Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actor
Award presented annually by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA)
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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.[1] Currently, nominees and winners are determined by Executive Committees, headed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman and key members of the film industry.[2]
| Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role |
| Country | Philippines |
| Presented by | MMDA |
| First award | 1975 |
| Currently held by | Tom Rodriguez, Unmarry (2025) |
| Website | www |
Winners and nominees
| Key | Explanation |
|---|---|
| ‡ | Indicates the winning supporting actor |
1970s
1980s
| Year | Actor | Film | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 (6th) |
None[Note 2] | [7] | ||
| 1981 (7th) |
Jay Ilagan‡ | Kisapmata | Noel Manalansan | [8] |
| 1982 (8th) |
Spanky Manikan‡ | Himala | Orly | [9] |
| 1983 (9th) |
Dennis Roldan‡ | Hot Property | [10] | |
| 1984 (10th) |
Tom Olivar‡ | Bulaklak sa City Jail | Paquito | [11] |
| 1985 (11th) |
Tommy Abuel‡ | The Moises Padilla Story | [12] | |
| 1986 (12th) |
Christopher Ad. Castillo‡ | Bagets Gang | [13] | |
| 1987 (13th) |
Roderick Paulate‡ | (1 + 1 = 12 + 1) | [14] | |
| 1988 (14th) |
Dick Israel‡ | Patrolman | [15] | |
| 1989 (15th) |
Cesar Montano‡ | Ang Bukas ay Akin | Predo | [16] |
1990s
| Year | Actor | Film | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 (16th) |
Robert Arevalo‡ | Ama, Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan? | [17] | |
| 1991 (17th) |
Leo Martinez‡ | Juan Tamad at Mr. Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue | Manhik-Manaog | [18] |
| 1992 (18th) |
Ariel Rivera‡ | Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal | David | [19] |
| 1993 (19th) |
Ronaldo Valdez‡ | May Minamahal | Cenon | [20] |
| 1994 (20th) |
Dick Israel‡ | Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guwapo | Benjie | [21] |
| 1995 (21st) |
Albert Martinez‡ | Muling Umawit ang Puso | Miguel Sanchez | [22] |
| 1996 (22nd) |
John Arcilla‡ | Mulanay | [23] | |
| 1997 (23rd) |
Ronaldo Valdez‡ | Nasaan ang Puso? | Edgardo de Luna | [24] |
| 1998 (24th) |
Jaime Fabregas‡ | José Rizal | Luis Taviel de Andrade | [25] |
| 1999 (25th) |
Pen Medina‡ | Muro-ami | Dado | [26] |
2000s
| Year | Actor | Film | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 (26th) |
Jeffrey Quizon‡ | Markova: Comfort Gay | Young Markova | [27] |
| 2001 (27th) |
Ronnie Lazaro‡ | Bagong Buwan | Datu Ali | [28] |
| 2002 (28th) |
Piolo Pascual‡ | Dekada '70 | Julian "Jules" Bartolome, Jr. | [29] |
| 2003 (29th) |
Victor Neri‡ | Filipinas | Emman Filipinas | [30] |
| 2004 (30th) |
Dennis Trillo‡ | Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita | Ignacio Basa/ Inya | [31] |
| 2005 (31st) |
Jose Manalo‡ | Enteng Kabisote: OK Ka Fairy Ko... The Legend | Jose | [32] |
| 2006 (32nd) |
Johnny Delgado‡ | Ligalig | [33] | |
| 2007 (33rd) |
Roi Vinzon‡ | Resiklo | Hades | [34] |
| 2008 (34th) |
Phillip Salvador‡ | Baler | Daniel Reyes | [35] |
| 2009 (35th) |
Phillip Salvador‡ | Ang Panday | Lizardo | [36] |
| John Lapus | Shake, Rattle & Roll 11 | Basti |
2010s
2020s
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 | 1989 | 2012 | |
| Phillip Salvador | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Johnny Delgado | 1979 | 2006 | |
| Ronaldo Valdez | 1993 | 1997 | |
| Dick Israel | 1988 | 1994 | |
| John Arcilla | 1996 | 2021 |