Kahapon, June 26, 2021 (Sabado), sa kabila ng kasalukuyang pandemya, ay itinanghal ang 4th Asia Pacific Luminare Awards (APLA) sa Grand Ballroom ng Okada Manila, Parañaque City, Philippines.
The Asia Pacific Luminare Awards is an organization that searches for the best of the best individuals and companies across all of Asia—including industry titans, entertainment and cultural artists, corporate heroes, advocates of planet and people.
Spearheading the organization is actor/painter/philanthropist Jao Mapa and filmmaker and event organizer Perry Escaño, chairman and vice-chairman, respectively, of Asia Pacific Luminare Awards.
"I want to say congratulations to all our awardees. We look forward to seeing more success, better leadership and charity works from you in the future. You earned it!" sabi ni Jao.
Jao graduated at the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Fine Arts, major in advertising. He had his first major art show at Grey Gallery in Antipolo, Rizal in 2012. Bilang isang film and television actor, he has 50 credit titles for Philippine Cinema and television, mula noong 1990s.
Ang beneficiary ng APLA ay ang Kiwanis Charity Organization Mega Cavite.
Ayon sa mission vision ng APLA, layunin nilang magbigay ng naangkop na pagkilala at parangal sa mga miyembro ng iba't ibang industriya na malaki ang naiambag para sa kapakanan ng sambayanang Pilipino.
“It is essential that we learn from their experiences and encourage them to continue in what they are doing and even support their growth so that they can be more and do more,” sabi ni Professor Angelito Buan, marketing director ng event.
Recipients of the awards are selected from candidates nominated by the awards council (peers from the same field, or, beneficiaries of their work). Each month a particular field is highlighted and nominees are received two (2) months prior to the awarding to give time for the award council to gather and confirm information provided.
NORA AUNOR, Hall of Famer of Philippine Cinema
Ang legendary Superstar at multi-awarded actress na si Ms. Nora Aunor ay pinarangalan bilang Hall of Famer of Philippine Cinema.
Nagkataon lamang na nag-second dose ng kanyang Covid-19 vaccine si Nora, kaya’t ang kanyang award ay tinanggap ng kanyang representative na si Rico Gonzales, na binasa ang thank you speech nito.
Pagpapasalamat ng Superstar, “Kapag dumarating sa akin ang mag pagtatanong na ganyan, ang iniisip ko po, ay siguro nga, mayroon akong nagawang mabuti at makabuluhan para patuloy ninyo akong bigyan ng mga ganitong uri ng parangal."
WENDELL RAMOS, Most Empowered Actor of the Year
Personal namang tinanggap ni Wendell Ramos ang kanyang parangal bilang Most Empowered Actor of the Year. Overwhelmed si Wendell sa kanyang acceptance speech on stage.
Banggit ni Wendell sa kanyang thank you speech: “For me, right now, kaya siguro na-acknowledge ako to be given this recognition by Luminare, baka I’m doing good behind it, sa likod ng camera.
“Please allow me to give my gratitude sa mga tao na naniwala sa akin at mabigyan ng ganitong opportunity na magkaroon ako ng bagong venture sa buhay ko, aside from showbiz industry. Ito yung my business ventures."
Personal ring tinanggap nina PBB Connect 2nd Big Placer Andi Abaya, Joaquin Domagoso (anak ni Manila Mayor Isko Moreno), Dianne Medina, DJ Jhaiho, Dante Balboa, new actors (among others) ang kani-kanilang mga parangal.
THE ENTERTAINMENT AWARDEES
Below are this year’s awardees from the field of entertainment:
- MS. NORA AUNOR — Hall of Famer of Philippine Cinema
- CATRIONA GRAY — Most Inspiring and Influential Beauty Queen of the Year
- BOY ABUNDA — Favorite and Accomplished TV Host of the Millennium
- ROBIN PADILLA —Philippines’ Most Inspiring Showbiz Icon of the Year
- KIM CHIU — Favorite and Versatile Actress of the Year
- SNOOKY SERNA — Philippines' Favorite Actress of All Time
- LUIS MANZANO — Favorite Male TV Host of the Year
- XIAN LIM — Most Dedicated and Competent Actor of the Year
- WENDELL RAMOS — Most Empowered Actor of the Year
- ANGELINE QUINTO — Favorite Female Singer of the Year
- JAKE CUENCA — Most Precise and Focused Actor of the Year
- ROCCO NACINO — Most Inspiring and Stand Out Actor of the Year
- EJAY FALCON — Favorite and Dedicated Actor of the Year
- JESSY MENDIOLA — Most Admired Filipina Actress of the Year
- BEA BINENE — Favorite Female TV Host of the Year
- ANDI ABAYA — Most Promising Teen Actress of the Year
- JOAQUIN DOMAGOSO — Most Promising Teen Actor of the Year
- ILLAC DIAZ — Philippines' Most Inspiring Philanthropist Icon of the Year
- JOSEPH MARCO — Favorite and Versatile Actor if the Year
- KEN CHAN — Favorite and Inspiring Love Team of the Year (w/ Rita Daniela)
- RITA DANIELA — Favorite and Inspiring Love Team of the Year (w/ Ken Chan)
- JANE DE LEON — Most Empowered Entertainment Personality of the Year
- KAREL MARQUEZ — Most Dedicated and Competent Actress of the Year
- ARTHUR SOLINAP — Most Inspiring and Dedicated Actor of the Year
- DIANNE MEDINA — Favorite Morning Show Female Host of the Year
- DJ JHAIHO — Outstanding TV Talk Show Host of the Year
- KELVIN MIRANDA — Fast Rising Young Celebrity of the Year
- DR. MANNY CALAYAN — Man of the Year Award
- BABY GO (Producer) — Most Outstanding Producer Award
- BERNADETTE SEMBRANO — Favorite Newscaster of the Year Award
- LHAR SANTIAGO — Favorite Showbiz Broadcast Journalist of the Millennium
- NOEL FERRER — Outstanding and Influential Multi-Media Personality
- CHRIS CAHILIG — Most Inspiring Independent Producer Award
- IDA TIONGSON (Producer) — Empowered Woman Award
- NICO NICOLAS — New Male Inspiring Actor of the Year
- MATT LOZANO — Breakthrough Artist of the Year
- BAMBOO B. — Most Promising New Male Teen Artist of the Year
- TONI CO (Producer) — Business Leader and Producer Award
- TONZ ARE — Man of the Year - Indie Actor
- TYRONE JAMES ESCALANTE — Talent Manager Award
- DANTE BALBOA —Philippine Tourism Hero of the Decade