MMFF 2025 awardees set historic milestoneKrystel Go, lead star in ‘I’m Perfect,’ wins best actress at the Metro Manila Film Festival’s Gabi ng Parangal in Makati on Saturday. MANILA, Philippines — History was made at the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) awards night as “I’m Perfect” lead star Krystel Go became the first Best Actress awardee with Down syndrome. Vice Ganda emerged as the first openly queer actor to win the Best Actor award for his performance in “Call Me Mother.”Helmed by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo and produced by Nathan Studios, “I’m Perfect” also took home this year’s Best Picture and Best Ensemble Award. A queer person in gown can be a best actor. “Call Me Mother” also garnered the Gender Sensitivity Award and best child performer for Lucas Andalio.

Source: Philippine Star December 28, 2025 16:49 UTC