The 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television (organized by Philippine Movie Press Club headed by current president and over-all awards chairman Joe Barrameda and produced by Airtime Marketing Philippines, Inc. headed by Tessie Celestino-Howard) awarding ceremony was held on December 3, 2015, at the Kia Theatre, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City and will be broadcast on ABS-CBN Channel 2 on December 6, 2015 ("Sunday's Best", 11:15pm). The awards night is hosted by Boy Abunda, Gelli de Belen, Maja Salvador, Enchong Dee, Christian Bautista and Toni Gonzaga, with opening number performed by Grae Fernandez, Ataska Mercado, Bailey May, Ylona Garcia, and additional musical performances from Christian Bautista, Klarisse de Guzman, Darren Espanto, Sofia Andres, Rodjun Cruz, Ella Cruz, and a tribute number for the Lifetime Achievement Awardees will be performed by Mark Mabasa, Lucky Robles, Lilibeth Garcia and JV Decena. The awards night will be under the direction of Mr. Bert de Leon.
Nominees & Winners These are the nominations list (in alphabetical order) for the awarding ceremony. (period: July 1, 2014, to June 29, 2015) Winners are listed first and highlighted with boldface.
Stations Best TV StationWinner: ABS-CBN (Channel 2)
ABS-CBN Sports+Action (Channel 23, still listed as Studio 23) AksyonTV (Channel 41) CNN Philippines (Channel 9) GMA (Channel 7) GMA News TV (Channel 11) IBC (Channel 13) Net 25 (Channel 25) PTV (Channel 4) TV5 (Channel 5) UNTV Life (Channel 37)
Programs
Best Primetime Drama Series Best Daytime Drama SeriesWinner: Bridges of Love (ABS-CBN)
Bagito (ABS-CBN) Forevermore (ABS-CBN) Hawak Kamay (ABS-CBN) Nathaniel (ABS-CBN) Pari 'Koy (GMA) The Rich Man's Daughter (GMA)Winner: The Half Sisters (GMA)
Ang Lihim ni Annasandra (GMA) Flordeliza (ABS-CBN) Healing Hearts (GMA) Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? (GMA) Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita (ABS-CBN) Oh My G! (ABS-CBN) Best Drama Mini-Series Best Drama AnthologyWinner: Ilustrado (GMA)
Give Love on Christmas (ABS-CBN) InstaDad (GMA) Sa Puso ni Dok (GMA News TV) Trenderas (TV5) Wattpad Presents (TV5) Wansapanataym (ABS-CBN)Winner: Magpakailanman (GMA)
Ipaglaban Mo! (ABS-CBN) Karelasyon (GMA) Maynila (GMA) Wagas (GMA News TV) Best Public Service Program Best Gag ShowWinner: T3: Enforced (now T3: Alliance) (TV5)
Bistado (ABS-CBN) Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) Imbestigador (GMA) Mission Possible (ABS-CBN) S.O.C.O. (Scene of the Crime Operatives) (ABS-CBN) Wish Ko Lang (GMA)Winner: Banana Split Extra Scoop (now Banana Sundae) (ABS-CBN)
Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) Tropa Mo Ko Nice Diba!? (TV5) Wow Mali! Lakas ng Tama! (TV5) Best Comedy Program Best Musical Variety ShowWinner: Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento (GMA)
2 1/2 Daddies (TV5) Home Sweetie Home (ABS-CBN) Ismol Family (GMA) Luv U (ABS-CBN) Mac and Chiz (TV5) Vampire Ang Daddy Ko (GMA)Winner: ASAP 20 (ABS-CBN)
