Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor

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Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor
Awarded for	Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Country	Philippines
Presented by	MMDA
First award	1975
Currently held by	Vice Ganda, Call Me Mother (2025)
Website	www.mmda.gov.ph/mmff/

The Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor 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; Joseph Estrada received the award for his role in Diligan Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa and it is given in honor of an actor 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

Joseph Estrada was the first winner in this category for his role in Diligan Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa.

Dolphy won in 1990 for his role in Espadang Patpat, and another in Father Jejemon in 2010.

Cesar Montano won several "Best Actor" Awards including his first win in 1998 for his performance in José Rizal .

Jinggoy Estrada won in 2007 for his role in Katas ng Saudi.

Ramon Bong Revilla won in 2009 for his acting in Ang Panday .

Dingdong Dantes won for 2 consecutive years starting in 2011 for his roles in Segunda Mano and One More Try respectively.

Robin Padilla won in 2013 for his role in 10,000 Hours .

Ian Veneracion won in 2022 for his role in Nanahimik ang Gabi .

Vice Ganda won in 2025 for his role in Call Me Mother

Key	Explanation
‡	Indicates the winning actor

1970s

Year	Actor	Film	Role	Ref
1975 (1st)	Joseph Estrada ‡	Diligan Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa	Lieutenant David Dimalanta	[1]
1976 (2nd)	Christopher de Leon ‡	Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon	Nicolas "Kulas" Ocampo	[3]
1977 (3rd)	Rolly Quizon ‡	Burlesk Queen	Jessie	[4]
1978 (4th)	None [Note 1]			[5]
1979 (5th)	Raul Aragon ‡	Ina Ka ng Anak Mo	Luis	[6]

1980s

Year	Actor	Film	Role	Ref
1980 (6th)	Dindo Fernando‡	Langis at Tubig	Bobby Jarlego	[7]
1981 (7th)	Vic Silayan ‡	Kisapmata	Sgt. Diosdado Carandang	[8]
1982 (8th)	Christopher de Leon ‡	Haplos	Antonio "Butch" Perez	[9]
1983 (9th)	Anthony Alonzo ‡	Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag		[10]
1984 (10th)	Herbert Bautista ‡	Shake, Rattle & Roll	Douglas	[11]
1985 (11th)	Anthony Alonzo ‡	The Moises Padilla Story: The Missing Chapters		[12]
1986 (12th)	Mario O'Hara ‡	Halimaw sa Banga	Abe	[13]
1987 (13th)	Anthony Alonzo ‡	Anak Badjao		[14]
1988 (14th)	Baldo Marro ‡	Patrolman		[15]
1989 (15th)	Christopher de Leon ‡	Imortal	Dr. Nicholas "Nick" Lopez	[16]

1990s

Year	Actor	Film	Role	Ref
1990 (16th)	Dolphy ‡	Espadang Patpat	Pidol	[17]
1991 (17th)	Eric Quizon ‡	Juan Tamad at Mr. Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue	Juan Tamad	[18]
1992 (18th)	Aga Muhlach ‡	Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal	Tommy	[19]
	Eddie Garcia	Andres Manambit: Angkan ng Matatapang	Andres Manambit
1993 (19th)	Aga Muhlach ‡	May Minamahal	Carlitos	[20]
1994 (20th)	Roi Vinzon‡	Lucas Abelardo	Lucas Abelardo	[21]
1995 (21st)	Richard Gomez ‡	Dahas	Jake	[22]
1996 (22nd)	Jomari Yllana ‡	Kahit Kailan	Tyron	[23]
1997 (23rd)	Christopher de Leon ‡	Nasaan ang Puso?	Dave	[24]
1998 (24th)	Cesar Montano ‡	José Rizal	Jose Rizal	[25]
1999 (25th)	Christopher de Leon ‡	Bulaklak ng Maynila	Tino	[26]

2000s

Year	Actor	Film	Role	Ref
2000 (26th)	Johnny Delgado ‡	Tanging Yaman	Danny	[27]
2001 (27th)	Cesar Montano ‡	Bagong Buwan	Ahmad Ibn Ismael	[28]
2002 (28th)	Eddie Garcia ‡	Mano Po	Don Luis Go	[29]
	Fernando Poe, Jr.	Ang Alamat ng Lawin	Lawin
	Christopher de Leon	Dekada '70	Julián Bartolome, Sr.
	Lito Lapid	Lapu-Lapu	Lapulapu
	Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr.	Agimat: Ang Anting-Anting ni Lolo	Paolo/Enteng/Matandang Ketongin
	Dolphy	Home Along Da Riber	Upoy
	Rudy Fernandez	Hula Mo, Huli Ko	Inspector Randy Tuazon
	Vic Sotto	Lastikman	Lastikman
2003 (29th)	Eric Quizon ‡	Crying Ladies	Wilson Chua	[30]
2004 (30th)	Christopher de Leon ‡	Mano Po 3: My Love	Michael	[31]
	Raymart Santiago	Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita	Edilberto Manalang
2005 (31st)	Marvin Agustin ‡	Kutob	Lemuel	[32]
2006 (32nd)	Cesar Montano ‡	Ligalig	Junior	[33]
2007 (33rd)	Jinggoy Estrada ‡	Katas ng Saudi	Oca	[34]
2008 (34th)	Christopher de Leon ‡	Magkaibigan	Atoy	[35]
2009 (35th)	Bong Revilla ‡	Ang Panday	Flavio	[36]

