Jhong Hilario, Porno Bag Awards at Young Critics' Circle

Director Adolf Alix Jr.'s Porno was named Best Film by the Young Critics' Circle (YCC) on its 24th Annual Citations. The film, which is about individuals linked through pornography wins big with 5 out of 6 awards in the bag.

Porno's Carlo Aquino won Best Performance, tied with It's Showtime host Jhong Hilario, who won for his performance in the indie movie Badil, a film which exposed the realities of politics and vote buying during elections.

Prior to winning, both Carlo Aquino and Jhong Hilario have been previously nominated for Best Performance by the academe-based group: Aquino for Minsan May Isang Puso (1999) and Baler (2008), and Hilario for Muro-Ami (1999).

Meanwhile, Frasco Mortiz's MMFF 2013 entry Pagpag which stars Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla won Best Editing, and aso tied with the said Alix's film for the award. 

Established in 1990, the YCC Film Desk is composed of members of academe from the University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University.

The awards ceremony is set on the third week of March, with the specific date and venue to be announced soon. Below is the complete list winners:

• Best Film – Porno directed by Adolfo Alix Jr.
• Best Performance – Carlo Aquino (Porno) and Jhong Hilario (Badil)
• Best Screenplay - Ralston Jover (Porno)
• Best Editing – Aleks Castañeda (Porno) and Jerrold Tarog (Pagpag)
• Best Cinematography and Visual Design – Lauriana
• Best Sound and Aural Orchestration – Porno
• First Feature – Kristian Sendon Cordero (Angustia), Miguel Alcazaren (Puti), and Randolph Longjas (Ang Turkey Man Ay Pabo Rin)

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ABS-CBN Big Winner at 2014 UPLB Gandingan Awards; Named Best TV Station

ABS-CBN Corporation welcomed the year 2014 with a bang as the network once again swept major recognitions at the recently held “Gandingan 2014: The 8th UPLB Isko’t Iska’s Broadcast Choice Awards” that includes the Most Development-Oriented TV station for ABS-CBN and Best AM Station for DZMM for the second consecutive year, and Best FM station for the newly reformatted MOR 101.9.

Most students of the University of the Philippines-Los Banos (UPLB) prefer ABS-CBN after the network bagged a total of 21 awards compared to GMA’s 19 again making it the most awarded network at the annual awards.

ABS-CBN won big in the television categories with “TV Patrol” being awarded as the Best News Program, “The Bottomline” as Best Development-Oriented Talk Show and its host Boy Abunda as Best Development-Oriented Talk Show Host, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” as Best Development-Oriented Drama Program, “Wansapanataym” as Best Development-Oriented Children’s Program, “Matanglawin” as Best Educational Program, “My Puhunan” as Best Livelihood Program for its episode “Lugaw Queen,” and Choose Philippines’ El Gamma Penumbra plug as Best Development-Oriented TV Plug. ABS-CBN was also named Gandingan ng Kaunlaran.

DZMM and MOR 101.9, meanwhile, led winners for the radio categories with Ted Failon being recognized as Best AM Announcer, “Failon Ngayon” as Most Development-Oriented Radio Program, “Suriang Bayan sa SRO” as Most Development-Oriented Radio Plug,  DJ Chacha as Best Disk Jock, and “Dear MOR” as Most Development-Oriented FM Program.

Broadcast journalist and TV personality Kim Atienza, on the other hand, once again bagged the Gandingan ng Edukasyon special award, while radio host Carl Balita was again named the Gandingan ng Kabuhayan.

Special citations were also given to ABS-CBN’s regional programs, namely ABS-CBN North Central Luzon’s “Bayanijuan: Leptospirosis” for Best Regional TV Program and ABS-CBN Palawan’s “TV Patrol Palawan” for Best Regional News Program.

The Gandingan Awards is the annual awards program of the UP Community Broadcasters’ Society in the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). Over a thousand students vote for programs and personalities that strive to promote development-oriented issues.

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Vilma Santos Goes International with First Indie Film; Beats 21 Other Actresses

ABS-CBN takes pride in the achievement of Star For All Seasons Vilma Santos, who was named Best Actress at the 13th Dhaka International Film Festival held in Bangladesh for her performance in her first-ever indie film “Ekstra,” which was released by Star Cinema together with Quantum Films.

