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Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor

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]

Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor
Awarded forBest Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
CountryPhilippines
Presented byMMDA
First awarded1975
Currently held byCedrick Juan,
GomBurZa (2023)
Websitewww.mmda.gov.ph/mmff/

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.
KeyExplanation
‡Indicates the winning actor

1970s

YearActorFilmRoleRef
1975
(1st) 		Joseph Estrada‡Diligan Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa[1]
1976
(2nd) 		Christopher de Leon‡Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo NgayonNicolas "Kulas" Ocampo[3]
1977
(3rd) 		Rolly Quizon‡Burlesk QueenJessie[4]
1978
(4th) 		None[Note 1][5]
1979
(5th) 		Raul Aragon‡Ina Ka ng Anak MoLuis[6]

1980s

YearActorFilmRoleRef
1980
(6th) 		Dindo Fernando‡Langis at TubigBobby Jarlego[7]
1981
(7th) 		Vic Silayan‡KisapmataSgt. Diosdado Carandang[8]
1982
(8th) 		Christopher de Leon‡HaplosAntonio "Butch" Perez[9]
1983
(9th) 		Anthony Alonzo‡Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag[10]
1984
(10th) 		Herbert Bautista‡Shake, Rattle & RollDouglas[11]
1985
(11th) 		Anthony Alonzo‡The Moises Padilla Story: The Missing Chapters[12]
1986
(12th) 		Mario O'Hara‡Halimaw sa BangaAbe[13]
1987
(13th) 		Anthony Alonzo‡Anak Badjao[14]
1988
(14th) 		Baldo Marro‡Patrolman[15]
1989
(15th) 		Christopher de Leon‡ImortalDr. Nicholas "Nick" Lopez[16]

1990s

YearActorFilmRoleRef
1990
(16th) 		Dolphy‡Espadang PatpatPidol[17]
1991
(17th) 		Eric Quizon‡Juan Tamad at Mr. Shooli: Mongolian BarbecueJuan Tamad[18]
1992
(18th) 		Aga Muhlach‡Bakit Labis Kitang MahalTommy[19]
Eddie GarciaAndres Manambit: Angkan ng MatatapangAndres Manambit
1993
(19th) 		Aga Muhlach‡May MinamahalCarlitos[20]
1994
(20th) 		Roi Vinzon‡Lucas AbelardoLucas Abelardo[21]
1995
(21st) 		Richard Gomez‡DahasJake[22]
1996
(22nd) 		Jomari Yllana‡Kahit KailanTyron[23]
1997
(23rd) 		Christopher de Leon‡Nasaan ang Puso?Dave[24]
1998
(24th) 		Cesar Montano‡José RizalJose Rizal[25]
1999
(25th) 		Christopher de Leon‡Bulaklak ng MaynilaTino[26]

2000s

YearActorFilmRoleRef
2000
(26th) 		Johnny Delgado‡Tanging YamanDanny[27]
2001
(27th) 		Cesar Montano‡Bagong BuwanAhmad Ibn Ismael[28]
2002
(28th) 		Eddie Garcia‡Mano PoDon Luis Go[29]
Fernando Poe, Jr.Ang Alamat ng LawinLawin
Christopher de LeonDekada '70Julián Bartolome, Sr.
Lito LapidLapu-LapuLapulapu
Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr.Agimat: Ang Anting-Anting ni LoloPaolo/Enteng/Matandang Ketongin
DolphyHome Along Da RiberUpoy
Rudy FernandezHula Mo, Huli KoInspector Randy Tuazon
Vic SottoLastikmanLastikman
2003
(29th) 		Eric Quizon‡Crying LadiesWilson Chua[30]
2004
(30th) 		Christopher de Leon‡Mano Po 3: My LoveMichael[31]
Raymart SantiagoAishite Imasu 1941: Mahal KitaEdilberto Manalang
2005
(31st) 		Marvin Agustin‡KutobLemuel[32]
2006
(32nd) 		Cesar Montano‡LigaligJunior[33]
2007
(33rd) 		Jinggoy Estrada‡Katas ng SaudiOca[34]
2008
(34th) 		Christopher de Leon‡MagkaibiganAtoy[35]
2009
(35th) 		Bong Revilla‡Ang PandayFlavio[36]

