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PMPC Star Awards for Television
Philippine award ceremony
Philippine award ceremony
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | PMPC Star Awards for Television |
| current_awards | 37th PMPC Star Awards for Television |
| imagesize | 150px |
| awarded_for | Excellence in Philippine television |
| presenter | Philippine Movie Press Club |
| country | Philippines |
| network | ABS-CBN (1988–1989, 2009–2019) |
| TV5 (2008) | |
| RPN (1987, 1990, 2000–2004, 2006–2007) | |
| IBC (1991–1999, 2005) | |
| STV (2021) | |
| A2Z (2025) | |
| year |
TV5 (2008) RPN (1987, 1990, 2000–2004, 2006–2007) IBC (1991–1999, 2005) STV (2021) A2Z (2025)
Star Awards for Television is an annual award-giving body recognizing the outstanding television programming produced by the several networks in the Philippines.
Described as the Philippine equivalent of the Emmy Awards, it was founded by the Philippine Movie Press Club, an organization of tabloid reporters in 1987.
The PMPC Star Awards for Television is originally held in October (1987–2004, 2006, 2016, 2018–2019 and 2021), November (2007–2014 and 2017) and/or December (2005 and 2015). But due to the awarding event skips the 4th quarter of a previous year, It is held in January (2023), March (2025) and August (2025). They are seen in rotation among the television channels such as ABS-CBN 2 (1988–1989 and 2009–2019), TV5 (2008), RPN 9 (1987, 1990, 2000–2004 and 2006–2007), IBC 13 (1991–1999 and 2005), STV (2021) and A2Z 11 (2025).
Ceremonies
| # | Date | Year | Host(s) | Network | Site | Best Drama Series | Best Comedy/Gag Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | October 28, 1987 | 1987 | Edu Manzano | RPN 9 | Araneta Coliseum | Lovingly Yours, Helen | Hapi House |
| 2nd | October 15, 1988 | 1987-88 | Unknown | ABS-CBN | Sic O'Clock News | ||
| 3rd | October 28, 1989 | 1988-89 | German Moreno | ||||
| Eddie Garcia | Unknown | Metropolitan Theater | Lovingly Yours, Helen | Family 3+1 | |||
| 4th | October 27, 1990 | 1989-90 | Eric Quizon | ||||
| Gabby Concepcion | |||||||
| Vilma Santos | RPN 9 | Sic O'Clock News | |||||
| 5th | October 26, 1991 | 1990-91 | Vilma SantosEric Quizon | ||||
| Vic Sotto | |||||||
| Mari Kaimo | IBC 13 | Agila | Abangan ang Susunod Na Kabanata | ||||
| Mongolian Barbecue | |||||||
| 6th | October 24, 1992 | 1991-92 | Bert Marcelo | ||||
| Eric Quizon | Valiente | Family 3+1 | |||||
| Mongolian Barbecue | |||||||
| 7th | October 23, 1993 | 1992-93 | Aga Muhlach | ||||
| Amy Perez | Philippine International Convention Center | Valiente | Home Along Da Riles | ||||
| Mongolian Barbecue | |||||||
| 8th | October 15, 1994 | 1993-94 | Noel Trinidad | ||||
| Tessie Tomas | |||||||
| Herbert Bautista | |||||||
| Donna Cruz | |||||||
| Mari Kaimo | |||||||
| Loren Legarda | |||||||
| Rustom Padilla | |||||||
| Carmina Villarroel | |||||||
| Rowell Santiago | |||||||
| Mikee Cojuangco | |||||||
| Miguel Rodriguez | |||||||
| Jackie Lou Blanco | |||||||
| Richard Gomez | |||||||
| Aiko Melendez | UP Theater | Valiente | Home Along Da Riles | ||||
| Mixed N.U.T.S | |||||||
| 9th | October 1995 | 1994-95 | Unknown | Valiente | Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! | ||
| Tropang Trumpo | |||||||
| 10th | October 1996 | 1995-96 | Unknown | Villa Quintana | Bubble Gang | ||
| 11th | October 11, 1997 | 1996-97 | Unknown | Familia Zaragoza | Bubble Gang | ||
| 12th | October 10, 1998 | 1997-98 | Unknown | Mula sa Puso | 1 for 3 | ||
| Bubble Gang | |||||||
| 13th | October 16, 1999 | 1998-99 | Unknown | Beh Bote Nga | |||
| Bubble Gang | |||||||
| 14th | October 7, 2000 | 1999-2000 | Pops Fernandez | ||||