Vilma bested 21 other lead actresses of film entries from Asia Pacific, including Australia.

She was first honored as Best Actress for “Ekstra” at the 2013 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2013 and the Gawad Tanglaw Awards 2014.

“Ekstra” is a touching drama-comedy film that revolves around the lives of bit players in the movie and TV industry like Loida Malabanan (played by Vilma).

In 2013, “Ekstra” gained international premiere as part of the Contemporary World Cinema program of the prestigious 38th Toronto International Film Festival.

The Jeffrey Jeturian-directed film earned unanimous grade of “A” from the Cinema Evalution Board (CEB).

Part of Star Cinema’s 20th anniversary in the movie industry, “Ekstra” also features Ruby, Tart Carlos of “Be Careful With My Heart,” Cherie Gil, Pilar Pilapil, Nico Antonio, Tom Rodriguez, Direk Marlon Rivera, Vince de Jesus and many more.

Also part of Vilma’s milestone movie is the special participation of Richard Yap, Marian Rivera, and Piolo Pascual.

For latest updates on “Ekstra” and other 20th anniversary offerings of Star Cinema, visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, http://facebook.com/StarCinema and http://twitter.com/StarCinema.

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20th Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards 2014 Winners

The 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards 2014 happened January 18 (January 19, MLA time) at the Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles, California. The 20th Annual SAG Awards honors the best achievements in film and television performances for the year 2013. 

Mathew McConaughey and Jared Leto scored another Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor nods, resepctively after winning in the Golden Globes 2014 for the movie Dallas Buyers Club [GOLDEN GLOBES 2014 WINNERS HERE]. Same fate went with Cate Blanchett, who won Best Actress for Blue Jasmine.

Here are the winners of the 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards 2014:

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Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:

American Hustle

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor:

Mathew McConaughey, Dallas Buyers Club

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor:

Cate Blanchett, Blue Jasmine

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role:

Lupita Nyong'o, 12 Years a Slave

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role:

Jared Leto, Dallas Buyers Club

Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture:

Lone Survivor

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Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:

Breaking Bad

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series:

Maggie Smith, Downtown Abbey

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series:

Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries:

Michael Douglas, Behind the Candelabra

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries:

Helen Mirren, Phil Spector

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:

Modern Family 

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series:

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series:

Ty Burrell, Modern Family 

Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series:

Game Of Thrones

Life Achievement Award:

Rita Moreno

The Screen Actors Guild Awards somehow served as predictor for Oscar wins so we could say that Cate Blanchett, Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto have big chances of winning their respective nominations at the Oscars 2014 happening March  (click here for the complete list of nominees).

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12th Gawad Tanglaw 2013 Winners: ABS-CBN TV Station of the Year; Coco, Gerald and Judy Ann Best Actors and Actress

ABS-CBN wins big at the 12th Gawad Tanglaw 2013 Awards held Friday night. The Kapamilya network was also hailed TV Station of the Year.

Coco Martin and Judy Ann Santos won Best Performance by an Actor and Actress, respectively for their roles in their series Juan Dela Cruz and Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala, which also bagged the Best TV Series award.

Meanwhile, Gerald Anderson won Best Single Performance by an Actor for his portrayal in an episode (Bituin) of Asia's longest drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya. 

Here are the winners of the 12th Gawad Tanglaw 2013:

For Television:

