# Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor

The Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor is an award presented annually by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). It was first awarded at the 1st Metro Manila Film Festival ceremony, held in 1975; Joseph Estrada received the award for his role in Diligan Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa and it is given in honor of an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role while working within the film industry. Currently, nominees and winners are determined by Executive Committees, headed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman and key members of the film industry.

## Winners and nominees

| Key | Explanation |
| ‡ | Indicates the winning actor |

### 1970s

| Year | Actor | Film | Role |
| 1975 (1st) | Joseph Estrada‡ | Diligan Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa | |
| 1976 (2nd) | Christopher de Leon‡ | Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon | Nicolas "Kulas" Ocampo |
| 1977 (3rd) | Rolly Quizon‡ | Burlesk Queen | Jessie |
| 1978 (4th) | None | None | None |
| 1979 (5th) | Raul Aragon‡ | Ina Ka ng Anak Mo | Luis |

### 1980s

| Year | Actor | Film | Role |
| 1980 (6th) | Dindo Fernando‡ | Langis at Tubig | Bobby Jarlego |
| 1981 (7th) | Vic Silayan‡ | Kisapmata | Sgt. Diosdado Carandang |
| 1982 (8th) | Christopher de Leon‡ | Haplos | Antonio "Butch" Perez |
| 1983 (9th) | Anthony Alonzo‡ | Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag | |
| 1984 (10th) | Herbert Bautista‡ | Shake, Rattle & Roll | Douglas |
| 1985 (11th) | Anthony Alonzo‡ | The Moises Padilla Story: The Missing Chapters | |
| 1986 (12th) | Mario O'Hara‡ | Halimaw sa Banga | Abe |
| 1987 (13th) | Anthony Alonzo‡ | Anak Badjao | |
| 1988 (14th) | Baldo Marro‡ | Patrolman | |
| 1989 (15th) | Christopher de Leon‡ | Imortal | Dr. Nicholas "Nick" Lopez |

### 1990s

| Year | Actor | Film | Role |
| 1990 (16th) | Dolphy‡ | Espadang Patpat | Pidol |
| 1991 (17th) | Eric Quizon‡ | Juan Tamad at Mr. Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue | Juan Tamad |
| 1992 (18th) | Aga Muhlach‡ | Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal | Tommy |
| 1992 (18th) | Eddie Garcia | Andres Manambit: Angkan ng Matatapang | Andres Manambit |
| 1993 (19th) | Aga Muhlach‡ | May Minamahal | Carlitos |
| 1994 (20th) | Roi Vinzon‡ | Lucas Abelardo | Lucas Abelardo |
| 1995 (21st) | Richard Gomez‡ | Dahas | Jake |
| 1996 (22nd) | Jomari Yllana‡ | Kahit Kailan | Tyron |
| 1997 (23rd) | Christopher de Leon‡ | Nasaan ang Puso? | Dave |
| 1998 (24th) | Cesar Montano‡ | José Rizal | Jose Rizal |
| 1999 (25th) | Christopher de Leon‡ | Bulaklak ng Maynila | Tino |

