MGA NATATANGING BITUIN AT PROGRAMA, PINARANGALAN NG 37TH PMPC STAR AWARDS FOR TELEVISION
By Boy Romero
Naging matagumpay at maningning na idinaos ang 37th Star Awards for Television na ginanap nitong Linggo, Agosto 24, 2025 sa VS Hotel Convention Hotel sa Quezon City.
Handog ng BingoPlus, pinarangalan at kinilala ng PMPC Star Awards Inc. ang mga natatanging bituin at iba’t ibang programa ng telebisyon na ipinalabas noong 2023, na naipagpaliban ng grupo dahil sa pandemya.
Hakot-award ang GMA 7 sa pag-uwi ng pinakamaraming tropeyo, kabilang ang Best TV Station, Best Drama Anthology para sa “Magpakailanman,” Best News Program para sa “24 Oras,” Best Magazine Show para sa “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho,” at iba pa.
Sa larangan ng pagganap, nagwagi sina Joshua Garcia bilang Best Drama Actor para sa “Unbreak My Heart,” Rhian Ramos bilang Best Drama Actress para sa “Royal Blood,” at sina Alden Richards at Rochelle Pangilinan bilang Best Single Performances by an Actor and Actress, respectively, para sa “Magpakailanman,” na lahat ay ipinalabas sa Kapuso Network.
Pahayag ni Joshua nang tanggapin ang parangal: “Maraming-maraming salamat, una sa Panginoon, and to my family and friends, sa ABS-CBN, sa GMA… sa Star Magic, and of course sa nagtiwala sa akin at nagbigay sa akin ng role na ‘to, kay Sir Deo Endrinal.
“Hindi ko ito matatanggap kung hindi dahil sa co-actors ko, so thank you kela Jodi (Sta. Maria), Gabbi (Garcia)… of course, sa aming director at writers. Ang award na ito ay para sa buong team ng ‘Unbreak My Heart’”
Pinasalamantan naman ni Rhian ang GMA 7, mga kasamahan sa “Royal Blood”, at mga mahal sa buhay.
“I would like to dedicate this to my home network, GMA 7, to whom I have dedicated 19 years of my life, and I will continue to dedicate every good thing that comes to me. Thank you so much, GMA, for the trust in me…
“I also want to thank my boyfriend (Sam Versoza) who always encourages me and makes me believe that I’m great and that I can do things,” sabi ni Rhian.
LIFETIME HONORS and SPECIAL AWARDS:
Nagbigay-pugay ang PMPC sa apat na haligi ng Philippine Television sa paghahandog ng Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Iginawad ito sa 92-year old veteran actress na si Caridad Sanchez (tinanggap ng anak nitong si Cathy Sanchez Babao, presented by Sylvia Sanchez), legendary host Ariel Ureta (presented by Boots Anson-Roa), dance icon Geleen Eugenio (presented by Maribeth Bichara), at TV executive Malou Choa Fagar (presented by Joey Marquez na kanyang alaga).
Nagbalik-tanaw na tinaggap ni Angelique Lazo ang kanyang Excellence in Broadcasting Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Bill Velasco.
Ang German Moreno Power Tandem Award ay iginawad sa popular loveteams na sina Barbie Forteza at David Licauco (para sa “Maria Clara at Ibarra” at “Maging Sino Ka Man”) at kina Francine Diaz at Seth Fedelin (para sa “Dirty Linen”).
