Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Child Performer is an award presented annually by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority ( MMDA ) . It was first awarded at the 6th Metro Manila Film Festival ceremony , held in 1980 ; Julie Vega won the award for her performance in '' Kape ' t Gatas '' and it is given to a child acting in a motion picture . Currently , nominees and winners are determined by Executive Committees , headed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman and key members of the film industry
6th Metro Manila Film Festival
1980 Metro Manila Film Festival
Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Child Performer