2010s

YearActorFilmRoleRef
2010
(36th) 		Dolphy‡Father JejemonFather Jejemon[37]
Yul ServoRosarioVicente
Vic SottoSi Agimat at si Enteng KabisoteEnteng Kabisote
2011
(37th) 		Dingdong Dantes‡Segunda ManoIvan[38]
ER EjercitoManila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga StoryNicasio "Asiong" Salonga
Vic SottoEnteng Ng Ina MoEnteng Kabisote
Bong RevillaAng Panday 2Flavio
Ryan AgoncilloMy Househusband (Ikaw Na!)Rod
Jericho RosalesYesterday, Today, TomorrowJacob
2012
(38th) 		Dingdong Dantes‡One More TryEdward[39]
Herbert BautistaShake Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The InvasionDonald
Vice GandaSisterakasBernardo "Totoy/Bernice" Laurel Sabroso
Bembol RocoThy WombBangas-An
Jorge EstreganEl PresidenteGeneral Emilio Aguinaldo
2013
(39th) 		Robin Padilla‡10,000 HoursGabriel Molino Alcaraz[40]
Jorge EstreganBoy GoldenArturo "Boy Golden" Porcuna
Vic SottoMy Little BossingsVictor "Torky" Villanueva
Daniel PadillaAng PandayCedric Castillo
Rocco NacinoPedro Calungsod: Batang MartirPedro Calungsod
Vice GandaGirl, Boy, Bakla, TomboyGirlie, Peter, Mark Jill, and Panying Jackstone
2014
(40th) 		Derek Ramsay‡English Only, PleaseJulian Parker[41]
Dingdong DantesKubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2Makoy
Coco MartinFeng Shui 2Lester Anonuevo
Robin PadillaBonifacio: Ang Unang PanguloAndres Bonifacio
2015
(41st) 		Jericho Rosales‡#Walang ForeverEthan Isaac[42]
John Lloyd CruzHonor Thy FatherEdgar
Ian VeneracionAll You Need Is Pag-IbigEric
2016
(42nd) 		Paolo Ballesteros‡Die BeautifulTrisha[43]
Joem BasconOroElmer
Joshua GarciaVince & Kath & JamesJames
Kean CiprianoAng Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnoughRainier de la Cuesta
2017
(43rd) 		Derek Ramsay‡All of YouGab[44]
Coco MartinAng PandayFlavio Batungbakal III
Jericho RosalesSiargaoDiego
Joross GamboaDeadma WalkingJohn
2018
(44th) 		Dennis Trillo‡One Great LoveDr. Ian Arcano[45]
Eddie GarciaRainbow's SunsetRamoncito "Ramon" Estrella
Jericho RosalesThe Girl in the Orange DressRye del Rosario
2019
(45th) 		Allen Dizon‡MindanaoMalang Datupalo
Aga MuhlachMiracle in Cell No. 7Joselito “Lito” Gopez
Rocco NacinoWrite About LoveMale Writer

2020s

YearActorFilmRoleRef
2020
(46th) 		Paulo Avelino‡ Fan Girlfictionalized version of himself[46]
John ArcillaSuarez: The Healing PriestFr. Fernando Suarez
Adrian LindayagThe Boy Foretold by the StarsDominic Cruz
Phillip SalvadorIsa Pang BahaghariDomeng
2021
(47th) 		Christian Bables‡Big Night!Dharna[47]
Daniel PadillaKun Maupay Man it PanahonMiguel
Dingdong DantesA Hard DayEdmund Villon
2022
(48th) 		Ian Veneracion‡Nanahimik ang GabiChief[48]
Jake CuencaMy Father, MyselfRobert
Noel TrinidadFamily MattersFrancisco
2023
(49th) 		Cedrick Juan ‡GomBurZaJosé Burgos[49]
Alden RichardsFamily of TwoMateo
Dingdong DantesRewindJohn
Derek RamsayKamponClark
Piolo PascualMallariJuan Severino Mallari
Christopher de LeonWhen I Met You In TokyoJoey

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), 7 actors have received two or more Best Actor awards.

ActorRecord SetFirst year awardedRecent year awarded
Christopher de Leon719762008
Cesar Montano319982006
Anthony Alonzo19831987
Derek Ramsay220142017
Dingdong Dantes20112012
Dolphy19902010
Eric Quizon19912003
Aga Muhlach19921993

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