Mutya and VM Productions (formed by Natalio Bacalso – former Cebu assemblyman) entered "Salingsing sa Kasakit" (Partner in Pain), directed by Bacalso, in the 1955 FAMAS derby and won the "Best Child Actor Award" for Undo Juezan. These movie outfits also produced some memorable features such as "Ungo Sa Parian" (Witch In The Parian); Remember Erlinda;Rosita; "Politika" (Politics); and "Mutya sa Saging Tindok" (Muse of Saging Tindok). "Garbosa" (Proud; 1957) and "Matam-is Ang Pagpaubos" (Too Sweet to Suffer; 1957) were also released during this time.