Several Kapuso stars and shows were recognized at the 37th Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for television.
This year's edition of the PMPC Star Awards was held at the VS Hotel Convention Center in Quezon City on Sunday.
GMA Network won the Best TV Station award, cementing the Kapuso station's position as the top-of-mind TV station in the country, while flagship newscast 24 Oras bagged the Best News Program trophy.
"Unang Hirit" was hailed the Best Morning Show with its hosts, the Best Morning Show Hosts.
Here are the other Kapuso awardees:
- Best Drama Actress: Rhian Ramos for "Royal Blood"
- Best Drama Actor: Joshua Garcia for "Unbreak my Heart"
- Best Single Performance by an Actor: Alden Richards, "Magpakailanman"
- Best Single Performance by an Actress: Rochelle Pangilinan, "Magpakailanman"
- Best Comedy Show: "Pepito Manaloto"
- Best New Male TV Personality: Josh Ford, "Pepito Manaloto"
- Best Comedy Actor: Paolo Contis for "Bubble Gang"
- Best Comedy Actress: Chariz Solomon for "Bubble Gang"
- Best Variety Show: "It's Showtime"
- Best Drama Anthology: "Magpakailanman"
- Best Daytime Drama Series: "Abot Kamay ang Pangarap"
- Best Primetime TV Series: "Maria Clara At Ibarra"
- Best Mini-Series: "Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis"
- Best Magazine Show: "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho"
- Best Documentary Program: "The Atom Araullo Specials"
- Best Documentary Program Hosts: Howie Severino, Atom Araullo, Mav Gonzales, Kara David, John Consulta, and Sandra Aguinaldo for "I-Witness"
- Best Game Show Host: Dingdong Dantes for "Family Feud"
- Best Child Performer: Euwenn Mikael for "The Write One"
- Best Public Service Program: "Wish Ko Lang"
- Best Lifestyle/Travel Show: "Pinas Sarap"
- Best Lifestyle/Travel Show Host: Kara David for "Pinas Sarap"
- Best Public Affairs Program: "Cayetano in Action with Boy Abunda"
- Best Public Affairs Program Hosts: Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, Sen. Pia Cayetano, and Boy Abunda
- Best Celebrity Talk Show: "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda"
- Best Celebrity Talk Show Host: Boy Abunda
- German Moreno Power Tandem Award: Barbie Forteza and David Licauco
- Best Public Service Program Host: Dra. Edinell Calvario for "Healing Galing"
The PMPC Star Awards is an annual event honoring the most outstanding personalities and programs in Philippine television.
—Hermes Joy Tunac/MGP/LA, GMA Integrated News