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 Supporting Role Currently held by Phoebe Walker,
Seklusyon (2016) | ||
The Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting 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; Nida Blanca received the award for his role in Batu- Bato sa langit and it is given in honor of an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting 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 Supporting Actress
Throughout the history of Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), there have been actresses who received multiple Awards for Best Supporting Actress. As of 2015 (41st MMFF), 3 actresses have received two or more Best Supporting Actress awards.