Vice Ganda, Coco Martin headline first FAMAS Broadcast Arts Awards

The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) expanded its recognition of excellence in media by staging the inaugural FAMAS Broadcast Arts Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements in television, radio, podcasts, and digital platforms during a ceremony held at The Manila Hotel on July 20.

Among the evening’s biggest winners was Vice Ganda, who earned the Best Host for Entertainment trophy for leading the long-running noontime program It’s Showtime. The ABS-CBN favorite also celebrated another victory as It’s Showtime was named Best Variety Show, underscoring the program’s enduring popularity.

Action star Coco Martin also enjoyed a banner night as FPJ’s Batang Quiapo dominated the awards. Martin was recognized as both Best Director and Best Screenwriter for a series or anthology, while the primetime drama was crowned Best Series. The show’s winning streak continued with acclaimed filmmaker Joel Lamangan receiving Best Supporting Performer honors for his memorable portrayal of Roda.

Digital creator and actress Ivana Alawi likewise emerged as one of the standout winners, taking home Best Public Service Show and sharing the Best Host for Public Service award with veteran broadcast journalist Kara David.

The awards also recognized excellence across different genres and platforms, honoring achievements in news, documentaries, radio, podcasts, lifestyle programming, and educational content.

Complete list of winners:

• Best Series (Long/Short Form): FPJ’s Batang Quiapo (ABS-CBN)

• Best Anthology: Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN)

• Best Variety Show: It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN)

• Best Host for Entertainment: Vice Ganda

• Best Screenwriter for Series and Anthology: Coco Martin (FPJ’s Batang Quiapo)

• Best Director for Series and Anthology: Coco Martin (FPJ’s Batang Quiapo)

• Best Supporting Performer for Series and Anthology: Joel Lamangan (FPJ’s Batang Quiapo)

• Best Performer for Series and Anthology: Kelvin Miranda (Encantadia)

• Best Comedy Show (Long/Short Form): CongTV

• Best Educational Show: Born to Be Wild

• Best Game, Reality and Competition Show: Family Feud (GMA)

• Best Entertainment Talk Show: Fast Talk (GMA)

• Best Lifestyle Show: Biyahe ni Drew (GMA)

• Best AM Anchor: Papa Ahwel Paz

• Best FM Radio DJ: Papa Jack

• Best Radio Drama Show: Gabi ng Lagim (DZRH 666 AM)

• Best AM Radio Program: Healing Mass sa Veritas

• Best Radio Drama Performer: Nong Lading (Nong Lading Official Drama, 96.7 FMR Iligan)

• Best FM Radio Program: Dr. Love

• Best Podcast: Facts First

• Best Podcast Host: Christian Esguerra

• Best News Program: The World Tonight (ANC)

• Best News Anchor: Korina Sanchez

• Best Public Service Show: Ivana Alawi

• Best Host for Public Service: Ivana Alawi and Kara David

• Best Documentary: Embalsamador de Motor (I-Witness)

• Best Magazine Show: Rise and Shine Pilipinas

• Best Public Affairs Talk Show: I-Listen

• Special Citation for Excellence in Children’s Art Education: Sining Bulilit

• FAMAS Breakthrough Award: Lincoln Cortez Velasquez

• Rosa Rosal Lifetime Achievement Award: Tina Loy