SB19’s (from left) Josh, Justin, Stell, Ken, and Pablo in a concept photo for their song “Freedom.” Image: X/@SB19Official
SB19 was the biggest winner of the 14th and 15th editions of the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for Music, which recognizes the contributions of local artists in the music industry.
The winners were announced by PMPC president and veteran entertainment writer Rodel Ocampo on Facebook last Thursday, April 25, where he praised the P-pop powerhouse for showing what Filipino talent can offer.
“Pinatunayan ng sikat na Pinoy Pop group na SB19 ang kanilang natatanging talento at kahusayan sa musika (The Pinoy pop group SB19 proved their innate talent and ability in music),” Ocampo said in his post.
Meanwhile, music veterans Hajji Alejandro, Rey Valera, Vernie Varga, and Odette Quesada were given lifetime achievement plums for their milestones in the local music scene.
Here are the winners of the 14th PMPC Star Awards for Music.
Song of the Year: “Mapa” by SB19
Album of the Year: “Pagsibol” by SB19
Female Recording Artist of the Year: Ice Seguerra for “Wag Kang Aalis”
Male Recording Artist of the Year: Zack Tabudlo for “Binibini”
Pop Album of the Year: “Pagsibol” by SB19
Female Pop Artist of the Year: Nadine Lustre for “Wait for Me”
Male Pop Artist of the Year: Darren Espanto for “Tama Na”
New Female Recording Artist of the Year: Gigi De Lana for “Sakalam”
New Male Recording Artist of the Year: Diego Gutierrez for “On A Dream”
New Group Artist of the Year: BGYO for “He’s Into Her”
Rock Album of the Year: “Borbolen” by Parokya Ni Edgar
Rock Artist of the Year: JK Labajo for “Boston”
Dance Recording of the Year: “Bazinga” by SB19
Rap Album of the Year: “Pagbigkas” by Dicta Licence
Rap Artist of the Year: John Rendez for “Not Superman”
Inspirational Song of the Year:
“Do You Have a Miracle for Me” by Alisah Bonaobra
“Huwag Kang Mangamba” by Angeline Quinto
R&B Album of the Year: “Episode” by Zack Tabudlo
Female R&B Artist of the Year: Katrina Velarde for “Sa Panaginip”
Male R&B Artist of the Year: Arthur Nery for “Isa Lang”
Acoustic Album of the Year: “Kwento Sa Silid” by Janine Teñoso
Female Acoustic Artist of the Year: Angela Ken for “Ako Na Lang Muna”
Male Acoustic Artist of the Year: Adie for “Paraluman”
Collaboration of the Year: “Ikaw at Ako” by Moira Dela Torre and Jason Marvin
Compilation Album of the Year: “FPJ’s Ang Probinsiyano”
Novelty Song of the Year: “Amakabogera” by Maymay Entrata
Novelty Artist of the Year: Maymay Entrata for “Amakabogera”
Folk/Country Recording of the Year: “Dodong” by KZ Tandingan
Revival Recording of the Year: “Paano” by InnerVoices
Duo/Group Artist of the Year: SB19 for “Mapa”
Concert of the Year: “Freedom” by Regine Velasquez and ABS-CBN Events
Male Concert Performer of the Year: Ogie Alcasid for “Virtually Yours, Kilabotitos”
Female Concert Performer of the Year: Regine Velasquez for “Freedom”
Duo/Group Concert of the Year: SB19 for “Our Zone: Our Zone: Third Anniversary Concert”
Music Video of the Year: “Bazinga” by SB19 and director Jonathan Tal Placido
Pilita Corrales Lifetime Achievement Award: Hajji Alejandro
Levi Celerio Lifetime Achievement Award: Rey Valera
Meanwhile, here are the winning artists of the 15th PMPC Star Awards for Music.
Album of the Year: “Liwanag” by The Juans
Song of the Year: “Uhaw” by Dilaw
Female Recording Artist of the Year: Morissette for “Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw”
Male Recording Artist of the Year: Gary Valenciano for “Pwede Pang Mangarap”
Duo/Group Artist of the Year: Ben&Ben for “Paninindigan Kita”
Concert of the Year: “Eraserheads Huling El Bimbo” by Eraserheads and Ant Savvy Creatives and Entertainment
Male Concert Performer of the Year: Martin Nievera for “Martin Nievera Live Again! The Best of the Concert King”
Female Concert Performer of the Year: Ice Seguerra for “Becoming Ice: 35th Anniversary Concert”
Duo/Group Concert of the Year: Eraserheads for “Eraserheads Huling El Bimbo”
Music Video of the Year: “WYAT (Where You At)” by SB19 and director Jireh Christian Bacasno
Pop Album of the Year: “Run To Me” by Alexa Ilacad and KD Estrada
Male Pop Artist of the Year: LA Santos for “Di Maghihiwalay”
Female Pop Artist of the Year:
Belle Mariano for “Closer”
Jos Garcia for “Nami-miss Ko Na”
New Male Recording Artist of the Year:
Johnrey Rivas for “Twinkle Star”
Wize Estabillo for “Mekaniko ng Puso”
New Female Recording Artist of the Year: Sanya Lopez for “Hot Maria Clara”
New Group Artist of the Year: SV Squad for “Nevermind”
Rock Artist of the Year: JK Labajo for “Shot Puno”
Dance Recording of the Year: “Sumayaw” by Kelvin Miranda
Collaboration of the Year: “Mahika” by Adie and Janine Berdin
Rap Artist of the Year: Ez Mil for “Re-Up”
Revival Recording of the Year: “Nosi Balasi” by Marion Aunor
Male Acoustic Artist of the Year: Noel Cabangon for “Para Sayo”
Female Acoustic Artist of the Year: Sarah Javier for “Happy Anniversary”
Male R&B Artist of the Year: Jojo Santor for “Hanggang Dito Na Lang”
Female R&B Artist of the Year: Marion Aunor for “Traydor Na Pag-ibig”
Inspirational Song of the Year: “Isang Panalangin” by Lani Misalucha
Novelty Song of the Year: “Gusto Kita” by Louie Roa
Novelty Artist of the Year: Bernie Batin for “Pabile, Wanpipte!”
Compilation Album of the Year: “The Clash Season 4 Finalists Sing Originals”
Pilita Corrales Lifetime Achievement Award: Vernie Varga
Levi Celerio Lifetime Achievement Award: Odette Quesada
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