Narito ang opisyal na listahan ng mga nanalo sa 37th Star Awards for Television:
· Best TV Station -- GMA 7
· Best Drama Actor – Joshua Garcia (Unbreak My Heart, GMA 7)
· Best Drama Actress – Rhian Ramos (Royal Blood, GMA 7)
· Best Single Performance by an Actor – Alden Richards (Magpakailanman: Sa Puso At Isipan, The Cantillana Family Story, GMA 7)
· Best Single Performance by an Actress – Rochelle Pangilinan (Magpakailanman: The Abused Teacher, GMA 7)
· Best Drama Supporting Actor – Elijah Canlas (Senior High, TV5, A2Z)
· Best Drama Supporting Actress – Cherry Pie Picache (FPJ's Batang Quiapo, TV5, A2Z)
· Best Child Performer – Euwenn Mikael (The Write One, GMA 7)
· Best Drama Anthology – Magpakailanman (GMA 7)
· Best Primetime TV Series – Maria Clara At Ibarra (GMA 7)
· Best Daytime Drama Series -- Abot Kamay Na Pangarap (GMA 7)
· Best Mini Series -- Walang Matigas Na Pulis Sa Matinik Na Misis (GMA 7)
· Best Comedy Show – Pepito Manaloto (GMA 7)
· Best Comedy Actor – Paolo Contis (Bubble Gang, GMA 7)
· Best Comedy Actress – Chariz Solomon (Bubble Gang, GMA 7)
· Best Variety Show -- It's Showtime (GTV, A2Z)
· Best Male TV Host – Robi Domingo (ASAP Natin 'To, TV5, A2Z) and Paolo Ballesteros (E.A.T., TV5)
· Best Female TV Host – Kim Chiu (It’s Showtime, GTV, A2Z)
· Best Documentary Program -- The Atom Araullo Specials (GMA 7)
· Best Documentary Program Host -- Howie Severino, Atom Araullo, Mav Gonzales, Kara David, John Consulta, Sandra Aguinaldo (I-Witness, GMA 7)
· Best Magazine Show – Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA 7)
· Best Magazine Show Host – Korina Sanchez (Rated Korina, TV5, GTV, A2Z)
· Best News Program -- 24 Oras (GMA 7)
· Best Male Newscaster – Joee Guilas (PTV News Tonight, PTV 4)
· Best Female Newscaster – Karen Davila (TV Patrol, A2Z, All TV)
· Best Game Show – Emojination (TV5)
· Best Game Show Host – Dingdong Dantes (Family Feud, GMA 7)
· Best Public Service Program – Wish Ko Lang (GMA 7)
· Best Public Service Program Host – Edinel Calvario (Healing Galing, GTV)
· Best Celebrity Talk Show – Fast Talk With Boy Abunda (GMA 7)
· Best Celebrity Talk Show Host – Boy Abunda (Fast Talk With Boy Abunda, GMA 7)
· Best Public Affairs Program – Cayetano In Action With Boy Abunda (GMA 7)
· Best Public Affairs Program Host – Boy Abunda, Pia Cayetano, Allan Peter Cayetano (Cayetano In Action With Boy Abunda, GMA 7)
· Best New Male TV Personality – John Clifford (Pepito Manaloto, GMA 7)
· Best New Female TV Personality – Gela Atayde (Senior High, TV5, A2Z)
· Best Lifestyle/ Travel Show – Pinas Sarap (GTV)
· Best Lifestyle/ Travel Show Host – Kara David (Pinas Sarap, GTV)
· Best Morning Show – Unang Hirit (GMA 7)
· Best Morning Show Host -- Arnold Clavio, Suzi Entrata-Abrera, Lyn Ching-Pascual, Susan Enriquez, Ivan Mayrina, Mariz Umali, Matteo Guidicelli, Shaira Diaz, Anjo Peritierra, Cheska Fausto, Sean Lucas, Shuvee Etrata, JR Royol, Kaloy Tingkungko (Unang Hirit, GMA 7)
· Best Children’s Show – Talents Academy (IBC 13)
· Best Children’s Show Host -- Jace Fierre, Shiloh Isaiah Haresco, Jessica Marie Robinson, Mikayla Go, Candice Ayesha, Madisen Go, Anika Dominique Figueroa, Ysabelle Luisa Perez, Cara Bartolo (Talents Academy, IBC 13)
SPECIAL CITATIONS:
Ipinagkaloob ng BingoPlus ang BingoPlus Female TV Star of the Year kay Rhian Ramos, samantalang ang BingoPlus Male TV Star of the Year ay ibinigay kay Sam Versoza. Ang special award ay may cash incentive na P25,000 each. Ito ang unang pagkakataon na ang celebrity couple ay sabay na nakatanggap ng ganitong pagkilala sa isang showbiz industry event.
Bilang karagdagan, nagbigay din ang BingoPlus ng cash incentives na P50,000 each sa mga nanalong Best Drama Actor at Best Drama Actress.
Napili sina Joshua Garcia at Rochelle Pangilinan bilang Male and Female of Faces of the Night (mula sa Intele Builders and Development Corporation) at bilang Male and Female Celebrities of the Night (mula kay Jojo Mendrez), samantalang ang mga baguhang sina Gela Atayde at Larkin Castor ang tumanggap ng Timeless Smile Awards mula Smile 360 Dental Clinic.
Binigyan rin ng PMPC ng Plaques of Appreciation sina Atty. Persida Rueda Acosta, Atty. Ernelson Trojillo, Ms. Cecille Bravo, BingoPlus, VS Hotel Convention Center, at Manila Mayor Isko Moreno.
Ang 37th Star Awards for Television ay mula sa direksyon ni Vivian Poblete Blancaflor at ang disenyo ng entablado ay pinangasiwaan ni Rico Ancheta.
Ang napakagandang Red Carpet at Photo Wall ay sponsored ng BingoPlus.
