8th PMPC Star Awards for Music

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8th PMPC Star Awards for Music
DateOctober 23, 2016
November 20, 2016 (Delayed Telecast on ABS-CBN's Sunday's Best)
LocationMonet Grand Ballroom, Novotel Manila Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City
Hosted byRobi Domingo
Alex Gonzaga
Luis Manzano
Jodi Sta. Maria
Kim Chiu
Xian Lim
Television/radio coverage
NetworkABS-CBN
Produced byAirtime Marketing Philippines, Inc.
Directed byBert de Leon

The 8th PMPC Star Awards for Music (also known as the integral part of the 2016 Star For M-TV Awards, with the theme The Fusion of Philippine Entertainment’s Best) was organized by Philippine Movie Press Club headed by current president Fernan de Guzman and produced by Airtime Marketing Philippines, Inc. headed by Tessie Celestino-Howard. It was held at the Novotel Manila, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City on October 23, 2016.[1][2]

The set of awards were given to Filipino music artists who have major contributions in promoting the Original Pilipino Music (OPM) industry for the past year.

Nominees and winners

Here is the full set of nominees and winners of the 8th PMPC Star Awards for Music.[3] The winners are listed first and in bold italics.

Concert of the Year
  • Love Catcher” – Lani Misalucha
    • “All Request 5” – Jed Madela
    • “Birthday Concert” – Darren Espanto
    • “Flying High” – Kyla
    • “From The Top” – Sarah Geronimo
    • “Gary V. Presents” – Gary Valenciano
    • “Royals” – Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Martin Nievera, Erik Santos, Angeline Quinto
Female Concert Performer of the Year
  • Sarah Geronimo – “From The Top”
    • Angeline Quinto – “Royals”
    • Dulce – “The Timeless Diva”
    • Kyla – “Flying High”
    • Lani Misalucha – “Love Catcher”
    • Regine Velasquez-Alcasid – “Royals”
    • Zsa Zsa Padilla – “Beginnings”
Female Recording Artist of the Year
  • Jolina Magdangal – “Back to Love” (Star Music)
    • Aiza Seguerra – “Araw-Gabi: Mga Awit ni Maestro Ryan” (Universal Records)
    • Donna Cruz – “Now and Forever” (Star Music)
    • Marion – “Marion” (Star Music)
    • Sarah Geronimo – “The Great Unknown” (Viva Records)
    • Toni Gonzaga – “My Love Story” (Star Music)
    • Zsa Zsa Padilla – “Beginnings” (PolyEast Records)
Male Concert Performer of the Year
  • Martin Nievera – “Royals”
    • Arnel Pineda – “Love Rock N' Roll”
    • Darren Espanto – “Birthday Concert”
    • Erik Santos – “Royals”
    • Gary Valenciano – “Gary V. Presents”
    • Jed Madela – “All Request 5”
    • Mark Bautista – “Here Sings Love”
Male Recording Artist of the Year

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  • Jed Madela – “Iconic” (Star Music)
    • Bamboo – “Bless This Mess” (PolyEast Records)
    • Darren Espanto – “Be With Me” (MCA Music)
    • Erik Santos – “Champion Reborn” (Star Music)
    • Jovit Baldivino – “JB Jukebox” (Star Music)
    • Martin Nievera – “Kahapon Ngayon” (PolyEast Records)
    • Ogie Alcasid – “Ikaw ang Buhay Ko” (Universal Records)
Best New Female Recording Artist of the Year

