PMPC Star Awards for Television bares list of nominees
(From left) Coco Martin, Kim Chiu, and Paulo Avelino are among the nominees of the 38th PMPC Star Awards for Television. Images: Instagram/@dreamscapeph, @chinitaprincess, @pauavelino
The acting prowess of Coco Martin, Kim Chiu, and Paulo Avelino in “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” and “Linlang,” respectively, earned nods from the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC), as they were included in the nominees for the 2025 edition of Star Awards for Television.
The PMPC announced the nominees on Facebook on Saturday, February 1, with the awards ceremony scheduled for March 23, 2025. Details on the venue are yet to be announced, as of press time.
Aside from the nominees, Janice de Belen will be honored with the Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions as a TV actress. At the same time, Julius Babao will receive the Excellence in Broadcasting Lifetime Achievement Award for his work as a journalist on major TV networks.
On the other hand, the documentary program “iWitness” is inducted into the Star Awards Hall of Fame after 15 wins throughout its run.
Here is the full list of nominees:
Best TV Station
A2Z
Aliw Channel 23
AllTV
Bilyonaryo News Channel
GMA
GTV
IBC
INCTV
Knowledge Power
NET25
PTV-4
RPTV
TV5
UNTV 37
Best Drama Actress
Andrea Brillantes, “Senior High”
Barbie Forteza, “Pulang Araw”
Bea Alonzo, “Widows War”
Belle Mariano, “Can’t Buy Me Love”
Jennylyn Mercado, “Love.Die.Repeat”
Jodi Sta.Maria, “Lavender Fields”
Kim Chiu, “Linlang”
Marian Rivera, “My Guardian Alien”
Best Drama Actor
Alden Richards, “Pulang Araw”
Coco Martin, “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo”
David Licauco, “Pulang Araw”
Donny Pangilinan, “Can’t Buy Me Love”
Jericho Rosales, “Lavender Fields”
Piolo Pascual, “Pamilya Sagrado”
Paulo Avelino, “Linlang”
Ruru Madrid, “Black Rider”
Best Drama Supporting Actress
Aiko Melendez, “Pamilya Sagrado”
Cherry Pie Picache, “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo”
Glenda Garcia, “Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law”
Janine Gutierrez, “Lavender Fields”
Kaila Estrada, “Linlang”
Maricel Soriano, “Lavender Fields”
Pinky Amador, “Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap”
Rochelle Pangilinan, “Pulang Araw”
Best Drama Supporting Actor
Arnold Reyes, “My Guardian Alien”
Christopher de Leon, “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo”
Dennis Trillo, “Pulang Araw”
Elijah Canlas, “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo”
Joel Lamangan, “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo”
John Estrada, “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo”
Jon Lucas, “Black Rider”
Zaijian Jaranilla, “Senior High”
Best Primetime TV Series
“Black Rider,” GMA-7
“Can’t Buy Me Love,” TV5 and A2Z
“FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,” TV5 and A2Z
“Lavender Fields,” TV5 and A2Z
“Linlang,” TV5 and A2Z
“Pamilya Sagrado,” TV5 and A2Z
“Pulang Araw,” GMA-7
“Widows War,” GMA-7
Best Daytime Drama Series
“Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap,” GMA-7
“Ang Himala Ni Niño,” TV5
“Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law,” GMA-7
“Makiling,” GMA-7
“Nag-aapoy Na Damdamin,” TV5 and A2Z
“Padyak Princess,” TV5
“Pira-Pirasong Paraiso,” TV5 and A2Z
“Stolen Life,” GMA-7
Best Mini Series
“Maka,” GMA-7
“Sparkle U,” GMA-7
“Walang Matigas Na Pulis Sa Matinik Na Misis (GMA 7)
