	Jose Javier Reyes
Mano Po II: My Home	Susan Roces, Christopher de Leon, Lorna Tolentino, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Kris Aquino, Judy Ann Santos, Carmina Villaroel, Jay Manalo, Cogie Domingo, Richard Gutierrez, Zoren Legaspi, Alessandra de Rossi, Karylle, Chynna Ortaleza, Angel Locsin	Regal Films	Erik Matti
Second batch
Bridal Shower	Dina Bonnevie, Cherry Pie Picache, Francine Prieto, Christian Vasquez, Rodel Velayo, Boots Anson-Roa, Gina Pareno, Alfred Vargas, Douglas Robinson, Juancho Valentino	Seiko Films	Jeffrey Jeturian
Gagamboy	Vhong Navarro, Jay Manalo, Aubrey Miles, Long Mejia, Bearwin Meily	MAQ Productions	Erik Matti

Winners and nominees

Awards

Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.^[2]

Mark Meily, Best Director winner

Best Film	Best Director
Crying Ladies - Tony Gloria Production Mano Po II: My Home - Regal Films (2nd Best Picture) Filipinas - VIVA Films (3rd Best Picture) Captain Barbell - VIVA Films Fantastic Man - Octoarts Films Bridal Shower - Seiko Films Homecoming Gagamboy - MAQ Productions Malikmata - Octoarts Films	Mark Meily - Crying Ladies
Best Actor	Best Actress
Eric Quizon – Crying Ladies	Maricel Soriano – Filipinas
Best Supporting Actor	Best Supporting Actress
Victor Neri – Filipinas	Hilda Koronel – Crying Ladies
Best Cinematography	Best Production Design
J. A. Tadena - Mano Po II: My Home	Rodell Cruz - Mano Po II: My Home
Best Child Performer	Best Editing
Julio Pacheco - Crying Ladies	Vito Cajili - Malikmata
Best Original Story	Best Screenplay
Lily Monteverde and Roy Iglesias - Mano Po II: My Home	Roy Iglesias - Filipinas
Best Original Theme Song	Best Musical Score
("Isang Pagtanaw") - Homecoming	Francis Guevarra and Ferdie Marquez - Malikmata
Best Visual Effects	Best Make-up Artist
Dodge Ledesma Roadrunner Network, Inc. - Malikmata	Florencio Pinero, Gretta Estoesta, and Oscar Buara - Fantastic Man
Best Sound Recording	Best Float
Mike Idioma - Malikmata	Mano Po II: My Home - Regal Films
Most Gender-Sensitive Film
Homecoming
Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Awards
Filipinas - VIVA Films

People's Choice awards

Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.^[2]

People's Choice for Best Picture	People's Choice for Best Actor
Mano Po II: My Home - Regal Films	Richard Gomez - Filipinas
People's Choice for Best Actress
Sharon Cuneta - Crying Ladies

Multiple awards

Awards	Film
5	Crying Ladies
	Filipinas
	Mano Po II: My Home
4	Malikmata
2	Homecoming

Box Office gross

Only final rankings as of January 8, 2004 were released, with the exception of the Top 4 movies.^[3]^[4]

Entry	Gross Ticket Sales
Captain Barbell	₱ 61,000,000*
Fantastic Man	₱ 55,000,000
Crying Ladies	₱ 49,000,000
Mano Po II: My Home	₱ 47,000,000
Malikmata	–
Filipinas	–
Bridal Shower	–
Gagamboy	–
Homecoming	–
TOTAL	₱ 328,812,507.77

References

↑ "THE 2003 METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL: "CRYING LADIES" BEST PICTURE; MARCEL SORIANO AND ERIC QUIZON TOP AWARDEES". Video 48. Retrieved 2014-04-16.
1 2 "Metro Manila Film Festival: Awards for 2003". Internet Movie Database.
↑ Aster Amoyo (January 19, 2004). "RATED A". Pilipino Star Ngayon & PinoyExchange. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
↑ "MMFF 2003 Box Office". Inquirer Libre & PinoyExchange. January 12, 2004. Retrieved June 23, 2015.

External links

Official website

Preceded by 2002 Metro Manila Film Festival	Metro Manila Film Festival 2003	Succeeded by 2004 Metro Manila Film Festival

Metro Manila Film Festival

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA)

Merit awards

Special awards

Short film awards

Best Short Film
Special Jury Prize
Best Director
Best Screenplay

By year

Best Picture

1975-2000

Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa (1975)
Ganito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon? (1976)
Burlesk Queen (1977)
Atsay (1978)
Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan tied with Ina Ka ng Anak Mo (1979)
Taga sa Panahon (1980)
Kisapmata (1981)
Himala (1982)
Karnal (1983)
Bulaklak sa City Jail (1984)
Paradise Inn (1985)
Halimaw sa Banga (only the 3rd Best Picture was announced) (1986)
Olongapo, The Great American Dream (1987)
Patrolman (1988)
Imortal (1989)
Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? (1990)
Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. (1991)
Andres Manambit: Angkan ng Matatapang (1992)
Kung Mawawala Ka Pa (1993)
no winner (1994)
Muling Umawit ang Puso (1995)
Magic Temple (1996)
Nasaan ang Puso (1997)
Jose Rizal (1998)
Muro Ami (1999)
Tanging Yaman (2000)

