The PMPC Star Awards has officially unveiled the 38th PMPC Star Awards for Television partial list of winners, celebrating the most outstanding television programs and personalities of 2024.
The prestigious event promises an unforgettable night filled with glitz, glamour, and heartfelt tributes to Philippine TV’s brightest stars and the hardworking production teams behind the country’s top programs.
This year’s awards will pay homage to industry legend Gloria Romero, who will receive a posthumous honor as one of the Icons of Philippine Television, in recognition of her unparalleled contributions and lasting legacy.
Meanwhile, Janice de Belen, known for her versatility and memorable work as both an actress and host, will be presented with the Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award.
Julius Babao, a veteran journalist admired for his fearless investigative reporting, will receive the Excellence in Broadcasting Lifetime Achievement Award.
Additionally, the PMPC Hall of Fame will welcome the acclaimed investigative program “I-Witness” of GMA, a testament to its groundbreaking impact on Philippine journalism.
Adding more excitement, the German Moreno Power Tandem Award will be given to Barbie Forteza & David Licauco (for Pulang Araw) and Kim Chiu & Paulo Avelino (for Linlang), celebrating their undeniable on-screen chemistry and massive influence on Philippine pop culture.
The grand awards night will take place at the Dolphy Theater on March 23, (Sunday) at 7pm as hosted by Alden Richards, Kim Chiu, and Piolo Pascual.
The event will air on A2Z on April 25 (Saturday) at 10:30pm.
The partial list of winners:
BEST SINGLE PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR – Paolo Contis for “Magpakailanman: A Son’s Karma (The Wilbert Tolentino Story)” (GMA 7)
BEST SINGLE PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS – Gladys Reyes for “Magpakailanman: Inaanak, Inanakan” (GMA 7) ·
BEST PRIMETIME TV SERIES – “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” (A2Z, TV5)
BEST DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES – “Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap” (GMA 7)
BEST DRAMA ANTHOLOGY – “Magpakailanman” (GMA 7)
BEST MINI SERIES – “Walang Matigas Na Pulis Sa Matinik Na Misis” (GMA 7)
BEST COMEDY SHOW – “Pepito Manaloto (Tuloy ang Kuwento)” (GMA 7)
BEST COMEDY ACTOR – Roderick Paulate for “Da Pers Family” (TV5)
BEST COMEDY ACTRESS — Maricel Soriano for “3 in 1” (Net 25)
BEST VARIETY SHOW – “It’s Showtime” (GMA, GTV, A2Z, AllTV)
BEST NEWS PROGRAM – “Agenda” (Bilyonaryo News Channel)
BEST MALE NEWSCASTER — Noli De Castro for “TV Patrol” (A2Z, All TV)
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 7)
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, TV5)
BEST TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM HOST — Rayver Cruz and Julie Anne San Jose for “The Clash 2024” (GMA 7)
BEST REALITY SHOW HOST — Bianca Gonzalez, Robi Domingo, Kim Chiu, Melai Cantiveros, Enchong Dee, Alexa Ilacad for “Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11” (TV5, A2Z)
BEST CELEBRITY TALK SHOW – “My Mother, My Story” (GMA 7)
BEST CELEBRITY TALK SHOW HOST — Boy Abunda for “My Mother, My Story” (GMA 7)
BEST MAGAZINE SHOW – “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho” (GMA 7)
BEST MAGAZINE SHOW HOST — Marc Logan for “Top 5 Mga Kwentong Marc Logan” (TV5)
BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAM – “The Atom Araullo Specials” (GMA 7)
BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAM HOST — Kara David, Howie Severino, Atom Araullo, Mav Gonzales, John Consulta for “i-Witness” (GMA 7)
BEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM – “Cayetano In Action With Boy Abunda” (GMA 7) and “On Point” (Bilyonaryo News Channel)
BEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM HOST — Alan Peter Cayetano, Pia Cayetano, Boy Abunda for “Cayetano In Action With Boy Abunda” (GMA 7)
BEST PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM – “Wish Ko Lang” (GMA 7)
BEST PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM HOST — Edinel Calvario for “Healing Galing” (GTV)
BEST EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM – “Born To Be Wild” (GMA 7)
BEST EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM HOST — Dingdong Dantes for “Amazing Earth” (GMA 7)
BEST SHOWBIZ ORIENTED TALK SHOW – “Fast Talk With Boy Abunda” (GMA 7)
BEST SHOWBIZ-ORIENTED TALK SHOW HOST — Mr. Fu for “Marites University” (All TV)
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 7)
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, Atty. Gaby Concepcion for Unang Hirit (GMA 7)
BEST MUSICAL VARIETY SHOW — Letters and Music (Net 25)
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 SHOW — Talents Academy (IBC 13)
BEST CHILDREN SHOW HOST — Nicole Almeer, Candice Ayesha, Anika Figueroa, Yzabelle Luisa Perez, Cara Bartolo, Aljur Allan Perez for Talents Academy (IBC 13)
SPECIAL AWARDS:
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 (“Linlang”), Barbie Forteza and David Licauco (“Pulang Araw”)
HALL OF FAME as Best Documentary Program — “i-Witness” (GMA 7)
GLORIA ROMERO – Posthumous Award as one of the Icons of Philippine Television