1.1¹. INT². CCP³ THEATER. NIGHT.
Tension can be felt inside the theater as everyone is patiently waiting for the announcement of this year's MMFF⁴ Best Actor.
Roaring applause can be heard as veteran actress LYDIA MADRIGAL(64) went out on stage. Lydia is wearing a black long dress and looking regal in front of everyone. In her hand was the card containing the name of tonight's grandest award recipient.LYDIA
First of all, I would like to thank MMFF for having me as tonight's presenter. I have seen all of the nominees' performances and I am proud to say that the Philippines' film industry has changed for the better. Congratulations to our nominees.The audience applauded Lydia's opening statement. At the same time, we can now see the faces of the Best Actor nominees flashed on the big screen behind Lydia. UNO LOYOLA (28), CHRISTIAN YU(31), and ANDREI CONCEPCION(29).
LYDIA
I am not gonna drag this anymore. Let me give you this year's MMFF Best Actor, none other than...Uno Loyola for the film, Best Thing I Never Had⁵!!!Cheers and applause from the audience can be heard as Uno Loyola bagged the MMFF Best Actor Award. Uno's reaction was immediately flashed on the big screen. He immediately stood up and hugged the film director that was sitting beside him. Co-nominees patted his back and shook his hands to congratulate him. He started walking to the stage to receive his award. Hugs were exchanged between him and Lydia as she gave him his MMFF Trophy. Uno approached the mic to begin his speech.
UNO
Wow! Wait I can not believe this.Uno said as he smiled widely and raised his award to the camera.
UNO
I would like to thank the MMFF panel for awarding me such an achievement. And, to my Best Thing, I Never Had team, this would not be possible without you guys. You guys are the true heroes of this film. I would also like to thank DIREK ARO(47) for helping me to know my character. Direk, Thank you for bringing the best out of me! Finally, I would like to thank the fans who tirelessly showed their support for this film and me. My Loves, we made it. This award is for you! Thank you, everyone!Uno bowed and again raised his award. The audience gave him another round of applause and a standing ovation. Confetti started booming and soon the stage and Uno were surrounded by falling gold confetti, glamouring him and his success.
Reference(s)
1. Chapter 1 Sequence 1
2. Interior-specific settings of a location
3. Cultural Center Of The Philippines
4. Metro Manila Film Festival
5. Best Thing I Never Had, Uno's MMFF Film Entry
--1.2. INT. BAR. LATER NIGHT.
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