THE 1994 METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL: NO BEST PICTURE; ROI VINZON, BEST ACTOR

There were no winners in six major categories in the 1994 Metro Manila Film Festival. The Best Picture, Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award, Second and Third Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay awards were not given. “None of the entries was deserving,” according to the Board of Jurors chairman Alejandro Roces.

Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions and Levin Films’ Lucas Abelardo won six awards--- Best Actor (Roi Vinzon); Best Supporting Actress (Teresa Loyzaga); Best Story (Joe Balagtas); Best Original Song (Rey Magtoto); Best Editing (Renato de Leon) and Best Sound Recording (Rolly Ruta).

Mahogany Pictures and Moviestars Productions’ Kanto Boy: Anak ni Totoy Guwapo had 3 awards--- Best Actress (Kimberly Diaz/ Kanto Boy); Best Supporting Actor (Dick Isarel) and Best Musical Score (Jaime Fabregas).

Viva Films’ Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko received 5 awards---Best Production Design (Ben Payumo); Best Cinematography (Ben Lobo); Best Visual Effects (Cinemagic); Best Make-up (Rey Salamat) and Best Float.

Child actor Tom Taus, Jr. received the Best Child Performer award for Shake, Rattle & Roll V.

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"Lucas Abelardo" (1994)- Stars Roi Vinzon, Dante Rivero, Bembol Roco, Bob Soler, Karen Timbol, Zando Zamora, King Gutierrez, Conrad Poe, Levy Ignacio, Dencio Padilla/ Directed by Jose "Kaka" Balagtas

"Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guwapo" (1994)- Stars Ian Venaracion, Kimberly Diaz, Ramon Christopher, Dick Israel, Bob Soler, Max Laurel, Dencio Padilla, Jimmy Fabregas/ Directed by Augusto Salvador

"Mama's Boys 2: Let's Go Na!" (1994)- Stars Anjo Yllana, Ogie Alcasid, Micahel V., Patrick Guzman, Sunshine Cruz, Lailani Navarro, Aileen Angeles, Jennifer Mendoza/ Directed by Tony Y. Reyes


"Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko" (1994)- Stars Janno Gibbs, Chiquito, Leo Martinez, Jun Aristorenas, Vina Morales, Donita Rose, Arnmel Ignacio, Malu de Guzman/ Directed by J. Erastheo Navoa

Shake, Rattle & Roll 5 (1994)/ Three Episodes/ Directed by Manny Castaneda and Jose Javier Reyes

Episode 1: “Maligno”- Cast- Ruffa Gutierrez, Monsour del Rosario
Episode 2: “Anino”- Cast- Sheryl Cruz, Jaclyn Jose, Dingdong Dantes, Ogie Diaz
Episode 3: “Impakto”- Cast- Manilyn Reynes, Tom Taus, Jr., Chuck Perez, Don Pepot

"Wanted: Perfect Father" (1994)- Stars Dolphy, Dawn Zulueta, Edu Manzano, babalu, Jefrey Quizon, Rochelle Barrameda/ Directed by Efren Jarlego