LIST: 'I'mPerfect,' Vice Ganda, Krystel Go, other winners of 2025 MMFF Gabi ng Parangal
The 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal ended on a high note with the romance film I'mPerfect bagging the coveted Best Picture title.
Centering around the romantic relationship of two adults with Down syndrome, the film's main star, Krystel Go, took home the award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance as Jessica. It was also honored with the Special Jury Prize for Best Ensemble.
In her acceptance speech, Go got teary-eyed as she expressed her gratitude for the award.
"'Di po ako makapaniwala, nanalo po ako. Mommy and Daddy, para sa inyo ito. Best Actress na po ako," she said before thanking her co-actors as well as the crewmembers of the film.
"Lord, tinupad mo po pangarap ko, namin lahat na maging artista. Maraming-maraming salamat po," she added.
For the Best Actor category, the honor went to Vice Ganda for his portrayal of a queer mother in the comedy-drama film Call Me Mother.
After giving his thanks, the It's Showtime host couldn't help but get sentimental as he highlighted how this was the first time he had ever won a Best Actor award at the MMFF.
"Bago ho sa akin itong pakiramdam na ito hong karanasan na ito. Usually, alam kong magaling akong magsalita eh. Hindi ko alam anong sasabihin ko kasi I don't usually prepare my speeches, especially ngayon," he said.
"At sa film festival, pag na-nominate ako ng ganitong award, di ako talaga nagpi-prepare kasi hindi naman akong nag-e-expect. Mas ine-expect kong hindi nananalo. Mas ine-expect kong hindi nakikita. Mas ine-expect ko yung nagugustuhan, pero hindi pinipili. O mas nasasanay ako dun sa napipili, pero hindi maaari. But tonight, maaari na," he added.
He went on to highlight the film's message towards the LGBTQ+ community.
"Maraming-maraming salamat sa aking direktor na hinayaan mo akong isabuhay ang isang karakter. Isang karakter na realidad ng napakaraming individual lalung-lalo na bahagi ng LGBTQIA+ community," the comedian said
"Binigyan niyo po akong ng pagkakataon sa pelikulang ito na ikuwento at isiwalat ang isa sa pinakamabibigat naming takot. Hindi yung takot na maaaring hindi kami... Maaaring wala kaming kakayahan, kundi yung takot namin na baka hindi kami payagan."
Below is the full list of winners of the night:
- Best Picture: I’mPerfect
- 2nd Best Picture: Unmarry
- 3rd Best Picture: Manila’s Finest and Call Me Mother (tie)
- Best Actress in a Leading Role - Krystel Go (I’mPerfect)
- Best Actor in a Leading Role - Vice Ganda (Call Me Mother)
- Best Director - Jeffrey Jeturian (Unmarry)
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Odette Khan (Bar Boys: After School)
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Tom Rodriguez (Unmarry)
- Best Child Performer - Lucas Andalio (Call Me Mother)
- Best Screenplay - Chris Martinez & Therese Cayaba (Unmarry)
- Best Editing - Benjo Ferrer (Unmarry)
- Best Screenplay - UnMarry
- Best Cinematography - Manila’s Finest
- Best Editing - UnMarry
- Best Production Design- Manila’s Finest
- Best Sound- Manila’s Finest
- Best Original Theme Song- Sandalan by Vehnee Saturno, performed by Piolo Pascual
- Best Musical Score- Manila’s Finest
- Best Visual Effects - Shake, Rattle & Roll Evil Origins
- Best Float - UnMarry and Manila’s Finest (tie)
- Gender Sensitivity Award - Call Me Mother
- Gat Puno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award - Manila’s Finest
- FPJ Memorial Award - Bar Boys: After School
- Special Jury Prize (Best Ensemble) - I’mPerfect
- Breakthrough Performance Award - Zack Sibug (Unmarry)
