Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress
The Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress 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; Charito Solis received the award for her role in Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi and it is given in honor of an actress 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]
Winners and nominees
Nora Aunor has won several awards for the "Best Actress" category including her first win in 1978 for her performance in Atsay .
Vilma Santos has won several awards for the "Best Actress" category including her first win in 1977 for her performance in Burlesk Queen and her recent win in 2023 in When I Met You in Tokyo .
Judy Ann Santos won in 2006 for her performance in Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo .
Anne Curtis won in 2008 for her role in Baler .
Nadine Lustre won in 2022 for her role in Deleter .
Key
Explanation
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Indicates the winning actress
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
Year
Actress
Film
Role
Ref
2010 (36th)
Ai Ai delas Alas ‡
Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)
Ina Montecillo
[37]
Carla Abellana
Shake, Rattle and Roll 12
Dianne
Marian Rivera
Super Inday and the Golden Bibe
Inday (Super Inday)
2011 (37th)
Maricel Soriano ‡
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
Mariel
[38]
Judy Ann Santos
My Househusband (Ikaw Na!)
Mia
Ai-Ai delas Alas
Enteng ng Ina Mo
Ina Montecillo
Maricar Reyes
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
Isay
Eugene Domingo
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
Cynthia Gomez
2012 (38th)
Nora Aunor ‡
Thy Womb
Shaleha
[39]
Angelica Panganiban
One More Try
Jacqueline
Angel Locsin
One More Try
Grace
Judy Ann Santos
Si Agimat, Si Enteng and Me
Angelina Kalinisan-Orteza (Ako)
Janice de Belen
Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion
Myra
2013 (39th)
Maricel Soriano ‡
Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy
Pia Jackstone
[40]
KC Concepcion
Boy Golden
Marla "Marla Dy" De Guzman
Eugene Domingo
Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel
Kimmy and Dora Go Dong Hae
Kathryn Bernardo
Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay
Leni
Bela Padilla
10,000 Hours
Maya Limchauco
2014 (40th)
Jennylyn Mercado ‡
English Only, Please
Tere Madlansacay
[41]
Vina Morales
Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
Gregoria de Jesus / Oriang
Erich Gonzales
Shake, Rattle & Roll XV
Sarah/Sandra
Carla Abellana
Shake, Rattle & Roll XV
Aimee
2015 (41st)
Jennylyn Mercado ‡
Walang Forever
Mia Nolasco
[42]
Ai-Ai delas Alas
My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore
Corazon Tala-tala
Meryll Soriano
Honor Thy Father
Kaye
Jodi Sta. Maria
All You Need Is Pag-Ibig
Mel
2016 (42nd)
Irma Adlawan ‡
Oro
Kapitana
[43]
Eugene Domingo
Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough
Romina/Eugene Domingo
Nora Aunor
Kabisera
Rhed Bustamante
Seklusyon
Anghela Sta. Ana/NgaHela
2017 (43rd)
Joanna Ampil ‡
Ang Larawan
Candida Marasigan
[44]
Jennylyn Mercado
All of You
Gabby
Dawn Zulueta
Meant to Beh
Andrea Balatbat
Erich Gonzales
Siargao
Laura
2018 (44th)
Gloria Romero ‡
Rainbow's Sunset
Sylvia Estrella
[45]
Kim Chiu
One Great Love
Zyra Paez
Anne Curtis
Aurora
Leana
2019 (45th)
Judy Ann Santos ‡
Mindanao
Saima Datupalo
Carmina Villarroel
Sunod
Olivia
Miles Ocampo
Write About Love
Female Writer
2020s
Multiple awards for Best Actress
Throughout the history of Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), there have been actresses who received multiple Awards for Best Actress. As of 2019 (45th MMFF), 7 actresses have received two or more Best Actress awards.
Notes
^ Only the "Best Performer" award was given.
References
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