• TV Station of the Year: ABS-CBN
• Best TV Series- Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala (ABS-CBN)
• Best Performance by an Actor (TV Series): Coco Martin for "Juan Dela Cruz" (ABS-CBN)
• Best Performance by an Actress (TV Series): Judy Ann Santos for "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala" (ABS-CBN)
• Best Variety Show: ASAP (ABS-CBN)
• Best Performance by an Actor (Single Performance): Gerald Anderson for “Bituin” (Maalaala Mo Kaya) (ABS-CBN)
• Best News Program: State of the Nation (GMA News TV)
• Best News Program Anchor (Male): Paolo Bediones (TV 5)
• Best News Program Anchor (Female): Cheryl Cosim (TV 5)
• Best Public Affairs Program: Reaksyon (TV 5)
• Best Public Service Program: Wish Ko Lang (GMA)
• Best Documentary Program: I-Witness (GMA)
• Best Investigative Program: Scene of the Crime Operatives (ABS-CBN)
• Best Educational Program: Wansapanataym (ABS-CBN)
• Best Comedy/Gag Show: Tropa Mo ’Ko Unli (TV 5)
• Best Morning Program: Good Morning Club (TV 5)
• Best Game Show: Minute To Win It (ABS-CBN)
• Best Showbiz Oriented Talk Show: Showbiz Police (TV 5)
• Best Magazine Show: Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA)
• Best Drama Anthology: Magpakailanman (GMA)
• Best Performance by an Actress (Single Performance): Jean Garcia for “Hinagpis ng Isang Ina” (Magpakailanman) (GMA 7)
• Best Ensemble Performance (TV Series): My Husband’s Lover

For Radio:

• Best Radio DJ: DJ Chacha (Tambayan 101.9)
• Best Radio Anchor (Male): Ariel Ureta for “Todo-Todo Walang Preno” (DZMM)
• Best Radio Anchor (Female): Winnie Cordero for “Todo-Todo Walang Preno” (DZMM)
• Best AM Station: DZBB
• Best FM Station: Tambayan 101.9
• Radio Station of the Year: DZRM

For Film:

• Best Editing: Jess Navarro for “Lauriana” (BG Productions International)
• Best Original Theme Song: “Bahala Na” composed and performed by ABRA for “Shoot To Kill: Boy Golden” (Scenema Concept and Viva Films)
• Best Production Design: Fritz Silorio and Joel M. V. Bilbao for “Shoot To Kill: Boy Golden” (Scenema Concept and Viva Films)
• Best Cinematography: Nap Jamir for “Lauriana” (BG Productions International)
• Best Story: Gian Carlo Abraham and Hannah Espia for “Transit” (TEN17P Production)
• Best Screenplay: Ricky Lee for “Lauriana” (BG Productions International)
• Best Director: Hannah Espia for “Transit” (TEN7P Production)
• Best Supporting Actor: Marlon Rivera for “Ekstra” (Quantum Films and Star Cinema) and Joey Paras for “Babagwa” (Quantum Films)
• Best Supporting Actress: Bela Padilla for “10,000 Hours” (Philippine Film Studios, N2 Productions and Viva Films) and Angel Aquino for “Ang Huling Chacha ni Anita” (Sigrid Bernardo and Jalz Zarate Production)
• Best Actor: Joel Torre for “On the Job” (Reality Entertainment and Star Cinema)
• Best Actress: Vilma Santos for “Ekstra” (Quantum Films and Star Cinema)
• Students’ Choice Award for Best Film: “Purok 7” directed by Carlo Obispo (Rough Road Productions)
• Special Jury Prize for Film: “Lauriana” (BG Productions International) and “Quick Change” (Found Films)
• Gantimpalang Jaime G. Ang Presidential Jury Award for Film: Brillante Mendoza
• Gawad Romeo Flaviano L. Lirio Para sa Sining at Kultura: Robert Arevalo and Barbara Perez.

For Print:

• Best Magazine: Star Studio (ABS-CBN Publishing Inc.)
• Best Newspaper (Tabloid): Pilipino Star Ngayon (PhilStar Daily, Inc.)

Special Awards:

• Hall of Fame (TV): Rated K – Best Magazine Show (ABS-CBN 2)
• Hall of Fame (Radio): YES-FM
• Developmental Communication Award for Comprehensive Reportage (Yolanda Tragedy): Atom Araullo (ABS-CBN 2) (tie with love Anover)
• Natatanging Gawad sa TV (Edukasyon): Honesto (ABS-CBN)
• Natatanging Gawad sa Sining ng Radyo: Ted Failon.
• Natatanging Gawad sa Sining ng Panulat: Lualhati Bautista

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MMFF 2013 Awards Night – List of Winners

The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2013) Awards Night (Gabi ng Parangal) happened December 27 at the Meralco Theater in Pasig City. The event was hosted by Kris Aquino and KC Concepcion.