Zoomers (A2Z ,TV5)
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko (GMA 7)
Best Drama Anthology
“Landas ng Buhay,” INCTV
“Love, Bosleng & Tali,” NET25
“Magpakailanman,” GMA-7
“Regal Studio Presents,” GMA-7
“Tadhana,” GMA-7
Best Single Performance by an Actress
Ai Ai delas Alas for “Magpakailanman: Inang Walang Pamilya,” GMA-7
Andrea Torres for “Magpakailanman: Kung Mawawala Ka,” GMA-7
Ara Mina for “Tadhana: Sugar Daddy,” GMA-7)
Bea Alonzo for “Magpakailanman: Always In My Mind (The Kath Basa Story),” GMA-7
Gladys Reyes for “Magpakailanman: Inaanak, Inanakan,” GMA-7
Michelle Dee for “Magpakailanman: Wanted: Sperm Donor,” GMA-7)
Mylene Dizon for “Magpakailanman: A Christmas Miracle (The Madrid Family Story),” GMA-7
Rhian Ramos for “Magpakailanman: Wanted: Sperm Donor,” GMA-7
Best Single Performance by an Actor
Boobay for “Magpakailanman: ‘Taylor Made Success’ (The John MacLane Coronel Story),” GMA-7
Edgar Allan Guzman for “Magpakailanman: The Rejected Son (The Darwin Chong Story),” GMA-7
Gabby Eigenmann for “Magpakailanman: A Christmas Miracle (The Madrid Family Story),” GMA-7
Martin del Rosario for “Magpakailanman: Hostage In Israel (The Jimmy Pacheco Story),” GMA-7
Miguel Tanfelix for “Magpakailanman: Kung Mawawala Ka,” GMA-7
Mon Confiado for “Tadhana: Sino Si Alice,” GMA-7
Paolo Contis for “Magpakailanman: A Son’s Karma (The Wilbert Tolentino Story),” GMA-7
Ricky Davao for “Magpakailanman: Papa’s Boy The Arnulfo and Alfritz Blanche Story,” GMA-7
Best Child Performer
Argus Aspiras for “High Street,” TV5 and A2Z
Brianna Advincula for “Pulang Araw,” GMA-7
Cassy Lavarias for “Pulang Araw,” GMA-7
Jeremiah Cruz for “Can’t Buy Me Love,” TV5 and A2Z
Natalia Espejo for “Lavander Fields,” TV5 and A2Z
Raphael Landicho for “My Guardian Alien,” GMA-7
Tyro Dylusan for “Pulang Araw,” GMA-7
Zion Cruz for “Himala Ni Niño,” TV5
Best New Male TV Personality
Andres Muhlach for “Da Pers Family,” TV5
Drei Arias for “May For Ever,” NET25
Dylan Menor for “Maka,” GMA-7
Jarren Garcia for “Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11 Big 4Ever,” TV5 and A2Z
Jay Ortega for “Pulang Araw,” GMA-7
Jeremiah Cruz for “Goin’ Bulilit,” A2Z and AllTV
JM Ibarra for “Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11 Big 4Ever,” TV5 and A2Z
Mathew Uy for “Widow’s War,” GMA-7
Ralph De Leon for “High Street,”TV5 and A2Z
Sean John Bialoglovski for “Goin’ Bulilit,” A2Z and AllTV
Best New Female TV Personality
Angeli Khang for “Black Rider,” GMA-7
Ara Davao for “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,” TV5 and A2Z
Bo Bautista for “StarKada,” NET25
Chastity Dizon for “Goin’ Bulilit,” AllTV and A2Z
Fyang Smith for “Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11 Big 4Ever,” TV5 and A2Z
Kolette Madelo for “Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11 Big 4Ever,” TV5 and A2Z
Quinn Carrillo for “Asawa ng Asawa Ko,” GMA-7
Salome Salvi for “Black Rider,” GMA-7
Shira Tweg for “3 In 1,” NET25
Tali Sotto for “Love, Bosleng & Tali,” NET25
Best Comedy Show
“Pepito Manaloto (Tuloy ang Kuwento),” GMA-7
“Goin’ Bulilit,” TV5 and A2Z
“Da Pers Family, TV5
“3 in 1,” NET25
“OH NO! It’s B.O.,” NET25
“GoodWill,” NET25
“May For Ever,” NET25
Best Comedy Actor
Aga Muhlach for “Da Pers Family,” TV5
Bayani Agbayani for “Da Pers Family,” TV5
Empoy Marquez for “May For Ever,” NET25
Eric Quizon for “3 in 1,” NET25
Michael V for “BBLGANG,” GMA-7
Paolo Contis for “BBLGANG,” GMA-7