“Ang aming mainit na pagbati sa lahat ng mga nagsipagwagi. Nawa’y magsilbing inspirasyon ang mga naiuwi ninyong karangalan. Maraming salamat sa lahat ng mga sumuporta,” lahad ni Mell T. Navarro, PMPC president.
Itinatag noong late 1960’s, ang PMPC Star Awards, Inc. ay kinikilala bilang pioneer entertainment media organization sa Pilipinas, na ipinagpapatuloy ang tradisyon ng pag-organize ng taunang Star Awards for Television, Movies, at Music.
= = =
OUTSTANDING STARS AND PROGRAMS HONORED AT THE 37th PMPC STAR AWARDS FOR TELEVISION
The 37th Star Awards for Television lit up the VS Hotel Convention Center in Quezon City on Sunday, August 24, 2025, with a glamorous celebration of the best in Philippine television for 2023.
Presented by BingoPlus, the event honored outstanding television stars and programs originally scheduled before the pandemic and finally recognized this year by PMPC Star Awards, Inc.
GMA 7 emerged as the evening’s biggest winner, bagging Best TV Station along with a string of major trophies, including Best Drama Anthology for Magpakailanman, Best News Program for 24 Oras, Best Magazine Show for Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, and more.
In acting, some of the country’s most beloved stars took center stage. Joshua Garcia won Best Drama Actor for Unbreak My Heart, Rhian Ramos was named Best Drama Actress for Royal Blood, while Alden Richards and Rochelle Pangilinan were honored with Best Single Performance by an Actor and Actress, both for episodes of Magpakailanman.
In his heartfelt speech, Joshua thanked those who supported him:
“Maraming-maraming salamat, una sa Panginoon, and to my family and friends, sa ABS-CBN, sa GMA … sa Star Magic, and of course sa nagtiwala sa akin at nagbigay sa akin ng role na ‘to, kay Sir Deo Endrinal.
Hindi ko ito matatanggap kung hindi dahil sa co-actors ko, so thank you kela Jodi (Sta. Maria), Gabbi (Garcia) … of course, sa aming director at writers. Ang award na ito ay para sa buong team ng Unbreak My Heart.”
Rhian also gave an emotional message, thanking her home network and loved ones:
“I would like to dedicate this to my home network, GMA 7, to whom I have dedicated 19 years of my life, and I will continue to dedicate every good thing that comes to me. Thank you so much, GMA, for the trust in me …
I also want to thank my boyfriend (Sam Versoza) who always encourages me and makes me believe that I’m great and that I can do things.”
LIFETIME HONORS AND SPECIAL AWARDS
PMPC paid tribute to four pillars of Philippine television through the Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award:
· 92-year-old veteran actress Caridad Sanchez (accepted by her daughter Cathy Sanchez Babao, presented by Sylvia Sanchez)
· Legendary host Ariel Ureta (presented by Boots Anson-Roa)
· Dance icon Geleen Eugenio (presented by Maribeth Bichara)
· TV executive Malou Choa Fagar (presented by her protégé Joey Marquez)
Seasoned broadcaster Angelique Lazo also received the Excellence in Broadcasting Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Bill Velasco.
The German Moreno Power Tandem Award went to popular loveteams Barbie Forteza & David Licauco (Maria Clara at Ibarra and Maging Sino Ka Man) and Francine Diaz & Seth Fedelin (Dirty Linen).
