38th Aliw Awards finalists revealed ahead of Dec. 15 ceremony

The directorial works of Paolo Valenciano and Maki in SB19’s “Simula at Wakas” kickoff and the singer-songwriter’s “Kolorcoaster” concert, respectively, were recognized by the Aliw Awards Foundation under the Best Director for a Major Concert category. 

Set to be held at the Manila Hotel’s Fiesta Pavillion on Dec. 15, the 38th Aliw Awards recognize the standouts in the theater, concert, and musical performance scene. 

Aside from the winners, Rex Navarrete, Kathy Mas, Sounds of Manila, Sherwin Sozon, Carla Guevarra Laforteza, and Lorna Cifra will be inducted into the Aliw Hall of Fame. The Entertainer of the Year plum — said to be the biggest award of the night — will also be given at the ceremony.

Here is the full list of finalists:

Best New Male Artist

• Rouelle Carino
• Bradd Chiong
• Tyler Miraflor
• Benjamin Javier
• Jean Jordan Abina
• Kiel

Best New Artist Female

• Elia Ilano
• Brielle Bitanga
• Rain Celmar
• Simone Valderrama Martinez
• Chloe
• Kristin Wang
• Elise Ybanez
• Rai Solomon

Best New Group Artist

• Pix!e
• GAT
• NIOR
• VVINK

Best Stand-Up Comedian

• Negi
• Petite
• Ryan J Rafael
• Super Tekla
• Amazing Peanut

Best Male Crossover Performer

• Arman Ferrer 
• Tim Pavino
• Nazer Salcedo
• Christopher Cheng MD.
• Onyl Torres

Best Female Crossover

• Sheila Francisco 
• Margarita Roco
• Lara Maigue
• Sweet Buchanan
• Nina Campos
• Karla Gutierrez

Best Inspirational Gospel Singer (Male, Female or Group)

• Dindo Fernandez
• Viola Natividad
• Jonathan Manalo
• Jesliah Almasco
• Diwa
• Reverb
• Sheila Lee Palad
• EJ De Perio

Best Cultural Group (Theater and Dance)

• Tribu
• Uyat Artista – Pampanga
• Tanghalang Bagong Sibul Dance Company
• Harlequin Theater Guild – DLSU Manila
• Arti Sta. Rita
• Sinukwang Kapampangan
• Tinig Kayumanggi

Best Festival Practices and Performances

• Manggahan Festival from Guimaras Island 
• Mammangi Festival from Ilagan City, Isabela
• Kneeling Carabao from Pulilan, Bulacan
• Paru-Paro Festival from Dasmariñas, Cavite
• Tultugan Festival from Maasin, Iloilo
• Magayon Hinuptanan Festival from Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental

Best Festival Catalyst/Organizer

• Gov. Joaquin Carlos Rahman A. Nava, MD
• Mayor Jose Marie L. Diaz
• Mayor Rolando S. Peralta
• Mayor Jenny A. Barzaga
• Mayor Francis A. Amboy 
• Mayor Ella Celestina Garcia Yulo and Moises Padilla

Best Festival Director 

• Bing Pascual, Manggahan Festival
• Mayor Francis Amboy, Tultugan Festival
• Joseph Navarro, Kneeling Carabao
• Jose Mari L. Diaz, Mamanggi Festival
• Mayor Ella Celestina Garcia Yulo
• Mayor Jenny A. Barzaga, Paru-Paro Festival

Best Special Events Production

• Pinoy Playlist Music Festival – BGC
• That’s Amore – RMA
• JL 75th – The Beatles Concert
• Elegant Filipina
• Pari Ako, Ako Pari 4
• Gabay Guro
• Silang Magigiting sa Bayang Magiliw – Metropolitan Theater, NCCA
• Tanghal Tertulia – University of the Philippines

Best Special Events Director

• Nazer Salcedo for That’s Amore
• Manni Coloma
• Aleli Bustamante for Gabay Guru
• Peter Macrohon for  Pari Ako, Ako Pari 4
• Dexter Santos

Best Featured Actress in a Play

• Ash Nicanor for “Let’s Do Lunch”
• Toni Go Yadao for “Kisapmata”

Best Featured Actor in a Play

• Marco Viana for “Kisapmata”
• Ross Pesigan for “Anino sa Likod ng Buwan”

Best Featured Actor in a Musical

• John Lapus for “Delia D.”
• Floyd Tena for “Delia D.”
• Tim Pavino for “Side Show”
• Myke Salomon for “We Aren’t Kids Anymore”
• Nino Alejandro for “Jeproks: The Musical”
• Jet Pangan for “Jeproks: The Musical”
• Jeffrey Hidalgo for “Jeproks: The Musical”

Best Featured Actress in a Musical

• Gab Pangilinan for “We Aren’t Kids Anymore”
• Carla Guevara Laforteza for “Come from Away”
• Shiela Francisco for “Come from Away”
• Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo for “Come from Away”
• Geneva Cruz for “Jeproks: The Musical” 
• Shiela Ferrer for “Jeproks: The Musical”
• Sheena Belarmino for “Next to Normal”
• Jam Binay for “Next to Normal”

Best Ensemble in a Musical or Play

• “That’s Amore” – RMA
• “Pilato” – The Corner Studio 
• “Silang Magigiting sa Bayang Magiliw” – Metropolitan Theater, NCCA
• “Kisapmata” –Tanghalang Pilipino
• “Come from Away” 
• “Delia D” – Full House Company Theater
• “We Aren’t Kids Anymore”
• “Jeproks: The Musical” – Tanghalang Una Obra & Hammock Production Inc.

