The Aliw Awards 2020 Nominations Reveal (Part 1)

Wazzup Pilipinas!

The Aliw Awards 2020 is another much-awaited event especially for music lovers since it acknowledges artists that excel in the music industry.

For this year's nominations announcement, we have Jon Santos, Lloyd Mara, Cris Villongco, and Dondi Ong as guests at the Aliw Awards Nominations Reveal (Part 1). They also rendered several song numbers during the virtual event witnessed by bloggers and media.

Alexandra and Birdie Reyes were the hosts, and Rebecca Shuaunsu and Alice H. Reyes were part of the Nomination Reveal announcement.

The Deadline of nominations was on November 3.

Next nominations Reveal will be on November 15, 2020.

Awards night is scheduled on December 8 at 4pm at the Fiesta Pavilion of the Manila Hotel.

2020 SCREENING COMMITTEE LIST  (as of November 1,2020):

BEST NEW ARTIST


Christian Biando

Michael Pacquiao

ZephanieDimaranan

Golden Canedo

Mara Aragon

Jasmine Henry

Angelika de Guzman

Jeremiah Tiangco

Nicole Angela Sy




BEST NEW GROUP ARTIST


Fuse (Bacolod City)

Tutzieroll Acoustic (Angeles City)

Sugar and Spice




BEST SPECIAL EVENTS PRODUCTION


ABEL ILOKO 2020 Fashion Show

Charity Ball Creative Agricultural

Costume Presentation/Province of La Union



MUTIA TI LA UNION 2020

170th Founding Anniversary of the Province of La Union



CESO Congress 2019



TERNOCON 2020

Cultural Center of The Philippines & BENCH



OBRA MAESTRA 2020 homage to heritage, Shangrila EDSA Plaza



PROSPERITY BALL 2020 , Grand ballroom, Okada Hotel



PHILIPPINE COUTURE 40TH ANNIVERSARY, Makati Shangrila Hotel



SINING DISENYO AT MUSIKA. Makati Shangrila Hotel



GABAY GURO , PLDT




BEST SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR


Bernard Maybituin

(Abel Iloko Fashion Show/LUVWI Charity Ball Creative Agricultural

Costume Presentation/Province of La Union)

Bernard Maybituin

(Mutia Ti La Union 2020/170th Founding Anniversary of the Province of La Union)




BEST DJ for Electronic Dance Music


Mark Thompson

Patty Tiu

Khenzuya Yamamoto




BEST INSTRUMENTALIST


Dingdong Fiel (Piano)

Conrado Del Rosario (Saxophone)

Herald Sison (Clarinet)

Jong Cuenco (Flute)

ReynatoResurrecion (Oboe)

Ariel Sta. Ana (Clarinet)




BEST HOST


Johann Enriquez

Issa Litton

Vance Larena

Kc Montero




BEST STAND-UP COMEDIAN


Teri Onor

Rommel Chika

Donita Nose




BEST CHORAL GROUP


TRIBU

Adamson Chorale

St. Dominic Sabio Chorale

The Lighter Side Movement Choir

Kundirana




BEST FESTIVAL CATALYST/ORGANIZER


Gov. FRANCISCO EMMANUEL “Pacoy” R. ORTEGA III

170th Founding Anniversary of the Province of La Union

Mutia Ti La Union 2020

Mayor EDWIN “EdSa” SANTIAGO

“LigliganParul” Pampanga Giant Christmas Lantern Festival

City of San Fernando, Pampanga

Mr. Jun Mabalot

“Fiestang Caragan 2020”

Mabalacat City, Pampanga




BEST FESTIVAL PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE


MUTIA TI LA UNION 2020

170th FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROVINCE OF LA UNION


LIGLIGAN PARUL

Pampanga Giant Christmas Lantern Festival

City of San Fernando, Pampanga


FIESTANG CARAGAN 2020

Mabalacat City, Pampanga




BEST CULTURAL GROUP (Theater or Dance)


TanghalanMandaluyong (Mandaluyong City)

DulaangCaviteno (Dasmarinas, Cavite)

TanghalangBagongSibol Theater and Dance Company (Malabon City)

Philippine Stagers Foundation




BEST CLASSICAL MALE PERFORMER


Abdul Candao (Tenor)

Cipriano De Guzman Jr. (Baritone)

Jose Javato (Tenor)

JoseleoLogdat (Baritone)

Leo Lanuza (Tenor)

Andrew Fernando (Baritone)

Arthur Espiritu (Tenor)

Dennis Gregory

Sherwyn Sozon




BEST CLASSICAL FEMALE PERFORMER


Nerissa De Juan

Jade Riccio

Ana Feleo

Sweet Samaniego-Buchanan




BEST BLUES & JAZZ ARTIST (Male or Female)


