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PMPC honors excellent programs, personalities at the 37th Star Awards for TV


VS Hotel Convention Center Quezon City comes to life with glitz and glamor on Sunday, August 24, 2025, with the presentation of 37th Star Awards for Television organized by PMPC Star Awards, Inc.


Presented by BingoPlus, the event honored outstanding personalities and programs of Philippine Television for 2023.

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.

Among the country’s most beloved stars, Joshua Garcia won Best Drama Actor for "Unbreak My Heart," while Rhian Ramos was named Best Drama Actress for "Royal Blood. " Meanwhile, Alden Richards and Rochelle Pangilinan were honored with Best Single Performance by an Actor and Actress, both for separate episodes of "Magpakailanman."


LIFETIME HONORS and SPECIAL AWARDS

PMPC paid tribute to four pillars of Philippine television through the Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award, bestowed upon 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), and 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 was given to popular loveteams Barbie Forteza & David Licauco (for "Maria Clara at Ibarra" and "Maging Sino Ka Man") and Francine Diaz & Seth Fedelin (for "Dirty Linen").

Here is the official list of winners of 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 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)
• 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 Hosts: 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 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 (Unang Hirit, GMA 7)
• 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 (Talents Academy, IBC 13)

The ceremony was directed by Vivian Poblete Blancaflor, with stage design by Rico Ancheta. The awesome 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 PMPC President Mell T. Navarro.

Founded in the late 60s, PMPC is recognized as the pioneer entertainment media group in the Philippines, organizing the annual Star Awards for Television, Movies, and Music. Through the years, the Star Awards is acknowledged to be a credible and glamorous affair that brings together the industry's biggest stars and key figures, fostering a spirit of healthy competition and collective celebration of Filipino creativity.

CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners!




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