Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Child Performer

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Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Child Performer
Awarded for	Best Performance by a Child Actor/Actress
Country	Philippines
Presented by	MMDA
First awarded	1980
Currently held by	Euwenn Mikaell Aleta, Firefly (2023)
Website	www.mmda.gov.ph/mmff/

The Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Child Performer is an award presented annually by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). It was first awarded at the 6th Metro Manila Film Festival ceremony, held in 1980; Julie Vega won the award for her performance in Kape't Gatas and it is given to a child acting in a motion picture. Currently, nominees and winners are determined by Executive Committees, headed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman and key members of the film industry.

Winners and nominees

Key	Explanation
‡	Indicates the winning actor

1980s

Year	Child Actor	Film	Role	Ref
1980 (6th)	Julie Vega‡	Kape't Gatas	Wewet
1981 (7th)	Bentot Jr.‡	Ang Pagbabalik ng Panday
	Dranreb Belleza‡	Kapitan Kidlat
1982 (8th)	—
1983 (9th)	Jaypee de Guzman and Ben Pelayo‡	Teng Teng de Sarapen	Sonny
1984 (10th)	Chuckie Dreyfus‡	Idol	Obet
1985 (11th)	Katrin Gonzales‡	Ano ang Kulay ng Mukha ng Diyos?	Maripi
1986 (12th)	Ian de Leon‡	Halimaw sa Banga
1987 (13th)	Cheche Sta. Ana‡	Action Is not Missing
1988 (14th)	RR Herrera‡	Agila ng Maynila
1989 (15th)	Atong Redillas‡	Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Elias Paniki

1990s

Ella Guevara won in 2004 for her role in Sigaw. Euwenn Mikaell Aleta won in 2023 for his role in Firefly (2023 film).

Year	Child Actor	Film	Role	Ref
1990 (16th)	Guila Alvarez‡	Ama Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan
	Vandolph‡	Espadang Patpat
	RR Herrera	Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina?
1991 (17th)	Aiza Seguerra‡	Okay Ka Fairy Ko, The Movie	Aiza
1992 (18th)	I.C. Mendoza‡	Shake, Rattle & Roll IV	Teks
1993 (19th)	Sarah Jane Abad‡	Kung Mawawala Ka Pa
1994 (20th)	Tom Taus, Jr.‡	Shake, Rattle & Roll V	Charlie
1995 (21st)	Charina Scott‡	Huwag Mong Isuko ang Laban	Cheska
1996 (22nd)	Agatha Tapan‡	Trudis Liit
1997 (23rd)	—
1998 (24th)	—
1999 (25th)	Rebecca Lusterio‡	Muro-ami	Kalbo

2000s

Year	Child Actor	Film	Role	Ref
2000 (26th)	—
2001 (27th)	Jiro Manio‡	Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure	Francis delos Santos
2002 (28th)	John Wayne Sace‡	Dekada '70	Benjamin "Bingo" Bartolome
2003 (29th)	J. A. Tadena‡	Mano Po 2: My Home
2004 (30th)	Ella Guevara‡	Sigaw	Lara
2005 (31st)	Paul Salas‡	Shake, Rattle and Roll 2k5	Paul
2006 (32nd)	Nash Aguas‡	Shake, Rattle & Roll 8	Benjo
2007 (33rd)	Nash Aguas‡	Shake, Rattle & Roll 9	Stephen
2008 (34th)	Robert Villar‡	Shake, Rattle & Roll X	Junie
2009 (35th)	Robert Villar‡	Ang Panday	Bugoy

