Country Philippines First awarded 1975 | Presented by MMDA Official website www.mmda.gov.ph/mmff/ | |
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Awarded for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Currently held by Irma Adlawan,
Oro (2016) | ||
The Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress is an award presented annually by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). It was first awarded at the 1st Metro Manila Film Festival ceremony, held in 1975; Charito Solis received the award for her role in Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi and it is given in honor of an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role while working within the film industry. Currently, nominees and winners are determined by Executive Committees, headed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman and key members of the film industry.
Multiple awards for Best Actress
Throughout the history of Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), there have been actresses who received multiple Awards for Best Actress. As of 2015 (41st MMFF), 5 actresses have received two or more Best Actress awards.