Lorna Cifra




BEST POP ARTIST (Male or Female)


Janah Zaplan

Joaquin Garcia

LA Santos

Gary Escobar




BEST MALE CROSSOVER PERFORMER

Johnrey Rivas

Nino Alejandro

Christian Nagano




BEST FEMALE CROSSOVER PERFORMER


Beverly Salviejo

Lara Maigue

Jade Riccio




BEST DANCE PRODUCTION


‘CINDERELLA’ (Ballet Philippines& Cultural Center of the Philippines/Main Theater,

Cultural Center of the Philippines)

‘ANDRES KKK’ (Silangan Dance Troupe/University of the East/UE Theater, UE Manila


JM CABLING (‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino)

GERALD MAGALLANES( CESO Congress/ Tagaytay City)




BEST CHOREOGRAPHY


JM CABLING (Lam-ang) CCP Main Theater

GERALD MAGALLANES (CESO Congress, Tagaytay City)




BEST RE-RUN MUSICAL


‘DEKADA ‘70’

CALUNGSOD The Musical




BEST FEATURED ACTOR IN A PLAY


DUDZ TERANA (“Under My Skin”/Philippine Educational Theater Association)




BEST FEATURED ACTRESS IN A PLAY


SHE MAALA (“Under My Skin”/Philippine Educational Theater Association)

VEAN OLMEDO (“Tula ni Vito at Lira”/ Philippine Stagers Foundation)




BEST FEATURED ACTOR IN A MUSICAL


PAW CASTILLO (‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino)

TIM PAVINO( “Next To Normal”/Ateneo Blue Repertory)



BEST FEATURED ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL


TEX ORDONEZ-DE LEON (‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino)




BEST ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE (in a Play or Musical)


TANGHALANG PILIPINO ACTORS COMPANY(‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic

Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino)



TANGHALANG PILIPINO ACTORS COMPANY (“BatangMujahideen”

/Tanghalang Pilipino)


“LA TRAVIATA” ENSEMBLE


DEKADA ’70 ACTORS ENSEMBLE




BEST MUSIC DIRECTION FOR A MUSICAL


J RAMOS (‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino)

PIPO CIFRA (“Summer Solitude”)




BEST COMPOSER FOR ORIGINAL MUSICAL THEATER


ELJAY CASTRO DELDOC & JEN DARLENE TORRES

(‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino)


PIPO CIFRA (“Summer Solitude”)




BEST SOLO PERFORMER IN HOTEL, MUSIC LOUNGES AND BARS


JON JOVEN( Iconic ’80s/ The Grand Bar & Lounge, Resorts World Manila)

JON JOVEN ( Disco Glam/ The Grand Bar & Lounge, Resorts World Manila)

NINO ALEJANDRO( Iconic ’80s/ The Grand Bar & Lounge, Resorts World Manila)

MARKKI STROEM( Iconic ’80s/ The Grand Bar & Lounge, Resorts World Manila)

LLOYD MARA (Astoria Plaza)

JAMES ALTAMERA Okada)

JAWII ANNE ALTAMERA Hilton

JEAN KILEY , Resorts World Manila




BEST GROUP PERFORMER IN HOTEL, MUSIC LOUNGES AND BARS


FUSE (Chalet Bar, L’Fisher Hotel – Bacolod City)

KAPAMU JAZZ COLLECTIVE (The Jazz Grill/Angeles City)

TUTZIEROLL ACOUSTIC( Azzuro Hotel, Angeles City)

SUGAR AND SPICE . City of Dreams-




BEST MUSICAL DIRECTOR FOR A CONCERT


MEL VILLENA( “1 FOR 3”/ Solaire Productions/The Theater @ Solaire, Solaire Resort & Casino)

RAUL MITRA( “Zephanie”/ VIVA Live/ The New Frontier Theater)

RYAN CAYABYAB( “And The Story Begins”/Resorts World Manila/ Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila)

LOUIE OCAMPO & RAUL MITRA( “Unified” Regine Velasquez + Sarah Geronimo/VIVA Live, Inc./Araneta Coliseum)

LOUIE OCAMPO & Fr. MANOLING FRANCISCO ( ”All About Love”/ ABS-CBN and Tanging Yaman Foundation/Meralco Theater)

GERARD SALONGA(“The Gift A Christmas Special”/Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila)




BEST CONCERT STAGE DIRECTOR


JOHN PRATS( “Zephanie”/ VIVA Live/ The New Frontier Theater)