2010s

Year	Actor	Film	Role	Ref
2010 (36th)	Dolphy ‡	Father Jejemon	Father Jejemon	[37]
	Yul Servo	Rosario	Vicente
	Vic Sotto	Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote	Enteng Kabisote
2011 (37th)	Dingdong Dantes ‡	Segunda Mano	Ivan	[38]
	ER Ejercito	Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story	Nicasio "Asiong" Salonga
	Vic Sotto	Enteng Ng Ina Mo	Enteng Kabisote
	Bong Revilla	Ang Panday 2	Flavio
	Ryan Agoncillo	My Househusband (Ikaw Na!)	Rod
	Jericho Rosales	Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow	Jacob
2012 (38th)	Dingdong Dantes ‡	One More Try	Edward	[39]
	Herbert Bautista	Shake Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion	Donald
	Vice Ganda	Sisterakas	Bernardo "Totoy/Bernice" Laurel Sabroso
	Bembol Roco	Thy Womb	Bangas-An
	Jorge Estregan	El Presidente	General Emilio Aguinaldo
2013 (39th)	Robin Padilla ‡	10,000 Hours	Gabriel Molino Alcaraz	[40]
	Jorge Estregan	Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill	Arturo "Boy Golden" Porcuna
	Vic Sotto	My Little Bossings	Victor "Torky" Villanueva
	Daniel Padilla	Ang Panday	Cedric Castillo
	Rocco Nacino	Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir	Pedro Calungsod
	Vice Ganda	Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy	Girlie, Peter, Mark Jill, and Panying Jackstone
2014 (40th)	Derek Ramsay ‡	English Only, Please	Julian Parker	[41]
	Dingdong Dantes	Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2	Makoy
	Coco Martin	Feng Shui 2	Lester Anonuevo
	Robin Padilla	Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo	Andres Bonifacio
2015 (41st)	Jericho Rosales ‡	#Walang Forever	Ethan Isaac	[42]
	John Lloyd Cruz	Honor Thy Father	Edgar
	Ian Veneracion	All You Need Is Pag-Ibig	Eric
2016 (42nd)	Paolo Ballesteros ‡	Die Beautiful	Trisha	[43]
	Joem Bascon	Oro	Elmer
	Joshua Garcia	Vince & Kath & James	James
	Kean Cipriano	Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough	Rainier de la Cuesta
2017 (43rd)	Derek Ramsay ‡	All of You	Gab	[43]
	Coco Martin	Ang Panday	Flavio Batungbakal III
	Jericho Rosales	Siargao	Diego
	Joross Gamboa	Deadma Walking	John
2018 (44th)	Dennis Trillo ‡	One Great Love	Dr. Ian Arcano	[44]
	Eddie Garcia	Rainbow's Sunset	Ramoncito "Ramon" Estrella
	Jericho Rosales	The Girl in the Orange Dress	Rye del Rosario
2019 (45th)	Allen Dizon ‡	Mindanao	Malang Datupalo
	Aga Muhlach	Miracle in Cell No. 7	Joselito “Lito” Gopez
	Rocco Nacino	Write About Love	Male Writer

2020s

Year	Actor	Film	Role	Ref
2020 (46th)	Paulo Avelino ‡	Fan Girl	fictionalized version of himself	[45]
	John Arcilla	Suarez: The Healing Priest	Fr. Fernando Suarez
	Adrian Lindayag	The Boy Foretold by the Stars	Dominic Cruz
	Phillip Salvador	Isa Pang Bahaghari	Domeng
2021 (47th)	Christian Bables ‡	Big Night!	Dharna	[46]
	Daniel Padilla	Kun Maupay Man it Panahon	Miguel
	Dingdong Dantes	A Hard Day	Edmund Villon
2022 (48th)	Ian Veneracion ‡	Nanahimik ang Gabi	Chief	[47]
	Jake Cuenca	My Father, Myself	Robert
	Noel Trinidad	Family Matters	Francisco
2023 (49th)	Cedrick Juan ‡	GomBurZa	José Burgos	[48]
	Alden Richards	Family of Two	Mateo
	Dingdong Dantes	Rewind	John
	Derek Ramsay	Kampon	Clark
	Piolo Pascual	Mallari	Juan Severino Mallari
	Christopher de Leon	When I Met You In Tokyo	Joey
2024 (50th)	Dennis Trillo ‡	Green Bones	Domingo Zamora	[49]
	Vice Ganda	And the Breadwinner Is...	Bamboo "Bambi" Salvador
	Seth Fedelin	My Future You	Lex
	Vic Sotto	The Kingdom	Lakan Makisig
	Piolo Pascual	The Kingdom	Sulayman "Sulo" Tagum
	Arjo Atayde	Topakk	Miguel Vergara
2025 (51st)	Vice Ganda ‡	Call Me Mother	Twinkle de Guzman	[50]
	Carlo Aquino	Bar Boys: After School	Atty. Erik Vicencio
	Earl Amaba	I'mPerfect	Jiro
	Will Ashley	Love You So Bad	Victor "Vic" Alvarez
	Piolo Pascual	Manila's Finest	Capt. Homer Magtibay
	Zanjoe Marudo	Unmarry	Ivan

Multiple awards for Best Actor

Throughout the history of Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), there have been actors in a leading role who received multiple Awards for Best Actor. As of 2015 (41st MMFF), 9 actors have received two or more Best Actor awards.

Actor	Record Set	First year awarded	Recent year awarded
Christopher de Leon	7	1976	2008
Cesar Montano	3	1998	2006
Anthony Alonzo		1983	1987
Derek Ramsay	2	2014	2017
Dingdong Dantes		2011	2012
Dolphy		1990	2010
Eric Quizon		1991	2003
Aga Muhlach		1992	1993
Dennis Trillo		2018	2024

Notes

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

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External links

• IMDB: Metro Manila Film Festival
• Official website of the Metro Manila Film Festival