It's Showtime (ABS-CBN) Letters and Music (Net 25) Road Show (Net 25) Sessions on 25th Street (Net 25) Sunday All Stars (GMA) Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman (GMA) Best Reality Show Best Game ShowWinner: I Do (ABS-CBN)
Day Off (GMA News TV) Extreme Series: Kaya Mo Ba 'To (TV5) Pinay Beauty Queen Academy (GMA News TV)Winner: Wowowin (GMA)
Bonakid Pre-School: Ready, Set, Laban! (GMA) Celebrity Bluff (GMA) Happy Truck ng Bayan (TV5) Best Talent Search Program Best Educational ProgramWinner: A Song of Praise Music Festival (UNTV Life)
Bet ng Bayan (GMA) Move It: Clash of the Streetdancers (TV5) Talentadong Pinoy 2014 (TV5)Winner: Del Monte Kitchenomics (GMA) and Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) - TIED
Born to Be Wild (GMA) Convergence (Net 25) Idol sa Kusina (GMA News TV) Swak na Swak (ABS-CBN) Taste Buddies (GMA News TV) Best Celebrity Talk Show Best Documentary ProgramWinner: Aquino and Abunda Tonight (ABS-CBN)
Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN) MOMents (Net 25) News.PH (CNN Philippines) Powerhouse (GMA) Tapatan ni Tunying (ABS-CBN) The Ryzza Mae Show (GMA)Winner: I-Witness (GMA)
Front Row (GMA) History with Lourd (TV5) Investigative Documentaries (GMA News TV) Motorcycle Diaries: Live The Ride (GMA News TV) Mukha (ABS-CBN) Reporter's Notebook (GMA) Best Documentary Special Best Magazine ShowWinner: Spratlys: Mga Isla ng Kalayaan (aired last October 5, 2014, on ABS-CBN)
Cinema One 20th Anniversary Special: Sine, Laging Kasama (aired last November 2, 2014, on ABS-CBN) Eagle News Team Special Report: West Valley Fault (aired last July 2015 on Net 25) Padayon: Patuloy sa Pagbangon (aired last November 30, 2014, on PTV) Pagbangon (aired last November 8, 2014, on GMA) #PUSO2019: Ang Pambihirang Love Story ng mga Pinoy sa Basketball (aired last August 6, 2015, on TV5) Yaman ng Bayan (aired on the final Saturday of the month on TV5)Winner: Rated K (ABS-CBN)
Ang Pinaka (GMA News TV) Brigada (GMA News TV) Good News Kasama si Vicky Morales (GMA News TV) IJuander (GMA News TV) Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA) Mga Kwento ni Marc Logan (ABS-CBN) Best News Program Best Morning ShowWinner: State of the Nation with Jessica Soho (GMA News TV)
24 Oras (GMA) Aksyon Prime (TV5) Balitanghali (GMA News TV) Bandila (ABS-CBN) Saksi (GMA) TV Patrol (ABS-CBN)Winner: Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN)
Good Morning Boss (PTV) Good Morning Kuya (UNTV Life) Masayang Umaga Po! (Net 25) Pambansang Almusal (Net 25) Unang Hirit (GMA) Best Public Affairs Program Best Children's ShowWinner: The Bottomline with Boy Abunda (ABS-CBN)
3-in-1 (ABS-CBN) Bawal ang Pasaway kay Mareng Winnie (GMA News TV) Face the People (TV5) Get It Straight with Daniel Razon (UNTV Life) Reaksyon (TV5) Solved na Solved (TV5)Winner: The KNC Show (Kawan ng Cordero) (UNTV Life)
Homework (Net 25) Tropang Potchi (GMA) Best Showbiz Oriented Talk Show Best Travel ShowWinner: The Buzz (ABS-CBN)
Showbiz Konek na Konek (TV5) Startalk (GMA)Winner: Biyahe ni Drew (GMA News TV)