2001-present

Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure (2001)
Mano Po (2002)
Crying Ladies (2003)
Mano Po 3: My Love (2004)
Blue Moon (2005)
Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes On and On and On (2006)
Resiklo (2007)
Baler (2008)
Ang Panday (2009)
Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) (2010)
Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011)
One More Try (2012)
10,000 Hours (2013)
Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo (2014)
Walang Forever (2015)
Sunday Beauty Queen (2016)

Best Director

1975-2000

Augusto Buenaventura (1975)
Eddie Romero (1976)
Celso Ad. Castillo (1977)
Eddie Garcia (1978)
Lino Brocka (1979)
Marilou Diaz-Abaya (1980)
Mike De Leon (1981)
Ishmael Bernal (1982)
Willie Milan (1983)
Mario O'Hara (1984)
Lino Brocka (1985)
Mario O'Hara (1986)
Artemio Marquez (1987)
Laurice Guillen (1988)
Eddie Garcia (1989)
Gil Portes (1990)
Elwood Perez (1991)
Ike Jarlego, Jr. (1992)
Jose Javier Reyes (1993)
No winner (1994)
Joel Lamangan (1995)
Peque Gallaga & Lore Reyes (1996)
Chito Roño (1997)
Marilou Diaz-Abaya (1998)
Marilou Diaz-Abaya (1999)
Laurice Guillen (2000)

2001-present

Chito Roño (2001)
Joel Lamangan (2002)
Mark Meily (2003)
Cesar Montano (2004)
Jose Javier Reyes (2005)
Jose Javier Reyes (2006)
Cesar Apolinario (2007)
Mark Meily (2008)
Joel Lamangan (2009)
Wenn Deramas (2010)
Tikoy Aguiluz (2011)
Brillante Mendoza (2012)
Joyce Bernal (2013)
Dan Villegas (2014)
Erik Matti (2015)
Erik Matti (2016)

Best Actor

1975-2000

Joseph Estrada (1975)
Christopher de Leon (1976)
Rolly Quizon (1977)
No winner (1978)
Raul Aragon (1979)
Dindo Fernando (1980)
Vic Silayan (1981)
Christopher de Leon (1982)
Anthony Alonzo (1983)
Herbert Bautista (1984)
Anthony Alonzo (1985)
Mario O'Hara (1986)
Anthony Alonzo (1987)
Baldo Marro (1988)
Christopher de Leon (1989)
Dolphy (1990)
Eric Quizon (1991)
Aga Muhlach (1992)
Aga Muhlach (1993)
Roi Vinzon (1994)
Richard Gomez (1995)
Jomari Yllana (1996)
Christopher de Leon (1997)
Cesar Montano (1998)
Christopher de Leon (1999)
Johnny Delgado (2000)

2001-present

Cesar Montano (2001)
Eddie Garcia (2002)
Eric Quizon (2003)
Christopher de Leon (2004)
Marvin Agustin (2005)
Cesar Montano (2006)
Jinggoy Estrada (2007)
Christopher de Leon (2008)
Bong Revilla (2009)
Dolphy (2010)
Dingdong Dantes (2011)
Dingdong Dantes (2012)
Robin Padilla (2013)
Derek Ramsay (2014)
Jericho Rosales (2015)
Paolo Ballesteros (2016)

Best Actress

1975-2000

Charito Solis (1975)
Hilda Koronel (1976)
Vilma Santos (1977)
Nora Aunor (1978)
Lolita Rodriguez (1979)
Nora Aunor (1979)
Amy Austria (1980)
Vilma Santos (1981)
Nora Aunor (1982)
Coney Reyes (1983)
Nora Aunor (1984)
Vivian Velez (1985)
Liza Lorena (1986)
Melanie Marquez (1987)
Amy Austria (1988)
Vilma Santos (1989)
Nora Aunor (1990)
Nora Aunor (1991)
Gina Alajar (1992)
Dawn Zulueta (1993)
Kimberly Diaz (1994)
Nora Aunor (1995)
Amy Austria (1996)
Maricel Soriano (1997)
Alice Dixson (1998)
Elizabeth Oropesa (1999)
Gloria Romero (2000)

2001-present

Assunta De Rossi (2001)
Ara Mina (2002)
Maricel Soriano (2003)
Vilma Santos (2004)
Zsa Zsa Padilla (2005)
Judy Ann Santos (2006)
Maricel Soriano (2007)
Anne Curtis (2008)
Sharon Cuneta (2009)
Ai-Ai delas Alas (2010)
Maricel Soriano (2011)
Nora Aunor (2012)
Maricel Soriano (2013)
Jennylyn Mercado (2014)
Jennylyn Mercado (2015)
Irma Adlawan (2016)

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