The movie 10,000 Hours starring Robin Padilla emerged as the biggest winner of this year's MMFF with a total of 14 awards across categories, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Robin Padilla and Best Director for Bb. Joyce Bernal. Maricel Soriano won Best Actress for Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy while Pen Medina and Aiza Seguerra bagged the Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress awards, respectively.

Here are the winners of the 39th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2013):

Best Actress – Maricel Soriano (Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy)
Best Actor – Robin Padilla (10,000 Hours)
Best Picture – 10,000 Hours
2nd Best Picture – Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy
3rd Best Picture – My Little Bossings
Best Supporting Actress – Aiza Seguerra (My Little Bossings)
Best Supporting Actor – Pen Medina (10,000 Hours)
Best Director – Joyce Bernal (10,000 Hours)

Best Screenplay – Ryllah Epifania Berica and Keiko Aquino (10,000 Hours)
Best Original Story  – Neil Arce, Peter Serrano, Bela Padilla, Dos Quizon (10,000 Hours)
Best Cinematography – Marissa Floirendo and Gilberto Vistan (10,000 Hours)
Best Editor – Marya Ignacio (10,000 Hours)

Best Make-up – Leslie Lucero and Mountain Rock Productions (Pagpag)

Best Original Theme Song – My Little Bossings by Jan K. Ilacad

Best Production Design – Joey Luna (10,000 Hours)

Best Visual Effects – Central Digital (10,000 Hours)

Best Musical Score – Teresa Barrozo (10,000 Hours)

Best Sound Engineer – Emmanuel Clemente (10,000 Hours)
Best Child Performer – Ryzza Mae Dizon (My Little Bossings)

Best Festival Float – Boy Golden

Youth Choice Award – Pagpag

FPJ Memorial Award of Excellence – 10,000 Hours
Gatpuno Villegas Cultural Award – 10,000 Hours
Most Gender-sensitive Film (Mainstream) – Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy

New Wave Full Length Category

Best Picture – Dukit 

Best Director – Armando Lao (Dukit)

Best Actress – Agot Isidro (Mga Anino ng Kahapon)

Best Actors – Wilfredo Layug, Bambalito Lacap, and Bor Ocampo (Dukit)

Special Jury Prize – Mga Anino ng Kahapon
Most Gender-sensitive Film  (New Wave Full Feature) – Island Dreams

New Wave Student Short Film Category

Best Picture – Ang Paglisan (De La Salle Lipa)
Special Jury Prize – No Filter by Luigi Rosario

Most Gender-sensitive Film (New Wave Student Short Film) – Hintayin Mo sa Sequence 24 by Jezreel Reyes (FEU)

New Wave Animation Category

Best Picture – Kaleh and Mbaki by Dennis Sebastian

Special Jury Prize – Ang Lalong ni Kulakog by Omar Aguilar

Special Awards
Special Recognition Award – Ronnie Ricketts (Chairman, Optical Media Board)
Male Star of the Night – Daniel Padilla
Female Star of the Night – Eugene Domingo

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MMFF 2013 Awards Night: Vice Ganda, KC Concepcion Favored to Win Best Actor and Actress

The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal (MMFF 2013 awards night) will happen Friday, December 27 at the Meralco Theater in Pasig City. Eight films will be vying for the coveted awards.

KC Concepcion was among the favorites to win the Best Actress trophy for her daring role as a femme fatale in Boy Golden: The Arturo Porcuna Story requiring her to do action and sexy scenes.

Update: MMFF 2013 Awards Night – List of Winners

KC will be in a tight battle against Diamond star Maricel Soriano as the mother of a quadruplets with different genders in Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy and Eugene Domingo as the twins Kimmy and Dora in the prequel of the successful Kimmy Dora series.

Aside from these three, Aiza Seguerra of My Little Bossings and Kathryn Bernardo of Pagpag are also considered for the award.

Meanwhile, Vice Ganda's exemplary performance as a girl, boy, gay and lesbian in the movie Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy made him a strong contender for the Best Actor award. Vice will be up against Gov. ER Ejercito of Boy Golden, Robin Padilla of 10,000 Hours and Rocco Nacino of Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir.

Vic Sotto of My Little Bossings and Sef Cadayona of Kaleidoscope World could also do well and score an upset over the favorite Best Actor contenders above.