2010s

Year	Child Actor	Film	Role	Ref
2010 (36th)	Xyriel Manabat‡	Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)	Monay Montecillo
2011 (37th)	Bugoy Cariño‡	Shake, Rattle & Roll 13	Bikbok
	Sofia Millares	Segunda Mano	Angel
2012 (38th)	Miguel Vergara‡	One More Try	Bochok
2013 (39th)	Ryzza Mae Dizon‡	My Little Bossings	Ching
2014 (40th)	Ryzza Mae Dizon‡	My Big Bossing's Adventures	Jessa, Angel, Biiktoria/Victoria
2015 (41st)	Krystal Brimner‡	Honor Thy Father	Angel
	Sol de Guzman	Buy Now, Die Later
	Alonzo Muhlach	Beauty and the Bestie	Jumbo
	Marco Masa	Beauty and the Bestie	Jimbo
	Julia & Talia Concio	All You Need Is Pag-Ibig	Kelsey and Hannah
2016 (42nd)	—
2017 (43rd)	Bae-by Baste‡	Meant to Beh	Riley
2018 (44th)	Phoebe Villamor‡	Aurora	Rita
2019 (45th)	Yuna Tango‡	Mindanao	Aisa Datupalo
	Xia Vigor	Miracle in Cell No. 7	Yesha
	Rhed Bustamante	Sunod

2020s

Year	Child Actor	Film	Role	Ref
2020 (46th)	Seiyo Masunaga‡	The Missing
	Jana Agoncillo	Coming Home
	Miguel Gabriel Diokno	Tagpuan
	Ryan Jay Obana	Tagpuan
2021 (47th)	—
2022 (48th)	Shawn Niño Gabriel‡	My Father, Myself
2023 (49th)	Euwenn Mikaell Aleta‡	Firefly
	Jordan Lim	Rewind
	Erin Espiritu	Kampon

Multiple awards for Best Child Performer

Throughout the history of Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), there have been actors who received multiple Awards for Best Child Performer. As of 2015 (41st MMFF), 4 actors have received two or more Best Child Performer awards.

Actor	Record Set	First year awarded	Recent year awarded
Ryzza Mae Dizon	2	2013	2014
Robert Villar		2008	2009
Nash Aguas		2006	2007
RR Herrera		1988	1990

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External links

• IMDB: Metro Manila Film Festival
• Official website of the Metro Manila Film Festival

