# Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actor

The Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting 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; Vic Silayan 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 supporting 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 supporting actor |

### 1970s

| Year | Actor | Film | Role |
| 1975 (1st) | Vic Silayan‡ | Diligan Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa | |
| 1976 (2nd) | Ruel Vernal‡ | Insiang | Dado |
| 1977 (3rd) | Joonee Gamboa ‡ | Burlesk Queen | Louie |
| 1978 (4th) | None | None | None |
| 1979 (5th) | Johnny Delgado‡ | Ang Alamat ni Julian Makabayan | |

### 1980s

| Year | Actor | Film | Role |
| 1980 (6th) | None | None | None |
| 1981 (7th) | Jay Ilagan‡ | Kisapmata | Noel Manalansan |
| 1982 (8th) | Spanky Manikan‡ | Himala | Orly |
| 1983 (9th) | Dennis Roldan‡ | Hot Property | |
| 1984 (10th) | Tom Olivar‡ | Bulaklak sa City Jail | Paquito |
| 1985 (11th) | Tommy Abuel‡ | The Moises Padilla Story | |
| 1986 (12th) | Christopher Ad. Castillo‡ | Bagets Gang | |
| 1987 (13th) | Roderick Paulate‡ | (1 + 1 = 12 + 1) | |
| 1988 (14th) | Dick Israel‡ | Patrolman | |
| 1989 (15th) | Cesar Montano‡ | Ang Bukas ay Akin | Predo |

### 1990s

| Year | Actor | Film | Role |
| 1990 (16th) | Robert Arevalo‡ | Ama, Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan? | |
| 1991 (17th) | Leo Martinez‡ | Juan Tamad at Mr. Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue | Manhik-Manaog |
| 1992 (18th) | Ariel Rivera‡ | Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal | David |
| 1993 (19th) | Ronaldo Valdez‡ | May Minamahal | Cenon |
| 1994 (20th) | Dick Israel‡ | Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guwapo | Benjie |
| 1995 (21st) | Albert Martinez‡ | Muling Umawit ang Puso | Miguel Sanchez |
| 1996 (22nd) | John Arcilla‡ | Mulanay | |
| 1997 (23rd) | Ronaldo Valdez‡ | Nasaan ang Puso? | Edgardo de Luna |
| 1998 (24th) | Jaime Fabregas‡ | José Rizal | Luis Taviel de Andrade |
| 1999 (25th) | Pen Medina‡ | Muro-ami | Dado |

### 2000s

| Year | Actor | Film | Role |
| 2000 (26th) | Jeffrey Quizon‡ | Markova: Comfort Gay | Young Markova |
| 2001 (27th) | Ronnie Lazaro‡ | Bagong Buwan | Datu Ali |
| 2002 (28th) | Piolo Pascual‡ | Dekada '70 | Julian "Jules" Bartolome, Jr. |
| 2003 (29th) | Victor Neri‡ | Filipinas | Emman Filipinas |
| 2004 (30th) | Dennis Trillo‡ | Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita | Ignacio Basa/ Inya |
| 2005 (31st) | Jose Manalo‡ | Enteng Kabisote: OK Ka Fairy Ko... The Legend | Jose |
| 2006 (32nd) | Johnny Delgado‡ | Ligalig | |
| 2007 (33rd) | Roi Vinzon‡ | Resiklo | Hades |
| 2008 (34th) | Phillip Salvador‡ | Baler | Daniel Reyes |
| 2009 (35th) | Phillip Salvador‡ | Ang Panday | Lizardo |
| 2009 (35th) | John Lapus | Shake, Rattle & Roll 11 | Basti |