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  • Janella Salvador – “Janella Salvador” (Star Music)
    • Alyssa Angeles – “Falling In Love” (Synergy Music)
    • Esang de Torres – “Ako Ay Kakanta” (MCA Music)
    • Maxine – “Maxine” (Ivory Music and Video)
    • Michelle Ortega – “Michelle Ortega” (Universal Records)
    • Pauline Cueto – “Pauline Cueto” (MCA Music)
    • Yassi Pressman – “Yassi” (Viva Records)
Best New Male Recording Artist of the Year
  • Derrick Monasterio – “Derrick Monasterio” (GMA Records)
  • Idolito dela Cruz – “Ngayong Nandito Ka” (DB Energy Music Co.)
    • Bailey May – “Bailey” (Star Music)
    • Daryl Ong – “Daryl Ong” (Star Music)
    • JC de Vera – “Stellar” (Ivory Music and Video)
    • Kenneth Ray Parsad – “Still” (Universal Records)
    • Matteo Guidicelli – “Matteo Guidicelli” (Star Music)
Music Video of the Year
  • Puso Kong Ito – Edward Benosa (Directed by Carlo Obispo) (tied)
  • Wag Kang Pabebe – Vice Ganda (Directed by Jasper Salimbangon) (tied)
    • Bibitawan Ka – Juris (Directed by Richmond Cadsawan)
    • Cruisin' – Christian Bautista and Julie Anne San Jose (Directed by Mark Reyes)
    • Ipapadama Na Lang – Matteo Guidicelli (Directed by Peewee Gonzales and Lloyd Corpuz)
    • Kalsada – Sam Concepcion (Directed by Miguel Tanchanco)
    • Tayo – Rivermaya (Directed by Musseli Cruz)
Pop Album of the Year
  • Wish I May – Alden Richards (GMA Records)
    • “I Feel Good” – Daniel Padilla (Star Music)
    • “Be With Me” – Darren Espanto (MCA Music)
    • “Champion Reborn” – Erik Santos (Star Music)
    • “Jadine: On The Wings Of Love” – Nadine Lustre and James Reid (Viva Records)
    • “Marion” – Marion (Star Music)
    • “The Great Unknown” – Sarah Geronimo (Viva Records)
Male Pop Artist of the Year
  • Alden Richards – “Wish I May” (GMA Records) (tied)
  • Darren Espanto – “Be With Me” (MCA Music) (tied)
    • Daniel Padilla – “I Feel Good” (Star Music)
    • James Reid – “On the Wings of Love” (Viva Records)
    • Jovit Baldivino – “JB Jukebox” (Star Music)
    • Piolo Pascual – “The Breakup Playlist” (Star Music)
    • Sam Concepcion – “Bago” (Universal Records)
Female Pop Artist of the Year
  • Marion Aunor – “Marion” (Star Music)
    • Janella Salvador – “Janella Salvador” (Star Music)
    • Karylle – “A Different Playground” (PolyEast Records)
    • Kathryn Bernardo – “Christmas Duets” (Star Music)
    • Nadine Lustre – “Jadine: On The Wings Of Love” (Viva Records)
    • Sarah Geronimo – “The Great Unknown” (Viva Records)
    • Toni Gonzaga – “My Love Story” (Star Music)
Acoustic Album of the Year
  • Araw-Gabi, Mga Awit Ni Maestro Ryan – Aiza Seguerra (Universal Records)
    • “Bawat Daan” – Ebe Dancel (Star Music)
    • “Sa ‘Yo Lamang Papuri At Inspirasyon” – Noel Cabangon (Universal Records)
    • “TJ Monterde” – TJ Monterde (PolyEast Records)
Acoustic Artist of the Year
  • Aiza Seguerra – “Araw-Gabi, Mga Awit ni Maestro Ryan” (Universal Records)
    • Ebe Dancel – “Bawat Daan” (Star Music)
    • Noel Cabangon – “Sa’yo Lamang Papuri At Inspirasyon” (Universal Records)
    • TJ Monterde – “TJ Monterde” (PolyEast Records)
Revival Album of the Year
  • “JB Jukebox” – Jovit Baldivino (Star Music)
    • “Araw-Gabi, Mga Awit Ni Maestro Ryan” – Aiza Seguerra (Universal Records)
    • “Iconic” – Jed Madela (Star Music)
    • “Ikaw Ang Buhay Ko” – Ogie Alcasid (Universal Records)
    • “Kahapon Ngayon” – Martin Nievera (PolyEast Records)
    • “Nostalgia” – The Company (Universal Records)
    • “Now and Forever” – Donna Cruz (Star Music)
Dance Album of the Year
  • “#Hashtags” – Hashtags (Star Music)
    • “Bago” – Sam Concepcion (Universal Records)
    • “Bailey” – Bailey May (Star Music)
    • “Be With You” – Darren Espanto (MCA Music)
    • “Classy Girls” – Classy Girls (LOP Production)
    • “The Juans” – The Juans (Viva Records)
    • “Top One Project” – Top One Project (GMA Records)
