Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino among 38th Star Awards for Television winners

Paulo Avelino and Kim Chiu during the press conference of “Linlang.” Image: ABS-CBN Corporate Communications

Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino’s portrayal of a troubled couple in “Linlang” earned the recognition of the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC), as their tandem bagged the German Moreno Power Tandem Award in the 38th Star Awards for Television, along with Barbie Forteza and David Licauco.

The PMPC announced the partial winners of the 38th Star Awards for Television on its Facebook page on Sunday, March 16, which honors the biggest names in the local entertainment industry.

The late Gloria Romero will also receive the Posthumous Award as one of the Icons of Philippine Television for her “unparalleled contributions and lasting legacy” as one of the country’s longstanding actresses.

The 38th edition of PMPC’s Star Awards for Television will be held at the Dolphy Theater on March 23, hosted by Chiu, Piolo Pascual, and Alden Richards. A delayed telecast of the ceremony will be aired on April 25 at A2Z.

Here is the list of partial winners:

Best Single Performance by an Actor: Paolo Contis for “Magpakailanman: A Son’s Karma (The Wilbert Tolentino Story),” GMA

Best Single Performance by an Actress: Gladys Reyes for “Magpakailanman: Inaanak, Inanakan, GMA

Best Primetime TV Series: “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,” A2Z and TV5

Best Daytime Drama Series: “Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap,” GMA

Best Drama Anthology: “Magpakailanman,” GMA

Best Mini Series: “Walang Matigas Na Pulis Sa Matinik Na Misis,” GMA

Best Comedy Show: “Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento,” GMA

Best Comedy Actor: Roderick Paulate for “Da Pers Family,” TV5

Best Comedy Actress: Maricel Soriano for “3 in 1,” NET25

Best Variety Show: “It’s Showtime,” GMA, GTV, A2Z, and AllTV

Best News Program: “Agenda,” Bilyonaryo News Channel

Best Male Newscaster: Noli De Castro for “TV Patrol,” A2Z and AllTV)

Best Female Newscaster: Korina Sanchez for “Agenda,” Bilyonaryo News Channel

Best Game Show: “Wil To Win,” TV5

Best Game Show Host: Dingdong Dantes for “Family Feud,” GMA

Best Child Performer: Zion Cruz for “Himala Ni Niño,” TV5

Best New Male TV Personality: Andres Muhlach for “Da Pers Family,” TV5

Best New Female TV Personality: Fyang Smith for “Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11 Big 4Ever,” A2Z and TV5

Best Talent Search Program Host: Rayver Cruz and Julie Anne San Jose for “The Clash 2024,” GMA

Best Reality Show Host: Bianca Gonzalez, Robi Domingo, Kim Chiu, Melai Cantiveros, Enchong Dee, and Alexa Ilacad for “Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11,” TV5 and A2Z

Best Celebrity Talk Show: “My Mother, My Story,” GMA

Best Celebrity Talk Show Host: Boy Abunda for “My Mother, My Story,” GMA

Best Magazine Show: “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho,” GMA

Best Magazine Show Host: Marc Logan for “Top 5 Mga Kwentong Marc Logan,” TV5

Best Documentary Program: “The Atom Araullo Specials,” GMA

Best Documentary Program Host: Kara David, Howie Severino, Atom Araullo, Mav Gonzales, and John Consulta for “iWitness,” GMA

Best Public Affairs Program:
“Cayetano In Action With Boy Abunda,” GMA
“On Point,” Bilyonaryo News Channel

Best Public Affairs Program Host: Alan Peter Cayetano, Pia Cayetano, and Boy Abunda for “Cayetano In Action With Boy Abunda,” GMA

Best Public Service Program: “Wish Ko Lang,” GMA

Best Public Service Program Host: Edinel Calvario for “Healing Galing,” GTV

Best Educational Program: “Born To Be Wild,” GMA

Best Educational Program Host: Dingdong Dantes for “Amazing Earth,” GMA

Best Showbiz Oriented Talk Show: “Fast Talk With Boy Abunda,” GMA

Best Showbiz Oriented Talk Show Host: Mr. Fu for “Marites University,” AllTV

Best Lifestyle/Travel Show: “I Heart PH,” GTV

Best Lifestyle/Travel Show Host: Marie Lozano for “The Lifestyle Lab,” Bilyonaryo News Channel

Best Morning Show: “Unang Hirit,” GMA

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

Best Musical Variety Show: “Letters and Music,” Net25

Best Musical Variety Show Host: Aikee for “MusiKover,” INCTV

Best Sports Show: “The Scorecard,” “Bilyonaryo News Channel

Best Sports Show Host: Anton Roxas for “The Scorecard,” Bilyonaryo News Channel

Best Children’s Show: “Talents Academy, IBC13

Best Children’s Show Host: Nicole Almeer, Candice Ayesha, Anika Figueroa, Yzabelle Luisa Perez, Cara Bartolo, and Aljur Allan Perez for “Talents Academy,” IBC13

Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award: Janice de Belen

Excellence in Broadcasting Award Lifetime Achievement Award: Julius Babao

German Moreno Power Tandem Award:
Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino for “Linlang”
Barbie Forteza and David Licauco for “Pulang Araw”

Hall of Fame as Best Documentary Program: “i-Witness,” GMA

Posthumous Award as one of the icons of Philippine Television: Gloria Romero