Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat tops 2008 Metrofest with P171-M

Star Cinema’s Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat (ATINL), again starring Ai-Ai delas Alas, topped the 2008 Metro Filmfest (from Dec. 25 to Jan. 7) with a total gross of P171-million.

“It will eventually surpass the record of the first Tanging Ina movie which earned P178-million during its entire run,” said Star Cinema boss Malou Santos. (The first Tanging Ina movie was shown outside of any festival.) “Our projection is that ATINL will gross more than P200-million during its nationwide run.”

According to the STAR source, here’s the official ranking of the eight entries and their total grosses during the 14-day Metro Filmfest:

 1. Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat (Star Cinema) — P171-M,

 2. Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After (M-Zet, OctoArts Films and APT Productions) — P107-M,

 3. Shake, Rattle & Roll X (Regal Films) — P68-M,

 4. Desperadas 2 (Regal Films) — P50-M,

 5. Baler (Viva Films and Bida Foundation) — P36-M,

 6. One Night Only (Canary Films)— P11-M,

 7. Dayo (Cutting Edge Productions) — P5.6-M, and

 8. Magkaibigan (Maverick Films) — P2.1-M. — Ricky Lo