Push Admin

MMFF Parade of Stars 2023 makes string of 'firsts'

Article (news)

MJ Felipe, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="ABS-CBN News" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/12/16/20231216-49th-metro-manila-film-festival-parade-via-abs-cbn-news.jpg"/><figcaption>Stars wave to fans in CAMANAVA for the 49th Metro Manila Film Festival Parade of Stars on December 16, 2023. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News</figcaption></figure></div>For the first time in the 49 years of the Metro Manila Film Festival, the annual parade of stars passed through four cities - Navotas, Caloocan, Malabon, and Valenzuela.The lead stars of the 10 participating films greeted fans who flocked to the starting point of the parade at the Navotas Centennial Park.Alessandra de Rossi&#x27;s &quot;Firefly&quot; was the opening float, designed like a little garden with a giant book on its tail. Meanwhile, the &quot;When I Met You In Tokyo&quot; float gave onlookers a feel of Japan with its lanterns, umbrellas and cherry blossom trees. Lead actor Christopher de Leon was with the movie&#x27;s young stars Darren Espanto and Cassy Legaspi.It&#x27;s also a first for Marian Rivera to enjoy the vibes of the MMFF parade with her husband Dingdong Dantes aboard their float for &quot;Rewind&quot;.The colorful mini-bus of &quot;Broken Hearts Trip&quot; followed next with Iyah Mina, Teejay Marquez and other stars waving to fans along C-4 road.The horror movie &quot;Mallari&quot; had a party-truck like float complete with confetti and a DJ spinning club hits to engage fans and give an energetic mood. Piolo Pascual admitted that it&#x27;s been a while since he participated in the MMFF and this is his first time to join the annual parade.Matteo Guidicelli also enjoyed his first time in the MMFF Parade of stars with co-actors Kylie Verzosa, Aaron Villaflor and John Arcilla in the superhero movie &quot;Penduko&quot;. Matteo said that it&#x27;s been years since people witnessed a star studded event like this, and that&#x27;s why the energy is quite high.Pokwang and Eugene Domingo didn&#x27;t miss a beat in waving hi to the crowd on their colorful &quot;Becky and Badette&quot; float.Despite the hot weather Saturday afternoon, Sharon Cuneta was still game with Alden Richards and Miles Ocampo, aboard their &quot;Family of Two&quot; float. Sharon felt different, in a good way, seeing a lot of people along the crowded sidelines of Samson Road and McArthur Highway.Enchong Dee, Elijah Canlas, Cedrick Juan were all smiles, throwing posters and giving away souvenirs to the crowd, on their &quot;Gomburza&quot; float. While the horror movie &quot;Kampon&quot; had a giant carousel or merry-go-round on top of their float.The stars, together with the team behind the MMFF, hope that the parade will encourage movie fans to bring back the tradition of Filipino families watching MMFF films during the holiday season.

For the first time in the forty nine years of the Metro Manila Film Festival, the annual parade of stars passed through four cities - Navotas, Caloocan, Malabon and Valenzuela.

MMFF Parade of Stars 2023 makes string of 'firsts'

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

Sudoku

Word of the Day

Lotto

Horoscope

Showbiz

MMFF Parade of Stars 2023 makes string of 'firsts'

MJ Felipe,

ABS-CBN News

Published December 17, 2023 12:56 AM PHT

Read More:

Valenzuela

MMFF

Metro Manila Film Festival

Navotas

Caloocan

Malabon

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

Sign Up

I have read and agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy.

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.