| Troy Montero | |||||||
| Dingdong Dantes | |||||||
| Ralion Alonzo | |||||||
| Kris Aquino | RPN 9 | Kirara, Ano ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig? | Kool Ka Lang | ||||
| Bubble Gang | |||||||
| 15th | October 6, 2001 | 2000-01 | Unknown | Pangako Sa 'Yo | Idol Ko si Kap | ||
| Bubble Gang | |||||||
| 16th | October 12, 2002 | 2001-02 | Boy Abunda | ||||
| Ai-Ai delas Alas | |||||||
| Charlene Gonzales | |||||||
| Gretchen Barretto | |||||||
| Pops Fernandez | |||||||
| Regine Velasquez | |||||||
| Piolo Pascual | |||||||
| Bong Revilla | |||||||
| Phillip Salvador | |||||||
| Dingdong Dantes | Kung Mawawala Ka | Kool Ka Lang | |||||
| Bubble Gang | |||||||
| 17th | October 11, 2003 | 2002-03 | Kris Aquino | ||||
| Boy Abunda | |||||||
| Lorna Tolentino | |||||||
| Bong Revilla | |||||||
| Charlene Gonzales | |||||||
| Paolo Bediones | |||||||
| Sharon Cuneta | Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay | OK Fine, Whatever | |||||
| Bubble Gang | |||||||
| 18th | October 23, 2004 | 2003-04 | Lorna Tolentino | ||||
| Boy Abunda | |||||||
| Piolo Pascual | Aliw Theater | Marina | |||||
| Ikaw sa Puso Ko | Daddy Di Do Du | ||||||
| OK Fine, Whatever | |||||||
| Bubble Gang | |||||||
| 19th | December 6, 2005 (Taped) | ||||||
| December 7, 2007 (Delayed Telecast) | 2004-05 | Boy Abunda | IBC 13 | Party Central | Mulawin | ||
| Saang Sulok ng Langit | Daddy Di Do Du | ||||||
| Bubble Gang | |||||||
| Goin' Bulilit | |||||||
| 20th | October 23, 2006 (Taped) | ||||||
| October 28, 2006 (Delayed Telecast) | 2005-06 | Boy Abunda | |||||
| Tin Tin Bersola-Babao | |||||||
| Jean Garcia | |||||||
| Toni Gonzaga | |||||||
| Joey Marquez | RPN 9 | UP Theater | Sa Piling Mo | ||||
| Now and Forever | Bahay Mo Ba 'To? | ||||||
| Bubble Gang | |||||||
| 21st | November 18, 2007 (Taped) | ||||||
| November 25, 2007 (Delayed Telecast) | 2006-07 | Boy Abunda | |||||
| Pops Fernandez | |||||||
| Ara Mina | |||||||
| Lorna Tolentino | Henry Lee Irwin Theater | Maging Sino Ka Man | |||||
| Love Spell | |||||||
| Sinasamba Kita | Bahay Mo Ba 'To? | ||||||
| Bubble Gang | |||||||
| 22nd | November 30, 2008 (Taped) | ||||||
| December 2, 2008 (Delayed Telecast) | 2007-08 | Paolo Bediones | |||||
| Gabby Concepcion | |||||||
| Anne Curtis | |||||||
| Judy Ann Santos | TV5 | SMX Convention Center | Lobo | ||||
| Kaputol ng Isang Awit | Ful Haus | ||||||
| Goin' Bulilit | |||||||
| 23rd | November 29, 2009 | 2008-09 | Piolo Pascual | ||||
| Carmina Villarroel | |||||||
| John Lloyd Cruz | ABS-CBN | PAGCOR Grand Theater | May Bukas Pa | ||||
| Pieta | Ful Haus | ||||||
| Banana Split | |||||||
| Bubble Gang | |||||||
| 24th | November 13, 2010 (Taped) | ||||||
| November 20, 2010 (Delayed Telecast) | 2009-10 | Angel Aquino | |||||
| Ruffa Gutierrez | |||||||
| Miriam Quiambao | Newport Performing Arts Theater | Dahil May Isang Ikaw | |||||
| Rosalka | Show Me Da Manny | ||||||
| Banana Split | |||||||
| 25th | November 22, 2011 (Taped) | ||||||
| November 27, 2011 (Delayed Telecast) | 2010-11 | Piolo Pascual | |||||
| Shamcey Supsup | |||||||
| Richard Gomez | |||||||
| Dawn Zulueta | Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | ||||||
| Little Star | Pepito Manaloto | ||||||
| Bubble Gang | |||||||
| 26th | November 18, 2012 (Taped) | ||||||
| November 25, 2012 (Delayed Telecast) | 2011-12 | Aga Muhlach | |||||
| Kris Aquino | |||||||
| Toni Gonzaga | Henry Lee Irwin Theater | Amaya | Toda Max | ||||
| 27th | November 24, 2013 (Taped) | ||||||
| December 1, 2013 (Delayed Telecast) | 2012-13 | Alex Gonzaga | |||||
| Toni Gonzaga | |||||||
| Raymond Gutierrez | |||||||
