GMA Network dominates 37th PMPC Awards for Television

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GMA Network reaffirmed its stature as the country’s leading broadcast network after emerging as the biggest winner at the 37th PMPC Star Awards for Television.

The Kapuso Network was once again hailed Best TV Station, alongside numerous recognitions for its programs and personalities, at the awarding ceremonies held last Sunday, August 24, at the VS Hotel Convention Center.

GMA Integrated News’ flagship primetime newscast 24 Oras, anchored by Mel Tiangco, Vicky Morales, and Emil Sumangil, won the award for Best News Program.

GMA Public Affairs, in turn, swept the magazine and documentary categories: Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho for Best Magazine Show, The Atom Araullo Specials for Best Documentary Program, Wish Ko Lang! for Best Public Service Program, Pinas Sarap for Best Lifestyle/Travel Show, and Unang Hirit for Best Morning Show.

The talented individuals behind these shows were also honored: Jessica Soho won Best Magazine Show Host, Kara David was named Best Lifestyle/Travel Show Host, and the UH Barkada was recognized as Best Morning Show Hosts.

In addition, I-Witness hosts Howie Severino, Atom Araullo, Kara David, Sandra Aguinaldo, Mav Gonzales, and John Consulta took home the award for Best Documentary Program Hosts, while multi-awarded child star Euwenn Mikael won Best Child Performer for The Write One.

In the drama categories, Maria Clara at Ibarra was named Best Primetime TV Series, Abot-Kamay na Pangarap won Best Daytime Drama, Magpakailanman took home the Best Drama Anthology award.

In comedy, Pepito Manaloto won as Best Comedy Show.

Family Feud took home the Best Game Show award, Fast Talk with Boy Abunda won Best Celebrity Talk Show, Cayetano in Action with Boy Abunda received the award for Best Public Affairs Program, and Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis was recognized as Best Mini-Series.

Further honors went to Kapuso hosts: Dingdong Dantes won as Best Game Show Host, Boy Abunda was named as Best Celebrity Talk Show Host, while Boy Abunda, Pia Cayetano, and Allan Peter Cayetano were recognized as Best Public Affairs Program Host.

In acting, Dennis Trillo (Maria Clara at Ibarra) and Rhian Ramos (Royal Blood) were honored as Best Drama Actor and Best Drama Actress, respectively. Bubble Gang’s Paolo Contis and Chariz Solomon were recognized as Best Comedy Actor and Best Comedy Actress, respectively.

For single performances, Alden Richards and Rochelle Pangilinan were awarded Best Single Performance by an Actor and Actress, respectively, for their roles in Magpakailanman.

Meanwhile, Sparkle star John Clifford, was named Best New Male TV Personality for his performance in Pepito Manaloto.

Special awards were also given to several Kapuso personalities: Rhian Ramos was named Female Face of the Night and Bingo Plus Female TV Star of the Year, Barbie Forteza and David Licauco won the German Moreno Power Tandem Award, Rochelle Pangilinan was recognized as Female Celebrity of the Night, Herlene Budol received a special citation for Rising Drama Star, and Larkin Castor received the Timeless Smile Award.

GMA Network’s success at the PMPC Awards for Television further cements its position as a trailblazer in Philippine television, committed to producing quality programming that resonates with the hearts and minds of the Kapuso viewers.