Bridging Boarders (PTV) Business Flight (GMA News TV) Lakbayin ang Magandang Pilipinas (PTV) Landmarks (Net 25) Rise & Shine (UNTV Life) Best Lifestyle ShowWinner: Gandang Ricky Reyes (GMA News TV)
AHA! (GMA) CHInoyTV (PTV) Fitness Center (Net 25) Follow That Star (GMA News TV) Kris TV (ABS-CBN) Weddings TV (GMA News TV)
Personalities Best Drama Actor Best Drama ActressWinner: Alden Richards (Ilustrado / GMA 7)
Daniel Padilla (Pangako Sa 'Yo / ABS-CBN) Eddie Garcia (Give Love on Christmas presents: The Gift Giver / ABS-CBN) Gerald Anderson (Nathaniel / ABS-CBN) Jericho Rosales (Bridges of Love / ABS-CBN) Paulo Avelino (Bridges of Love / ABS-CBN) Piolo Pascual (Hawak Kamay / ABS-CBN)Winner: Maja Salvador (Bridges of Love / ABS-CBN)
Aiko Melendez (Give Love on Christmas presents: The Gift Giver / ABS-CBN) Angelica Panganiban (Pangako Sa 'Yo / ABS-CBN) Coney Reyes (Nathaniel / ABS-CBN) Empress Schuck (Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? / GMA 7) Jodi Sta. Maria (Pangako Sa 'Yo / ABS-CBN) Jolina Magdangal (FlordeLiza / ABS-CBN) Shaina Magdayao (Nathaniel / ABS-CBN) Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting ActressWinner: Baron Geisler (Nathaniel / ABS-CBN)
Carlo Aquino (FlordeLiza / ABS-CBN) Edu Manzano (Bridges of Love / ABS-CBN) JM de Guzman (Hawak Kamay / ABS-CBN) Mike Tan (The Rich Man's Daughter / GMA 7) Ronnie Lazaro (Pangako Sa 'Yo / ABS-CBN) Tirso Cruz III (Hawak Kamay / ABS-CBN)Winner: Sheryl Cruz (Strawberry Lane / GMA 7)
Amy Austria-Ventura (Pangako Sa 'Yo / ABS-CBN) Carmina Villarroel (Bridges of Love / ABS-CBN) Eula Valdez (Ilustrado / GMA 7) Irma Adlawan (Forevermore / ABS-CBN) Jean Garcia (The Half Sisters / GMA 7) Sofia Andres (Forevermore / ABS-CBN) Best Single Performance by an Actor Best Single Performance by an ActressWinner: John Lloyd Cruz (Maalala Mo Kaya (MMK) episode: "Hat" / ABS-CBN) Alex Medina (Ipaglaban Mo! episode: "Niloko Niyo Ako" / ABS-CBN) Arjo Atayde (Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) episode: "Liham" / ABS-CBN) Coco Martin (Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) episode: "Watawat" / ABS-CBN) Edgar Allan Guzman (Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) episode: "Box" / ABS-CBN) Matt Evans (Ipaglaban Mo! episode: "Nasa Maling Landas" / ABS-CBN) Mike Tan (Magpakailanman episode: "8 Shades of Gay: The Tubato Family Story" / GMA 7)Winner: Judy Ann Santos (Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) episode: "Ilog" / ABS-CBN) and Sunshine Cruz (Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) episode: "Barko" / ABS-CBN) - TIED
Agot Isidro (Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) episode: "Hat" / ABS-CBN) Alessandra de Rossi (Magpakailanman episode: “Sabit-sabit, Kabit-kabit, Mga Pusong Malupit” / GMA 7) Angel Locsin (Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) episode: "Watawat" / ABS-CBN) Kaye Abad (Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) episode: "Hat" / ABS-CBN) Nora Aunor (Karelasyon episode: "Tres Rosas" / GMA 7) Best Child Performer Best New Male TV PersonalityWinner: Harvey Bautista (Wansapanataym presents: "Remote ni Eric" / ABS-CBN) and Marco Masa (Nathaniel / ABS-CBN) - TIED
