The Optical Media Board (OMB), which is now headed by former action star Ronnie Rickets, joined the motorcade to show support for the 35^th Metro Manila Film Festival, and to demonstrate publicly the OMB's serious intent to eradicate film and audio piracy.

Vic Sotto will once again showcase his MMFF charm via his latest offering Ang Darling Kong Aswang, which also stars reigning FHM Philippines' sexiest, Cristine Reyes.

Gabby Concepcion makes his movie comeback via Star Cinema's drama entry I Love You, Goodbye. During the parade, Gabby—along with co-stars Angelica Panganiban, Derek Ramsay and Kim Chiu—earned the loudest cheers from the excited crowd.

"Ang guwapo pa rin ni Gabby!" exclaimed one lady who couldn't help her excitement in seeing the ‘80s matinee idol in person.

Old age fails to slow down the King of Comedy. Dolphy's entry Nobody, Nobody But Juan is a tribute to the countless Filipinos working and living abroad.

Bong Revilla's Ang Panday will likely top this year's festival owing much to its appeal to young children.

Previous MMFF records show that films deemed as pampamilya usually fared well in terms of box-office results.

The Megastar Sharon Cuneta proved once again her unfading mass appeal.

During the parade, she emerged as the crowd's favorite.

The Megastar topbills Regal Films entry Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love.

Filipino boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao is no stranger to motorcades and big crowd parades. Manny joins this year's roster of MMFF entries through the Solar Entertainment-produced film, Wapakman.

The Metro Manila Film Festival would not be complete without Regal Films annual horror entry Shake, Rattle and Roll which is now on its eleventh installment.

The Parade of Stars culminated at the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta, where a program was hosted by (from left) Jodi Sta. Maria-Lacson, Candy Pangilinan, and German "Kuya Germs" Moreno.

Comedy King Dolphy reportedly suffered an asthma attack at the conclusion of the parade prompting him to miss the official presentation at the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta.

Mayor Alfredo Lim (seated left) is no stranger to the Metro Manila Film Festival. Lim was serving as Manila mayor when the infamous 1994 MMFF scam happened involving actor Gabby Concepcion (standing right) and his manager at that time, Lolit Solis.

Mayor Lim and Gabby were both present at this year's Parade of Stars, with both stressing that they have already moved on from the controversy.

Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim joined this year's parade from start to finish.

"Mabuhay ang Pelikulang Pilipino!" Lim told the crowd at the Quirino Grandstand.