The MMFF Awards night is a huge factor in boosting ticket sales for movies announced as winners, especially the Best Picture. However, this is not usually the case as viewers tend to watch the movie which they feel will give them great comfort.

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Charo Santos-Concio, Noli De Castro Win Awards at 3rd OFW Gawad Parangal

Kapisanan ng mga Kamag-anak at Migranteng Manggagawang Pilipino, Inc. (KAKAMMPI) recently named ABS-CBN president and CEO Charo Santos-Concio and broadcast journalist Noli de Castro as recipients of the 3rd OFW Gawad Parangal. 

Charo was named Most Prominent Host of the Longest Drama Anthology for “Maalaala Mo Kaya.” Noli, meanwhile, was honored as Best Television Male Newscaster for ABS-CBN’s flagship newscast “TV Patrol.” 

OFW Gawad Parangal annually honors individuals from various industries, who actively advance the welfare and human dignity of overseas Filipino workers (OFW). 

The awarding ceremony was held during the celebration of the International Day of Migrant Workers last December 18 at Patio de Manila, Malate, Manila.

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ASAP Pop Viewers Choice 2013 Winners: KimXi, Sarah, John Lloyd, KathNiel

ABS-CBN's Sunday musical variety show ASAP 2012 has announce the winners of the 6th ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice (2012) on its December 8 episode. The annual POP Viewers' Choice Awards recognized viewers' most favorite on different categories covering music, movies, print and television.

Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz were big winners in the Pop Movie category clinching 3 awards for It Takes A Man and A Woman. Vice Ganda dominated the Pop Astig category with 2 awards. Meanwhile, Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla ruled the Pop Kapamilya TV category with their latest hit, Got to Believe. Daniel and Sarah also reigned in the Pop Music category.

Here is the complete list of winners of the ASAP Viewers' Choice Awards 2013. 

POP MALE ARTIST Daniel Padilla POP SONG Daniel Padilla “Nasa Iyo Na Ang Lahat” POP SOUNDTRACK ALBUM Ina, Kapatid, Anak POP CELEBRITY CAMEO IN A MUSIC VIDEO Kim Chiu “Discolamon” POP MOVIE LOVETEAM Kim Chiu & Xian Lim “Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo” POP KAPAMILYA TV CHARACTER Chichay and Joaquin (Kathryn Bernardo & Daniel Padilla) POP KAPAMILYA TV THEME SONG Got To Believe by Juris from “Got To Believe” POP FEMALE FASHIONISTA Kim Chiu POP COVER GIRL Sarah Geronimo POP BREAKTHROUGH STAR Janella Salvador POP FANS CLUB KimXi (Kim Chiu & Xian Lim)

POP FEMALE ARTIST Sarah  Geronimo POP ALBUM Sarah Geronimo “Expression” POP MUSIC VIDEO Sarah Geronimo “It Takes A Man And A Woman” POP MOVIE THEME SONG It Takes A Man & A Woman from It Takes A Man & A Woman (Sarah G.) POP SCREEN KISS Sarah Geronimo & John Lloyd Cruz “It Takes A Man And A Woman” POP MOVIE It Takes A Man And A Woman POP KAPAMILYA TV SHOW Got To  Believe POP MALE FASHIONISTA Vice Ganda POP COVER BOY Daniel Padilla POP NETIZEN Vice Ganda

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ASAP Pop Viewers Choice 2013 Winners Revealed on ASAP 18 (December 8)

ASAP 18 is set to give TV viewers a whole month full of ‘pop-tastic’ and ‘pop-bulous’ surprises in its ‘2013 December Blast’ special featuring ‘ASAP That’s Xmas,’ ‘ASAP Gives Back,’ ‘ASAP Diyes Is It,’ and the ‘ASAP Pop Viewers’ Choice Awards’ which will be held this Sunday (December 8).

CLICK HERE for the complete list of winners of the ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice 2013

Aside from revealing the winners of Pop Music, Pop Movies, Pop Astig, and Pop Kapamilya TV categories in ‘ASAP Pop Viewers’ Choice Awards,’ the special Christmas countdown of “ASAP 18” will be more special with Miss Universe 2013 3rd runner up Ariella Arida; “Galema” lead stars Sunshine Cruz, Sheryl Cruz, and Derrick Hubalde; Teen King of Philippine Showbiz Daniel Padilla, and box-office star Vice Ganda.

