PMPC reveals partial list of winners for the 38th Star Awards for TV

The 38th PMPC Star Awards for Television has unveiled a highly anticipated partial list of winners, recognizing the most outstanding television programs and personalities of 2024.

The prestigious event promises a night of glitz, glamour, and heartfelt tributes to the brightest stars of Philippine television, along with the hardworking production teams behind the country’s top programs.

This year’s awards will pay tribute to Gloria Romero, who will receive a posthumous honor as one of the Icons of Philippine Television in recognition of her unparalleled contributions and lasting legacy.

Meanwhile, Janice de Belen, known for her versatility as an actress and host, will be honored with the Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award. Julius Babao, a veteran journalist recognized for his fearless investigative reporting, will receive the Excellence in Broadcasting Lifetime Achievement Award.

The PMPC Hall of Fame will also induct the long-running investigative program "I-Witness" from GMA, acknowledging its groundbreaking contributions to Philippine journalism.

Adding to the excitement, the German Moreno Power Tandem Award will be presented to:

• Kim Chiu & Paulo Avelino (Linlang)

• Barbie Forteza & David Licauco (Pulang Araw)

The grand awards night will take place at the Dolphy Theater on 23 March, 2025 (Sunday) at 7 PM, hosted by Alden Richards, Kim Chiu, and Piolo Pascual.

Viewers can expect electrifying performances, including an explosive opening number by Julie Anne San Jose, Christian Bautista, Kai Montinola, and Jarren Garcia (Pinoy Big Brother). A heartfelt tribute to Gloria Romero will be led by Concert King Martin Nievera, while Jed Madela and the Eat Bulaga Singing Queens will deliver a spectacular closing performance.

The most awaited seven major awards — Best TV Station, Best Drama Actress, Best Drama Actor, Best Supporting Drama Actress, Best Supporting Drama Actor, Best Male TV Host, and Best Female TV Host — will be announced live during the ceremony.

Fans across the country can watch the 38th PMPC Star Awards for Television when it airs on A2Z on 25 April (Saturday) at 10:30 PM.

This grand celebration is produced by Airtime Marketing Philippines, led by Tess Celestino-Howard, and directed by Eric Quizon.

Partial list of winners

Acting and performance categories

• Best Single Performance by an Actor – Paolo Contis (Magpakailanman: A Son’s Karma – The Wilbert Tolentino Story, GMA 7)

• Best Single Performance by an Actress – Gladys Reyes (Magpakailanman: Inaanak, Inanakan, GMA 7)

• Best Comedy Actor – Roderick Paulate (Da Pers Family, TV5)

• Best Comedy Actress – Maricel Soriano (3 in 1, Net 25)

• Best Child Performer – Zion Cruz (Himala Ni Niño, TV5)

• Best New Male TV Personality – Andres Muhlach (Da Pers Family, TV5)

• Best New Female TV Personality – Fyang Smith (Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11 Big 4Ever, A2Z, TV5)

TV series and programs

• Best Primetime TV Series – FPJ’s Batang Quiapo (A2Z, TV5)

• Best Daytime Drama Series – Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap (GMA 7)

• Best Drama Anthology – Magpakailanman (GMA 7)

• Best Mini Series – Walang Matigas Na Pulis Sa Matinik Na Misis (GMA 7)

• Best Comedy Show – Pepito Manaloto (Tuloy ang Kuwento) (GMA 7)

News and public affairs

• Best News Program – Agenda (Bilyonaryo News Channel)

• Best Male Newscaster – Noli De Castro (TV Patrol, A2Z, All TV)

• Best Female Newscaster – Korina Sanchez (Agenda, Bilyonaryo News Channel)

• Best Public Affairs Program – Cayetano In Action With Boy Abunda (GMA 7) and On Point (Bilyonaryo News Channel)

• Best Public Affairs Program Host – Alan Peter Cayetano, Pia Cayetano, Boy Abunda (Cayetano In Action With Boy Abunda, GMA 7)

• Best Public Service Program – Wish Ko Lang (GMA 7)

• Best Public Service Program Host – Edinel Calvario (Healing Galing, GTV)

Entertainment and reality shows

• Best Variety Show – It’s Showtime (GMA, GTV, A2Z, All TV)

• Best Game Show – Wil To Win (TV5)

• Best Game Show Host – Dingdong Dantes (Family Feud, GMA 7)

• Best Reality Show Host – Bianca Gonzalez, Robi Domingo, Kim Chiu, Melai Cantiveros, Enchong Dee, Alexa Ilacad (Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11, TV5, A2Z)

• Best Talent Search Program Host – Rayver Cruz and Julie Anne San Jose (The Clash 2024, GMA 7)

Talk and magazine shows

• Best Celebrity Talk Show – My Mother, My Story (GMA 7)

• Best Celebrity Talk Show Host – Boy Abunda (My Mother, My Story, GMA 7)

• Best Magazine Show – Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA 7)

• Best Magazine Show Host – Marc Logan (Top 5 Mga Kwentong Marc Logan, TV5)

• Best Showbiz-Oriented Talk Show – Fast Talk With Boy Abunda (GMA 7)

• Best Showbiz-Oriented Talk Show Host – Mr. Fu (Marites University, All TV)

Lifestyle, educational, and travel shows

• Best Educational Program – Born To Be Wild (GMA 7)

• Best Educational Program Host – Dingdong Dantes (Amazing Earth, GMA 7)

• Best Lifestyle/Travel Show – I Heart PH (GTV)

• Best Lifestyle/Travel Show Host – Marie Lozano (The Lifestyle Lab, Bilyonaryo News Channel)

Sports and children’s programming

• Best Sports Show – The Scorecard (Bilyonaryo News Channel)

• Best Sports Show Host – Anton Roxas (The Scorecard, Bilyonaryo News Channel)

• Best Children’s Show – Talents Academy (IBC 13)

• Best Children’s Show Host – Nicole Almeer, Candice Ayesha, Anika Figueroa, Yzabelle Luisa Perez, Cara Bartolo, Aljur Allan Perez (Talents Academy, IBC 13)

Special awards

• Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award – Janice de Belen

• Excellence in Broadcasting Lifetime Achievement Award – Julius Babao

• German Moreno Power Tandem Award:

  • Kim Chiu & Paulo Avelino (Linlang)

  • Barbie Forteza & David Licauco (Pulang Araw)