MARVIN CALDITO ( “And The Story Begins”/Resorts World Manila/ Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila)

PAOLO VALENCIANO ( “1 FOR 3”/ Solaire Productions/The Theater @ Solaire, Solaire Resort & Casino)

MANMAN ANGSICO (“The Gift A Christmas Special”/ Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila)



BEST FEMALE PERFORMANCE IN A CONCERT


ZephanieDimaranan( “Zephanie”/VIVA Live/ The New Frontier Theater)

Golden Canedo




BEST MALE PERFORMANCE IN A CONCERT


ARNEL PINEDA (“Let It Love, Let It Rock Concert”/ABU EMP Entertainment Productions/The New Frontier Theater

JOSELEO LOGDAT (“Conrad Presents JoseleoLogdat”/Conrad Manila/C Lounge, Conrad Hotel Manila

CIPRIANO DE GUZMAN JR. (“UnaNoche De Musica”/Liceo De Cagayan &Japan Foundation Manila /Rodelsa Hall,Liceo De Cagayan, Cagayan De Oro City)

JOSELEO LOGDAT( “Manila Pianos Artist Series/Manila Pianos/Ronac Lifestyle Center Paseo De Magallanes)

ABDUL CANDAO (“Traume/Dreams”/Manila Pianos /Ronac Lifestyle Center Paseo De Magallanes)




BEST COLLABORATION IN A CONCERT


LOUIE OCAMPO & Fr. MANOLING FRANCISCO

( ”All About Love”/ ABS-CBN and Tanging Yaman Foundation/Meralco Theater)



JET PANGAN, DONG ABAY, BASTI ARTADI & WENCY CORNEJO

( “‘90s Frontmen:Acousticized”/Advantage International Marketing (AIM) Productions/Music Museum



MARTIN NIEVERA & POPS FERNANDEZ

(“Two-gether Again”/StarMedia, DSL Events and Production House &Solaire/ The Theater @ Solaire/Solaire Resorts & Casino



BASIL VALDEZ, LANI MISALUCHA AND RYAN CAYABYAB

( “And The Story Begins”/Resorts World Manila/ Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila)



REGINE VELASQUEZ & SARAH GERONIMO

( “Unified” Regine Velasquez + Sarah Geronimo/VIVA Live, Inc./Araneta Coliseum)



CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA, AICELLE SANTOS & MARK BAUTISTA

( “1 FOR 3”/ Solaire Productions/The Theater @ Solaire, Solaire Resort & Casino)



REY VALERA & JOEY G.

(“The Acoustic Playlist”/Palacio De Manila &StarMedia/Palacio De Manila, Intramuros)




BEST STAGE DIRECTOR FOR A PLAY


GUELAN VARELA LUARCA(“BatangMujahideen”/ Tanghalang Pilipino)

JOSE ESTRELLA( “Nana Rosa” /UP Playwrights Theater)

MELVIN LEE( “Under My Skin”/ Philippine Educational Theater Association)

JAMES VINCENT CARREON (“Mapurol”/UE Drama Company)




BEST LEAD ACTOR IN A PLAY


EDSEL FUSIO( “Mag-Kaupod”/Teatro De Letran/ Parc Foundation, San Juan City)

SEAN BINEGAS (“Akap”/CAST-UMAK/ Parc Foundation, San Juan City)

DYLAN TALON (“Under My Skin”/Philippine Educational Theater Association)

MIKE LIWAG(“Under My Skin”/Philippine Educational Theater Association)




BEST LEAD ACTRESS IN A PLAY


CHERRY PIE PECACHE( “Under My Skin”/Philippine Educational Theater Association)

ROSELYN PEREZ (“Under My Skin”/Philippine Educational Theater Association)

PEEWEE O’HARA( “Nana Rosa” /UP Playwrights Theater)




BEST PLAY


“BATANG MUJAHIDEEN” (Tanghalang Pilipino/Little Theater, CCP)

“UNDER MY SKIN” (Philippine Educational Theater Association /PETA Center, Q.C.)