| Richard Gutierrez | AFP Theater | Juan dela Cruz | |||||
| Be Careful With My Heart | Pepito Manaloto | ||||||
| Banana Split | |||||||
| Bubble Gang | |||||||
| 28th | November 23, 2014 (Taped) | ||||||
| November 30, 2014 (Delayed Telecast) | 2013-14 | Iza Calzado | |||||
| Kim Chiu | |||||||
| Enchong Dee | |||||||
| Piolo Pascual | Solaire Resort and Casino Grand Ballroom | Ikaw Lamang | |||||
| Be Careful With My Heart | Home Sweetie Home | ||||||
| Bubble Gang | |||||||
| Goin' Bulilit | |||||||
| 29th | December 3, 2015 (Taped) | ||||||
| December 6, 2015 (Delayed Telecast) | 2014-15 | Boy Abunda | |||||
| Gelli de Belen | |||||||
| Maja Salvador | |||||||
| Enchong Dee | |||||||
| Christian Bautista | |||||||
| Toni Gonzaga | Kia Theatre | Bridges of Love | |||||
| The Half Sisters | Pepito Manaloto | ||||||
| Banana Split | |||||||
| 30th | October 23, 2016 (Taped) | ||||||
| November 20, 2016 (Delayed Telecast) | 2015-16 | Robi Domingo | |||||
| Alex Gonzaga | |||||||
| Luis Manzano | |||||||
| Jodi Sta. Maria | |||||||
| Kim Chiu | |||||||
| Xian Lim | Novotel Manila Araneta Center Monet Grand Balroom | Ang Probinsyano | |||||
| Doble Kara | Pepito Manaloto | ||||||
| Goin' Bulilit | |||||||
| 31st | November 12, 2017 (Taped) | ||||||
| November 19, 2017 (Delayed Telecast) | 2016-17 | Ruffa Gutierrez | |||||
| Richard Gutierrez | |||||||
| Robi Domingo | |||||||
| Jodi Sta. Maria | Henry Lee Irwin Theater | La Luna Sangre tied with Alyas Robin Hood | |||||
| The Greatest Love | Pepito Manaloto | ||||||
| Goin' Bulilit | |||||||
| 32nd | October 14, 2018 (Taped) | ||||||
| October 28, 2018 (Delayed Telecast) | 2017-18 | Julia Barretto | |||||
| Robi Domingo | |||||||
| Raymond Gutierrez | |||||||
| Yassi Pressman | |||||||
| Jodi Sta. Maria | The Good Son | ||||||
| Contessa | Pepito Manaloto | ||||||
| Goin' Bulilit | |||||||
| 33rd | October 13, 2019 (Taped) | ||||||
| October 20, 2019 (Delayed Telecast) | 2018-19 | Kathryn Bernardo | |||||
| Kim Chiu | |||||||
| Enchong Dee | |||||||
| Robi Domingo | The General's Daughter | ||||||
| Kadenang Ginto | Banana Sundae | ||||||
| 34th | October 17, 2021 | 2019-20 | Sanya Lopez | ||||
| Alfred Vargas | STV | MOWELFUND Studio | Pamilya Ko | ||||
| Madrasta | Pepito Manaloto | ||||||
| 35th | January 28, 2023 | 2020-21 | Pops Fernandez | ||||
| Aiko Melendez | |||||||
| John Estrada | JAMSAP Entertainment Corporation YouTube Channel | Winford Manila Resort and Casino | Huwag Kang Mangamba | ||||
| Prima Donnas | Pepito Manaloto | ||||||
| 36th | Not held | ||||||
| 37th | August 24, 2025 | 2022-23 | Boy Abunda | ||||
| Pops Fernandez | |||||||
| Gela Atayde | |||||||
| Elijah Canlas | |||||||
| Robi Domingo | None | VS Hotel Convention Center | Maria Clara at Ibarra | ||||
| Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Pepito Manaloto | ||||||
| 38th | March 23, 2025 (Taped) | ||||||
| April 5, 2025 (Delayed Telecast) | 2024 | Kim Chiu | |||||
| Piolo Pascual | |||||||
| Alden Richards | A2Z | Dolphy Theatre | FPJ's Batang Quiapo | ||||
| Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Pepito Manaloto |
Categories
Programming
- Best Children Show (not given in 2005 and 2016-2017)
- Best Educational Program (not given in 1998 and 2023)
- Best Lifestyle Show (since 2001)
- Best Travel Show (since 2006)
- Best Morning Show (since 1999)
- Best Sports Show
- Best Public Affairs Program
- Best Magazine Show
- Best Documentary Program
- Best Public Service Program (not given in 1998)
- Best News Program
- Best Talent Search Program (since 2004; not given in 2018) [or Best Talent Show since 1987 to early 1990s]
- Best Game Show (1988-2017, except 1991, 1998, 2009-2010 and 2012)
