| 1991 Metro Manila Film Festival | |
|---|---|
| Date | December 25, 1991 to January 3, 1992 |
| Site | Manila |
| Highlights | |
| Best Picture | Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. |
| Most awards | Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. (8) |
| Television coverage | |
| Network | Islands TV-13 |
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Once again, MRN Film International's Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. romped away with eight awards in the 1991 Metro Manila Film Festival including the Best Picture, Best Actress for the seventh-time awardee Nora Aunor and Best Director for Elwood Perez among others. Meanwhile, FLT Film International's Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli sa Mongolian Barbeque (The Movie) received seven awards including the Best Actor for Eric Quizon, Best Supporting Actor for Leo Martinez as well as the festival’s Second Best Picture and the recipient of Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Awards.
Viva Films' Darna had four awards including the festival's Third Best Picture. The Best Child Performer went to Aiza Seguerra for Regal Films' Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! . [1] [2]
Winners are listed first, highlighted with boldface and indicated with a double dagger (‡). Nominees are also listed if applicable. [3]
| Special Recognition Award | Victoriano Ramos Villanueva (a.k.a. "Torbillano") |
| Posthumous Award for Film Service and Excellence | Carmen Rosales |
| Robert "Bobby" Talavis | |
| Leroy Salvador Jr. | |
| Lamberto Avellana |
| Awards | Film |
|---|---|
| 8 | Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. |
| 7 | Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue |
| 3 | Darna |
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