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Filipino Times
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
MMFF announces first four official entries for 2025 festival
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) unveiled on Tuesday the first four official entries for its 51st edition set to run during the 2025 holiday season. The first four MMFF 2025 official entries are the following: • Call Me Mother Director: Jun Robles Lana Lead Cast: Vice Ganda and Nadine Lustre • Rekonek Director: Jade Castro Lead Cast: Carmina Villaroel, Gloria Diaz, Alexa Miro, Gerald Anderson, and Zoren Legaspi • Manila's Finest Director: Rae Red Lead Cast: Piolo Pascual • Shake, Rattle and Roll: Evil Origins Directors: Shugo Praico, Joey De Guzman, and Ian Loreños Lead Cast: Ivana Alawi, Fyang Smith, Loisa Andalio, Ashley Ortega, Ysabel Ortega, Elijah Alejo, Carla Abellana, Manilyn Reynes, Janice de Belen, Francine Diaz, Kaila Estrada, Richard Gutierrez, Ryan Bang, Seth Fedelin, JM Ibarra, and Dustin Yu. MMFF Overall Chair and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Romando Artes said the films were selected from 23 submitted scripts. The remaining four entries will be announced on September 30. This year's festival marks a return to the traditional eight-film format after several years of featuring ten entries. Artes said the change is intended to allow more theaters to screen each film and boost their commercial performance. The 2025 edition carries the theme 'MMFF 51: A New Era for Philippine Cinema,' reflecting the festival's aim to elevate the quality and impact of local filmmaking. 'The MMFF is committed to providing a platform for local filmmakers to connect with the audience. MMFF 51 is a new era for Philippine cinema,' said Artes. Organized annually by the MMDA, the MMFF showcases all-Filipino films and screens exclusively in cinemas nationwide from December 25 through the New Year.
GMA Network
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
MMFF releases first batch of official entries for 2025 film festival
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) has announced the first four official entries of this year's lineup during the MMFF 2025 grand launch on Tuesday in Makati City. The first batch of entries are the following: "Call Me Mother" starring Vice Ganda and Nadine Lustre, directed by Jun Robles Lana "Rekonek" starring Carmina Villarroel, Gloria Diaz, Alexa Miro, Gerald Anderson, and Zoren Legaspi, directed by Jade Castro. "Manila's Finest" starring Piolo Pascual, directed by Ray Red "Shake, Rattle, and Roll: Evil Origins" starring Ashley Ortega, Ysabel Ortega, Elijah Alejo, Carla Abellana, Dustin Yu, Marilyn Reynes, Dustin Yu, Ivana Alawi, Fyang Smith, Loisa Andalio, Janice De Belen, Francine Diaz, Kaila Estrada, Richard Gutierrez, Ryan Bang, Seth Fedelin, and JM Ibarra; directed by Shugo Praico, Joey de Guzman, and Ian Loreños. The second batch of official entries will be announced on September 30, per hosts Jervi Wrightson and Enchong Dee. Other key dates include the MMFF 2025 Parade of the Stars on December 19, the official start of screening on December 25, and the MMFF 2025 Gabi ng Parangal on December 27. —CDC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
'Green Bones' starring Dennis Trillo, Ruru Madrid is No. 1 on Netflix Philippines
"Green Bones" has become the no. 1 movie on Netflix Philippines, a day after it premiered on the streaming platform. The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2024 Best Picture on Friday climbed to the top spot on the list of Top Movies in the Philippines Today. "'Green Bones' is top 1 in Netflix Philippines today! Don't miss it! Now playing on Netflix," GMA Pictures wrote on social media. "Green Bones" premiered on Netflix on June 19. The film, produced by GMA Pictures, is directed by Zig Dulay based on an original story by JC Rubio, senior documentary manager of GMA Public Affairs. It follows Domingo Zamora (Dennis Trillo), who is notorious for the murder of his sister and her daughter. Now that Domingo is up for parole, the newly assigned prison guard (Ruru Madrid) takes a personal interest in making sure that he remains behind bars no matter what. "Green Bones" won several awards at the MMFF 2024, such as Best Picture, Best Screenplay (Ricky Lee and MMFF 2023 Best Screenplay winner Angeli Atienza), Best Actor (Dennis), Best Supporting Actor (Ruru), Best Cinematography (Neil Daza), and Best Child Performer (Sienna Stevens). It also won First Best Picture, Best Actor (Dennis), Best Supporting Actor (Ruru), and Best Director (Direk Zig) at the 3rd Gawad Dangal Filipino Awards. —CDC, GMA Integrated News
Filipino Times
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Julia Montes denies rumors she and Coco Martin have a love child
Actress Julia Montes has dismissed speculation that she and longtime partner Coco Martin have a love child, saying the child star Zia Grace — who appeared in her series 'Saving Grace' — is not their daughter. In an interview with journalist Karen Davila, Montes acknowledged the rumors, saying they're untrue despite the striking resemblance between Zia and Martin. 'Zia, when you look at her, she has the same features as Coco. So even we agree that she could be mistaken for our child. But no, she is not our daughter. Zia has parents of her own,' she said in Tagalog. Montes said it was unfair for Zia's real parents to be dragged into the issue, especially since the young actress is just beginning her career. 'It's pitiful for her parents. It's overwhelming. But Zia is happy because we joke about taking her home with me. She always says yes. So we really do have a special relationship.' When asked whether she and Martin plan to have kids of their own, Montes smiled and replied, 'Yes, of course. That's the happiness in life — family life.' The speculation about a child resurfaced in July 2024 after TV host Willie Revillame thanked 'Coco, Julia, and your children' during his show 'Wil to Win,' which sparked renewed curiosity among fans. Martin has yet to comment on the remark, though he also stirred speculation when he referred to Montes as 'Nanay' at the premiere of her MMFF film 'Topakk.' The couple has kept their relationship largely private, though Martin confirmed in May 2023 that they had been together for 12 years, finally ending long-standing rumors about their romance.
GMA Network
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
'Green Bones' to stream on Netflix starting June 19
"Green Bones" is coming to Netflix soon! On social media Friday, GMA Pictures announced that the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2024 Best Picture will be available for streaming on Netflix beginning June 19. "Green Bones," produced by GMA Pictures, is directed by Zig Dulay based on an original story by JC Rubio, senior documentary manager of GMA Public Affairs. The film follows prisoner Domingo Zamora (Dennis Trillo), who is notorious for the murder of his sister and her daughter. Now that Domingo is up for parole, the newly assigned prison guard (Ruru Madrid) takes a personal interest in making sure that he remains behind bars no matter what. "Green Bones" bagged several awards at the MMFF 2024 last December. Aside from Best Picture, it also won Best Screenplay, (Ricky Lee and MMFF 2023 Best Screenplay winner Angeli Atienza) Best Actor (Dennis), Best Supporting Actor (Ruru), Best Cinematography (Neil Daza) and Best Child Performer (Sienna Stevens). In January, "Green Bones" won four accolades at the 3rd Gawad Dangal Filipino Awards, namely First Best Picture, Best Actor (Dennis), Best Supporting Actor (Ruru), and Best Director (Direk Zig). —CDC, GMA Integrated News
