THE 2005 METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL: BLUE MOON, BEST PICTURE; MARVIN AGUSTIN & ZSA ZSA PADILLA, TOP AWARDEES

Zsa Zsa Padilla, Marvin Agustin and the movie, Blue Moon topped the 2005 Metro Manila Film Festival. The festival’s Best Picture award went to Regal Films’ Blue Moon, while the Best Actress and Best Actor awards were awarded to Padilla and Agustin for their convincing roles in Ako Legal Wife: Mano Po 4?! and Kutob respectively. The Best Supporting Actor and Actress awards went to Jose Manalo for Enteng Kabisote 2 and Cherry Pie Picache for Ako Legal Wife: Mano Po 4?!.

The complete list of winners---

Best Film- Blue Moon/ Regal Films
Best Actor- Marvin Agustin (Kutob)
Best Actress- Zsa Zsa Padilla (Ako legal wife: Mano Po 4?)
Best Supporting Actor- Jose Manalo (Enteng Kabisote 2)
Best Supporting Actress- Cherry Pie Picache (Ako legal wife: Mano Po 4?)
Best Screenplay- Allan Tijamo (Blue Moon)
Best Cinematography- Lyle Sacris (Exodus)
Best Sound Recording- Ditoy Aguila (Exodus)
Best Visual Effects- Ignite Media (Exodus)
Best Movie Theme Song- Thor (Kutob/ For the theme song "Kasalanan Nga Ba?")
Best Musical Score- Jaime Fabregas (Kutob)
Best Production Design- Richard Somes (Exodus)
Best Child Performer- Paul Salas (Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5)
Best Story- Allan Tijamo (Blue Moon)
Best Make-Up- Baby Lucero (Exodus)
Best Film Editing- Vito Cajili (Kutob)
Gender Sensitive Award- Blue Moon
Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award- Kutob/Canary Films

"Blue Moon' (2005)- Stars Christopher de Leon, Dennis Trillo, Boots Anson-Roa, Eddie Garcia, Jennylyn Mercado, Mark Herras, Puleen Luna, Polo Ravales/ Directed by Joel Lamangan

"Ako Legal Wife: Mano Po 4?!(2005): Stars Rufa Mae Quinto, Cherry Pie Picache, Jay Manalo and Zsa Zsa Padilla/ with John Prats, JC de Vera, Bianca King/ Directed by Joel Lamangan

"Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko... The Legend Continues" (2005)- Stars Vic Sotto, Kristina Hermosa, Alice Dixson, Oyo Boy Sotto, Bing Loyzaga, Aiza Seguerra, Jeffrey Quizon, Jose Manalo and Victor Neri/ Directed by Tony Y. Reyes

"Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom" (2005)- Stars Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Aubrey Miles, Iya Villania, Benjie Paras, Jay-R, Paolo Bediones and BJ 'Tolits' Forbes/ Directed by Erik Matti

"Shake, Rattle & Roll 2K5" (2005)/ Three Episodes
Episode 1: “Poso”- Cast- Ai Ai Delas Alas, Gloria Romero, Yasmien Kurdi, Rainier Castillo, Marco Alcaraz
Episode 2: “Aquarium”- Directed by Rico Maria Ilarde/ Cast- Ara Mina, Ogie Alcasid, Paul Salas, Wilma Doesn’t
Episode 3: “Ang Lihim ng San Joaquin”- Directed by Richard Somes/ Cast- Mark Anthony Fernandez, Tanya Garcia, Elizabeth Oropesa, Nonie Buencamino, Ronnie Lazaro

"Mulawin: The Movie" (2005)- Stars Richard Gutierrez, Angel Locsin, Dingdong Dantes, Dennis Trillio, Iza Calzado, Karylle, Bianca King, Michael de Mesa, Valerie Concepcion, Sunshine Dizon, Carmina Villaroel, Eddie Gutierrez, Zoren Legaspi, Amy Austria/ Directed by Dominic Zapata

"Kutob" (2005)- Stars Rica Peralejo, Marvin Agustin, Alessandra de Rossi, Angela del Rosario, Ana Capri, James Blanco and Liza Lorena/ Introducing Ryan Agoncillo/ Directed by Jose Javier Reyes

"Lagot Ka sa Kuya Ko' (2005)- Stars Ronnie Ricketts, Carlos Morales, Angelica Jones, Nadine Samonte, Dinky Doo, Mariz Ricketts, John Apacible/ Directed by Ronn-Rick