"Fan Girl," a story of an obsessed teenage girl who spent an unforgettable night with her idol, won Best Picture at the virtual 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival Awards ceremonies on Dec. 27.
Paulo Avelino and Charlie Dizon were named Best Actor and Best Actress, respectively, for the same film.
Dizon beat topnotch actress nominees, including Nora Aunor and Sylvia Sanchez, for the acting trophy.
"Fan Girl" also won Best Director (Antoinette Jadaone), Best Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, and Best Sound. It also received 3rd Best Float award.
The full list of winners:
Best Picture:
1st - Fan Girl
2nd - The Boy Foretold by the Stars
3rd - Tagpuan
Best Actress In A Leading Role - Charlie Dizon, Fan Girl
Best Actor In A Leading Role - Paulo Avelino, Fan Girl
Best Director - Antoinette Jadaone, Fan Girl
Best Actress In A Supporting Role - Shaina Magdayao, Tagpuan
Best Actor In A Supporting Role - Michael De Mesa, Isa Pang Bahaghari
Best Child Performer - Seiyo Masunaga, The Missing
Best Screenplay - Fan Girl
Best Editing - Fan Girl
Best Cinematography - Fan Girl
Best Production Design - Magikland
Best Visual Effects - Magikland
Best Sound - Fan Girl
Best Musical Score - Magikland
Best Original Theme Song - "Ulan," The Boy Foretold By The Stars
Gat Puno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award - Suarez: The Healing Priest
FPJ Memorial Award - Magikland
Manay Ichu Vera Perez Memorial Award - Gloria Romero
Special Jury Prize - Peque Gallaga
Gender Sensitivity Award - The Boy Foretold By The Stars
Best Float
1st - Magikland
2nd - Isa Pang Bahaghari
3rd - Fan Girl
Best Student Short Film - Paano Maging Babae (De La Salle College of Saint Benilde)