Aliw’s Official Screening Committee released this afternoon the Aliw Awards 2019 Complete List of Nominees. It was posted on the Facebook account of Nelson Mendoza who is a member of Aliw Awards Foundation, Inc.’s committee that reviews potential awardees. The nominations were based on performances from November 1, 2018 up to October 31, 2019. Below is the full list of finalists.
BEST NEW ARTIST (Female)
Marika Sasaki
Hannah Precillas
Denise Barbacena
Nina Campos
Desiree Joy Briones
BEST NEW ARTIST (Male)
Kiel Alo
John Roa
Mark Oblea
Ato Arman
Michael Benedicto
Ethan Loukas
BEST NEW ARTIST (Group)
JBK
Opus One
Tutzieroll Acoustic
Perkins Twins
BEST CULTURAL DANCE GROUP
Tanghalang Bagong Sibol Theater & Dance Company (Malabon City, MM)
Kalilayan Folkloric Group (Catanauan, Quezon)
Muntinlupa Dance Company (San Pedro, Laguna)
Sindaw Philippines Performing Arts Guild (Pasig City, MM)
BEST CULTURAL/THEATER GROUP
Tanghalang Sandaang Pulo (Alaminos, Pangasinan)
Tanghalang Mandaluyong (Mandaluyong City, MM)
Kasing Sining Teatro Bol-Anon Ensemble (Tagbilaran, Bohol)
BEST CHORAL GROUP
Letran Singing Ambassadors
VOCALISMO Choral Group
Philippine Vocal Ensemble
TRIBU
Ateneo Chamber Singers
BEST FESTIVAL CATALYST/ORGANIZER
Mayor Mildred Joy Que (Karatong Festival/Dulag, Leyte)
Nilo Agustin (Carabao Festival/Pulilan Bulacan)
Mayor Arthur Robes (Tanglawan Festival/ San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan)
Gov. Samuel Gumarin (Manggahan Festival 2019/Guimaras Province)
Gov. Francis “Chiz” Escudero (Kasanggayahan Festival/Sorsogon)
BEST FESTIVAL PRACTICES and PERFORMANCE
Karatong Festival (Dulag, Leyte)
Carabao Festival (Pulilan, Bulacan)
Tanglawan Festival (San Jose del Monte, Bulacan)
Manggahan Festival 2019 (Guimaras Province)
Kasanggayahan Festival (Sorsogon)
Fiesta Republica (Malolos, Bulacan)
BEST DJ for Electronic Dance Music
Patty Tiu
Carlo Atendido
Leo Villa Mendoza
Travis Monsod
Mark Thompson
BEST CLASSICAL DANCER (Male or Female)
Stephanie Santiago (Tales of the Manuvu/Ballet Philippines)
Rodelson Yadao (Tales of the Manuvu/Ballet Philippines)
Al Frederick Abraham (Tales of the Manuvu/Ballet Philippines)
Joan Emery Sia (Snow White/Ballet Manila)
Elpidio Magat (Snow White/Ballet Manila)
Abigail Oliveiro (Snow White/Ballet Manila)
BEST SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR
Bernard Maybituin (Kasuotang Filipino 2019 Fashion Show/The Circuit, Makati)
Miguel Minana (MAYNILA: Maalaala Mo Kaya/ Sto. Nino Parish, Tondo)
Noel Maximo (San Miguel Yamamura Packaging Corporation SMYPC 2019 BizCon/Taal Vista Hotel)
Manni Coloma (Toyota Alabang 30th Anniversary Gala and Launch of Toyota Supra & Toyota Altis Hybrid/Toyota Alabang)
Aleli Bustamante (Gabay Guro, PLDT)
BEST SPECIAL EVENTS/PRODUCT LAUNCH
Kasuotang Filipino 2019 Fashion Show (The Circuit, Makati)
2019 Gabay Guro (PLDT/MOA)
2019 Pinoy Playlist Music Festival (BGC Arts Center)
Globe CEO Night (Maybank Performing Arts Theatre)
BEST CROSSOVER PERFORMER (MALE)
David Ezra
Arman Ferrer
Jon Joven Uy
Red Nuestro
Reuben Laurente
Kiel Alo
Jonathan Badon
BEST CROSSOVER PERFORMER (FEMALE)
Shiela Valderrama – Martinez
Lara Maigue
Ynez Veneracion
Jade Riccio
Ana Feleo
Karla Gutierrez
BEST PRODUCTION FOR CHILDREN
Sleeping Beauty (Kids’Acts Philippines Inc.)