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By year	1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Merit awards	Best Picture Best Director Best Actor Best Actress Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress Best Child Performer Best Screenplay Best Original Story Best Cinematography Best Editing Best Musical Score Best Original Theme Song Best Production Design Best Sound Engineering Best Visual Effects Best Make-up Artist Most Gender-Sensitive Film Best Float
Special awards	Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence
Short film awards	Best Short Film Special Jury Prize Best Director Best Screenplay
Spin-offs	Summer Film Festival 2020 2023
Best Picture 1975–2000 Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw Na Lupa (1975) Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon (1976) Burlesk Queen (1977) Atsay (1978) Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan tied with Ina Ka ng Anak Mo (1979) Taga sa Panahon (1980) Kisapmata (1981) Himala (1982) Karnal (1983) Bulaklak sa City Jail (1984) Paradise Inn (1985) Halimaw sa Banga (only the 3rd Best Picture was announced) (1986) Olongapo, The Great American Dream (1987) Patrolman (1988) Imortal (1989) Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? (1990) Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. (1991) Andres Manambit: Angkan ng Matatapang (1992) Kung Mawawala Ka Pa (1993) no winner (1994) Muling Umawit ang Puso (1995) Magic Temple (1996) Nasaan ang Puso (1997) José Rizal (1998) Muro-Ami (1999) Tanging Yaman (2000) 2001–present Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure (2001) Mano Po (2002) Crying Ladies (2003) Mano Po III: My Love (2004) Blue Moon (2005) Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes On and On and On (2006) Resiklo (2007) Baler (2008) Ang Panday (2009) Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) (2010) Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011) One More Try (2012) 10,000 Hours (2013) Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo (2014) Walang Forever (2015) Sunday Beauty Queen (2016) Ang Larawan (2017) Rainbow's Sunset (2018) Mindanao (2019) Fan Girl (2020) Big Night! (2021) Deleter (2022) Firefly (2023)
Best Director 1975–2000 Augusto Buenaventura (1975) Eddie Romero (1976) Celso Ad. Castillo (1977) Eddie Garcia (1978) Lino Brocka (1979) Marilou Diaz-Abaya (1980) Mike De Leon (1981) Ishmael Bernal (1982) Willie Milan (1983) Mario O'Hara (1984) Lino Brocka (1985) Mario O'Hara (1986) Artemio Marquez (1987) Laurice Guillen (1988) Eddie Garcia (1989) Gil Portes (1990) Elwood Perez (1991) Ike Jarlego, Jr. (1992) Jose Javier Reyes (1993) No winner (1994) Joel Lamangan (1995) Peque Gallaga & Lore Reyes (1996) Chito S. Roño (1997) Marilou Diaz-Abaya (1998) Marilou Diaz-Abaya (1999) Laurice Guillen (2000) 2001–present Chito S. Roño (2001) Joel Lamangan (2002) Mark Meily (2003) Cesar Montano (2004) Jose Javier Reyes (2005) Jose Javier Reyes (2006) Cesar Apolinario (2007) Mark Meily (2008) Joel Lamangan (2009) Wenn V. Deramas (2010) Tikoy Aguiluz (2011) Brillante Mendoza (2012) Joyce Bernal (2013) Dan Villegas (2014) Erik Matti (2015) Erik Matti (2016) Paul Soriano (2017) Joel Lamangan (2018) Brillante Mendoza (2019) Antoinette Jadaone (2020) Jun Lana (2021) Mikhail Red (2022) Pepe Diokno (2023)
Best Actor 1975–2000 Joseph Estrada (1975) Christopher de Leon (1976) Rolly Quizon (1977) No winner (1978) Raul Aragon (1979) Dindo Fernando (1980) Vic Silayan (1981) Christopher de Leon (1982) Anthony Alonzo (1983) Herbert Bautista (1984) Anthony Alonzo (1985) Mario O'Hara (1986) Anthony Alonzo (1987) Baldo Marro (1988) Christopher de Leon (1989) Dolphy (1990) Eric Quizon (1991) Aga Muhlach (1992) Aga Muhlach (1993) Roi Vinzon (1994) Richard Gomez (1995) Jomari Yllana (1996) Christopher de Leon (1997) Cesar Montano (1998) Christopher de Leon (1999) Johnny Delgado (2000) 2001–present Cesar Montano (2001) Eddie Garcia (2002) Eric Quizon (2003) Christopher de Leon (2004) Marvin Agustin (2005) Cesar Montano (2006) Jinggoy Estrada (2007) Christopher de Leon (2008) Bong Revilla (2009) Dolphy (2010) Dingdong Dantes (2011) Dingdong Dantes (2012) Robin Padilla (2013) Derek Ramsay (2014) Jericho Rosales (2015) Paolo Ballesteros (2016) Derek Ramsay (2017) Dennis Trillo (2018) Allen Dizon (2019) Paulo Avelino (2020) Christian Bables (2021) Ian Veneracion (2022) Cedrick Juan (2023)
Best Actress 1975–2000 Charito Solis (1975) Hilda Koronel (1976) Vilma Santos (1977) Nora Aunor (1978) Lolita Rodriguez (1979) Nora Aunor (1979) Amy Austria (1980) Vilma Santos (1981) Nora Aunor (1982) Coney Reyes (1983) Nora Aunor (1984) Vivian Velez (1985) Liza Lorena (1986) Melanie Marquez (1987) Amy Austria (1988) Vilma Santos (1989) Nora Aunor (1990) Nora Aunor (1991) Gina Alajar (1992) Dawn Zulueta (1993) Kimberly Diaz (1994) Nora Aunor (1995) Amy Austria (1996) Maricel Soriano (1997) Alice Dixson (1998) Elizabeth Oropesa (1999) Gloria Romero (2000) 2001–present Assunta De Rossi (2001) Ara Mina (2002) Maricel Soriano (2003) Vilma Santos (2004) Zsa Zsa Padilla (2005) Judy Ann Santos (2006) Maricel Soriano (2007) Anne Curtis (2008) Sharon Cuneta (2009) Ai-Ai delas Alas (2010) Maricel Soriano (2011) Nora Aunor (2012) Maricel Soriano (2013) Jennylyn Mercado (2014) Jennylyn Mercado (2015) Irma Adlawan (2016) Joanna Ampil (2017) Gloria Romero (2018) Judy Ann Santos (2019) Charlie Dizon (2020) Charo Santos-Concio (2021) Nadine Lustre (2022) Vilma Santos (2023)
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