1984 Metro Manila Film Festival

Film festival edition

1984 Metro Manila Film Festival

Date| December 25, 1984 (1984-12-25) to January 3, 1985 (1985-01-03)
Site| Manila
Highlights
Best Picture| Bulaklak sa City Jail
Most awards| Bulaklak sa City Jail (6)
Television coverage
Network| MBS

* <- 9th
* Metro Manila Film Festival
* 11th ->

The 10th Metro Manila Film Festival was held in 1984.

Cherubim Films' Bulaklak sa City Jail won most of the awards including the Best Picture Award, Best Actress for Nora Aunor and Best Director for Mario O'Hara among others.

A total of nine entries participated in the "filmfest" and saw the debut of Shake, Rattle and Roll, probably the most successful film series in the history of Philippine cinema.[1]

## Entries

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Title | Starring | Studio | Director | Genre

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Alapaap | William Martinez, Mark Gil, Michael de Mesa, Tanya Gomez, Eva Rose Palma, Isadora | Oro Vista Motion Pictures | Tata Esteban | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Atsay Killer: Buti Nga Sa'yo | Eddie Garcia, Panchito, Cachupoy, Fauzi Omar, Isabel Rivas, Barbara Luna, Julie Ann Fortich, Donna Villa, Rosemarie de Vera | Sittis Films | Angel Labra | Comedy
Bukas...May Pangarap | Gina Alajar, Tommy Abuel, Dante Balaois, Michael Baluyot, Richard Baluyot, Thea Cleofe Salvador, Bes Flores, Ruben Rustia, Bebong Osorio, Josie Galvez | Tri-Films | Gil Portes | Drama
Bulaklak sa City Jail | Nora Aunor, Gina Alajar, Celia Rodriguez, Perla Bautista, Maya Valdez, Zenaida Amador, Maritess Gutierrez, Shyr Valdez | Cherubim Films | Mario O'Hara | Crime, Drama
Idol | Rudy Fernandez, Connie Angeles, Chuckie Dreyfuss, Dencio Padilla, Ruben Rustia, Victor Bravo, Dick Israel, Robert Talabis, Philip Gamboa, Bomber Moran, Rommel Valdez | Bukang Liwayway Films | Romy Suzara | Action
Misteryo sa Tuwa | Tony Santos, Sr., Johnny Delgado, Ronnie Lazaro, Alicia Alonzo, Lito Anzures, Amable Quiambao, Mario Montes | Experimental Cinema of the Philippines | Abbo Q. dela Cruz | Action
Muntinlupa | Anthony Alonzo, Marianne dela Riva, Fred Montilla, Tita Muñoz, Alicia Alonzo, Max Alvarado, Joonee Gamboa, Renato del Prado, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia | Triple A Films | Jose Antonio Alonzo | Drama, Thriller
Ang Panday IV: Ika- Apat Na Aklat | Fernando Poe, Jr., Marianne dela Riva, Lito Anzures, Bentot, Jr., Eddie Infante, Mario Escudero, Robert Rivera, Max Alvarado | FPJ Productions |  Ronwaldo Reyes | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Shake, Rattle & Roll |

* Episode 1: "Baso" - Joel Torre, Rey’PJ’ Abellana, Arlene Muhlach
* Episode 2: "Pridyider" – Janice de Belen, Charito Solis, William Martinez, Mon Alvir, Lito Gruet
* Episode 3: "Manananggal" - Herbert Bautista, Irma Alegre, Mary Walter, Peewee Quiajano, Pen Medina

| Athena Productions  |

* Emmanuel Borlaza
* Ishmael Bernal
* Peque Gallaga

Horror

## Winners and nominees

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### Awards

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Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.[2]

Nora Aunor, Best Actress winner Best Film | Best Director

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* Bulaklak sa City Jail
* Alapaap (2nd Best Picture)
* Shake, Rattle & Roll (3rd Best Picture)
* Misteryo Sa Tuwa
* Atsay Killer: Buti Nga Sa 'Yo
* Idol
* Muntinlupa
* Bukas...May Pangarap
* Ang Panday IV: Ika-Apat na Aklat