Best Music Direction for a Musical

• Pauline Ariola for “Pilato”
• Nikki Jacinto for “Delia D.”
• Myke Salomon and Farley Asuncion for “We Aren’t Kids Anymore”
• Eugene Belbis for “Romeo & Juliet”
• Joed Balsamo for “Jeproks: The Musical”

Best Composer for Original Musical Theater

• Yanni Robeniol for “Pilato”
• Eugene Belbis for “Romeo & Juliet”
• Jonathan Manalo for “Delia D.”

Best Concert Stage Director

• Rowell Santiago for “Wagi”
• Nikko Angeles for “This Is not a musical”
• Paolo Ignacio for “Tanging Yaman”
• Ana Ylagan for “Bo Cerrudo”

Best Musical Director for a Concert/Dance

• Rodel Colmenar for “JL 75th,” “Beatles Concert”
• Homer Flores for “Wagi,” “Through the Years”
• Toma Cayabyab for “Still Lani”
• Ejay Yatco for “As We Are”
• Ivan Lee Espinosa for “Being Ice Live,” “Love Sessonistas”
• Gabby Ramos for “Imelda Papin Bday Concert”
• Marvin Querido for “Everybody Loves Raymond”

Best Director for a Play

• Paul Morales for “The Foxtrot”
• Guelan Luarca for “Kisapmata”
• Bart Guingona for “Via Dolorosa”
• Michael Williams for “Come What May”
• Tux Rutaquio for “Anino: Sa Likod ng Buwan” 

Best Director for a Musical

• Dexter Santos for “Delia D.”
• Luigi Nacario and Meldrig Costuna for “Romeo & Juliet”
• Eldrin Veloso for “Pilato”
• Renz Zamora for “We Aren’t Kids Anymore”
• Frannie Zamora for “Jeproks: The Musical”
• Bobbie Guevarra for “Liwanag sa Dilim”

Best Play

• “Anino: Sa Likod ng Buwan”
• “The Foxtrot”
• “Kisapmata”

Best Musical Play

• “Jeproks: The Musical”
• “Side Show”
• “We Aren’t Kids Anymore”
• “Come Far Away”
• “Liwanag sa Dilim”
• “Pilato”
• “Delia D.”
• “Next to Normal”

Best Child Performer (Male)

• Mika Aguas
• Theodore Tiu
• Kim Safra
• Lucas
• Prince
• Erkin
• Vincent
• Giani Sarita
• Kaloy Estrella

Best Child Performer (Female)

• Natalie Grace Yanson
• Zia Dantes
• Alejandra Ongsiako
• Cassidy Cua
• Scarlet Belo
• Aliyana Alvarez
• Imogen
• Hyacinth

Best Instrumentalist

• Dingdong Fiel – Piano
• Teddy Diaz – Guitar
• Mary Anne Espina
• Nicole Reluya – Saxophone
• Martin Tan Avila – Piano

Best Female Host

• Gabbi Garcia
• Rosie Domingo
• Sheena Lee Palad
• Kakki Teodoro
• Nicole Ramos

Best Male Host

• Johann Enriquez
• Raymond Gorospe
• Tim Yap
• Rico Hizon
• Lance Raymudo

Best Male Classical Performer

• Redday Nuestro
• Ronan Ferrer
• Christoper Cheng
• Cipriano De Guzman Jr.
• Nazer Salcedo
• Lawrence Jatayna

Best Female Classical Performer

• Anna Feleo
• Nenen Espina
• Thea Perez
• Margarita Rocco
• Angeli Benipayo
• Sheila Ferrer

Best R&B/Jazz Artist (Male and Female)

• Jeannie Tiongco
• Nicole Asencio Laurel
• Lynn Sherman
• Jacqueline Sollono

Best Jazz Artist Group

• Colby Dela Calzada Quartet
• UP Jazz Ensemble
• Yodzjazz Band

Best Pop Male/Female Artist

• Moira Dela Torre
• Jona
• Isha Ponti
• Isabella

Best Male/Female Rap Artist

• Andrew E.
• Gloc-9
• Shanti Dope
• Flow G
• Nik Makino

Best Dance Production

• “D Legends on the Dance Floor” by PowerDance
• “Swan Lake” by Ballet Manila
• “Alice in Wonderland” by Ballet Philippines
• Dancing Samar Legacy Program

