Content creators Esnyr Ranollo and Arshie Larga were among the night’s big winners
By Diann Calucin
Tiktok Philippines held its second awarding ceremony in the Philippines to honor Filipino Tiktokers who have continuously shared their talents, knowledge, and even humor in entertaining millions of local users on the platform.
Marking as the platform's first physical awarding event, Tiktok Awards Philippines 2022, titled "Panalo Ka Dito, Tara Na!," took place at the New Frontier Theater in Cubao, Quezon City. It was streamed last Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. on TikTok Philippines' official page on the platform, as well as on its Facebook and YouTube accounts.
Like its first edition in 2021, this year's ceremony was as Pinoy as it can get. A traditional Filipino jeepney called "TikTok Jeep" was pulled up in front of the venue to kickstart the event. The night was hosted by podcaster and former UAAP Upfront Janeena Chan and radio DJ Show Suzuki. It featured performances of fan-favorite musical acts, including Darren Espanto, Zephanie, Ken San Jose, Awra Briguela, Adie, Jed Madela, Mavy Legaspi, and Kyline Alcantara, along with special dance performances of Pinoy-pop boy and girl groups BGYO, BINI, VXON, and MNL48. TikTok sibling dance duos Rayver and Rodjun Cruz and Niana and Natalia Guerrero were applauded during the event. While Asia’s Phoenix, Morisette Amon, ended the night with a stellar performance.
The prizes for the awarding night were categorized into two, People's Choice and Special Awards.
Esnyr Ranollo, known for his classroom skits, and pharmacist-turned-TikToker Arshie Larga took home the most significant award of the night, the Popular Creator of the Year Award.
Vice Ganda bagged the award for Celebrity of the Year thanks to the number of views and likes on his TikTok account, which has over 10 million followers. TikTok heartthrob Joshua Garcia was also named Celebrity of the Year. The “Darna” star always trends on TikTok due to his dance videos, making him immediately famous on the platform with seven million followers.
The winners don't need introductions as they've already made names for themselves on the platform through their content. Below are the other big winners of the night.
- Livestreamer of the Year – Yanyan de Jesus and Mona Gonzales
- Rising Star of the Year – Roce Ordoñez and Pau Pelaez
- Rising Live Star of the Year – Junell Dominic and Celine Nobleza
- Entertainment Award - Netflix
- Media Publisher Award – Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho
- Top Beauty and Fashion Creator Award – Pau Pelaez
- Foodie Creator Award – Hazel Cheffy
- Education Creator Award – Raymor Cuevas
- Gaming Creator Award – Myrtle Gail
- Esports Personality Award – Jayvee Paguirigan, a.k.a. dubstepvlr
- Sports Creator Award – Daniel Bernas
- Fitness Creator Award – Brent Seniedo
Tiktok has grown its number of users over the years. According to Data Reportal, an estimation of 33 million Filipino users are enjoying the app's features.
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