The 19th Aliw Awards, the only award-giving body that gives recognition to live performers on stage, will be held on Aug. 31 at the Fiesta Pavilion of The Manila Hotel. The event, to be hosted by singer-actress Vina Morales, Heart Evangelista and TV host Derek Ramsey with Al Quinn as director, will also celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Foundation which was founded by Ms. Alice H. Reyes and some journalist friends in l976. After her, the following became presidents of Aliw Awards Foundation: Leo Baluyut, Beth S. Tagle, Charo Yu and Gloria Wilma "Babes" Encarnacion, who’s the current president.
There are 28 Aliw Awards categories from which will emerge the "Entertainer of the Year," the title held currently by Gary Valenciano who will be elevated to the Hall of Fame level, along with the acclaimed musical group Spirit of ’67. Previously, the only three-time Entertainer of the Year awardee was Martin Nievera.
Special awards will be given to megastar Sharon Cuenta. Stage director Tony Espejo, the world-famous Ramon Obusan Dance Company and the Madrigal Singers who’ll be conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Ms. Encarnacion said this year’s Aliw Awards will have two beneficiaries: the St. Joseph Pastoral Council’s Youth Ministry and the Alagad ni Maria Religious Group. The event will be telecast over RPN 9.
Some of the awards’ nominees are: Jay Cayuca, John Lesaca, Jong Cuenco, Mary Anne Espina, Mayk Kamid and Tots Tolentino (Instrumental Artist); Bong Embile, Joel Molina, Mario O’Hara, Noel Esconde and Roender Camanag (Stage Actor, Non-Musical Play); Eula Valdez, Gidget Reyes, Monique Wilson, Nina Romualdez, Pinky Marquez and Margarita Angela "Yanah" Laurel (Stage Actress, Musical Play);
Cris Laurence, Denver Regencia, Ferald Santos, Harry Santos, Sam Concepcion and Sam Milby (New Artist, Male); Aicelle Santos, Florie Mae Lucido, Irra Cenina, Janelle Manahan and Jam Jam David (New Artist, Female);
Miguel Aguila, BJ Tolits and Makisig (Child Performer); Calvin Neria, G.B. Sampedo, Johnny Manahan and Ronnie Henares (Concert Stage Director); Chin Alcantara, Louie Ocampo, Mark Lopez, Mel Villena, Mon Faustino and Raul Mitra (Musical Director); Allan K, Anton Diva, Ate Gay, Marin D’Icon, Pooh and Teri Onor (Stand-Up Comedy Act, Male); Ai Ai de las Alas, Gladys Guevarra, Pokwang, Candy Pangilinan, K Brosas and Ruby Ruby (Stand-Up Comedy Act, Female), Arthur Manuntag, King, Nyoy Volante, Paolo Santos, Richard Merk and Ronnie D (Performer in Hotel, Music Lounges & Bars, Male); Faith Cuneta, Jeli Mateo, Ladine Rozas, Mari Nallos, Sitti Navarro and Nina (Performer in Hotel, Music Lounges & Bars, Female);
Boy Abunda, Derek Ramsey, John Nite, Mark Nelson, Richard Reynoso and RJ Ledesma (Emcee, Male); Bianca Gonzales, Phoemela Baranda, Pia Guanio, Toni Gonzaga, and Mariel Rodriguez (Emcee, Female); Bamboo, Cueshe, Hale, Orange & Lemons, Parokya ni Edgar and Rivermaya (Performance in a Concert, Group); Christian Bautista, Erik Santos, Jed Madela, Mark Bautista and Martin Nievera (Performance in a Concert, Male); Faith Cuneta, Kitchie Nadal, Kyla, Kuh Ledesma and Nina (Performance in a Concert, Female);
Gary Valenciano, Mark Bautista and Ogie Alcasid (Major Concert, Male); Barbie Almabis, Nina, Sharon Cuneta, Sarah Geronimo and Faith Cuneta (Major Concert, Female).
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