It’s great to start off 2015 with gratitude. Besides, being thankful for one’s blessings is bound to attact good vibes throught the year. The big winners of the recently concluded 40th Metro Manila Film Festival Awards took this to heart, evidenced by their posts on social media:
Robin Padilla, lead star of “Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo” acknowledged via Instagram how his nephew Daniel Padilla’s popularity contributed to the film earning the Youth Choice Award, which he considers the more significant recognition even with their film also earning nods as Best Picture, Best Festival Sound Recording, Best Musical Score, Best Original Theme Song, Best Cinematographer (for Carlo Mendoza) and Best Float.
Note that the film also earned the Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Film Excellence and Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award.
Robin went on to compare Daniel to a modern-day version of the youthful revolutionary Emilio Jacinto, saying, “…tunay na ikaw ang naging daan upang makamit namin ang minimithing hudyat… Ang iyong patuloy na pakikiisa sa Truth Revolution is the only way to guide the Youth to love God, Country and fellowMen… Mabuhay ang Katipunan.”
Best Actress Jennylyn Mercado (for her performance in “English Only, Please”) uploaded on Instagram a photo of her kissing her trophy.
Co-star Derek Ramsay, who was named festival Best Actor, for his part, tweeted how a “crazy emotional” year still ended up quite good for him.
He posted, “I went through many trials but with the support of family, friends and faith in (G)od I got through them… Having the opportunity to be a father to my wonderful son & now winning this award make this one of the best years of my life. Life is good!”
The rom-com’s director Dan Villegas (who won Best Director) quietly expressed his gratitude by posting an outdoor photo on Instagram.
His partner, Antoinette Jadaone for her part tweeted, “DAN VILLEGAS. BEST DIRECTOR. LANG NAMAN. Pinagdasal ko talagang mapunta sa’yo ’to. WHAT DID I TOLD YOU SO??? Partner, congrats! \m/.”
She also rejoiced over “English Only, Please” being named second Best Picture, saying, “Nakakataba kayo ng puso, grabe. Magre-reply ako sa inyong lahat, promise, pero sa ngayon… ang sarap maging kaibigan n’yong lahaaaaaat.”
“English Only, Please” also won Best Screenplay, Best Original Story and Best Editor (Marya Ignacio).
Best Supporting Actress Lotlot de Leon (for her performance in “Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2”) shared her joy with fans on Instagram, describing her win as “the greatest blessing, Father GOD.”
The film’s star, Dingdong Dantes, congratulated and recognized the whole team of “Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2,” wishing everyone “Isang malaking apir” on Instagram.
The film also scored the Best Supporting Actor plum for Joey Marquez, Best Production Design, Best Makeup, and Best Visual Effects.
Best Child Performer winner Ryzza Mae Dizon (for her performance in “My Big Bossing”) offered the 
award to all her “Dabarkads.”
“Sa lahat po ng nanood ng ‘my big bossing’ maraming salamat po. Sa mga hindi pa po nakakanood, nood na po kayo,” she posted on Instagram.
Jason Paul Laxamana, who won the New Wave Best Director (Full-Length category) for “Magkakabaung (The Coffin Maker),” which also won New Wave Best Picture (Full-Length category), and New Wave Best Actor (for lead actor Allen Dizon), celebrated the multiple triumph on Instagram, posting, “What a way to end 2014!”
Despite coming up empty-handed during the awards night, Vice Ganda nevertheless tweeted “155 Million THANK YOUs” to viewers who watched his “The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin 2.” Note that the number relates to his entry’s reported box office earnings. (Other photos by Ali Vicoy)
A grateful heart
Source: Mb.com.ph (December 31, 2014 at 10:00PM)
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