Roderick Paulate for “Pers Family,” TV5
Best Comedy Actress
Alessandra De Rossi for “May For Ever,” NET25
Chariz Solomon for “BBLGANG,” GMA-7
Manilyn Reynes for “Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy Ang Kuwento,” GMA-7
Maricel Soriano for “3 in 1,” NET25
Nova Villa for “Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy Ang Kuwento,” GMA-7
Princess Kathrine ‘Kulot’ Caponpon for “Goin’ Bulilit,” A2Z and AllTV
Vangie Labalan for “May For Ever,” NET25
Best Variety Show
“It’s Showtime,” GMA-7, GTV, A2Z, and AllTV
“TIktoClock,” GMA-7
“All Out Sundays,” GMA-7
“The Boobay and Tekla Show,” GMA-7
Best Female TV Host
Amy Perez for “It’s Showtime,” GMA-7, GTV, A2Z, and AllTV
Anne Curtis for “It’s Showtime,” GMA-7, GTV, A2Z, and AllTV
Karylle for “It’s Showtime,” GMA-7, GTV, A2Z, and AllTV
Kim Chiu for “It’s Showtime,” GMA-7, GTV, A2Z, and AllTV
Maine Mendoza for “Eat Bulaga,” TV5 and RPTV
Pokwang for “TiktoClock,” GMA-7
Regine Velasquez for “ASAP,” TV5 and A2Z
Best Male TV Host
Darren Espanto for “It’s Showtime,” GMA-7, GTV, A2Z, and AllTV
Gary Valenciano for “ASAP,” TV5 and A2Z
Martin Nievera for “ASAP,” TV5 and A2Z
Ogie Alcasid for “It’s Showtime,” GMA-7, GTV, A2Z, and AllTV
Robi Domingo for “ASAP,” TV5 and A2Z
Vic Sotto for “Eat Bulaga,” TV5 and RPTV
Vice Ganda for “It’s Showtime,” GMA-7, GTV, A2Z, and AllTV
Best Musical Variety Show
“Letters and Music,” NET25
“MusicKover,” INCTV
Best Musical Variety Show Host
Aaron Dy for “Letters and Music,” NET25
Aikee for “MusiKover,” INCTV
Best Talent Search Program Host
Dingdong Dantes for “The Voice Kids,” GMA-7
Rayver Cruz and Julie Anne San Jose for “The Clash 2024,” GMA-7
Best Reality Show Host
Bianca Gonzalez, Robi Domingo, Kim Chiu, Melai Cantiveros, Enchong Dee, Alexa Ilacad for “Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11,” TV5 and A2Z
Robi Domingo for “Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11 Big 4Ever,” TV5 and A2Z
Best Sports Show
“PTV Sports,” PTV-4
“The Scorecard,” Bilyonaryo News Channel
Best Sports Show Host
Meg Siozon and Shiela Salaysay for “PTV Sports,” PTV-4
Anton Roxas for “The Scorecard,” Bilyonaryo News Channel
Best Celebrity Talk Show
“Julius Babao Unplugged,” TV5
“Korina Interviews,” NET25
“Kuan on One,” A2Z
“Magandang Araw,” NET25
“Magandang Buhay,” A2Z and TV5
“My Mother, My Story,” GMA-7
Best Celebrity Talk Show Host
Ara Mina for “Magandang Araw,” NET25
Boy Abunda for “My Mother, My Story,” GMA-7
Julius Babao for “Julius Babao Unplugged,” TV5
Korina Sanchez for “Korina Interviews,” NET25
Melai Cantiveros for “Kuan on One,” A2Z
Regine Velasquez, Jolina Magdangal, and Melai Cantiveros for “Magandang Buhay,” A2Z and TV5
Best Showbiz Oriented Talk Show
“Fast Talk With Boy Abunda,” GMA-7
Marites University (All TV)
Best Showbiz Oriented Talk Show Host
Ambet Nabus for “Marites University,” AllTV
Jun Nardo for “Marites University, AllTV
Mr. Fu for “Marites University,” AllTV
Rose Garcia for “Marites University,” AllTV
Best Game Show
“Everybody Sing,” A2Z and TV5
“Rainbow Rumble,” A2Z and TV5
“Wil To Win,” TV5
Best Game Show Host
Dingdong Dantes for “Family Feud,” GMA7
Luis Manzano for “I Can See Your Voice,” A2Z and TV5
Luis Manzano and Negi for “Rainbow Rumble,” A2Z and TV5
Vice Ganda for “Everybody Sing,” A2Z and TV5
Willie Revillame for “Wil To Win,” TV5
Best News Program
“24 Oras,” GMA-7
“Agenda,” Bilyonaryo News Channel
“Frontline Pilipinas,” TV-5
“Mata ng Agila,” NET25