### 2000s

| Year | Actor | Film | Role |
| 2000 (26th) | Johnny Delgado‡ | Tanging Yaman | Danny |
| 2001 (27th) | Cesar Montano‡ | Bagong Buwan | Ahmad Ibn Ismael |
| 2002 (28th) | Eddie Garcia‡ | Mano Po | Don Luis Go |
| 2002 (28th) | Fernando Poe, Jr. | Ang Alamat ng Lawin | Lawin |
| 2002 (28th) | Christopher de Leon | Dekada '70 | Julián Bartolome, Sr. |
| 2002 (28th) | Lito Lapid | Lapu-Lapu | Lapulapu |
| 2002 (28th) | Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. | Agimat: Ang Anting-Anting ni Lolo | Paolo/Enteng/Matandang Ketongin |
| 2002 (28th) | Dolphy | Home Along Da Riber | Upoy |
| 2002 (28th) | Rudy Fernandez | Hula Mo, Huli Ko | Inspector Randy Tuazon |
| 2002 (28th) | Vic Sotto | Lastikman | Lastikman |
| 2003 (29th) | Eric Quizon‡ | Crying Ladies | Wilson Chua |
| 2004 (30th) | Christopher de Leon‡ | Mano Po 3: My Love | Michael |
| 2004 (30th) | Raymart Santiago | Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita | Edilberto Manalang |
| 2005 (31st) | Marvin Agustin‡ | Kutob | Lemuel |
| 2006 (32nd) | Cesar Montano‡ | Ligalig | Junior |
| 2007 (33rd) | Jinggoy Estrada‡ | Katas ng Saudi | Oca |
| 2008 (34th) | Christopher de Leon‡ | Magkaibigan | Atoy |
| 2009 (35th) | Bong Revilla‡ | Ang Panday | Flavio |

### 2010s

| Year | Actor | Film | Role |
| 2010 (36th) | Dolphy‡ | Father Jejemon | Father Jejemon |
| 2010 (36th) | Yul Servo | Rosario | Vicente |
| 2010 (36th) | Vic Sotto | Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote | Enteng Kabisote |
| 2011 (37th) | Dingdong Dantes‡ | Segunda Mano | Ivan |
| 2011 (37th) | ER Ejercito | Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story | Nicasio "Asiong" Salonga |
| 2011 (37th) | Vic Sotto | Enteng Ng Ina Mo | Enteng Kabisote |
| 2011 (37th) | Bong Revilla | Ang Panday 2 | Flavio |
| 2011 (37th) | Ryan Agoncillo | My Househusband (Ikaw Na!) | Rod |
| 2011 (37th) | Jericho Rosales | Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow | Jacob |
| 2012 (38th) | Dingdong Dantes‡ | One More Try | Edward |
| 2012 (38th) | Herbert Bautista | Shake Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion | Donald |
| 2012 (38th) | Vice Ganda | Sisterakas | Bernardo "Totoy/Bernice" Laurel Sabroso |
| 2012 (38th) | Bembol Roco | Thy Womb | Bangas-An |
| 2012 (38th) | Jorge Estregan | El Presidente | General Emilio Aguinaldo |
| 2013 (39th) | Robin Padilla‡ | 10,000 Hours | Gabriel Molino Alcaraz |
| 2013 (39th) | Jorge Estregan | Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill | Arturo "Boy Golden" Porcuna |
| 2013 (39th) | Vic Sotto | My Little Bossings | Victor "Torky" Villanueva |
| 2013 (39th) | Daniel Padilla | Ang Panday | Cedric Castillo |
| 2013 (39th) | Rocco Nacino | Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir | Pedro Calungsod |
| 2013 (39th) | Vice Ganda | Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy | Girlie, Peter, Mark Jill, and Panying Jackstone |
| 2014 (40th) | Derek Ramsay‡ | English Only, Please | Julian Parker |
| 2014 (40th) | Dingdong Dantes | Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 | Makoy |
| 2014 (40th) | Coco Martin | Feng Shui 2 | Lester Anonuevo |
| 2014 (40th) | Robin Padilla | Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo | Andres Bonifacio |
| 2015 (41st) | Jericho Rosales‡ | #Walang Forever | Ethan Isaac |
| 2015 (41st) | John Lloyd Cruz | Honor Thy Father | Edgar |
| 2015 (41st) | Ian Veneracion | All You Need Is Pag-Ibig | Eric |
| 2016 (42nd) | Paolo Ballesteros‡ | Die Beautiful | Trisha |
| 2016 (42nd) | Joem Bascon | Oro | Elmer |
| 2016 (42nd) | Joshua Garcia | Vince & Kath & James | James |
| 2016 (42nd) | Kean Cipriano | Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough | Rainier de la Cuesta |
| 2017 (43rd) | Derek Ramsay‡ | All of You | Gab |
| 2017 (43rd) | Coco Martin | Ang Panday | Flavio Batungbakal III |
| 2017 (43rd) | Jericho Rosales | Siargao | Diego |
| 2017 (43rd) | Joross Gamboa | Deadma Walking | John |
| 2018 (44th) | Dennis Trillo‡ | One Great Love | Dr. Ian Arcano |
| 2018 (44th) | Eddie Garcia | Rainbow's Sunset | Ramoncito "Ramon" Estrella |
| 2018 (44th) | Jericho Rosales | The Girl in the Orange Dress | Rye del Rosario |
| 2019 (45th) | Allen Dizon‡ | Mindanao | Malang Datupalo |
| 2019 (45th) | Aga Muhlach | Miracle in Cell No. 7 | Joselito “Lito” Gopez |
| 2019 (45th) | Rocco Nacino | Write About Love | Male Writer |

