The 38th Metro Manila Film Festival 2012 Official Entries Announced!

MANILA, Philippines - As early as this month, the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival official entries were officially announced.

This year there were 8 films selected for the highly anticipated festival in the country. Philippine showbiz big names including Kris Aquino, Vic Sotto, Bong Revilla Jr., Judy Ann Santos, Angel Locsin, Dingdong Dantes, Angelica Panganiban, Jeorge Estregan, Cesar Montano, Iza Calzado, Richard Gomez, Jake Cuenca, Enchong Dee, Julia Montes  and Vice Ganda are among the participants in the 38th Metro Manila Film Festival.

Here are the 2012 MMFF 8 Official Entries:

COÑO PROBLEMS (GMA Films)

Starring: Aljur Abrenica, Maxene Magalona, Solenn Heussaff, Bianca King, Mikael Daez, Isabelle Daza, Benjamin Alves

Directed by: Andoy Ranay

EL PRESIDENTE (Scenema Concept)
Starring: Jeorge Estregan aka ER Ejercito, Cristine Reyes, Cesar Montano and Nora Aunor
Directed by: Mark Meily

MGA KUWENTO NI LOLA BASYANG (Unitel Pictures)

Episode 1: "Pedrong Walang Takot"
Starring: Richard Gomez, Iza Calzado, Paolo Contis, Rufa Mae Quinto
Directed by: Mark Meily
Episode 2: "Mariang Alimango"
Episode 2: Empress, Sam Concepcion, Zsa Zsa Padilla
Directed by: Chris Martinez

ONE MORE TRY (Star Cinema)
Starring: Angel Locsin, Dingdong Dantes, Angelica Panganiban, Zanjoe Marudo
Directed by: Ruel S. Bayani

SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL 14 (Regal Entertainment)
Starring: Vhong Navarro, Iza Calzado, Dennis Trillo, Carla Abellana, Lovi Poe, Paulo Avelino, Solenn Heussaff, Herbert Bautista, Janice De Belen
Directed by: Chito S. Roño

SI AGIMAT, SI ENTENG KABISOTE AT SI ME (OctoArts Films, M-Zet, APT Entertainment, Imus Productions & GMA Films)
Starring: Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr., Vic Sotto, Judy Ann Santos, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola
Directed by: Tony Y. Reyes

SISTERAKA (Star Cinema & Viva Films)
Starring: Kris Aquino and Vice Ganda
Directed by: Wenn Deramas

THE STRANGERS (Quantum Films)
Starring: Jake Cuenca, Enchong Dee, Julia Montes, Enrique Gil, Jaime Fabregas, Cherry Pie Picache
Directed by: Lawrence Fajardo

Unfortunately, there were also six other films who failed to make the cut in this year's 38th Metro Manila Film Festival:

BEN TAMBLING (Scenema Concept)
Starring: Jerico Ejercito, Kris Bernal, Camille Prats
Directed by: Joven Tan

DEATH MARCH (Deus Lux Mea Films)
Starring: Cesar Montano, Zanjoe Marudo, Jason Abalos, Angel Aquino
Directed by: Adolfo Alix Jr.

JUAN DELA CRUZ (CineMedia)
Starring: Coco Martin, Maja Salvador, Jake Cuenca, Albert Martinez
Directed by: Richard Somes

MY PRINCE CHARMING (Deus Lux Mea Films)
Starring: Iza Calzado and Mario Maurer
Directed by: Adolfo Alix Jr.

SA 'YONG SINAPUPUNAN (IN THY WOMB) (CenterStage Productions, Solar Films)
Starring: Nora Aunor, Bembol Roco, Lovi Poe, Mercedes Cabral
Directed by: Brillante Mendoza

TUHOG (Star Cinema, Quantum Films)
Starring: Eugene Domingo, Jake Cuenca, Enchong Dee, Robert Arevalo
Directed by: Veronica Velasco