The 50th Metro Manila Film Festival kicked off with a star-studded red carpet event, celebrating the nation's most important film festival. However, a tribute segment honoring past icons caused online confusion due to the appearance of actress Eugene Domingo, who was mistaken for being part of an 'in memoriam' tribute.
A tribute to Metro Manila Film Festival icons from the past 50 years caused unintended confusion when actress Eugene Domingo appeared in the segment. Social media quickly lit up with humorous queries asking whether Domingo had been “killed off,” mistakenly interpreting the homage as an “in memoriam” tribute. Shortly after the eight-hour program (with call time at 5:00 p.m., the program proper starting at 8:00 p.m.
, and ending past midnight), MMFF spokesperson Noel Ferrer clarified that the segment was a salute to icons, not a memorial.The country’s biggest movie stars descended on the red carpet for the 50th edition of the Philippines’ most popular and arguably the most important film festival. The festival’s red carpet was effulgent with stars, many arriving in full force to represent their films. The team behind Isang Himala was among the first to arrive. They were in festive mood and full of energy despite their film being screened in just nine cinemas after three days. Director Pepe Diokno expressed hope that recognition from the awards would lead to wider distribution.Sylvia Sanchez, whose film continued to screen in over 30 theaters, noted the challenges in expanding to additional cinemas. Meanwhile, GMA Pictures celebrated Green Bones reaching nearly 100 cinemas, a figure expected to grow following their multiple wins. The event was star-studded, but there were stars whom the audience was looking for but were nowhere to be found at the venue. Comedy veteran Vic Sotto, known for skipping awards nights, was absent, as were Carlo Aquino and Julia Barretto, stars of Hold Me Close, which received no nominations, not even for Best Float.‘My Future You’ stars Seth Fedelin (left) and Francine Diaz As expected, Dennis Trillo (Green Bones) and Judy Ann Santos (Espantaho) claimed the Best Actor and Best Actress awards, respectively
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