“Saksi,” GMA-7
“State of the Nation,” GTV
“TV Patrol,” A2Z and AllTV
Best Female Newscaster
Angelique Lazo for “Sentro ng Balita,” PTV4
Bernadette Sembrano for “TV Patrol,” A2Z and All TV
Karen Davila for “TV Patrol,” A2Z and All TV
Korina Sanchez for “Agenda,” Bilyonaryo News Channel
Mel Tiangco for “24 Oras,” GMA-7
Pia Arcangel for “Saksi,” GMA-7
Pinky Webb for “Agenda,” Bilyonaryo News Channel
Vicky Morales for “24 Oras,” GMA-7
Best Male Newscaster
Arnold Clavio for “Saksi,” GMA-7
Atom Araullo for “State of the Nation,” GTV
Emil Sumangil for “24 Oras,” GMA-7
Ivan Mayrina for “24 Oras Weekend,” GMA-7
Julius Babao for “Frontline Pilipinas,” TV5
Noli de Castro for “TV Patrol,” A2Z and AllTV
Raffy Tima for “Balitanghali,” GTV
Best Educational Program
“AHA,” GMA-7
“Born To Be Wild,” GMA-7
“iBILIB,” GMA-7
“Negosyo Goals,” GTV
“Pera Paraan,” GMA-7
“Pinas Sarap,” GTV
“Puno ng Buhay,” Knowledge Power
“UNLAD Kaagapay sa Hanapbuhay,” NET25
“Mathdali Grade 1,” Knowledge Power
Best Educational Program Host
Dingdong Dantes for “Amazing Earth,” GMA-7
Doc Nielsen Donato and Doc Ferds Recio for “Born To Be Wild,” GMA-7
Drew Arellano for “AHA,” GMA-7
Kara David for “Pinas Sarap,” GTV
Maymay Entrata and Elijah Canlas for “Puno ng Buhay,” Knowledge Power
Robi Domingo and Jewel Milag for “Mathdali Grade 1,” Knowledge Power
Robin Padilla for “UNLAD Kaagapay sa Hanapbuhay,” NET25
Susan Enriquez for “Pera Paraan,” GMA-7
Best Magazine Show
“Business Matters,” GTV
“Good News Kasama si Vicky Morales,” GTV
“iJuander,” GTV
“Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho,” GMA-7
“Rated Korina,” TV5 and A2Z
“Tao Po,” A2Z
“Top 5 Mga Kwentong Marc Logan,” TV5
Best Magazine Show Host
Bernadette Sembrano for “Tao Po,” A2Z
Jessica Soho for “Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho,” GMA-7
Korina Sanchez for “Rated Korina,” TV5 and A2Z
Marc Logan for “Top 5 Mga Kwentong Marc Logan,” TV5
Pinky Webb for “Business Matters,” GTV
Susan Enriquez for “Empoy der,” GTV
Vicky Morales for “Good News Kasama si Vicky Morales,” GTV
Best Public Affairs Program
“Ang Senado ng Pilipinas,” IBC13
“Ano Sa Palagay N’yo?,” ASPN and NET25
“Cayetano in Action with Boy Abunda,” GMA-7
“Face 2 Face,” TV5
“Iskoolmates,” PTV4
“On Point,” Bilyonaryo News Channel
“Open For Business,” NET25
Best Public Affairs Program
Alan Peter Cayetano, Pia Cayetano, and Boy Abunda for “Cayetano in Action with Boy Abunda,” GMA-7
Ali Sotto and Pat P. Daza for “Ano Sa Palagay N’yo?,” ASPN and NET25
Angelique Lazo for “InPerson,” PTV-4
Caesar Vallejos for “Open For Business,” NET25
Karla Estrada and Alex Calleja for “Face 2 Face,” TV5
Nina Corpuz for “Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon,” PTV-4
Pinky Webb for “On Point,” Bilyonaryo News Channel
Best Lifestyle Travel Show
“Biyahe Ni Drew,” GMA-7
“Eat’s Fun,” PTV-4
“Farm To Table,” GMA-7
“I Heart PH,” GTV
“Motorcycle Republic,” NET25
“ResTouRant,” IBC13
“The Lifestyle Lab,” Bilyonaryo News Channel
Best Lifestyle Travel Show Host
Daniel Razon, Alfred Watermax, and Reed Motovlog for “Manibela,” UNTV-37
Drew Arellano for “Biyahe Ni Drew,” GMA-7
JR Royol for “Farm To Table,” GMA-7
Marie Lozano for “The Lifestyle Lab,” Bilyonaryo News Channel
Matthew Pirante-Perez for “ResTouRant,” IBC 13
Niña Corpuz for “Health@Home,” PTV-4
Valerie Tan for “I Heart PH,” GTV
Best Public Service Program
“At The Moment With Imee,” AllTV
“Dear SV,” GMA-7
“Healing Galing,” GTV
