MANILA, Philippines – The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) crowned a new set of winners during the 50th Gabi ng Parangal on Friday, December 27.

The actors, writers, and filmmakers behind the MMFF entries took the stage to express their gratitude and share their aspirations for the film industry, among others. Some actors took home awards for the first time, turning emotional as they delivered their speeches.

Here are some of the most notable acceptance speeches of the night:

Vice Ganda, Special Jury Citation for And The Breadwinner Is…

Ruru Madrid, Best Supporting Actor for Green Bones

Kakki Teodoro, Best Supporting Actress for Isang Himala

Ricky Lee and Angeli Atienza, Best Screenplay for Green Bones

Dennis Trillo, Best Actor for Green Bones

Judy Ann Santos, Best Actress for Espantaho

Best Picture, Green Bones

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– Rappler.com