“MAPUROL” (UE Drama Company/Parc Foundation, San Juan City)

“HIBLANG ABO” (Philippine Stagers Foundation)




BEST STAGE DIRECTOR FOR A MUSICAL


PAOLO VALENCIANO

(“ Joseph The Dreamer”/Trumpets/Maybank Performing Arts Theater, BGC)

FITZ EDWARD TORRES BITANA & MARCO VIANA

( ‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno EpicMusical/Tanghalang Pilipino)

FLOY QUINTOS

( ‘LaTraviata’ /Daejeon Opera Company& Cultural Center of the Philippines)

PAT VALERA

( ‘Dekada ‘70’ /Black Box Productions/ Doreen Black Box, Arete, AteneDe Manila University)

MISSY MARAMARA

( “Next To Normal”/Ateneo Blue Repertory/Gonzaga Fine Arts Theater, Ateneo De Manila University)




BEST LEAD ACTOR IN A MUSICAL


ARTHUR ESPIRITU ( ‘LaTraviata’/Daejeon Opera Company & Cultural Center of the Philippines)

JC SANTOS( ‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino)

JEF FLORES ( ‘Next To Normal’/Ateneo Blue Repertory)

SAM CONCEPCION( “Joseph The Dreamer”/ Trumpets)

JULIENNE MENDOZA( “Dekada ‘70”/Black Box Productions)

TIM PAVINO ( Next to Normal/ Ateneo Blue Repertory)




BEST LEAD ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL

CRIS VILLONCO( “Next To Normal”/Ateneo Blue Repertory)

RACHEL GERODIAS( ‘LaTraviata’/Daejeon Opera Company & Cultural Center of the Philippines)

ANNA LUNA (‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino)

STELLA CANETE-MENDOZA( “Dekada ‘70”/Black Box Productions)




BEST MUSICAL

‘LAM-ANG’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalan Pilipino/Little Theater, CCP

‘LA TRAVIATA’/Daejeon Opera Company & Cultural Center of the Philippines/ Main Theater, CCP




BEST MAJOR CONCERT (GROUP)


MUSIC & MAGIC (“Music & Magic 2020/ Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila)

SILENT SANCTUARY (“Iloilo OPM Music Festival”/39 Events Couture Group/University of San Agustin Gymnasium, Iloilo City



BEST MAJOR CONCERT (MALE)


GERALD SANTOS (“Unlimited Concert”/Le’ Posh Entertainment Productions/Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila)



BEST MAJOR CONCERT (FEMALE)


LEA SALONGA (“The Gift A Christmas Special”/ Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila)



BEST LIVE ONLINE PRODUCTION


“The Great Shift”




BEST LIVE ONLINE PERFORMER


GERALD SANTOS (“The Great Shift”)




BEST VENUE FOR CONCERTS AND PLAYS:


THE THEATER OF SOLAIRE

CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES

RESORTS WORLD MANILA (NPAT)

MUSIC MUSEUM

SMART ARANETA COLISEUM

GRAND BAR AND LOUNGE, RESORTS WORLD MANILA

The 33rd Annual Aliw Awards is co-presented by Aliw Awards Foundation, Inc., and Novuhair, with media partners Manila Times, Philippine United News, The Journal Group of Companies, ATC Channel 31 Online TV, ATC Best TV, WIZ 31 and BEAM 31 Free TV, and Chinese TV on Channel 13.

Sponsors include Greenfield Development Corporation and Unilever, with Ms. Alma Lim as donor.

The Screening Committee for this year is chaired by seasoned theater practitioner Joey Nombres. You can visit the Aaliwin Kita Facebook page for official updates.

Almost 15,000 Participate in Avon’s Events for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Avon’s activities for this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness month were a success. 2020’s campaign, BOOBwatch, was all about educating about the importance of early detection. With all the three fundraising events mounted online, Avon was able to reach more people and generate awareness at a grander scale. This year’s events were all for the benefit of the Philippine Cancer Society. 

First up was BOOB Talk, a breast care catch-up with Dr. Gia Sison, Dr. Rachel Rosario of the Philippine Cancer Society, Avon Ambassador Daniel Matsunaga, TV host and News Anchor Dianne Medina and host Myrza Sison. Held last October 10, the online chikahan became a fruitful conversation about breast cancer viewed by more than 6,200 people. Franz Tolentino, a breast cancer survivor and active Avon representative, also shared her personal stories about fighting the Big C. Franz was an incredible source of inspiration for those who are dealing with the disease. She shares, “Pwede din kayong sumali sa mg breast cancer support groups katulad ng Avon-PGH Breast Cancer Group. Malaking tulong ang magkaroon ng mga kaibigan na alam ang pinag-dadaanan mo. Mayroon kang makakausap na naranasan o pinagdadaanan din ang pinagdadaanan mo.”

Avon also made sure that they raised funds in an entertaining way, and they’ve got the help of one of the Philippines’ top female singers. Shaped for More with Morrisette: The BOOBwatch Fundraising Concert was streamed via Facebook, with more than 5,700 of viewers tuning in. Morrisette sang hits by Adele, Jessie J, and some of her own hit songs. Before the concert, she shared her pride in being part of this great cause, “I am excited to be part of this campaign because I believe in their Breast Care Promise. Prevention is always better than cure. Our health is not something we want to compromise. We are shaped for more and we should not let anything or anyone hold us back from achieving our purpose.”

