1987 Metro Manila Film Festival Explained

1987 Metro Manila Film Festival
Number:13
Award:Metro Manila Film Festival
Site:Manila
Date: to
Best Picture:Olongapo, The Great American Dream
Most Wins:The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez (5)
Last:12th
Next:14th

The 13th Metro Manila Film Festival was held in 1987.

Six entries participated in the 10-day festival. Olongapo, The Great American Dream was adjudged Best Picture in the 1987 Metro Manila Film Festival as well as the Best Supporting Actress for Susan Africa among others. Anthony Alonzo once again received the Best Actor Award for Anak Badjao and Melanie Marquez was awarded the Best Actress Award as well as the Best Story for The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez.[1] [2] Action Is Not Missing (Crack Platoon) was the highest-grossing entry in the festival.[3]

Entries

Title Starring Studio Director Genre
1+1=12+1 (Cheaper By The Dozen) Susan Roces, Eddie Gutierrez, Roderick Paulate, Lotlot de Leon, Sheryl Cruz, Matet de Leon, Dranreb Belleza, Brylle Mondejar, Jigo Garcia, Jaypee De Guzman, Chuckie Dreyfus, Katrin Gonzales, Isabel Granada, RR Herrera Mike Relon Makiling Comedy, Family
Action Is Not Missing (Crack Platoon) RVQ Productions Angel Labra Action, Comedy
Anak Badjao Anthony Alonzo, Charito Solis, Tony Santos Sr., Liza Lorena, Alicia Alonzo, Marithes Samson, Isadora Triple A Films Jose Antonio Alonzo and Jerry Tirazona Action, Drama
Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay illMauro Gia SamontecebMauro Samonte Drama, Horror, Thriller
Olongapo...The Great American Dream Jacklyn Jose, Chanda Romero, Joel Torre, Susan Africa, Marilou Sadiua, Pete Cooper, Raoul Aragonn, Joy Virata Asian American Film Institute Drama
The Untold Story of Melanie MarquezMelanie Marquez, Caridad Sanchez, Tony Santos Sr., Rosemarie Gil, Rene Salud, Totoy Marquez, Maya dela Cuesta Miracle Boy Films International Artemio Marquez Drama

Winners and nominees

Awards

Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.[4]

Best FilmBest Director
  • Olongapo, The Great American Dream
  • Artemio Marquez – The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez
Best ActorBest Actress
Best Supporting ActorBest Supporting Actress
  • Susan Africa – Olongapo, The Great American Dream
Best Art DirectionBest Cinematography
  • Apol Salonga – Wag mong Bubuhayin ng Bangkay
  • Apolinario Cuenco – Anak Badjao
Best Sound EngineeringBest Music
  • Juanito Clemente – Olongapo, The Great American Dream
  • Marita Manuel – Anak badjao
Best Child PerformerBest Editing
  • Cheche Sta. Ana – Action Is Not Missing (Crack Platoon)
  • Rogelio Salvador – The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez
Best StoryBest Screenplay
  • Frank Vrechek, Alan Cummings, and Ricardo Lee – Olongapo, The Great American Dream

Multiple awards

AwardsFilm
5The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez
4 Olongapo, The Great American Dream
Anak Badjao

Notes and References

  1. http://video48.blogspot.ca/2010/08/1987-metro-manila-film-festival.html "THE 1987 METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL: "OLONGAPO..." TOPS FILMFEST"
  2. Regala, Jackie. "'Olongapo' tops filmfest awards". Manila Bulletin. December 28, 1987. Newspaper Print.
  3. News: Libo-on. Eddie. Avellana challenges Robbie. June 8, 2021. Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc.. November 6, 1989. 18.
  4. Web site: Metro Manila Film Festival: Awards for 1987 . .