1999 Metro Manila Film Festival

Film festival edition

1999 Metro Manila Film Festival

Date| December 25, 1999 (1999-12-25) to January 3, 2000 (2000-01-03)
Site| Manila
Highlights
Best Picture| Muro-Ami
Most awards| Muro-Ami (13)

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* Metro Manila Film Festival
* 26th ->

The 25th Metro Manila Film Festival was held in Manila, Philippines starting December 25.

Once again, GMA Films received most of the awards for the film Muro-Ami, which won thirteen awards in the 1999 Metro Manila Film Festival including the Best Picture, Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Awards and Best Director for second consecutive time winner Marilou Diaz-Abaya among others. Meanwhile, Viva Films' Bulaklak ng Maynila received five awards including the Best Actor for fifth-time winner Christopher de Leon, Best Actress for Elizabeth Oropesa and the Second Best Picture Award. The Third Best Picture Award goes to Regal Films' Sa Piling ng mga Aswang while the Best Float during the festival's parade goes to Millennium Films' Pepeng Agimat.[1][2]

## Entries

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Title | Starring | Studio | Director | Genre

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Ako ang Lalagot ng Hininga Mo | Dan Alvaro, Dante Varona, Rufa Mae Quinto, Daisy Reyes, Erick Esguerra, Bernard Bonnin, Maggie dela Riva, Erie Zarate, Gabriel Romulo, Nick Romano, Romy Diaz, Roberto Gonzales | MHR Productions | Rene Balan | Action, Adventure
Bulaklak ng Maynila | Christopher de Leon, Elizabeth Oropesa, Angelu de Leon, Jomari Yllana, Bembol Roco, Jake Roxas | VIVA Films | Joel Lamangan | Drama
Esperanza: The Movie | Judy Ann Santos, Wowie de Guzman, Piolo Pascual, Dante Rivero, Charo Santos-Concio, Joel Torre, Marvin Agustin, Lito Legaspi, Bembol Roco, Elizabeth Oropesa, Rosa Rosal, Chat Silayan, Angelika dela Cruz | Star Cinema | Jerry Lopez Sineneng | Crime, Drama, Family
Muro-Ami | Cesar Montano, Amy Austria, Pen Medina, Jhong Hilario, Rebecca Lusterio | GMA Films | Marilou Diaz-Abaya | Action, Adventure, Drama
Pepeng Agimat | Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Princess Punzalan, Dennis Padilla, Jess Lapid, Jr., Vanessa del Bianco, Gladys Reyes and LJ Moreno | Millennium Cinema | Felix Dalay | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Sa Piling ng Aswang | Maricel Soriano, Gina Alajar, Gardo Versoza and Manilyn Reynes | Regal Films | Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes | Horror

## Winners and nominees

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### Awards

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Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.[3]

Best Film | Best Director

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* Muro-Ami \- GMA Films
* Bulaklak ng Maynila \- VIVA Films (2nd Best Picture)
* Sa Piling ng Aswang \- Regal Films (3rd Best Picture)

* Marilou Diaz-Abaya \- Muro-Ami

Best Actor | Best Actress

* Christopher de Leon – Bulaklak ng Maynila

* Elizabeth Oropesa – Bulaklak ng Maynila

Best Supporting Actor | Best Supporting Actress

* Pen Medina – Muro-Ami

* Angelu de Leon – Bulaklak ng Maynila

Best Cinematography | Best Production Design

* Rody Lacap - Muro-Ami

* Leo Abaya - Muro-Ami

Best Child Performer | Best Editing

* Rebecca Lusterio \- Muro-Ami

* Jess Navarro and Manet Dayrit - Muro-Ami

Best Original Story | Best Screenplay

* Marilou Diaz-Abaya, Ricardo Lee and Jun Lana \- Muro-Ami

* Ricardo Lee and Jun Lana \- Muro-Ami

Best Original Theme Song | Best Musical Score

* Vehnee Saturno ("Anong Daling Sabihin") - Bulaklak ng Maynila

* Nonong Buencamino - Muro-Ami

Best Visual Effects | Best Make-up Artist

* Marc Ambat (Optima Digital) - Muro-Ami

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Best Sound Recording | Best Float

* Albert Michael Idioma - Muro-Ami

* Pepeng Agimat \- Millennium Cinema

Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Awards

* Muro-Ami \- GMA Films

## Multiple awards

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Awards  | Film

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13  | Muro-Ami
5  | Bulaklak ng Maynila
2  | Sa Piling ng mga Aswang

## Box Office gross

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Final figures as of January 3, 2000.[4]

Entry  | Gross Ticket Sales

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Muro-Ami | ₱ 66,987,181*
Pepeng Agimat | ₱ 32,334,365
Sa Piling ng Aswang | ₱ 24,567,732
Bulaklak ng Maynila | ₱ 17,922,964
Esperanza: The Movie | ₱ 16,735,635
Ako ang Lalagot ng Hininga Mo | ₱ 2,120,501

TOTAL

| ₱ 160,668,378

## References

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1. ^ "THE 1999 METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON & ELIZABETH OROPESA, TOP AWARDEES; "MURO-AMI" BEST PICTURE". Video 48. Retrieved 2014-04-15.
2. ^ Lejano, Jr., E.J. "The 1999 Metro Manila Film Fest: A Chopseuy Festival". Print.
3. ^ "Metro Manila Film Festival: Awards for 1999". Internet Movie Database.
4. ^ Ricky Lo (January 12, 2000). "Why ana Roces is making a comeback". Philippine Star. Retrieved August 15, 2015.

## External links

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* Official website

Preceded by

1998 Metro Manila Film Festival

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2000 Metro Manila Film Festival

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* Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award
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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)
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* 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)

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* 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)
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* Robin Padilla (2013)
* Derek Ramsay (2014)
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* Dennis Trillo (2018)
* Allen Dizon (2019)
* Paulo Avelino (2020)
* Christian Bables (2021)
* Ian Veneracion (2022)
* Cedrick Juan (2023)

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* 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)

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* 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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