Kapuso dramatic actor Jeric Gonzales and Soul Balladeer Garrett Bolden emerged triumphant at the Philippine Movie Press Clubâs (PMPC) 12th Star Awards for Music during its virtual awarding last Oct. 10.
Jeric was named âMale Acoustic Artist of the Yearâ for his single âTaksilâ under GMA Music. He also received a Plaque of Appreciation for supporting PMPCâs Awit ng Pandemya benefit concert.
âDreams do come true. Maraming salamat PMPC sa award na âto. Pangarap ko talaga âto, bata pa lang kumakanta at tumutugtog na ako so maraming salamat sa pagtupad nito, mabuhay kayo! Maraming salamat my GMA Music family sa opportunity na binigay ninyo sa akin, to my GMA Artist Center family, and to GMA Network, and to everyone who never stops supporting me. âTil the next song!,â he says.
Garrett, on the other hand, won âMale Pop Artist of the Yearâ for his song âHanda Na Maghintay.â
âThis is my second PMPC trophy. Thank you so much po sa bumubuo ng PMPC Star Awards for Music and sa Philippine Movie Press Club. I will make sure to bring back this love and recognition by making more good music and performances to all my supporters. Sabi nga sa kanta ko, âHanda na Maghintay lagi saâyo, gaano man katagal, magtitiis ako,â and I will not stop reaching my dreams hanggaât may mga taong nakaka-appreciate sa musika ko,â says Garrett.
Along with Jeric, Plaques of Appreciation were also given to Asiaâs Multimedia Star Alden Richards and Asiaâs Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista for their selfless participation in the PMPC benefit concert âAwit sa Pandemya.â
Kapuso actor Alfred Vargas was also honored because of his support to the event. PMPCâs 12th Star Awards for Music honors various individuals in the music industry for their outstanding achievements and/or exemplary performances in their line of duties. The awardees come from various fields of endeavor such as business, public service, and entertainment.