The Quest For The Adarna (Repertory Philippines)
Rapunzel: A Very Hairy Fairytale (Repertory Philippines)
Madagascar (Atlantis Imaginarium Young Theater)
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
Leslie Alberto Datlisan
Carlon Josol Matobato
Douglas Nierras
Patrick John Rebullida
Georgette Dapit Sy
BEST MUSICAL/ REVIVAL
Himala Isang Musikal (9Works Theatricals/Sandbox Collective)
Mabining Mandirigma (Tanghalang Pilipino/CCP)
Miong (Repertory Philippines)
Noli Me Tangere The Opera (J&S Productions, Inc.)
BEST MUSICAL/RERUN
Kanser 2019 (Gantimpala Theater Foundation)
Huling El Bimbo (Full House/Resorts World Manila)
Rak Of Aegis (Philippine Educational Theater Association)
D.O.M. (Spotlight Artist Centre)
Magnificat (Lyric Opera Of The Philippines)
Binondo: A Tsinoy Musical (Rebecca Chuaunsu/Synergy 88)
BEST NON-MUSICAL PRODUCTION
Loob (Philippine Stagers Foundation)
Ang Tahanan Ni Bernarda Alba (Dulaang UP)
Ang Pag-Uulyanin Ni Olivia Mendoza (Virgin Labfest/CCP)
La Vie En Rosa (Philippine Stagers Foundation)
The Dresser (Repertory Philippines)
Coriolano (Tanghalang Pilipino)
Katsuri (Tanghalang Pilipino)
BEST ORIGINAL MUSICAL PRODUCTION
Sindak 1941 (Philippine Stagers Foundation)
Tatlong Tao Sa Isang Libo (Pro Pro)
Rizal Behind Bars (SV Studios)
Charot (Philippine Educational Theater Association)
BEST DANCE PRODUCTION
Snow White (Ballet Manila)
Tales Of The Manuvu (Ballet Philippines)
Poot Ng Mga Ada Ng Lawa (Tanghalang Bagong Sibol Theater & Dance Co.)
Dagon Sa Hoyohoy (Kasing Sining Teatro Bal-Anon Ensemble)
Dances of the Heart and Soul (Powerdance)
BEST STAGE DIRECTOR (NON-MUSICAL)
Riki Benedicto (Alyas July/Dulaang Filipino/CSB)
Riki Benedicto (13th Of September)
Phil Noble (Ang Pag-Uulyanin Ni Olivia Mendoza/VLF/CCP)
Adelle Ibarrientos (Sa Barong-Barong/Philippine Stagers Foundation)
Loy Arcenas (The Dresser/Repertory Philippines)
Carlos Siguion-Reyna (Coriolano/Tanghalang Pilipino)
Carlos Siguion-Reyna (Katsuri/Tanghalang Pilipino)
BEST STAGE DIRECTOR (MUSICAL)
Robbie Guevarra (Passion/Philippine Opera Company)
Steven Conde (Madagascar/Atlantis Imaginarium Young Theater)
Luigi Nacario (Sleepong Beauty/Kids Act Philippines Inc.)
