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"I'm Perfect" was crowned Best Picture at the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal.
The film, produced by Nathan Studios and directed by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo, is the first mainstream Filipino feature to star two leads with Down syndrome in a romantic narrative.
Krystel Go became the first actor with Down Syndrome to win Best Actress, a category that also included Nadine Lustre, Angelica Panganiban, and Bianca de Vera.
"I'm Perfect" also received the Jury Prize for Best Ensemble.
"Manila's Finest" won Third Best Picture, shared with "Call Me Mother", and received the Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award.
"Manila's Finest" also won in several craft categories such as Cinematography, Production Design, Sound, Musical Score, and Original Song.
Jeffrey Jeturian won Best Director for "Unmarry", which was awarded Second Best Picture.
"Manila's Finest" and "Unmarry" shared the Best Float award with "Call Me Mother".
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Krystel Go, an actress diagnosed with Down Syndrome, made history by winning the Best Actress award at the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) for her role in "I'm Perfect."
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"I'mPerfect," a groundbreaking film showcasing the lives of individuals with Down syndrome, achieved a historic win at the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) by securing the Best Picture award, with its lead actress, Krystel Go, also winning Best Actress.
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Actress Angelica Panganiban disclosed that she prepared an acceptance speech for Best Actress at the MMFF Gabi ng Parangal 2025, though she did not win the award.
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Sylvia Sanchez beams with pride over her Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry "I'mPerfect."
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