Witness the world-class music talent of Filipinos as ASAP mainstays Bamboo, Yeng Constantino, KZ Tandingan, and Piolo Pascual pay tribute to OPM legend Juan dela Cruz band led by its vocalist Mike Hanopol; while Lani Misalucha, Klarisse de Guzman, and Morisette Amon relive the songs of Jukebox Royalty Didith Reyes. International singer-songwriter David Pomeranz will also give everyone a special Christmas treat together with Juris, Nikki Gil, and Martin Nievera.

Feel the love this Yuletide season with the romantic surprise of Kim Chiu and Xian Lim; and the must-see production number of Kapamilya teen stars Julia Barretto, Janella Salvador, Jane Oineza, and Ella Cruz together with the newest Star Magic teen boy group ‘Gimme 5’ to be led by Nash Aguas.

Meanwhile, “ASAP 18” continues the party with the fun birthday bash for Kapamilya leading lady Shaina Magdayao.

Also, watch out for the ultimate concert experience prepared by Charice, Erik Santos, Jed Madela, and ASAP Sessionistas; followed by the sizzling dance showdown of Enrique Gil, Enchong Dee, Maja Salvador, John Prats, Iya Villania, Empress, and Cristine Reyes in ‘Supahdance.’

Don’t miss the country’s longest-running, award-winning variety show, “ASAP 18,” this Sunday, 12:00nn, on ABS-CBN.

For viewers who want to purchase ASAP official merchandise, simply visit the ABS-CBN Store located at the ground floor of ELJ building in Quezon City, or visit ABSCBNstore.shopinas.com and MyRegalo.com.

Visit ASAP.abs-cbn.com to hang-out live with stars at ASAP Chill-Out. Also join the fun at “ASAP 18′s” official social networking accounts at Facebook.com/asapofficial and Twitter.com/ASAPOFFICIAL, and know the latest happenings in “ASAP 18” by tweeting the hashtag #ASAPPopPasko.

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ASAP 18 24K Gold Awards and Platinum Circle Awards Winners

The ASAP 18 7th 24K Gold Awards and 9th Platinum Circle Awards happened Sunday, December 1 and the ABS-CBN musical variety show paid tribute to OPM as it handed out trophies to the elite circle of artists whose albums turned gold and platinum this year and those who have made big contribution to OPM.

This year, ASAP 18 honored Jukebox King April Boy Regino as the Elite Platinum Awardee while the 24K Golden Voice Award was given to the internationally-acclaimed Filipino theater icon Leo Valdez.

Here are the winners of ASAP 18 7th 24K Gold and 9th Platinum Circle Awards:

7th 24K GOLD AWARDS
24K Golden Voice Awardee  – Leo Valdez
Gary Valenciano ( Gary V Sings Just For You) Bamboo (No Water, No Moon) Ogie Alcasid (The Songwriter and the Hitmaker) Jennylyn Mercado (Forever By Your Side) Be Careful With My Heart Soundtrack Album Juan Dela Cruz Soundtrack Album The Company (Lighthearted 1) Rocksteddy (Instadramatic)	Richard Poon (The Cronner Songbook) Paulo Avelino (Paulo Avelino) Princess Velasco (Addicted to Acoustic 1) Princess Velasco  (Acoustic Princess 1) Young JV (Doin’ It Big) Ronnie Liang (May Minamahal) Calla Lily (Flower Power)
9th PLATINUM CIRCLE AWARDS
Elite Platinum Circle Awardee – April Boy Regino
Bamboo (No Water, No Moon) Bea Binene  (Hey It's Me, Bea) Various Artists (Philippine Popular Music Festival) Julie Anne San Jose (Julie Anne San Jose) Richard Yap (Richard Yap) Sarah Geronimo (Expressions) Sarah Geronimo (Sarah Geronimo 24/SG) Vice Ganda (Vice Ganda)	Double Platinum Angeline Quinto (Fall In Love Again) Daniel Padilla (Daniel Padilla) Daniel Padilla (DJP)

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Korina Sanchez, Noli De Castro and Anthony Taberna, MAKATAO Awardees

ABS-CBN and DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 were named as the TV Station of the Year and the Radio Station of the Year at the 3rd Makatao Awards for Media Excellence given by the prestigious People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) recently.

