NOEL FERRER
While we celebrate the victories of deserving winners in the 32nd Aliw Awards, I think we must usher in a new decade with a new multi-sectoral award-giving body for live performances. Don't you think so?
CONGRATULATIONS to those who reached Aliw standards!
Entertainer of the Year: Regine Velasquez
People's Choice Award: Lea Salonga
Best Major Concert (Male): Gerald Santos
Best Major Concert (Female): Julie Ann San Jose and Imelda Papin
Best Concert Stage Director: Louie Ignacio
Best Major Concert (Group): Phil Philharmonic Orchestra (Classical), Ely Buendia/Itchyworms (Pop)
Best Original Musical: Sindak 1941 (PSF)
Best Actor Musical: Vince Tañada (Sindak 1941, PSF)
Best Actress Musical: Lea Salonga (Sweeney Todd)
Best Actress Non-Musical: Gigi Escalante
Best Non-Musical Production: Loob (PSF)
Best Stage Director (Musical): Laurice Guillen (Magnificat)
Best Composer for Original Musical Theater: Pippo Cifra (Sindak 1941)
Best Stage Director (Non Musical): Loy Arcenas (The Dresser)
Best Collaboration in a Concert: Sharon Cuneta and Regine Velasquez tied with Martin Nievera and Lani Misalucha
Best Performance in a Concert (Male): Gian Magdangal
Best Performance in a Concert (Female): Gerphil Flores
Best New Artist (Male): Ato Arman and Kiel Alo
Best New Artist (Female): Nina Campos
Best New Artist (Group): Perkins Twins
Best Cultural Dance Group: Tanghalang Bagong Sibul Theater and Dance Company (Malabon)
Best Cultural Theater Group: Tanghalaang Sandaang Pulo (Pangasinan)
Best Choral Group: Ateneo Chamber Singers
Best Crossover Performer (Male): Reuben Laurente
Best Crossover Performer (Female): Ynez Veneracion and Jade Riccio
Best Choreography: Douglas Nierras, Binondo A Tsinoy Musical
Best Musical Revival: Himala, Isang Musical
Best Ensemble Performance: Sindak 1941
Best Musical Director for Theater: Pippo Cifra (Sindak 1941)
Best Musical Re-Run: Binondo A Tsinoy Musical
Best Actor in Featured Role (Non-Musical): Johnrey Rivas (Gemetzel, PSF)
Best Actor in Featured Role (Musical): Nyoy Volante (Sweeney Todd)
Best Actress in Featured Role (Non-Musical): Arriana Golondrina (Loob, PSF)
Best Actress in Featured Role (Musical): Bituin Escalante (Waitress)
Best Musical Director for Concert: Butch Miraflor (Tribute to Rico J)
Best Dance Production: Snow White (Ballet Manila)
Best Production for Children: The Quest for Adarna
Best Child Performer: Dean Rafols (Sindak 1941, PSF)
Best Blues/Jazz Artist: Skarlet
Best Pop Artist: Janah Zaplan
Best Classical Performer (Female): Nenen Espina
Best Classical Performer (Male): Joseleo Logdat
Best DJ for EDM: Patty Tiu
Best Classical Dancer: Abigail Olivero
Best Female Host: Mitzi Borromeo
Best Male Host: Jeremy Domingo
Best Stand Up Comedian: Ate Gay
Best Performer in Hotels, Music Lounges and Bars: Lloyd Mara (Astoria)
Best Performer in Hotels, Music Lounges and Bars (Group): Brothers Unlimited, Noli Aurillo and Skarlet (Propaganda)
Best Foreign-based Filipino Artist: Joey Albert
Best Festival Organizer: Mayor Arthur Robes (San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan), Nilo Agustin (Pulilan Bulacan)
Best Festival Practices: Tanglawan Festival (SJDM, Bulacan) and Carabao Festival (Pulilan, Bulacan)
Best Instrumentalist: Jong Cuenco
Best Special Events Director: Abigail Bustamante
Best Special Events: 2019 Pinoy Playlist Music Festival and Gabay Guro Hall of Fame Awardees
Best Performer: Banaue Miclat Janssen
Best Male Host: RJ Ledesma
Best DJ: Jennifer Lee
Lifetime Achievement Awardees: Eva Eugenio, Marco Sison, Richard Merk, Nonoy Zuñiga, Douglas Nierras
GORGY RULA
Okay naman ang ilang binigyan nila ng awards. Meron ding nakakaaliw at matatawa ka na lang.
JERRY OLEA
Ang nakalagay na pangalan sa trophy ni Nyoy Volante... “Nyoy Bulante.” Nakakaaliw! Nakakabaliw!