### 2010s

| Year | Actor | Film | Role |
| 2010 (36th) | Dolphy‡ | Rosario | Elder Hesus |
| 2010 (36th) | Roy Alvarez | Father Jejemon | |
| 2010 (36th) | Alwyn Uytingco | Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) | Peter Tirso "Pip" Montecillo |
| 2010 (36th) | Sid Lucero | Rosario | Carding |
| 2011 (37th) | John Regala‡ | Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story | Carlos "Totoy Golem" Capistrano |
| 2011 (37th) | Baron Geisler | Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story | Ernesto "Erning Toothpick" Reyes |
| 2011 (37th) | Dennis Trillo | Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow | Derek |
| 2011 (37th) | Jose Manalo | Enteng ng Ina Mo | Bodyguard Jose |
| 2012 (38th) | Cesar Montano‡ | El Presidente | Andrés Bonifacio |
| 2012 (38th) | Zanjoe Marudo | One More Try | Tristan |
| 2013 (39th) | Pen Medina‡ | 10,000 Hours | Sebastian Jago |
| 2013 (39th) | Cholo Barretto | 10,000 Hours | Benjo Alcaraz |
| 2013 (39th) | Janus del Prado | Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay | Dencio |
| 2013 (39th) | Baron Geisler | Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill | Datu Putla |
| 2013 (39th) | Christian Vasquez | Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir | Padre Diego Luis de San Vitores |
| 2013 (39th) | Michael de Mesa | 10,000 Hours | Dir. Dante Cristobal |
| 2014 (40th) | Joey Marquez‡ | Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles | Nestor |
| 2015 (41st) | Tirso Cruz III‡ | Honor Thy Father | Bishop Tony |
| 2016 (42nd) | Christian Bables‡ | Die Beautiful | Barbs |
| 2016 (42nd) | Cedrick Juan | Oro | Bong |
| 2016 (42nd) | Joel Torre | Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough | Joel Torre |
| 2016 (42nd) | Lou Veloso | Seklusyon | Sandoval |
| 2017 (43rd) | Edgar Allan Guzman‡ | Deadma Walking | Mark |
| 2017 (43rd) | Nonie Buencamino | Ang Larawan | Manolo |
| 2017 (43rd) | Sandino Martin | Ang Larawan | Bitoy Camacho |
| 2017 (43rd) | Jake Cuenca | Ang Panday | Lucifer |
| 2017 (43rd) | Robert Arevalo | Ang Larawan | Don Perico |
| 2018 (44th) | Tony Mabesa‡ | Rainbow's Sunset | Fredo |
| 2019 (45th) | Joem Bascon‡ | Write About Love | Marco |
| 2019 (45th) | Soliman Cruz | Miracle in Cell No. 7 | Tatang Celso |
| 2019 (45th) | JC Santos | Sunod | Lance |

### 2020s

| Year | Actor | Film | Role |
| 2020 (46th) | Michael de Mesa‡ | Isa Pang Bahaghari | Rey |
| 2020 (46th) | Edgar Allan Guzman | Coming Home | Ned |
| 2020 (46th) | Zanjoe Marudo | Isa Pang Bahaghari | Andy |
| 2020 (46th) | John Leinard Ramos | The Boy Foretold by the Stars | Timmy |
| 2020 (46th) | Dante Rivero | Suarez: The Healing Priest | Bishop Antonio Palang |
| 2021 (47th) | John Arcilla‡ | Big Night! | Donato Rapido |
| 2021 (47th) | John Arcilla | A Hard Day | Ace |
| 2021 (47th) | Nico Antonio | Big Night! | Zues |
| 2022 (48th) | Mon Confiado ‡ | Nanahimik ang Gabi | Plays the antagonist of the film |
| 2022 (48th) | Nonie Buencamino | Family Matters | Kiko |
| 2022 (48th) | Sean de Guzman | My Father, Myself | Matthew |
| 2023 (49th) | JC Santos ‡ | Mallari | Brother Lucas Alarcon Segundo |
| 2023 (49th) | Romnick Sarmenta | Becky & Badette | Pepe Feniz |
| 2023 (49th) | Dingdong Dantes | Firefly | Tonton |
| 2023 (49th) | Epi Quizon | Firefly | Louie |
| 2023 (49th) | Enchong Dee | GomBurZa | Jacinto Zamora |
| 2023 (49th) | Dante Rivero | GomBurZa | Mariano Gomez |
| 2023 (49th) | Pepe Herrera | Rewind | Lods |
| 2023 (49th) | Tommy Alejandrino | Mallari | Didi Laan |
| 2024 (50th) | Ruru Madrid ‡ | Green Bones | Xavier Gonzaga |
| 2024 (50th) | Sid Lucero | Topakk | Romero |
| 2024 (50th) | Sid Lucero | The Kingdom | Magat Bagwis |
| 2024 (50th) | Jhong Hilario | And the Breadwinner Is... | Biboy Salvador |
| 2024 (50th) | Kokoy de Santos | And the Breadwinner Is... | Boy Salvador |
| 2024 (50th) | David Ezra | Isang Himala | Orly |

## Multiple awards for Best Supporting Actor

Throughout the history of Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), there have been actors who received multiple Awards for Best Supporting Actor. As of 2021 (47th MMFF), 7 actors have received two or more Best Supporting Actor awards.
| Actor | Record Set | First year awarded | Recent year awarded |
| Pen Medina | 2 | 1999 | 2013 |
| Cesar Montano | 2 | 1989 | 2012 |
| Phillip Salvador | 2 | 2008 | 2009 |
| Johnny Delgado | 2 | 1979 | 2006 |
| Ronaldo Valdez | 2 | 1993 | 1997 |
| Dick Israel | 2 | 1988 | 1994 |
| John Arcilla | 2 | 1996 | 2021 |