TJ Monterde named Artist of the Year, KDR Icon at 11th Wish Music Awards

The 11th edition of the Wish Music Awards was undeniably TJ Monterde‘s night, who was declared Artist of the Year and KDR Icon of Breaking Boundaries. The awards followed the continued success of his smash hit, “Palagi,” the successful “Sariling Mundo” tour, and collaborations with various artists.

Other artists who also won big at the ceremony were Cup of Joe and SB19, winning Group of the Year and Wishers’ Choice, among other awards. Despite the P-pop powerhouse’s absence, their artist manager Leah Gonzales and marketing director Gallahan Ventura were present to accept the awards on their behalf.

Held at the Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, January 11, the 11th Wish Music Awards brought together OPM artists from different generations in celebration of the genre’s continuous rise.

Here is the complete list of winners:

Wish Artist of the Year: TJ Monterde

Wish Group of the Year: Cup of Joe

Wish Breakthrough Artist of the Year: Earl Agustin

Wish Song Collaboration of the Year: “Umaaligid” by Sarah Geronimo and SB19

Wish Pop Song of the Year: “DUNGKA!” by SB19

Wish Ballad Song of the Year: “Darating Din” by TJ Monterde

Wish R&B Song of the Year: “Marilag” by Dionela

Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year: “Multo” by Cup of Joe

Wish Hip-Hop Song of the Year: “Gusto Ko Sakin Ka Lang” by Robledo Timido

Wish Contemporary Folk Song of the Year: “Saranggola” by Ben&Ben

Wish Contemporary R&B/Neo-Soul Song of the Year: “Tayong Dalawa” by Earl Agustin

Wishclusive Collaboration of the Year: “Pahinga” by James Reid and TJ Monterde

Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year: “DAM” by SB19

Wishclusive Ballad Performance of the Year: “Time” by SB19 — “Time”

Wishclusive R&B Performance of the Year: “Statue (Tagalish version)” by Lil Eddie and Jay R 

Wishclusive Rock/Alternative Performance of the Year: “Multo” by Cup of Joe

Wishclusive Hip-Hop Performance of the Year: “POGI” by Paul N’Bollin

Wishclusive Contemporary Folk Performance of the Year: “Sa Bawat Sandali” by Amiel Sol 

Wishclusive Contemporary R&B/Neo-Soul Performance of the Year: “Hulaan” by Janine 

Wishers’ Choice: SB19

KDR Icon of Musical Excellence: Apo Hiking Society

KDR Icon of Music and Philanthropy: Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit

KDR Icon of Breaking Boundaries: TJ Monterde /edv