35th PMPC Star Awards for Television unveils list of winners

Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano. Image: Instagram/@belle_mariano

Belle Mariano and Donny Pangilinan, as well as their hit romantic-comedy series “He’s Into Her”, are just among the biggest winners at the 35th Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for Television.

The tandem of Mariano and Pangilinan (Donbelle) was awarded the German Moreno Power Tandem of the Year by the PMPC, while  “He’s Into Her” was proclaimed Best Drama in a Miniseries.

Based on a web novel of the same name, “He’s Into Her” tells the story of Benison International School newbie Maxpein (Mariano) who stands up to Deib (Pangilinan), the varsity captain of the school’s basketball team. They soon engage in a cat-and-dog relationship until they eventually fall in love.

The first season was released from May to August 2021, while the second season premiered on April 2022 and ended in August 2022.

Aside from “He’s Into Her,” the PMPC also recognized other big names on local television during its awards ceremony last Saturday night, Jan. 28 at the Winford Manila Hotel, where stars from different networks were lauded in their respective fields.

Among them are Jodi Sta. Maria for Best Drama Actress (Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin/ TV5, A2Z) and JM de Guzman as Best Drama Actor (Init Sa Magdamag/ A2Z, TV5).

Jodi Sta. Maria

Here’s the full list of winners below:J

Excellence in Broadcasting Lifetime Achievement Award
Senator Raffy Tulfo

Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award
Connie Angeles

German Moreno Power Tandem of the Year
Belle Mariano and Donny Pangilinan
Mikee Quintos and Kelvin Miranda

Best TV Station
GMA 7

Best Primetime TV Series
Huwag Kang Mangamba (A2Z/ TV5)

Best Daytime Drama Series
Primadonnas (GMA 7)

Best Drama Mini Series
Agimat Ng Agila / GMA 7
He’s Into Her (A2Z)

Best Drama Anthology
Magpakailanman (GMA 7)

Best Drama Actress
Jodi Sta Maria (Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin/ TV5, A2Z)

Best Drama Actor
JM de Guzman (Init Sa Magdamag/ A2Z, TV5)

Best Drama Supporting Actress
Sylvia Sanchez (Huwag Kang Mangamba/A2Z, TV 5)

Best Drama Supporting Actor
John Estrada (Babawiin Ang Lahat/ GMA 7)

Best Single Performance by an Actress
Jennylyn Mercado (Sa Kamay ng Fake Healer/ Magpakailanman/ GMA 7)

Best Single Performance by an Actor
Arjo Atayde (Doctor Hero/ Maalaala Mo Kaya /A2Z, TV5)
Joshua Garcia (Life’s Sketch/ Maalaala Mo Kaya/A2Z)

Best New Male TV Personality
L.A. Santos (Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin/ A2Z, TV 5)
Renshie de Guzman (Huwag Kang Mangamba/ A2Z, TV 5)

Best New Female TV Personality
Catriona Gray (Sunday Noontime Live/ TV5)

Best Public Service Program
Wish Ko Lang (GMA 7)

Best Public Service Program Host
Edinell Calvario (Healing Galing/ UNTV 37)

Best Comedy Show
Pepito Manaloto (GMA 7)

Best Comedy Actor
Paolo Contis (Bubble Gang/ GMA 7)

Best Comedy Actress
Manilyn Reynes (Pepito Manaloto/ GMA 7)

Best Horror/Fantasy Program
Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko (GMA 7)

Best Musical Variety Show
Letters and Music (Net 25)

Best Variety Show
All-Out Sundays (GMA 7)

Best Female TV Host
Kim Chiu (It’s Showtime/ A2Z, TV5)

Best Male TV Host
Paolo Ballesteros (Eat Bulaga/ GMA 7)

Best Educational Program
Born To Be Wild (GMA 7)

Best Educational Program Host
Kara David (Pinas Sarap/ GTV)

Best Celebrity Talk Show
Magandang Buhay (A2Z, TV5)

Best Celebrity Talk Show Host
Jolina Magdangal, Karla Estrada, Melai Cantiveros (Magandang Buhay/ A2Z, TV 5)

Best Documentary Program
I-Witness (GMA 7)

Best Documentary Program Host
Atom Araullo (The Atom Araullo Specials/ GMA 7)

Best Magazine Show
Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA 7)

Best Magazine Show Host
Susan Enriquez, Mark Salazar (I Juander/ GTV)

Best News Program
24 Oras (GMA 7)

Best Male Newscaster
Joee Guilas (PTV News Tonight/ PTV 4)

Best Female Newscaster
Vicky Morales (24 Oras/ GMA 7)

Best Morning Show
Unang Hirit (GMA 7)

Best Morning Show Host
Arnold Clavio, Connie Sison, Susan Enriquez, Nathaniel Cruz, Lyn Ching-Pascual, Suzie Entrata- Abrera, Ivan Mayrina, Lhar Santiago, Mariz Umali, Love Anover (Unang Hirit/ GMA 7)

Best Public Affairs Program
Open For Business (Net 25)

Best Public Affairs Program Host
Pinky Webb (The Source/ CNN Philippines)

Best Lifestyle Show
Taste Buddies (GTV)

Best Lifestyle Show Host
Dianne Medina (Loving What You Do/ GTV)

Best Talent Search Program
The Clash (GMA 7)

Best Talent Search Program Host
Julie Anne San Jose, Rayver Cruz (The Clash/ GMA 7)

Best Children Show
Talents Academy (IBC 13)

Best Children Show Host
Anastacia Paronda, Candice Ayesha Paronda, Madisen Go, Gracelle Joace Jimenez, Sedrick Ganolon (Talents Academy/ IBC 13)

Best Documentary Special
Mukha ng Pandemya (PTV 4)

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