9 rising actors vie for Best New Male TV Personality at 37th PMPC Star Awards

For more than three decades, the PMPC Star Awards for Television has been a stage where fresh talent shines brightest. Since its introduction in 1992, the Best New Male TV Personality category has celebrated breakthrough performances of newcomers who made a remarkable impact on Philippine television. This year, the tradition continues as the 37th Star Awards for Television spotlights nine promising actors who made waves in 2023.

The 2023 nominees:

• Tommy Alejandrino – Senior High (GMA 7)
• Argus Aspiras – It’s Showtime (GTV, A2Z)
• Raheel Bhyria – Luv Is: Caught in His Arms (GMA 7)
• Larkin Castor – Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters (GMA 7)
• John Clifford – Pepito Manaloto (GMA 7)
• Ethan David – For the Love: Ligaya episode (TV5)
• Vince Maristela – Love Before Sunrise (GMA 7)
• Christophe Sommereux – One for All, All for One (INC TV)
• Aidan Veneracion – Royal Blood (GMA 7)

The award has a history of recognizing talents who later became household names—among them Jericho Rosales (1998), Luis Manzano (2003), Sam Milby (2006), Gerald Anderson (2008), Arjo Atayde (2011), Ruru Madrid (2012), and Tony Labrusca (2017).

Who will join this prestigious roster in 2025?

The answer will be revealed on 24 August 2025, at the 37th Star Awards for Television, to be held at the VS Hotel Convention Center in Quezon City. The event will honor the best programs and personalities that graced Philippine TV in 2023.

As the spotlight turns to these nine fresh faces, the excitement builds—not just for who will take home the trophy, but for the bright futures each of them promises in the industry.