The 20th Metro Manila Film Festival was held in December 1994. This film festival is notable because no film won the award for Best Picture, the Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Awards, Best Director, and Best Screenplay. When asked on the absence of these awards, Board of Jurors chairman Alejandro Roces stated that none of the entries during that year were deserving of the awards. Furthermore, this film festival is different from the Manila Film Festival (MFF) that took place earlier that year, which was marked by a scandal over the recipient of the Best Actor and Best Actress award.Lo, Ricky. "Metro Filmfest: No switching this time, but where are the awards?". The Philippine Star. December 29, 1994. Newspaper Print.
Entries Title Starring Studio Director Genre Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo Ian Veneracion, Kimberly Diaz, Ramon Christopher, Dick Israel, Bob Soler, Max Laurel, Dencio Padilla, Jimmy Fabregas Moviestars Productions Augusto Salvador Action, Crime, Drama Lucas Abelardo Roi Vinzon, Dante Rivero, Bembol Roco, Bob Soler, Karen Timbol, Zando Zamora, King Gutierrez, Conrad Poe, Levy Ignacio, Dencio Padilla Levin Films Jose "Kaka" Balagtas Action, Crime, Drama Mama's Boys 2: Let's Go Na! Anjo Yllana, Ogie Alcasid, Michael V., Patrick Guzman, Sunshine Cruz, Lailani Navarro, Aileen Angeles, Jennifer Mendoza OctoArts Films Tony Y. Reyes Comedy Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko Janno Gibbs, Chiquito, Leo Martinez, Jun Aristorenas, Vina Morales, Donita Rose, Arnmel Ignacio, Malu de Guzman VIVA Films J. Erastheo Navoa Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy Shake, Rattle & Roll V Episode 1: "Maligno" - Ruffa Gutierrez, Monsour del Rosario Episode 2: "Anino" - Sheryl Cruz, Jacklyn Jose, Dingdong Dantes, Ogie Diaz Episode 3: "Impakto" - Manilyn Reynes, Tom Taus, Jr., Chuck Perez, Don Pepot Regal Films Manny Castaneda and Jose Javier Reyes Horror, Comedy Wanted: Perfect Father Dolphy, Dawn Zulueta, Edu Manzano, Babalu, Jeffrey Quizon, Rochelle Barrameda Star Cinema Efren Jarlego Comedy, Drama, Family
Winners and nominees Awards Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.
Best Film Best DirectorNoneThe following categories are not given: "Best Picture", "Second Best Picture", "Third Best Picture", "Best Director", "Best Screenplay", "Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Awards".None Best Actor Best ActressRoi Vinzon – Lucas AbelardoKimberly Diaz – Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting ActressDick Israel – Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy GuapoTeresa Loyzaga – Lucas Abelardo Best Art Direction Best CinematographyBen Payumo – Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro PendukoBen Lobo - Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko Best Child Performer Best EditingTom Taus, Jr. – Shake, Rattle & Roll VRenato de Leon - Lucas Abelardo Best Story Best ScreenplayJose "Kaka" Balagtas – Lucas AbelardoNone Best Original Song Best MusicRey Magtoto – Lucas AbelardoJaime Fabregas - Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo Best Visual Effects Best Make-upCinemagic – Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro PendukoRey Salamat – Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko Best Sound Recording Best FloatRolly Ruta - Lucas AbelardoAng Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko - VIVA Films Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural AwardsNone
Multiple awards Awards Film6Lucas Abelardo5Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko3Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo
Ceremony information Lack of award-winners During the "Gabi ng Parangal" held in PICC, December 27 of Tuesday night, Alejandro Roces, chairman of the Board of Jurors announced that: "none of the entries was deserving". Therefore, the six major awards (Three Best Pictures, Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Awards, Best Director, and Best Screenplay) were not given."Through the years: Controversies in the MMFF". Business World Online. Retrieved April 9, 2014."A look at the past MMFF controversies". ABS-CBN. Retrieved April 19, 2014."Looking Back: Showbiz scandals that raised public outcry" . Pep.ph Retrieved April 20, 2014."Filipino Actress Steals The Show". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved April 20, 2014. Manila Standard columnist Emil P. Jurado praised the jurors' decision not to give out the major awards, stating that "[u]nless and until our filmmakers raise their professional and moral standards, the festival serves no purpose."
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