Josh Cullen Santos, who bagged two awards as a solo artist, accepted the trophy on his group’s behalf. Images: X/@SB19Official, X/@wish1075
It was a night to remember for P-pop powerhouse SB19 as they emerged as one of the big winners at the 9th Wish Music Awards which took place at the Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, Jan. 14.
During the star-studded show, the P-pop group garnered a total of 3 group awards, including Group of the Year Award. Meanwhile, SB19 members Josh Cullen Santos and Ken — who goes by the name Felip as a soloist — received individual awards for their achievements as solo artists.
Josh said in his acceptance speech that the group’s win is a testament to their arduous journey after going through an “overwhelming” year. “Hindi namin ine-expect ito. Sobra (We didn’t expect this. Really).”
“Honestly, we were betrayed by a lot of people and nand’un na rin kami sa verge kung magpapatuloy pa ba kami. Pero gusto namin magpasalamat sa lahat ng nagtiwala (we were on the verge of being unsure if we’re going to continue. But we want to thank those who believed in us),” he continued.
Aside from the Group of the Year Award, SB19 also brought home the Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year for their international dance hit “Gento,” and, Wishclusive R&B Performance of the Year for “I Want You.”
Josh won two awards as a solo artist: the Breakthrough Artist of the Year, and Wishers’ Choice awards. Ken, on the other hand, obtained the Wishclusive Hip-Hop Performance of the Year award, also as a solo artist.
The 9th Wish Music Awards has awarded the biggest recognitions to the following artists:
Artist of the Year – Flow G
Group of the Year – SB19 | @HMallorcaINQ pic.twitter.com/3ltzCrjuy0
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) January 14, 2024
Here is the full list of winners:
Wish Artist of the Year – Flow G
Wish Group of the Year – SB19
Wish Breakthrough Artist of the Year – Josh Cullen Santos of SB19
Wishers’ Choice of the Year – Josh Cullen Santos of SB19
Kalye Artist of the Year – Flow G
Kalye Song of the Year – “Elevate” by Jeff Grecia
Radar Philippines Artist of the Year – MRLD
Wishclusive Collaboration of the Year – “So Close” by Spongecola and Morissette
Wishclusive Hip-Hop Performance of the Year – “Rocksta” by Felip
Wishclusive Rock Alternative Performance of the Year – “Uhaw (Tayong Lahat)” by Dilaw
Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year – “Gento” by SB19
Wishclusive Contemporary R&B Performance of the Year – “Pano” by Zack Tabudlo
Wishclusive R&B Performance of the Year – “I Want You” by SB19
Wishclusive Ballad Performance of the Year – “Ligaya/Ang Huling El Bimbo” by The Ang Huling El Bimbo Cast
Wishclusive Contemporary Folk Performance of the Year – “Bawat Piyesa (secret verse ver.)”
KDR Icon of Musical Excellence – Martin Nievera
Wish Contemporary R&B Song of the Year – “Pakisabi” by Sunkissed Lola
Wish Pop Song of the Year – “Palagi” by TJ Monterde
Wish R&B Song of the Year – “Di Na Babalik” by Leanne and Naara
Wish Song Collaboration of the Year – “Tingin” by Cup of Joe and Janine Teñoso
Wish Contemporary Folk Song of the Year – “Musika” by Dionela
Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year – “Parola” by Moonstar88
Wish Hip-hop Song of the Year – “Rapstar” by Flow G
Wish Ballad Song of the Year – “Kisame” by Rhodessa