OFFICIAL LIST OF WINNERS
Top Awards
· Best TV Station: GMA 7
· Best Drama Actor: Joshua Garcia (Unbreak My Heart, GMA 7)
· Best Drama Actress: Rhian Ramos (Royal Blood, GMA 7)
· Best Single Performance by an Actor: Alden Richards (Magpakailanman: Sa Puso At Isipan, The Cantillana Family Story, GMA 7)
· Best Single Performance by an Actress: Rochelle Pangilinan (Magpakailanman: The Abused Teacher, GMA 7)
Supporting & Newcomers
· Best Drama Supporting Actor: Elijah Canlas (Senior High, TV5, A2Z)
· Best Drama Supporting Actress: Cherry Pie Picache (FPJ's Batang Quiapo, TV5, A2Z)
· Best Child Performer: Euwenn Mikael (The Write One, GMA 7)
· Best New Male TV Personality: John Clifford (Pepito Manaloto, GMA 7)
· Best New Female TV Personality: Gela Atayde (Senior High, TV5, A2Z)
Drama & Series
· Best Drama Anthology: Magpakailanman (GMA 7)
· Best Primetime TV Series: Maria Clara at Ibarra (GMA 7)
· Best Daytime Drama Series: Abot Kamay Na Pangarap (GMA 7)
· Best Mini Series: Walang Matigas Na Pulis Sa Matinik Na Misis (GMA 7)
Comedy & Variety
· Best Comedy Show: Pepito Manaloto (GMA 7)
· Best Comedy Actor: Paolo Contis (Bubble Gang, GMA 7)
· Best Comedy Actress: Chariz Solomon (Bubble Gang, GMA 7)
· Best Variety Show: It’s Showtime (GTV, A2Z)
· Best Male TV Host: Robi Domingo (ASAP Natin ‘To, TV5, A2Z) and Paolo Ballesteros (E.A.T., TV5)
· Best Female TV Host: Kim Chiu (It’s Showtime, GTV, A2Z)
Documentary & Magazine Shows
· Best Documentary Program: The Atom Araullo Specials (GMA 7)
· Best Documentary Program Hosts: Howie Severino, Atom Araullo, Mav Gonzales, Kara David, John Consulta, Sandra Aguinaldo (I-Witness, GMA 7)
· Best Magazine Show: Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA 7)
· Best Magazine Show Host: Korina Sanchez (Rated Korina, TV5, GTV, A2Z)
News & Public Affairs
· Best News Program: 24 Oras (GMA 7)
· Best Male Newscaster: Joee Guilas (PTV News Tonight, PTV 4)
· Best Female Newscaster: Karen Davila (TV Patrol, A2Z, All TV)
· Best Public Affairs Program: Cayetano In Action With Boy Abunda (GMA 7)
· Best Public Affairs Program Hosts: Boy Abunda, Pia Cayetano, Allan Peter Cayetano
Other Highlights
· Best Game Show: Emojination (TV5)
· Best Game Show Host: Dingdong Dantes (Family Feud, GMA 7)
· Best Public Service Program: Wish Ko Lang (GMA 7)
· Best Public Service Program Host: Edinel Calvario (Healing Galing, GTV)
· Best Celebrity Talk Show: Fast Talk With Boy Abunda (GMA 7)
· Best Celebrity Talk Show Host: Boy Abunda (Fast Talk With Boy Abunda, GMA 7)
· Best Lifestyle/Travel Show: Pinas Sarap (GTV)
· Best Lifestyle/Travel Show Host: Kara David (Pinas Sarap, GTV)
· Best Morning Show: Unang Hirit (GMA 7)
· Best Morning Show Hosts: Arnold Clavio, Suzi Entrata-Abrera, Lyn Ching-Pascual, Susan Enriquez, Ivan Mayrina, Mariz Umali, Matteo Guidicelli, Shaira Diaz, Anjo Peritierra, Cheska Fausto, Sean Lucas, Shuvee Etrata, JR Royol, Kaloy Tingkungko
· Best Children’s Show: Talents Academy (IBC 13)
· Best Children’s Show Hosts: Jace Fierre, Shiloh Isaiah Haresco, Jessica Marie Robinson, Mikayla Go, Candice Ayesha, Madisen Go, Anika Dominique Figueroa, Ysabelle Luisa Perez, Cara Bartolo
SPECIAL CITATIONS
BingoPlus awarded the BingoPlus Female TV Star of the Year to Rhian Ramos and the BingoPlus Male TV Star of the Year to Sam Versoza, both receiving ₱25,000 each. It marked the first time the celebrity couple received joint recognition in a showbiz industry event.
In addition, BingoPlus granted ₱50,000 cash incentives each to both the Best Drama Actor and Best Drama Actress winners.
Joshua Garcia and Rochelle Pangilinan were chosen as Male and Female Faces of the Night (Intele Builders and Development Corporation) and as Male and Female Celebrities of the Night (Jojo Mendrez), while newcomers Gela Atayde and Larkin Castor received the Timeless Smile Awards from Smile 360 Dental Clinic.
PMPC also presented Plaques of Appreciation to Atty. Persida Rueda Acosta, Atty. Ernelson Trojillo, Ms. Cecille Bravo, BingoPlus, VS Hotel Convention Center, and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno.
The ceremony was directed by Vivian Poblete Blancaflor, with stage design by Rico Ancheta. The red carpet and photo wall were sponsored by BingoPlus.
“Ang aming mainit na pagbati sa lahat ng mga nagsipagwagi. Nawa’y magsilbing inspirasyon ang mga naiuwi ninyong karangalan. Maraming salamat sa lahat ng mga sumuporta,” said Mell T. Navarro, PMPC President.
Founded in the late 1960s, PMPC Star Awards, Inc. is recognized as the pioneer entertainment media organization in the Philippines, continuing its tradition of organizing the annual Star Awards for Television, Movies, and Music.
###
