Could it be true that Stell of SB19 designed the all-white suit and pants that Ogie Alcasid wore at the 10th Wish Music Awards on Sunday night (19 January) at the Araneta Coliseum where Alcasid was honored with the KDR Icon of Music Excellence award?

Actually, Stell himself was in that event and ended up with three awards. Alcasid interrupted his acceptance speech to thank Stell for designing his outfit and invited the most renowned SB19 member to join him on stage for a moment. It was easy for Stell to do that because he was sitting in the front rows of the Big Dome, as almost all the celebrities who turned up that night were made to sit, including those assigned to perform.

When Stell was only a few meters away, Alcasid called everyone’s attention to the fact that their outfits have exactly the same design — though the SB19 member is much taller than Alcasid.

Stell didn’t say a word and instead proceeded to fix Alcasid’s suit from the hemline to the collar. Alcasid reacted by touching Stell’s face and intoned: “Salamat, anak! Ang bait mo talaga!”

Stell sweetly bowed to the audience and then walked down from the stage. The audience wildly applauded him. At that juncture of the drawn out event, Stell has already won an award for Ballad of the Year for his “Di Ko Masabi.” And before winning, he had presented a set of awards along with a female disc jockey.

Later, Stell won two more awards: Breakthrough Artist and Wisher’s Choice. A “breakthrough” award is usually given to newcomers. Stell is a newcomer as a solo performer. Last year was the time all SB19 members launched singles and a full-length album as solo artists.

Actually, that night at the Big Dome, three other SB19 members also won awards as solo performers. Pablo, who was absent, won Artist of the Year. Ken, as Felip when he goes solo, won Best Rock/Alternative Song for his “Kanako.” Ken/Felip wasn’t at the Big Dome, so an executive from SB19’s management accepted the trophy on his behalf.

Another SB19 member who took home an award is Josh Cullen whose “Get Right” was named “Hip-hop of the Year.” He was present and received his trophy himself.

SB19 as a group also won some trophies in the 10th WMA. They clinched Best Collaboration for “Kalakal” which they recorded with veteran rapper Glock 9. They brought home the trophy for Wishclusive Ballad Performance of the Year for their song “Ilaw.”