* Mario O'Hara – Bulaklak sa City Jail

Best Actor | Best Actress

* Herbert Bautista – Shake, Rattle & Roll

* Nora Aunor – Bulaklak sa City Jail

Best Supporting Actor | Best Supporting Actress

* Ed Villapol – Alapaap

* Celia Rodriguez – Bulaklak sa City Jail

Best Story | Best Cinematography

* Lualhati Bautista – Bulaklak sa City Jail

* Joe Tutanes – Alapaap

Best Editing | Best Music

* Jess Navarro – Shake, Rattle & Roll

* Jaime Fabregas – Shake, Rattle & Roll

Best Art Direction | Best Screenplay

* Joe Tutanes – Alapaap

* Lualhati Bautista – Bulaklak sa City Jail

Best Child Performer

* Chuckie Dreyfuss – Idol

## Multiple awards

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Awards  | Film

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6  | Bulaklak sa City Jail
3  | Shake, Rattle & Roll
Alapaap

## References

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1. ^ "THE 1984 METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL: NORA AUNOR TOPS FILMFEST". Video 48. Retrieved 2014-04-13.
2. ^ "Metro Manila Film Festival: Awards for 1984". Internet Movie Database.

## External links

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* Official website

Preceded by

1983 Metro Manila Film Festival

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1984  | Succeeded by

1985 Metro Manila Film Festival

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* Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award
* Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence

Short film awards|

* Best Short Film
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* Best Director
* Best Screenplay

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Best Picture

1975–2000|

* Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw Na Lupa (1975)
* Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon (1976)
* Burlesk Queen (1977)
* Atsay (1978)
* Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan tied with Ina Ka ng Anak Mo (1979)
* Taga sa Panahon (1980)
* Kisapmata (1981)
* Himala (1982)
* Karnal (1983)
* Bulaklak sa City Jail (1984)
* Paradise Inn (1985)
* Halimaw sa Banga (only the 3rd Best Picture was announced) (1986)
* Olongapo, The Great American Dream (1987)
* Patrolman (1988)
* Imortal (1989)
* Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? (1990)
* Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. (1991)
* Andres Manambit: Angkan ng Matatapang (1992)
* Kung Mawawala Ka Pa (1993)
* no winner (1994)
* Muling Umawit ang Puso (1995)
* Magic Temple (1996)
* Nasaan ang Puso (1997)
* José Rizal (1998)
* Muro-Ami (1999)
* Tanging Yaman (2000)

2001–present|

* Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure (2001)
* Mano Po (2002)
* Crying Ladies (2003)
* Mano Po III: My Love (2004)
* Blue Moon (2005)
* Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes On and On and On (2006)
* Resiklo (2007)
* Baler (2008)
* Ang Panday (2009)
* Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) (2010)
* Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011)
* One More Try (2012)
* 10,000 Hours (2013)
* Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo (2014)
* Walang Forever (2015)
* Sunday Beauty Queen (2016)
* Ang Larawan (2017)
* Rainbow's Sunset (2018)
* Mindanao (2019)
* Fan Girl (2020)
* Big Night! (2021)
* Deleter (2022)
* Firefly (2023)

Best Director

1975–2000|

* Augusto Buenaventura (1975)
* Eddie Romero (1976)
* Celso Ad. Castillo (1977)
* Eddie Garcia (1978)
* Lino Brocka (1979)
* Marilou Diaz-Abaya (1980)
* Mike De Leon (1981)
* Ishmael Bernal (1982)
* Willie Milan (1983)
* Mario O'Hara (1984)
* Lino Brocka (1985)
* Mario O'Hara (1986)
* Artemio Marquez (1987)
* Laurice Guillen (1988)
* Eddie Garcia (1989)
* Gil Portes (1990)
* Elwood Perez (1991)
* Ike Jarlego, Jr. (1992)
* Jose Javier Reyes (1993)
* No winner (1994)
* Joel Lamangan (1995)
* Peque Gallaga & Lore Reyes (1996)
* Chito S. Roño (1997)
* Marilou Diaz-Abaya (1998)
* Marilou Diaz-Abaya (1999)
* Laurice Guillen (2000)

