FAMAS announces nominees for first Broadcast Arts Awards

The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) has revealed the list of the nominees contending in different categories at the inaugural edition of its Broadcast Arts Awards.

The award-giving body made the announcement through a series of posts on its Facebook page, ahead of its awards night on July 20.

Here are the candidates vying for accolades:

Best Series – Long/Short Form)

• “Batang Quiapo” (ABS-CBN)
• “Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre” (GMA)
• “Esnyr’s High School Series” (YouTube)
• “Lavender Fields” (ABS-CBN)
• “Widow’s War” (GMA)
• Kristories” (YouTube)

Best Anthology

• “Magpakailanman” (GMA)
• “Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN)
• “Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko” (GMA)
• “Wish Ko Lang” (GMA)
• “Tadhana” (GMA)
• “Regal Studio Presents (GMA)

Best Performer – Series/Anthology

• Bea Alonzo – “Widow’s War”
• Coco Martin – “Batang Quiapo”
• Jodi Sta. Maria – “Lavender Fields”
• Esnyr – Esnyr’s High School Series
• Sharon Cuneta – “Saving Grace”
• Kelvin Miranda – “Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre”

Best Supporting Performer – Series/Anthology

• Carlo Aquino – “It’s Okay Not to Be Okay”
• Angel Aquino – “Batang Quiapo”
• Joel Lamangan – “Batang Quiapo”
• John Estrada – “Batang Quiapo”
• Eula Valdez – “Totoy Bato”
• Mon Confiado – “Totoy Bato”

Best Director – Series/Anthology

• Jojo Saguin – “Lavender Fields”
• Coco Martin – “Batang Quiapo”
• Enzo Williams – “Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre”
• Dado Lumibao – “Maalaala mo Kaya”
• Don Michael Perez – “Magpakailanman”
• Zig Dulay – “Widow’s War”

Best Screenplay – Series/Anthology

• Maribel Ilag – “Lavender Fields”
• Coco Martin – “Batang Quiapo”
• Anna Aleta Nadela – “Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre”
• Senedy Que – “Magpakailanman”
• Arah Jell Badayos – “Maalaala Mo Kaya”
• Lobert Villela – “Widow’s War”

Best Variety Show

• “It’s Showtime”
• “Eat Bulaga”
• “ASAP”
• “Kada Umaga”
• “TiktoClock”
• “Letters and Music”

Best Comedy Show – Long/Short Form

• “Bubble Gang”
• “Benta Nights”
• “Pepito Manaloto”
• CongTV
• Malupiton Official
• Davao Conyo

Best Educational Show

• “Artsy Craftsy”
• “Born to Be Wild”
• “Kinder Yes”
• Zac Alviz
• Sining Bulilit
• Doc Alvin

Best Lifestyle Show

• “Health@Home” (PTV4)
• Vicky Belo (YouTube)
• Heart Evangelista (Instagram)
• “Pinas Sarap” (GMA)
• “Byahe ni Drew” (GMA)
• Mimiyuuuh (YouTube)
• Small Laude vlog (YouTube)
• Ranz Kyle (Instagram)

Best Show for Game, Reality, and Competition

• “Rainbow Rumble”
• “The Voice Kids Philippines”
• “Wil to Win”
• “Your Face Sounds Familiar”
• “Pinoy Big Brother”
• “Family Feud”

Best AM Anchor

• Alvin Elchico
• Atty. Joey Lina
• Papa Ahwel Paz
• Tatay Rannie
• Fernan De Guzman
• Dr. Carl E. Balita

Best FM Radio DJ

• DJ Chacha
• Papa Jack
• Nicole Hyala
• Raqi Terra
• Laila Chicadora
• Rico Panyero
• DJ Samantha
• DJ JhaiHo

Best Radio Drama Show

• DZRH (666AM) – Gabi ng Lagim
• DYHP RMN Cebu – RMN Drama Presents
• DZWT 540 AM (Radyo Totoo) – Kapitan Enteng
• RMN DYHB Bacolod – Dabudabo
• DZRH (666AM) – Mr. Romantiko
• Friends Radio 96.7 FMR Iligan – Nong Lading Official Drama

Best AM Radio Program

• Kabayan
• Bombo Radyo News
• Gising Pilipinas
• Healing Mass sa Veritas
• Serbisyong Bayan ni Tatay Rannie: Kapatid
• Saksi sa Dobol B
• Positibong Balita with Dr. Carl E. Balita
• Balita Antemano

Best Radio Drama Performer

• Leonel Benjamin – Gabi ng Lagim, DZRH 666AM
• Pricilla Raganas – RMN Drama Presents, DYHP RMN Cebu
• Joseph Glenn Banawe – Kapitan Enteng, DZWT 540AM Radyo Totoo
• Josh Maidz – Dabudabo, RMN DYHB Bacolod
• Phil Cruz – Mr. Romantiko, DZRH 666AM
• Nong Lading – Nong Lading Official Drama, 96.7 FMR Iligan

Best FM Radio Program

• Stick to Juan
• Talk to Papa
• Dr. Love
• BananaKrew
• Top 10 Countdown, Love Radio 90.7
• Wishclusives/ Wish 107.5 Bus
• Dear iFM
• Barangay Love Stories

Best Podcast

• Barangay Love Stories
• The Koolpals
• Facts First
• Bare It All
• Dear MOR
• Dogshow Divas
• Dabaddest Radio
• CHINK POSITIVE

Best Podcast Host

• Mikey Bustos
• Baus Rufo
• Bretman Rock
• Dani Barretto
• Christian Esguerra
• Francis Kong
• Chinkee Tan
• Papa Dudut

Other nominees for categories Best News Program, Best News Anchor, Best Public Service Show, Best Documentary, Best Magazine Show, Best Entertainment Talk Show and Best Public Affairs Talk Show, among others, have yet to be announced as of this writing.

The awarding ceremony will be held at The Manila Hotel on July 20. /ra