Topper Fabregas (Company/Upstart)
Lutgardo Labad (Dagon Sa Hoyohoy/Kasing Sining Teatro Bal-Anon Ensemble)
Laurice Guillen (Magnificat/Lyric Opera Of The Philippines)
BEST ACTRESS IN A FEATURED ROLE (MUSICAL)
Cara Barredo (Miong/Repertory Philippines)
Bituin Escalante (Waitress/Atlantis Theatricals)
Cherry Bagtas (La Vie En Rosa/Philippine Stagers Foundation)
Sweet Plantado-Tiongson (Company/Upstart)
Alyssa Evangelista (Magnificat)
BEST ACTRESS IN A FEATURED ROLE (NON-MUSICAL)
Arriane Golondrina (Loob/Philippine Stagers Foundation)
Marj Lorico (Fangirl/VirginLabfest)
Meann Espinosa (Fangirl/VirginLabfest)
Antonette Go (Katsuri/Tanghalang Pilipino)
BEST ACTOR IN A FEATURED ROLE (MUSICAL)
Johnrey Rivas (Sindak 1941/Philippine Stagers Foundation)
Red Nuestro (Himala/9Works Theatricals/Sandbox Collective)
Chris Lim (Sindak 1941/Philippine Stagers Foundation)
Joel Trinidad (Company/Upstart)
Nyoy Volante (Sweeney Todd/Atlantis Theatricals)
Nino Alejandro (Waitress/Atlantis Theatricals)
Gerald Santos (Sweeney Todd/Atlantis Theatricals)
BEST ACTOR IN A FEATURED ROLE (NON-MUSICAL)
Arkin Da Silva (Martir Sa Golgota/Tanghalang Sta. Ana)
Ryanjay Rafael (Martir Sa Golgota/Tanghalang Sta. Ana)
Johnrey Rivas (Gemetzel/Philippine Stagers Foundation)
Brian Sy (Coriolano/Tanghalang Pilipino)
OJ Bacor (Aki Ari/Philippine Stagers Foundation)
BEST ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE
Ensemble Cast of Himala (9Works Theatricals/Sandbox Collective)
Ensemble Cast of Sindak 1941 (Philippine Stagers Foundation)
Ensemble Cast of Katsuri (Tanghalang Pilipino)
Ensemble Cast of Charot (Philippine Educational Theater Association)
BEST CONCERT STAGE DIRECTOR
John Prats (ExtraordinarY Erik Santos & Yeng Constantino)
Paolo Valenciano (The Songbird and The Song Horse)
John Prats (Moira Braver Concert)
Louie Ignacio (Julie Sings The Divas/Sunny Side Up Productions & Solaire)
BEST MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Eugene Belbis (Sleeping Beauty/KAPI)
Pippo Cifra (Sindak 1941/PSF)
Myke Salomon (Huling El Bimbo/Full House)
Daniel Bartolome (Passion/Philippine Opera Company)
BEST MUSICAL DIRECTOR FOR CONCERT
Rodel Colmenares (MAYNILA Maalaala Mo Kaya)
Danny Tan (Julie Sings The Divas/Sunny Side Up Productions & Solaire)
Mel Villena (Imelda Papin Queen @ 45/Dream Wings Productions/Papin Entertainment)
Marvin Caldito (Jed Madela XV Higher Than High/StarMusic)
Frank Lloyd Mamaril (Martin and Lani)
Butch Miraflor (Rico J and His Angels, Music Museum)
BEST COMPOSER FOR ORIGINAL MUSICAL THEATER
Eugene Belbis (Cinderella/KAPI)
Pippo Cifra (Sindak 1941/PSF)
Vince De Jesus (Himala/9Works Theatrical)
Rony Fortich (The Quest For The Adarna/Repertory Philippines)
BEST CHILD PERFORMER
Dean Rafols (Sindak 1941/Philippine Stagers Foundation)
Denise Arteta (Sleeping Beauty/Kids Act Philippines, Inc.)
Joed Caceres (Sleeping Beauty/Kids Act Philippines, Inc.)