This is the seventh time this year that ABS-CBN was recognized as the best TV station from different award giving bodies like the Gawad Tanglaw Awards, Golden Screen TV Awards, Golden Dove Awards, Rotary Club of Manila Journalism Awards, Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) Awards, and the Star Awards for TV.

“TV Patrol,” the country’s most watched primetime TV newscast, was declared Best TV newscast, while its anchor Korina Sanchez was named Best Female TV Newscaster.

For the third consecutive year, DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 again swept all accolades in the radio categories.   “Kabayan” Noli de Castro won as Best Radio Newscaster, Anthony Taberna won as  Best Public Affairs Host, “Radyo Patrol Balita” won as Best Radio News Program, and “Dos Por Dos won as Best Public Affairs Program.

Makatao Awards annually honors members of the mass media for their outstanding contributions in enhancing public understanding of the role and impact of good people management.

PMAP is a 50-year old non-profit, professional organization of over 1,800 member companies and individual management executives engaged or interested in human resource management (HRM) and industrial relations (IR) work.

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27th PMPC Star Awards for TV 2013 Winners | ABS-CBN and GMA-7 Tied as Best TV Station

The 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television 2013 happened Sunday night, November 24 at the AFP Theater in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. The Philippine Movie Press Club organized the annual awards hosted by celebrity siblings Toni and Alex Gonzaga and twins Raymond and Richard Gutierrez.

ABS-CBN and GMA-7 tied as Best TV Station. The Kapamilya network, meanwhile, was the biggest winner bagging 31 awards, with GMA Network garnering 23 (1 for GMA News TV) and TV-5 taking away 3.

Coco Martin and Marian Rivera were hailed Best Drama Actor and Actress, respectively while KC Concepcion was hailed as Best Drama Supporting Actress. Arjo Atayde and Arron Villaflor, on the other hand,  bagged the Best Drama Supporting Actors award.

Here are the winners of the 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV 2013.

BEST TV STATION ABS-CBN GMA-7 BEST PRIMETIME DRAMA SERIES Juan Dela Cruz (ABS-CBN 2) BEST DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN 2) BEST DRAMA ACTRESS Marian Rivera (Temptation of Wife / GMA-7) BEST DRAMA ACTOR Coco Martin (Juan Dela Cruz / ABS-CBN 2) Richard Yap (Be Careful With My Heart / ABS-CBN 2) BEST DRAMA SUPPORTING ACTRESS KC Concepcion (Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala / ABS-CBN 2) BEST DRAMA SUPPORTING ACTOR Arjo Atayde (Dugong Buhay / ABS-CBN 2) Arron Villaflor (Juan Dela Cruz / ABS-CBN 2) BEST DRAMA ANTHOLOGY Magpakailanman (GMA-7) BEST SINGLE PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS Nikki Gil (MMK “Ilog” / ABS-CBN 2) BEST SINGLE PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR Carlo Aquino (MMK “Pulang Laso” / ABS-CBN 2) BEST CHILD PERFORMER Andrea Brillantes (Annaliza / ABS-CBN 2) BEST NEW MALE TV PERSONALITY Ruru Madrid (Maynila: Faith In Love / GMA-7) BEST NEW FEMALE TV PERSONALITY Janella Salvador (Be Careful With My Heart / ABS-CBN 2) BEST GAG SHOW Bubble Gang (GMA-7) Banana Split: Extra Scoop (ABS-CBN 2) BEST COMEDY SHOW Pepito Manoloto (GMA-7) BEST COMEDY ACTOR Michael V (Bubble Gang / GMA-7) BEST COMEDY ACTRESS Rufa Mae Quinto (Bubble Gang / GMA-7) BEST MUSICAL-VARIETY SHOW ASAP 18 (ABS-CBN 2) BEST VARIETY SHOW It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN 2) BEST FEMALE TV HOST Anne Curtis (It’s Showtime / ABS-CBN 2) BEST MALE TV HOST Billy Crawford (It’s Showtime / ABS-CBN 2) BEST PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM Imbestigador (GMA 7) BEST PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM HOST Vicky Morales (Wish Ko Lang / GMA-7) BEST HORROR/FANTASY PROGRAM Wansapanataym (ABS-CBN 2) BEST REALITY COMPETITION PROGRAM Extra Challenge (GMA-7) BEST REALITY COMPETITION PROGRAM HOST Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo (Master Chef Pinoy Edition / ABS-CBN 2) BEST GAME SHOW Celebrity Bluff (GMA-7) BEST GAME SHOW HOST Luis Manzano (Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal / ABS-CBN 2) BEST TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM Talentadong Pinoy Worldwide (TV5) BEST TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM HOST Toni Gonzaga, Alex Gonzaga, Robi Domingo (The Voice of the Philippines / ABS-CBN 2) BEST YOUTH ORIENTED PROGRAM Luv U (ABS-CBN 2)