2001–present|

* Chito S. Roño (2001)
* Joel Lamangan (2002)
* Mark Meily (2003)
* Cesar Montano (2004)
* Jose Javier Reyes (2005)
* Jose Javier Reyes (2006)
* Cesar Apolinario (2007)
* Mark Meily (2008)
* Joel Lamangan (2009)
* Wenn V. Deramas (2010)
* Tikoy Aguiluz (2011)
* Brillante Mendoza (2012)
* Joyce Bernal (2013)
* Dan Villegas (2014)
* Erik Matti (2015)
* Erik Matti (2016)
* Paul Soriano (2017)
* Joel Lamangan (2018)
* Brillante Mendoza (2019)
* Antoinette Jadaone (2020)
* Jun Lana (2021)
* Mikhail Red (2022)
* Pepe Diokno (2023)

Best Actor

1975–2000|

* Joseph Estrada (1975)
* Christopher de Leon (1976)
* Rolly Quizon (1977)
* No winner (1978)
* Raul Aragon (1979)
* Dindo Fernando (1980)
* Vic Silayan (1981)
* Christopher de Leon (1982)
* Anthony Alonzo (1983)
* Herbert Bautista (1984)
* Anthony Alonzo (1985)
* Mario O'Hara (1986)
* Anthony Alonzo (1987)
* Baldo Marro (1988)
* Christopher de Leon (1989)
* Dolphy (1990)
* Eric Quizon (1991)
* Aga Muhlach (1992)
* Aga Muhlach (1993)
* Roi Vinzon (1994)
* Richard Gomez (1995)
* Jomari Yllana (1996)
* Christopher de Leon (1997)
* Cesar Montano (1998)
* Christopher de Leon (1999)
* Johnny Delgado (2000)

2001–present|

* Cesar Montano (2001)
* Eddie Garcia (2002)
* Eric Quizon (2003)
* Christopher de Leon (2004)
* Marvin Agustin (2005)
* Cesar Montano (2006)
* Jinggoy Estrada (2007)
* Christopher de Leon (2008)
* Bong Revilla (2009)
* Dolphy (2010)
* Dingdong Dantes (2011)
* Dingdong Dantes (2012)
* Robin Padilla (2013)
* Derek Ramsay (2014)
* Jericho Rosales (2015)
* Paolo Ballesteros (2016)
* Derek Ramsay (2017)
* Dennis Trillo (2018)
* Allen Dizon (2019)
* Paulo Avelino (2020)
* Christian Bables (2021)
* Ian Veneracion (2022)
* Cedrick Juan (2023)

Best Actress

1975–2000|

* Charito Solis (1975)
* Hilda Koronel (1976)
* Vilma Santos (1977)
* Nora Aunor (1978)
* Lolita Rodriguez (1979)
* Nora Aunor (1979)
* Amy Austria (1980)
* Vilma Santos (1981)
* Nora Aunor (1982)
* Coney Reyes (1983)
* Nora Aunor (1984)
* Vivian Velez (1985)
* Liza Lorena (1986)
* Melanie Marquez (1987)
* Amy Austria (1988)
* Vilma Santos (1989)
* Nora Aunor (1990)
* Nora Aunor (1991)
* Gina Alajar (1992)
* Dawn Zulueta (1993)
* Kimberly Diaz (1994)
* Nora Aunor (1995)
* Amy Austria (1996)
* Maricel Soriano (1997)
* Alice Dixson (1998)
* Elizabeth Oropesa (1999)
* Gloria Romero (2000)

2001–present|

* Assunta De Rossi (2001)
* Ara Mina (2002)
* Maricel Soriano (2003)
* Vilma Santos (2004)
* Zsa Zsa Padilla (2005)
* Judy Ann Santos (2006)
* Maricel Soriano (2007)
* Anne Curtis (2008)
* Sharon Cuneta (2009)
* Ai-Ai delas Alas (2010)
* Maricel Soriano (2011)
* Nora Aunor (2012)
* Maricel Soriano (2013)
* Jennylyn Mercado (2014)
* Jennylyn Mercado (2015)
* Irma Adlawan (2016)
* Joanna Ampil (2017)
* Gloria Romero (2018)
* Judy Ann Santos (2019)
* Charlie Dizon (2020)
* Charo Santos-Concio (2021)
* Nadine Lustre (2022)
* Vilma Santos (2023)

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