Santino Juan Santiago (Noli Me Tangere the Opera/J&S Productions/CCP)
BEST INSTRUMENTALIST
Dingdong Fiel (Piano)
Noli Aurillo (Guitar)
Titus Del Rosario (Saxophone)
Nicole Tejedor (Saxophone)
Jong Cuenco (Flute)
BEST FEMALE HOST
Megan Lynne Young
Mitzi Borromeo
Patricia Bermudez-Hizon
Ashley Rivera
Cherry Manning
BEST MALE HOST
Mikael Daez
Lance Raymundo
Jeremy Domingo
Will DeVaughn
Rico Robles
James Deakin
BEST BLUES/JAZZ ARTIST
Gian Magdangal
Brennan Espartinez
Jaya
Skarlet
BEST POP ARTIST (Male or Female)
Janice Javier
Anna Fegi
Janine Tenoso
Reuben Laurente
Kiel Alo
Janah Zaplan
Kevin Roy
BEST STAND-UP COMEDIAN/HOST FOR COMEDY BARS
Bobita
KitKat
Terry Onor
Petite
Le Chazz
Ate Gay
Paolo Santos
BEST CLASSICAL PERFORMER (FEMALE)
Lara Maigue
Jade Riccio
Nenen Espina
Sweet Samaniego-Buchanan
Kathy Hipolito Mas
BEST CLASSICAL PERFORMER (MALE)
Terence Guillermo
Joseleo Logdat
Jon Joven-Uy
Sherwin Sozon
Lemuel Dela Cruz
BEST ACTOR (NON-MUSICAL)
Audie Gemora (The Dresser/Repertory Philippines)
Teroy Guzman (The Dresser/Repertory Philippines)
Chin Ortega (Gemetzel/Philippine Stagers Foundation)
Marco Viana (Coriolano/Tanghalang Pilipino)
Jonathan Tadioan (Katsuri/Tanghalang Pilipino)
Frank Rivera (Ang Dakilang Teatro ng Daigdig)
Manny Castaneda (Ang Dakilang Teatro ng Daigdig)
BEST ACTRESS (NON-MUSICAL)
Celeste Legaspi (Ang Pag-Uulyanin Ni Olivia Mendoza/ VLF/CCP)
Gigi Escalante (Ang Bahay Ni Bernarda Alba/Dulaang UP)
Glory Ann Nacional (Nunal/Philippine Stagers Foundation)
Sherry Lara (Coriolano/Tanghalang Pilipino)
Mayen Estanero (Fangirl/VirginLabfest)
BEST ACTOR (MUSICAL)
Vien King (Passion/Philippine Opera Company)
Jett Pangan (Sweeney Todd/Atlantis Theatricals)
Vince Tanada (Sindak 1941/Philippine Stagers Foundation)
OJ Mariano (Company/Upstart)
Tim Pavino (Miong/Repertory Philippines)
Jack Yabut (Charot/Philippine Educational Theater Association)
BEST ACTRESS (MUSICAL)
Shiela Valderrama-Martinez (Passion/Philippine Opera Company)
Joanna Ampil (Waitress/Atlantis Theatricals)
Lea Salonga (Sweeney Todd/Atlantis Theatricals)
Yesh Ann Burce (Sindak 1941/Philippine Stagers Foundation)
Monique Wilson (Mabining Mandirigma/Tanghalang Pilipino)
Pinky Marquez (Magnificat/Lyric Opera Of The Philippines)
Ana Feleo (Magnificat/Lyric Opera Of The Philippines)
BEST PERFORMER IN HOTELS, MUSIC LOUNGES, AND BARS
Jon Joven (Top Of The Alpha, The City Club/The Alpha Suites, Balesin, The Grand Bar/Resorts World Manila)
Kelly Garcia (Lobby Lounge/EDSA Shangrila Manila)
Meliza Reyes (Top Of The Alpha/The Alpha Suites)
Sheena Fructuoso (Casino Filipino)
Dash Camposano (Casino Filipino)
Lloyd Mara (Astoria)
Jean Christine Pelotavo (Tap Room/The Manila Hotel)
Rolan Flores (Tap Room/The Manila Hotel)
BEST PERFORMER IN HOTELS, MUSIC LOUNGES, AND BARS (GROUP)
TRIO (Top Of The Alpha/The Alpha Suites)
Kapamu Jazz Collective (Jazz Grill/ Angeles City)
Kudos Loves 80s (Salon de Ning, The Peninsula Manila)