BEST EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM Born To Be Wild (GMA-7) BEST EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM HOST Kim Atienza (Matanglawin/ ABS-CBN 2) BEST CELEBRITY TALK SHOW Kris TV (ABS-CBN 2) BEST CELEBRITY TALK SHOW HOST Vice Ganda (Gandang Gabi Vice / ABS-CBN 2) BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAM I-Witness (GMA-7) BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAM HOST Kara David, Sandra Aguinaldo, Howie Severino, Jay Taruc (I-Witness / GMA-7) BEST DOCUMENTARY SPECIAL Gusto Kong Mag-aral (ABS-CBN 2) BEST MAGAZINE SHOW I Juander (GMA News TV) BEST MAGAZINE SHOW HOST Jessica Soho (Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho / GMA-7) BEST NEWS PROGRAM State of The Nation (GMA News TV) BEST MALE NEWSCASTER Julius Babao (TV Patrol / ABS-CBN 2) BEST FEMALE NEWSCASTER Karen Davila (Bandila/ ABS -CBN 2) BEST MORNING SHOW Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN 2) BEST MORNING SHOW HOST Arnold Clavio, Rhea Santos-De Guzman, Lyn Ching-Pascual, Suzi Entrata-Abrera, Danilo Federez, Lhar Santiago, Love Añover, Atty. Gabby Concepcion, Drew Arellano, Winnie Monsod, Pia Arcangel, Luanne Dy, Connie Sison, Monica Verallo, Nathaniel Cruz, Tonipet Gaba, Susan Enriquez, Ivan Mayrina (Unang Hirit / GMA-7) BEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM The Bottomline With Boy Abunda (ABS-CBN 2) BEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM HOST Boy Abunda (The Bottomline With Boy Abunda / ABS-CBN 2) BEST SHOWBIZ-ORIENTED TALK SHOW Startalk (GMA-7) BEST MALE SHOWBIZ-ORIENTED TALK SHOW HOST Ogie Diaz (Showbiz Inside Report / ABS-CBN 2) BEST FEMALE SHOWBIZ-ORIENTED TALK SHOW HOST Cristy Fermin (Ang Latest / TV5) BEST CHILDREN SHOW Batibot (TV5) BEST CHILDREN SHOW HOST Sabrina Man, Miggy Jimenez, Lianne Valentino, Isabel “Lenlen” Frial, Nomer Limatog, Miggs Cuaderno, Kyle Danielle Ocampo, Potchi Mascot (TropangPochi / GMA-7) BEST TRAVEL SHOW Biyahe Ni Drew (GMA News TV) BEST TRAVEL SHOW HOST Richard Gutierrez (Pinoy Adventures /GMA 7) BEST LIFESTYLE SHOW Convergence (NET 25) BEST LIFESTYLE SHOW HOST Solenn Heussaff (Fashbook / GMA News TV) SPECIAL CITATION German Moreno ADING FERNANDO LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Kitchie Benedicto, producer EXCELLENCE IN BROADCASTING Rey Langit MALE STAR OF THE NIGHT Coco Martin FEMALE STAR OF THE NIGHT Kim Chiu

The 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television will air December 1 on ABS-CBN Sunday's Best.

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