Kapatid programs have topped the list of Philippine finalists for the 27th Asian Television Awards, with original Cignal TV productions vying for several coveted categories.
This was recently announced by the prestigious award-giving body that recognizes and rewards TV production excellence in the Asia-Pacific region. The winners will be named in a two-day awarding ceremony to be held in Manila on Dec. 1 and Singapore on Dec. 8 this year.
Headlining the list of TV5 and Cignal TV nominees are Cignal Entertainment offerings Sing Galing for Best General Entertainment Programme, Sing Galing Sing-Lebrity Edition for Best Music Programme, and Lakwatsika for Best Theme Song.
Aga Muhlach also earned a “Best Actor in a Leading Role” nod for his performance in the movieserye Suntok Sa Buwan. Meanwhile, comedienne K Brosas got nominated for “Best Entertainment Presenter/Host” as one of Sing Galing’s ‘Sing Masters,’ facing off against Maine Mendoza for her first-ever hosting stint in the BuKo Channel’s travel show #MaineGoals.
Other significant nominations include the P-pop reality search Top Class and its host Catriona Gray; and TV5’s 2022 Station ID, “Iba ang Saya ‘Pag Sama-Sama.”
Here is the full list of TV5 and Cignal TV nominations for the 27th Asian TV Awards:
Best Original Digital Entertainment Programme – Top Class: The Rise to P-Pop Stardom
Best Host/Presenter - Digital – Catriona Gray, Top Class: The Rise to P-Pop Stardom
Best Entertainment Presenter/Host - K Brosas, Sing Galing; Maine Mendoza, #MaineGoals
Best Actor in a Leading Role – Aga Muhlach, Suntok Sa Buwan
Best Theme Song – Lakwatsika
Best Comedy Programme – Balita One Nan
Best General Entertainment Programme – Sing Galing
Best Music Programme – Sing Galing: SingLebrity Edition
Best Infotainment Programme – Rated Korina
Best Live Sports Coverage – UP vs Ateneo Finals Game 3, UAAP Season 84: Men’s Basketball
Best Sports Programme – The Game
Best Music Video – TV5, Iba ang Saya ‘Pag Sama-Sama