TAC4 (Bar360/Resorts World Manila)
The Brothers Unlimited (Vue Bar, The Bellevue Manila)
BRWN Band (19th East)
Noli Aurillo & Skarlet (Propaganda Vietnamese Bistro)
Willie and Maely Ann (Hyatt, Manila Bay Casino)
Skarlet Swing Machine (The Coral Lounge, Okada Manila)
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A CONCERT (MALE)
Gian Magdangal (Pinoy Playlist 2019/BGC Arts Center)
Nar Cabico (Pinoy Playlist 2019/BGC Arts Center)
Anthony Rosaldo (Revelation/Music Museum)
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A CONCERT (FEMALE)
Gerphil Flores (Pinoy Playlist 2019/BGC Arts Center)
Ana Fegi (Pinoy Playlist 2019/BGC Arts Center)
Joanna Ampil (Pinoy Playlist 2019/BGC Arts Center)
BEST COLLABORATION IN A CONCERT
Reuben Laurente/Nenen Espina/Joed Balsamo (Titik Tinig,Tiklado/UST Recital Hall)
Regine Velasquez/Vice Ganda (The Songbird and The Song Horse/Araneta)
Lani Misalucha/Jona/Darren Espanto (The Aces Concert/Araneta)
Martin Nievera/Lani Misalucha (Timeless Classics/Plenary Hall, PICC)
Ai Ai Delas Alas/Hajji Alejandro/Rey Valera/Marco Sison (Hitmakers & Ai/NPAT)
Ryan Cayabyab/Various Artists (Maestro Ry/The Theatre at Solaire)
Sharon Cuneta/Regine Velasquez (Iconic/Araneta)
Bugoy Drilon/Daryl Ong (Best Of The Nineties Decade Concert/Newport Performing Arts Theater/RWM)
BEST MAJOR CONCERT (GROUP)
Bubble Gang (Parokya Na ‘To! A Laugh Story/ Waterfront Cebu)
The Philippine Madrigal Singers (Magic and Miracles/Main Theater, CCP)
Rico Blanco + IV Of Spades Live! (MetroTent Convention Center, Pasig City)
Ely Buendia + Itchyworms (The Greatest Hits/Newport Performing Arts Theater/RWM)
Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (Gold: Classical Music Treasures/Main Theater, CCP)
BEST MAJOR CONCERT (MALE)
Noel Cabangon (Himig Ng Aking Pag-Ibig/The Music Museum)
Ian Veneracion (MusicIAN On Stage/Cardinals Gym, University Of Baguio)
Jed Madela (Jed Madela XV Higher Than High/Araneta Coliseum)
Ogie Alcasid (Ogie and The Hurados/Newport Performing Arts Theater/RWM)
Gerald Santos (The Homecoming Concert, The Theatre at Solaire, Solaire)
BEST MAJOR CONCERT (FEMALE)
Zsa Zsa Padilla (Totally ZsaZsa/Newport Performing Arts Theater/RWM)
Jaya (Jaya At Her Finest/Newport Performing Arts Theater/RWM)
Moira dela Torre (Braver/Araneta)
Kuh Ledesma (My Unforgettable Valentine/Dusit Thani)
Julie Ann San Jose (Julie Sings The Divas/The Theatre at Solaire)
Imelda Papin (Imelda Papin Queen @ 45, Philippine Arena)
BEST FOREIGN-BASED FILIPINO PERFORMER
Joseph Gelito
Paul Enriquez
Jose Mari Uy Rubio
Arthur Espiritu
Joey Albert
Fe Delos Reyes
The annual Aliw Awards recognizes the best Filipino talents while raising funds for Aliw’s Welfare Fund for ailing and unemployed live entertainers. The awarding ceremony is scheduled on December 17, 2019 at the Fiesta Pavilion of Manila Hotel. Special thanks to Luna Griño Inocian and Red Nuestro.
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