Ana Karylle Padilla Tatlonghari-Yuzon, known mononymously as Karylle, is a Filipino singer, actress, television presenter, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Having achieved mainstream success across stage, screen, and music, her accolades include four Awit Awards, an Asian Television Award, two MTV Pilipinas Music Award, a New York Festivals International TV and Film Award, and a Star Award for Television, including nominations from Monte Carlo Festival, Aliw Awards and Golden Screen Awards.
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is an annual film festival organized by the Metro Manila Development Authority and held nationwide in the Philippines. The festival, which runs from Christmas Day through New Year's Day and into first weekend of January in the following year, focuses on Filipino produced films. During the course of the festival, movie theaters show only films that are approved by its jurors and exclude foreign films except in 3D theaters and IMAX theaters. It is one of the two Filipino major film festivals to exclude foreign films in a week-long period, the other being the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino happening during August.
Anne Curtis-Smith(Tagalog pronunciation:[ˈkuɾtɪs]; born 17 February 1985) is a Filipino-Australian actress, model, television host, entrepreneur and recording artist. Dubbed as the "Multimedia Superstar", she is recognized as one of the most successful celebrities of the 21st century in the Philippines. As of the writing, she is the first Filipina celebrity to reach the 20th million mark on Instagram, amassing millions on other social media as well.
Esperanza "Zsa Zsa" Perez Padilla is a Filipino singer, actress, television host, music producer and businesswoman.
Rodel Pacheco Nacianceno, known professionally as Coco Martin, is a Filipino actor, film director and screenwriter. Known for his performances in action and romantic drama, he is one of the most awarded Filipino actors of the 21st century. His accolades include an ASEAN International Film Festival and Award, two FAMAS Awards, two Gawad Urian Awards, ten PMPC Star Awards for Television and eight Box Office Entertainment Awards. Martin's films have grossed ₱2.3 billion worldwide, making him one of the highest-grossing box office stars of all time. Tatler Asia named him one of the most influential Filipino personalities in Asia.
Gerald Randolph Opsima Anderson Jr. is a Filipino actor and basketball player. He is managed and under contract to Star Magic, ABS-CBN's home based talent agency.
Christopher Strauss de León is a Filipino actor and politician. Sometimes called the "King of Philippine Drama", he has appeared in over 120 films since the early 1970s.
Manila Kingpin: The Untold Story of Asiong Salonga is a 2011 Filipino biographical-crime film directed by Tikoy Aguiluz and Darryl "Gary" dela Cruz and starring Jeorge "E.R." Estregan in the title role, alongside Carla Abellana, Phillip Salvador, John Regala, Ronnie Lazaro, Baron Geisler, Joko Diaz, Archie Adamos, Yul Servo, Dennis Padilla, and Ketchup Eusebio. Produced by Scenema Concept International, it was released by Viva Films as an entry to the 37th Metro Manila Film Festival, where it won 11 awards, including for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor (Estregan).
Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang was a withdrawn fantasy action-adventure film produced by Unitel Productions. The film is composed of two stories, "Pedrong Walang Takot" and "Mariang Alimango" derived from the short stories of Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang written by Severino Reyes. The film would have been directed by Mark Meilly, and Chris Martinez. The film also would have starred Richard Gomez, Paolo Contis, Sam Concepcion, Iza Calzado, Rufa Mae Quinto, Empress Schuck and Zsa Zsa Padilla. It was one of the 8 official entries for 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival but later on, the film sent a request letter to MMDA to pull out of the festival. On October 19, the film was replaced by Thy Womb.
Julia Francesca Barretto Baldivia, professionally known as Julia Barretto, is a Filipino actress, commercial model and entrepreneur. Known for playing lead roles in romantic comedy and drama, she began her acting career as a child actress in several television soap operas. She has starred in numerous blockbuster films such as Vince and Kath and James (2016), Love You to the Stars and Back (2017) and Unexpectedly Yours (2017). Her accolades include two FAMAS Awards, three Box Office Entertainment Awards, and a PMPC Star Awards for Movies. She has been inducted into the Eastwood City Walk of Fame.
Daniel Padilla started his acting career in television as Daniel Ledesma in Gimik 2010, before landing the lead role Patrick Rivero in Growing Up (2011). Padilla finally starred in a critically acclaimed prime-time television series Princess and I (2012-2013), and garnering further recognition for appearing alongside Kathryn Bernardo in Got to Believe (2013-2014). Padilla began transition to more adult roles as Angelo Buenavista in ABS-CBN top seller international distribution program, remake of Pangako Sa 'Yo (2015). The role earned him first nomination at the 2015 PMPC Star Awards for Best Actor. All of his soap operas listed as the most watch Filipino television programs.
The 2019 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is the 45th edition of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival held in Metro Manila and throughout the Philippines. It is organized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters (except IMAX and 4D theaters).
The 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is the 46th edition of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival. It is organized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). It is the first edition of the festival to be held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and also the first to make its entries available to an audience outside the Philippines as part of the festival's official run.
The 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is the 48th edition of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival held in Metro Manila and throughout the Philippines. It is being organized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters (excluding IMAX and 4D theaters).
The 2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival was an iteration of the annual Summer Metro Manila Film Festival held in Metro Manila and throughout the Philippines. It was organized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in partnership with the Cinema Exhibitors Association of the Philippines. The theme of the film festival would be "Tuloy-tuloy ang Saya".
Penduko is a Philippine superhero film written and directed by Jason Paul Laxamana. Based on the Liwayway character Pedro Penduko, it is intended to serve as a reboot of the character's various film and television adaptations. The film will star Matteo Guidicelli as the titular character along with Kylie Verzosa. Produced by Sari Sari Network, the film is scheduled to be released on December 25, 2023 as an entry to the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival.