Best Choral Group

• Los Cantantes DeManila
• Imuscapela
• Kamerchor Manila
• University of Mindanao Chorale
• The Philippine Meister singers

Best Lead Actor in a Play

• Jonathan Tadioan for “Kisapmata”
• Bart Guingona for “Art”
• Martin Sarell for “Art”
• Royce Cabrera for “The Foxtrot”
• JC Santos for “The Foxtrot”
• Martin Del Rosario for “Anino: Sa Likod ng Buwan”

Best Lead Actress in a Play

• Lhorvie Tadian for “Kisapmata”
• Jackie Lou Blanco for “The Foxtrot”
• Elora Espano for “Anino: Sa Likod ng Buwan”

Best Lead Actor in a Musical

• Phi Palmos for “Delia D.”
• Myke Salomon for “We Aren’t Kids Anymore”
• Noel Comia for “Romeo & Juliet”
• Jerome Ferguson for “Pilato”
• David Ezra for “Jeproks: The Musical”
• CJ Navato for “Liwanag sa Dilim”
• Khalil Ramos for “Liwanag sa Dilim”

Best Lead Actress in a Musical

• Gab Pangilinan for “We Aren’t Kids Anymore”
• Alexa Ilacad for “Liwanag sa Dilim”
• Nicole Omillo for “Liwanag sa Dilim”
• Sheila Valderrama for “Next to Normal”
• Nikki Valdez for “Next to Normal”
• Cristy Lagapa for “Pilato”

Best Solo Performer in Hotels, Bars & Music Lounges

• Nina
• Jaya
• Isabella
• Marq Dollantes
• Mike Cuneta
• Essay Kirstin
• Jenny Sugay

Best Group Performer in Hotels, Bars & Music Lounges

• Progeny (Red Rhino Art Bar & Restaurant)
• Replay Band
• InnerVoices
• South Border
• MOBB
• 70’s super band
• Highway 54 Band
• TAC IV
• HARU Band
• De Bonair District

Best Male Performance in a Concert

• John Lesaca
• Jed Madela
• Joey G
• Dindo Fernandez 
• Bo Cerrudo
• Chad Borja
• Nino Alejandro
• Rannie Raymundo

Best Female Performance in a Concert

• Dulce, “Wagi” 
• Kuh Ledesma, “I Love OPM”
• Frenchie Dy, “Here to Stay” at the Music Museum
• Gab Pangilinan, “This Is not a Musical”

Best Group Ensemble Performance in a Concert

• Arman Ferrer and Sheila Valderrama Martinez – “As We Are” at Maybank Performing Arts Theater
• Ryan Cayabyab – “Maestro Class: The Songs of Ryan Cayabyab” at the Proscenium Theater
• “Q&A (Odette Quesada & Ogie Alcasid)”
• “Super Divas Concert” featuring Vice Ganda and Regine Velasquez

Best Male Artist in a Major Concert

• Marco Sison for “Seasons of OPM” at The Theatre at Solaire
• Nonoy Zuñiga for “Beyond Gold: Songs of a Lifetime”  
• Gary Valenciano for “Pure Energy: One More Time” at Araneta Coliseum
• Erik Santos for “Stories of the Heart” at Newport World Resort
• Maki for “Kolorcoaster” at Araneta Coliseum

Best Female Artist in a Major Concert

• Zsa Zsa Padilla for “Through the Years” at Samsung Theater 
• Ice Seguerra for “BEING ICE Live! The Concert Experience” at Newport Performing Arts Theater
• Lani Misalucha for “Still Lani” at The Theatre at Solaire
• Jona for “Journey to Arena” at Mall of Asia Arena
• Morissette Amon for “EMBER: Morissette’s 15th Anniversary Concert,” at Araneta Coliseum
• Regine Velasquez for “RESET” at Samsung Performing Arts Theater

Best Director for a Major Concert

• Paolo Valenciano for SB19’s “Simula at Wakas”
• Maki and Star Music Events team for Maki’s “Kolorcoaster”
• Micky Perz and Jon R. Moll for BINI’s “BINIFied” 
• Jon R Moll for “Super Divas”
• Paolo Valenciano for Cup of Joe’s “Stardust”

Best Collaboration in a Major Concert

• Martin Nievera and Pops Fernandez for “Always & Forever” at Mall of Asia Arena 
• Regine Velasquez and Vice Ganda for “Super Divas” at Araneta Coliseum
• Odette Quezada and Ogie Alcasid for “Q&A” at Mall of Asia Arena

Best Male Filipino Performer Based Abroad 

• Bong Galagar
• Joaquin Pedro Valdez
• Cipriano De Guzman Jr.
• Joselito Logdat
• Felson Palad

Best Female Filipino Performer Based Abroad

• Joey Albert
• Rachel Alejandro
• Kea Chan
• Ivy Violan 

Best Venue for Theaters and Concerts

• Samsung Theater Circuit Ayala Mall
• Newport Resort
• Solaire 
• Mall of Asia Arena
• Araneta Coliseum
• Manila Hotel
• BGC Maybank Theater
• GSIS Theater

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