Alonzo Muhlach (Inday Bote / ABS-CBN) Ashley Sarmiento (FlordeLiza / ABS-CBN) Chlaui Malayao (Yagit / GMA 7) Jana Agoncillo (Dream Dad / ABS-CBN) Xyriel Manabat (Hawak Kamay / ABS-CBN) Zaijian Jaranilla (Hawak Kamay / ABS-CBN)Winner: Alonzo Muhlach (Inday Bote / ABS-CBN)
Jemuell Ventinilla (Yagit / GMA 7) Joshua Garcia (Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita / ABS-CBN) JV Cruz (Iskoolmates: May Pakialam Ka! / PTV 4) Kurt Ong (Wansapanataym presents: "My Kung Fu Chinito / ABS-CBN) Kyle Blanco (Bridges of Love / ABS-CBN) Sancho Vito (Let the Love Begin / GMA 7) Best New Female TV Personality Best Public Service Program Host(s)Winner: Jana Agoncillo (Dream Dad/ ABS-CBN)
Ali Forbes (Pinay Beauty Queen Academy / GMA News TV) Loisa Andalio (Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita / ABS-CBN) Maine Mendoza (Eat Bulaga / GMA 7) Maris Racal (Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) episode: "Lobo" / ABS-CBN) MJ Lastimosa (Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) episode: "Takure / ABS-CBN) Stephanie Yamut (Yagit / GMA 7)Winner: Vicky Morales (Wish Ko Lang! / GMA 7)
Arnold Clavio (Alisto! / GMA 7) Ben, Erwin and Raffy, The Tulfo Brothers (T3: Enforced / TV5) Gus Abelgas (S.O.C.O. / ABS-CBN) Julius Babao (Mission Possible / ABS-CBN) Marissa del Mar (Buhay OFW / Aksyon TV) Ted Failon (Failon Ngayon / ABS-CBN) Best Comedy Actor Best Comedy ActressWinner: Jayson Gainza (Banana Split Extra Scoop / ABS-CBN)
Clarence Delgado (Goin' Bulilit / ABS-CBN) John Lloyd Cruz (Home Sweetie Home / ABS-CBN) Michael V. (Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento / GMA 7) Ryan Agoncillo (Ismol Family / GMA 7) Sef Cadayona (Bubble Gang / GMA 7) Vic Sotto (Vampire Ang Daddy Ko / GMA)Winner: Rufa Mae Quinto (Bubble Gang / GMA 7)
Angelica Panganiban (Banana Split Extra Scoop / ABS-CBN) Carmi Martin (Ismol Family / GMA 7) Manilyn Reynes (Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento / GMA 7) Mutya Orquia (Goin' Bulilit / ABS-CBN) Ryzza Mae Dizon (Vampire Ang Daddy Ko / GMA 7) Toni Gonzaga (Home Sweetie Home / ABS-CBN) Best Male TV Host Best Female TV HostWinner: Vice Ganda (It's Showtime / ABS-CBN)
Billy Crawford (It's Showtime / ABS-CBN) Luis Manzano (ASAP 20 / ABS-CBN) Martin Nievera (ASAP 20 / ABS-CBN) Robi Domingo (ASAP 20 / ABS-CBN) Wally Bayola (Eat Bulaga! / GMA)Winner: Anne Curtis (It's Showtime / ABS-CBN)
Pia Guanio (Eat Bulaga! / GMA 7) Sarah Geronimo (ASAP 20 / ABS-CBN) Toni Gonzaga (ASAP 20 / ABS-CBN) Vina Morales (ASAP 20 / ABS-CBN) Zsa Zsa Padilla (ASAP 20 / ABS-CBN) Best Reality Show Host(s) Best Game Show Host(s)Winner: Toni Gonzaga-Soriano, Bianca Gonzalez-Intal, Enchong Dee and Robi Domingo (Pinoy Big Brother: 737 / ABS-CBN)
Ali Forbes (Pinay Beauty Queen Academy / GMA News TV) Derek Ramsay (Extreme Series: Kaya Mo Ba 'To / TV5) Julie Anne San Jose, Dasuri Choi, Maey Bautista, Mike "Pekto" Nacua and Norman "Boobay" Balbuena (Day Off / GMA News TV) Judy Ann Santos (I Do / ABS-CBN)