Queer Triumph: Vice Ganda Makes MMFF History
**Queer Triumph at MMFF 2025 Awards Night: A Milestone for the LGBT+ Community**
Hey, mga kaibigan! The MMFF 2025 Gabi ng Parangal was nothing short of a landmark event for our queer community! Vice Ganda made history by winning the Best Actor award for the film *Call Me Mother*, marking the first time an openly queer actor has seized this prestigious honor in Philippine cinema. According to [Philstar](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/12/29/2497447/mmff-2025-awardees-set-historic-milestone), this is a game-changer, and we couldn’t agree more!
**A Night to Remember: Vice Ganda’s Groundbreaking Victory**
Imagine the scene: It was December 27 at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati, and the place was buzzing with excitement as Vice Ganda took the stage, radiating confidence and pride. His performance as an adoptive mom fighting for family in *Call Me Mother* was raw and heartfelt, full of love, sass, and authenticity. Vice, in all his glory, proclaimed, “Queer people can be best actors. A queer person in a gown can achieve this!” He dedicated his win to mothers everywhere, his sisters, partner Ion Perez, and his industry friends. [TransVitae](https://www.transvitae.com/filipino-entertainer-vice-ganda-makes-mmff-history/) celebrated the film’s campy, feminine vibe, highlighting the importance of representing effeminate gay men, not just a trans milestone, a nuance we absolutely adore!
**The Impact of *Call Me Mother***
The film didn’t just stop at Vice’s win. It tied for Third Best Picture with *Manila’s Finest* and also bagged the Gender Sensitivity Award and Best Child Performer for Lucas Andalio. Directed by Sigrid Bernardo, it’s a beautiful exploration of family bonds, queer parenting, and breaking stereotypes, truly resonant themes for us. [GMA Network](https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/content/970944/i-mperfect-wins-best-picture-vice-ganda-krystel-go-take-top-acting-honors/story/) lists the full winners, with *I’mPerfect* taking Best Picture and Krystel Go, who has Down syndrome, as Best Actress, a double win for inclusivity!
**The Significance of This Win**
This isn’t merely an award; it signifies a powerful surge in queer visibility! Vice’s win challenges traditional casting in Pinoy cinema. [Advocates Philippines](https://www.advocatesomi.com/2024/vice-ganda-makes-history-with-mmff-2025-best-actor-win) hailed it as a leap toward diverse storytelling, while [Daily Tribune](https://tribune.net.ph/2025/12/29/breaking-barriers-award-winning-lgbtq-representation-in-philippine-cinema) noted it as a important moment for LGBTQ+ representation. Even [Manila Times](https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/12/30/opinion/editorial/a-landmark-celebration-of-inclusivity-at-the-mmff/2250560) called it a landmark celebration of inclusivity. Although surveys show there’s still a tolerance gap in everyday life, nights like these push culture forward, one groundbreaking achievement at a time.
So, community, let’s keep the energy alive! Tag us if you’re planning to watch *Call Me Mother* this weekend. What’s your favorite MMFF queer moment? Share in the comments below! 🌈✨ (Word count: 425)
