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Vice Ganda, Krystel Go's historic, inclusive wins highlight MMFF 2025
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."
Her victory is seen as a significant step towards greater inclusivity within the MMFF and the broader film industry.
"I'm Perfect" also won Best Picture and Best Ensemble Award.
Go's performance as Jessica earned her the prestigious award, placing her above other accomplished nominees.
Visibly emotional during her acceptance speech, Go dedicated the award to her parents and thanked the film's team for "giving us a voice and for allowing us to show that we, too, can act."
She emphasized that her win fulfills a dream for herself and others with Down Syndrome, proving that they too can achieve their aspirations in acting.
Vice Ganda also made history by becoming the first openly queer actor to win Best Actor for his role in "Call Me Mother."
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"I'm Perfect" was crowned Best Picture at the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal.
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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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Host-comedian Vice Ganda finally won the Best Actor award at the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal for his role in "Call Me Mother."
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Sylvia Sanchez beams with pride over her Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry "I'mPerfect."
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