### 2020s

| Year | Actor | Film | Role |
| 2020 (46th) | Paulo Avelino‡ | Fan Girl | fictionalized version of himself |
| 2020 (46th) | John Arcilla | Suarez: The Healing Priest | Fr. Fernando Suarez |
| 2020 (46th) | Adrian Lindayag | The Boy Foretold by the Stars | Dominic Cruz |
| 2020 (46th) | Phillip Salvador | Isa Pang Bahaghari | Domeng |
| 2021 (47th) | Christian Bables‡ | Big Night! | Dharna |
| 2021 (47th) | Daniel Padilla | Kun Maupay Man it Panahon | Miguel |
| 2021 (47th) | Dingdong Dantes | A Hard Day | Edmund Villon |
| 2022 (48th) | Ian Veneracion‡ | Nanahimik ang Gabi | Chief |
| 2022 (48th) | Jake Cuenca | My Father, Myself | Robert |
| 2022 (48th) | Noel Trinidad | Family Matters | Francisco |
| 2023 (49th) | Cedrick Juan ‡ | GomBurZa | José Burgos |
| 2023 (49th) | Alden Richards | Family of Two | Mateo |
| 2023 (49th) | Dingdong Dantes | Rewind | John |
| 2023 (49th) | Derek Ramsay | Kampon | Clark |
| 2023 (49th) | Piolo Pascual | Mallari | Juan Severino Mallari |
| 2023 (49th) | Christopher de Leon | When I Met You In Tokyo | Joey |
| 2024 (50th) | Dennis Trillo ‡ | Green Bones | Domingo Zamora |
| 2024 (50th) | Vice Ganda | And the Breadwinner Is... | Bamboo "Bambi" Salvador |
| 2024 (50th) | Seth Fedelin | My Future You | Lex |
| 2024 (50th) | Vic Sotto | The Kingdom | Lakan Makisig |
| 2024 (50th) | Piolo Pascual | The Kingdom | Sulayman "Sulo" Tagum |
| 2024 (50th) | Arjo Atayde | Topakk | Miguel Vergara |

## Multiple awards for Best Actor

Throughout the history of Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), there have been actors in a leading role who received multiple Awards for Best Actor. As of 2015 (41st MMFF), 9 actors have received two or more Best Actor awards.
| Actor | Record Set | First year awarded | Recent year awarded |
| Christopher de Leon | 7 | 1976 | 2008 |
| Cesar Montano | 3 | 1998 | 2006 |
| Anthony Alonzo | 3 | 1983 | 1987 |
| Derek Ramsay | 2 | 2014 | 2017 |
| Dingdong Dantes | 2 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Dolphy | 2 | 1990 | 2010 |
| Eric Quizon | 2 | 1991 | 2003 |
| Aga Muhlach | 2 | 1992 | 1993 |
| Dennis Trillo | 2 | 2018 | 2024 |