Sen. Jinggoy Estrada (Katas ng Saudi) and Maricel  Soriano (Bahay Kubo) were chosen best actor and actress for roles they essayed in two entries to the Metro Manila Film Festival 2007.

Cesar Apolinario, a reporter for GMA-7, won as best director for “Banal”, his directorial debut, while “Resiklo” won as best picture.

Inquirer.net also reports the following winners:

Jose Javier Reyes (Katas ng Saudi), best screenplay Roy Vinzon (Resiklo), best supporting actor
Eugene Domingo (Bahay Kubo), best supporting actress

“Bahay Kubo” and “Katas ng Saudi” shared the Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award.

Tart, Marty and I watched “Enteng Kabisote 4” a day after Christmas at the Mall of Asia. I can’t say much about the story which was not well-crafted and had several loose ends, but it was definitely kiddie fare.

No one doubts, to this day, that “Enteng Kabisote” will be the runaway blockbuster winner.

My friend Norman who works for migrant workers in Hong Kong was impressed by the story of “Katas ng Saudi”. I think I will need to see it, especially now that Jinggoy — yes, that guy — won an acting trophy forhis starring role in it.

A playmate worked behind the scenes for “Resiklo” — also a seeming enticement to watch it on the big screen.