“Kapatid Mo, Idol Raffy,” TV5
“Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko,” GMA-7
“Resibo: Walang Lusot Ang May Atraso,” GMA-7
“Wish Ko Lang,” GMA-7
Best Public Service Program Host
Connie Angeles and Orly Mercado for “Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko,” GMA-7
Edinel Calvario for “Healing Galing,” GTV
Emil Sumangil for “Resibo: Walang Lusot Ang May Atraso,” GMA-7
Imee Marcos for “At The Moment With Imee,” AllTV
Raffy Tulfo for “Kapatid Mo, Idol Raffy,” TV5
Sam Verzosa for “Dear SV,” GMA-7
Vicky Morales for “Wish Ko Lang,” GMA-7
Best Documentary Program
“Cabinet @ Work,” IBC13
“Paninindigan,” INCTV
“Public Eye,” PTV-4
“Reporter’s Notebook,” GMA-7
“The Atom Araullo Specials,” GMA-7
“Turning Point,” INCTV
Best Documentary Program Host
Atom Araullo for “The Atom Araullo Specials,” GMA-7
Greg Gregorio for “Cabinet @ Work,” IBC13
Kara David, Howie Severino, Atom Araullo, Mav Gonzales, and John Consulta for “i-Witness,” GMA-7
Maki Pulido and Jun Veneracion,” Reporters Notebook,” GMA-7
Best Morning Show
“Good Morning Kuya,” UNTV37
“Gud Morning Kapatid,” TV5
“It’s A Beautiful Day,” Bilyonaryo News Channel
“Kada Umaga,” NET25
“Love Tonipet & Everythaaang!,” NET25
“Rise and Shine Pilipinas,” PTV4
“Unang Hirit,” GMA-7
“Your Light Forever,” INCTV
Best Morning Show Host
Arnold Clavio, Susan Enriquez, Lyn Ching-Pascual, Suzi Entrata-Abrera, Ivan Mayrina, Mariz Umali, Matteo Guidicelli, Shaira Diaz, Kaloy Tingcungco, Anjo Pertierra, JR Royol, and Atty. Gaby Concepcion for “Unang Hirit,” GMA-7
Daniel Razon, Annie Rentoy, Jackie Aquino, and Atty. Dot Gancayco for “Good Morning Kuya,” UNTV 37
Dimples Romana, Chiqui Roa-Puno, Maoui David, Ted Failon, DJ Chacha, Andrei Felix, and Angela Lagunzad for “Gud Morning Kapatid,” TV5
Love Añover and Tonipet Gaba for “Love, Tonipet & Everythaaang!,” NET25
Meiji Cruz, Diane Querrer, Audrey Gorriceta, Fifi Delos Santos, Diane Medina, Chichi Atienza Valdepenas , Joshua Garcia, Patrick de Jesus, Bien Manalo, Noel Talacay, Daniel Manalastas, Rod Lagusad, Ryan Lesigues, Hans Cua, Edmund Rosales for “Rise and Shine Pilipinas,” PTV-4
Paolo del Rosario, Anne Asis-Carilo, and Monique Tuzon for “It’s A Beautiful Day,’ Bilyonaryo News Channel)
Pia Guanio, Emma Tiglao, and Daiana Menezes for “Kada Umaga,” NET25
Princess Ronquillo, Aaron Reyes, Jerome Dades, Angel Frank del Castillo, Bernadette Feucht , Alyssa Apsay, and Anjelo Estacio for “Your Light Forever,” INCTV
Best Children Show
“Artsy Craftsy,” PTV-4
“KNC Show, UNTV37
“Little Juan’s Playlist,” INCTV
“Talents Academy,” IBC13
“Wikaharian,” Knowledge Power
Best Children Show Host
Elia Ilano, Joseph Ancheta, Cholo Castillo and Yumi Sansano for “Artsy Craftsy,” PTV-4
Eric Cabobos, David Soriano, Juliana Muzares de Leon, Merrielle Lagrimas, Jonas Emmanuel Roadblock Andres,Youarealwaysthere S. Andres, Liana Rose D. Manalanzan, Elisha Lei D. Manalanzan, Queenzy Jana M. Villanueva,Clark Elias C. Carumba, Julia Rose S. Oyong, Xyum A. Diaz, Xlry A. Diaz, Paul Zyrus Juan,Eloisa Kristine Navales, Zechariah Salomo, and John Fresli S. Gloria for “KNC Show,” UNTV37
Michelle Agas for “Wikaharian,” Knowledge Power
Nicole Almeer, Candice Ayesha, Anika Figueroa, Yzabelle Luisa Perez, Cara Bartolo, and Aljur Allan Perez for “Talents Academy Hosts,” IBC13
Ziahbelle Mazo, Anjelo Jamorawon, Edmont Boy, Charm del Castillo, Vem Lising, Jaden Anunciacion, and Yanna Gonzales for “Little Juan’s Playlist Hosts,” INCTV