    • “Zayaw Pilipinas” – Ron Antonio (MCA Records)
Album of the Year
  • “Wish I May” – Alden Richards (GMA Records)
    • “Back To Love” – Jolina Magdangal (Star Music)
    • “Be With You” – Darren Espanto (MCA Music)
    • “Bless This Mess” – Bamboo (PolyEast Records)
    • “Marion” – Marion (Star Music)
    • “The Great Unknown” – Sarah Geronimo (Viva Records)
    • “Nando’n Ako” – Willie Revillame (GMA Records)
Song of the Year
  • “Wish I May” – Alden Richards (GMA Records)
    • “Gusto Kita” – Bailey May (Star Music)
    • “Home” – Darren Espanto (MCA Music)
    • “Nando’n Ako” – Willie Revillame (GMA Records)
    • “Maghihintay Ako” – Jona (Star Music)
    • “Tala” – Sarah Geronimo (Viva Records)
    • “Take A Chance” – Marion (Star Music)
Duo/Group of the Year
  • “T.O.P.” – “Top One Project” (GMA Records)
    • Callalily – “Greetings From Callalily” (Universal Records)
    • Never The Strangers – “Screenburn” (Universal Records)
    • Silent Sanctuary – “Langit. Luha” (Ivory Music And Video)
    • Six Part Invention – “Always And Ever” (Universal Records)
    • The Company – “Nostalgia” (Universal Records)
    • The Juans – “The Juans” (Viva Records)
Rock Album of the Year
  • “Avalon Beyond” – Avalon Beyond (Pulp Live Records)
    • “Bless This Mess” – Bamboo (PolyEast Records)
    • “Dating Gawi” – Rico Blanco (Universal Records)
    • “Debris” – Sandwich (PolyEast Records)
    • “Greetings From Callalily” – Callalily (Universal Records)
    • “Langit. Luha.” – Silent Sanctuary (Ivory Music And Videos)
    • “Screenburn” – Never The Strangers (Universal Records)
Rock Artist of the Year
  • Bamboo – “Bless This Mess” (PolyEast Records)
    • Avalon Beyond – “Avalon Beyond” (Pulp Live Records)
    • Callalily – “Greetings From Callalily” (Universal Records)
    • Never The Strangers – “Screenburn” (Universal Records)
    • Rico Blanco – “Dating Gawi” (Universal Records)
    • Sandwich – “Debris” (Polyeast Records)
    • Silent Sanctuary – “Langit. Luha.” (Ivory Music And Videos)
R&B Album of the Year
  • “Most Requested Playlist” – Kris Lawrence (Universal Records)
    • “Daryl Ong” – Daryl Ong (Star Music)
    • “Jason Dy” – Jason Dy (MCA Records)
R&B Artist of the Year
  • Kris Lawrence – “Most Requested Playlist” (Universal Records)
    • Daryl Ong – “Daryl Ong” (Star Music)
    • Jason Dy – “Jason Dy” (MCA Records)
Compilation Album of the Year
  • “Gold” – Gary Valenciano (Universal Records)
    • “Aldub Is Forever” (Universal Records)
    • “Theme Song Compilation” (Star Music)
    • “Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs” (Star Music)
    • “Bituin Walang Ningning” – Mark Bautista and Cris Villongco (Viva Records)
Cover Design of the Year
  • “Be With You” – Darren Espanto (MCA Music)
    • “Araw-Gabi, Mga Awit Ni Maestro Ryan Cayabyab” – Aiza Seguerra (Universal Records)
    • “I Feel Good” – Daniel Padilla (Star Music)
    • “Now and Forever” – Donna Cruz (Star Music)
    • “Gold” – Gary Valenciano (Universal Records)
    • “Iconic” – Jed Madela (Star Music)
    • “Back To Love” – Jolina Magdangal (Star Music)
    • “The Great Unknown” – Sarah Geronimo (Viva Records)

Special awards

Special awards

Pilita Corrales Lifetime Achievement Award
Parangal Levi Celerio
  • Vicente "Vic" del Rosario, Jr. (Viva Records)
Stars of the Night

References

  1. Tuazon, Nikko (September 10, 2016). "Alden, Daniel, Sarah G and others nominated for Pop Album of the Year at Star Awards for Music". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  2. "PMPC brings back-to-back awards night via 'Star for M-TV Awards: The Fusion of Philippine Entertainment's Best' on October 23". Abante. October 21, 2016. Archived from the original on October 22, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  3. "ABS-CBN dominates 2016 PMPC Star Awards for Music, TV". ABS-CBN News. October 24, 2016. Retrieved October 24, 2016.