For many a Metro Manila Film Festival, ace comedienne Eugene Domingo has capably carried solo-starrers to box office triumph, even reaping awards at the traditional Gabi ng Parangal several times.

In fact, her most famous film franchise, 'Ang Babae sa Septic 'ank,' quickly comes to mind when Uge's name and the word festival are mentioned in a single sentence — which is why it was a bit of a surprise to learn that for 2023, she is sharing equal billing with fellow comedienne Pokwang in the all-Filipino movie lineup on Christmas day.