SB19, BINI dominate 10th Wish Music Awards; Ogie Alcasid receives tribute
(From top to bottom), BINI, SB19, and Ogie Alcasid. Images: X/@bini_ph, @SB19Official, @wish1075
SB19 established itself as a P-pop powerhouse after the group and four of its members bagged eight awards overall at the 10th edition of the Wish Music Awards.
Meanwhile, BINI also solidified its position as the top girl group in the country after winning three plums, including Group of the Year and Pop Song of the Year.
Ogie Alcasid was also honored for his contributions to OPM through the KDR Icon of Music Excellence plum. Before receiving his award, he was also treated to a medley of his hit songs performed by rising singer-songwriter Rob Deniel.
On the other hand, apl.de.ap bagged the KDR Icon of Music and Philanthropy award for bridging the gap between music and philanthropy as an artist in the Philippines and the US.
Held at the Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, January 19, the 10th Wish Music Awards was attended by the aforementuoned artists, as well as Regine Velasquez, Noel Cabangon, Christian Bautista, Karylle, Yael Yuzon, and SB19’s Josh, Stell, and Justin, among others.
Here is the full list of winners:
Wish Artist of the Year: Pablo of SB19
Beneficiary: PGH Medical Foundation, Inc.
Wish Group of the Year: BINI
Beneficiary: Enhancing Nurturing Disciplining Empowering Restoring Daycare Inc. (IT Tender)
Wish Pop Song of the Year: “Pantropiko” by BINI
Beneficiary: Philippine Foodbank Foundation, Inc.
Wish Ballad Song of the Year: “Di Ko Masabi” by Stell of SB19
Beneficiary: Center for Excellence in Special Education (Stepping Stone) Foundation, Inc.)
Wish R&B Song of the Year: “sining” by Dionela feat. Jay R
Beneficiary: Enhancing Nurturing Disciplining Empowering Restoring Daycare Inc. (IT Tender) and PGH Medical Foundation
Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year: “Kanako” by Felip or SB19’s Ken
Beneficiary: Enhancing Nurturing Disciplining Empowering Restoring Daycare Inc. (IT Tender)
Wish Hip-hop Song of the Year: “Get Right” by Josh Cullen or SB19’s Josh
Beneficiary: Leukemic Indigents Fund Endowment (L.I.F.E), Inc.
Wish Contemporary Folk Song of the Year: “Umaycan” by Noel Cabangon
Beneficiary: Tondo Community Initiative for Development Foundation, Inc.
Wish Contemporary R&B Song of the Year: “Segundo, Siguro” by Arthur Nery
Beneficiary: PGH Medical Foundation, Inc.
Wish Song Collaboration of the Year: “Kalakal” by SB19 and Gloc-9
Beneficiary: Leukemic Indigents Fund Endowment (L.I.F.E), Inc. & PGH Medical Foundation, Inc.
Wish Breakthrough Artist of the Year: Stell of SB19
Beneficiary: Center for Excellence in Special Education (Stepping Stone) Foundation, Inc.
Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year: “Karera” by BINI
Beneficiary: Philippine Foodbank Foundation, Inc.
Wishclusive Ballad Performance of the Year: “Ilaw” by SB19
Beneficiary: Leukemic Indigents Fund Endowment (L.I.F.E), Inc.
Wishclusive R&B Performance of the Year: “Guiding Star” by Jay R
Beneficiary: Enhancing Nurturing Disciplining Empowering Restoring Daycare Inc. (IT Tender)
Wishclusive Rock/Alternative Performance of the Year: “Orasa” by Dilaw
Beneficiary: Center for Excellence in Special Education (Stepping Stone) Foundation, Inc.)
Wishclusive Hip-hop Performance of the Year: “Tugmang Preso” by Loonie
Beneficiary: Leukemic Indigents Fund Endowment (L.I.F.E), Inc.
Wishclusive Contemporary Folk Performance of the Year: “Ikaw Pa Rin Ang Pipiliin Ko” by Cup of Joe
Beneficiary: PGH Medical Foundation, Inc.
Wishclusive Contemporary R&B Performance of the Year: “Babala” by Yeng Constantino
Beneficiary: PGH Medical Foundation
Wishclusive Collaboration of the Year: “Gusto” by Zack Tabudlo and Al James
Beneficiary: Leukemic Indigents Fund Endowment (L.I.F.E), Inc. and Tondo Community Initiative for Development Foundation, Inc.
KDR Icon of Musical Excellence: Ogie Alcasid
KDR Icon of Music and Philanthropy: apl.de.ap (Founder of Apl.de.Ap Foundation International)
Wishers’ Choice: Stell of SB19
Spotify Kalye Song of the Year: “Babaero” by gins&melodies (feat. Hev Abi)
Spotify Kalye Artist of the Year: Hev Abi
