Actress Judy Ann Santos expresses her disbelief and joy after winning the Best Actress in a Leading Role award at the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal on Friday, December 27.
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00:00Actress Judy Ann Santos expresses her disbelief and joy after winning the Best Actress in
00:06a Leading Role award at the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival or MMFF Gabi ng Parangal on
00:12Friday, December 27.
00:15In an Instagram video, Judy Ann calls the experience surreal.
00:18The actress wins the award for her portrayal of Monette in the horror film Espantajo directed
00:24by Chito S. Roño.
00:25Meanwhile, MMFF spokesperson Noel Ferrer addresses criticism of some winners and the
00:30snubbing of certain nominees.
00:32He clarifies that the jury's decisions were made after a thorough deliberation, with no
00:37leaks and only the jury chair and executive director knowing the results.
00:41There was additional backlash over the treatment of Eugene Domingo, who was not nominated and
00:46was included in a tribute montage honoring deceased actors.
00:49Ferrer clarifies that the video was a tribute to both living and dead MMFF luminaries, noting
00:55other living actors included in the tribute like Joseph Estrada and Vilma Santos.