The brand’s last event was a fun and energetic one, ending the festivities on a high note. The #JoinTheBoobment Manoeuvres Fitness Dance-a-thon, also streamed via Facebook Live, was one and half hours full of high-energy dance routines and happy people viewing and donating. The renowned dance group took viewers down memory lane, as they danced to the hits of the 70s all the way to the hits of today, making it a fun event from titas to millennials. Zamora with James Gaddi taught the viewers a quick Tiktok dance tutorial that shows how easy and fast it is to do a breast check by yourself. 

For those who couldn’t join the events, Avon has released a special collection to help raise funds as well. For every sale of the Empower Bra (Avon’s first-ever mastectomy bra), the Breast Cancer Promise Umbrella and Tote Bag Set, and Evita Watch P50 wasd donatedto the Philippine Cancer Society. You can continue to donate to this cause through BPI Account number: 0141-0431-53 or GCash Account number: 0917-5372662.

Through this year’s efforts, Avon hopes to make a better world for all women, which is a better world for all. Breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in women, and this is why Avon makes it a point to keep their advocacy going. This year, the brand is thankful for being able to reach more people (14,069 in total) than ever by bringing the events online. 

Watch out for Avon Philippines’ purposeful projects, find out why millions of people around the world choose Avon. Visit Avon.ph and follow Avon Philippines on Facebook and Instagram to learn more about ANEW Skin Reset Plumping Shots and other skincare products from Avon. this session, Jason and James 

#NoToSogieBill Trends on Twitter

Wazzup Pilipinas!

"Sana yung discussion natin, when it comes to discrimination, should be more universal, should be more encompassing" - Senator Nancy Binay

Thank you also to Bro. Eddie Villanueva for opposing and fighting against this unbiblical bill.

We already have bill of rights so #NoToSogieBill. It is a demand for special rights. It is never a call for equality. SOGIE Bill is not the answer to your demands of protection.

Christians are not using the Bible to attack LGBT groups. If you feel attacked, it's because your life is in opposition to what is written in the Bible. Truth hurts, for those who are not living in the truth.

Yes we are all sinners, but do not let this bill become an open door to further encourage sinning against yourself. Know your limits!

Do not call us homophobes for going against the SOGIE Bill. You are delusional, for not even accepting your original gender. Acceptance is the first step towards righteousness.

Every MAN and WOMAN deserves love and respect. SOGIE Bill can't give the "equality rights" we have since long time ago. Don't abuse the law. Let's not tolerate sin. 

We respect everyone regardless of their gender preference, pero huwag idamay ang batas! Do not make law that will punish others for expressing their faith and conscience. 

We already hv enough laws in our country that protects the rights of all Filipinos regardless of their age, gender, social status, and even so called “sexual orientation”-Bill of Rights, Labor laws & many others. We don’t need another SPECIAL LAW for the LGBT community.

God’s people should reach out in love even to those in LGBT community. But to penalize with P500k and imprisonment those whom they  perceive na nakasakit ng kanilang damdamin by simply expressing their biblical view, a rightful freedom, is not equality.

Hindi lang LGBT ang nakakaexperience ng harassment. Lahat ng tao in different aspect. We don't need SOGIE Bill, we just need to strengthen the current law that will protect us from all of these.

Personalities Against #SOGIEbill

The City of Manila under Mayor Isko Moreno has just implemented policies supporting #SOGIE; and thus, the discussion related to the bill is a hot topic again.

Here are some of the celebrities and lawmakers who are against SOGIE. 

Fact Check: Bro. Eddie never proposed to torture LGBTQ thru conversion therapy. He didn't say that being an LGBTQ is a disease. Due to pains and hurts na pinagdaanan ng LGBTQ, he's proposing a holistic emotional,psychological and spiritual restoration. 

Do not be like a dead fish, susunod kung ano ang uso. 

SOGIE bill is not a trend, it is unlawful to the eyes of God.

We don't discriminate you [LGBT], we just don't want to tolerate unlawful laws in this country. 

Bro. Eddie Villanueva says: "JESUS CHRIST is not a racist.. not a religious fanatic.. not a political fanatic..Jesus Christ the SON of the Living GOD died for all sinners hence JESUS LOVES ALL!

There are already existing laws that you can use.

#NoToSogieBill doesn't mean I discriminate the LGBTQ community. Equality isn't about giving special treatment. We have anti-discrimation laws that need to be properly implemented. Let's focus on the implementation, not on creating something that's more divisive.

#NoToSogieBill #ISupportBroEddie