- Best Comedy Show
- Best Celebrity Talk Show
- Best Showbiz-Oriented Talk Show (1990-2015 and 2025)
- Best Variety Show (not given in 2015)
- Best Musical Variety Show
- Best Drama Series [a single category] (1987–2003, 2012)
- Best Primetime Drama Series (2004–2011, 2013 to present)
- Best Daytime Drama Series (2004–2011, 2013 to present)
- Best Drama Mini-Series (1992, 1998, 2000-2002, 2009–2011, 2015, 2023 to present)
- Best Drama Anthology (since 1992)
- Best Horror / Fantasy Program (2000-2013, 2017 to present)
Performing
Main article: List of PMPC Star Awards for TV's Multi-Award Winning Performers & Personalities
- Best Travel Show Host (since 2006)
- Best Children Show Host (not given in 2005, 2016 and 2017)
- Best Educational Program Host (not given in 1998 and 2023)
- Best Lifestyle Show Host (since 2001)
- Best Morning Show Host (since 1999)
- Best Public Service Program Host (not given in 1998)
- Best Public Affairs Program Host
- Best Magazine Show Host
- Best Documentary Program Host
- Best Sports Show Host
- Best Reality Program Host (2004-2015 and 2025, except 2011-2012)
- Best Talent Search Program Host (since 2004) [or Best Talent Show Host since 1987 to early 1990s]
- Best Game Show Host (1988-2017 and 2025, except 1991, 1998 and 2012)
- Best Celebrity Talk Show Host
- Best Showbiz-Oriented Talk Show Host (1990-1999 and 2025)
- Best Male TV Host
- Best Female TV Host
- Best Male Newscaster
- Best Female Newscaster
- Best Comedy Actor
- Best Comedy Actress
- Best Drama Actor
- Best Drama Actress
- Best Drama Supporting Actor (Since 2013)
- Best Drama Supporting Actress (Since 2013)
- Best Child Performer (Since 2012)
- Best Single Performance by an Actor
- Best Single Performance by an Actress
- Best New TV Personality {a single category} (1987-1999, not given in 1988 which is "Most Promising TV Personality" a special award and 1989)
- Best New Male TV Personality(2000 to present)
- Best New Female TV Personality(2000 to present)
Merged Categories
- Best Educational & Children Program (2012)
- Best Reality & Game Show (2012)
- Best Lifestyle & Travel Show (2012 and 2025)
- Best Educational & Children Program Host (2012)
- Best Reality & Game Show Host (2012)
- Best Lifestyle & Travel Show Host (2012 and 2025)
- Best Variety & Game Show (2009–2010)
- Best Comedy & Gag Show (2012)
- Best Celebrity & Showbiz-Oriented Talk Show (2012)
- Best Musical & Variety Show (2012)
- Best Male Celebrity & Showbiz-Oriented Show Host (2012)
- Best Female Celebrity & Showbiz-Oriented Show Host (2012)
Best TV Station
- Winner of this category comes from the lists below:
- ABS-CBN - 1992, 1995^, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013^, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
- GMA Network - 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995^, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2013^, 2021, 2023, 2024
- ABS-CBN awards lasted until 2020. ^ - In 1995 and 2013, ABS-CBN & GMA tied as Best TV Stations.
Special Awards
- Male Face of the Night
- Female Face of the Night
- Male Star of the Night
- Female Star of the Night
- Male Celebrity of the Night
- Female Celebrity of the Night
- Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award
- Excellence In Broadcasting Lifetime Achievement Award
- German Moreno's Power Tandem Award (2014 and 2025)
Hall of Fame
This will be given to a show and an artist (which is one category) that won their respective category, 15 times.
- 2009: Eat Bulaga! (Best Variety Show) (GMA Network formerly aired on RPN 9 & ABS-CBN)
- 2011: Boy Abunda (Best Male Showbiz-Oriented Show Host) (ABS-CBN)
- 2011: Maalaala Mo Kaya (Best Drama Anthology) (ABS-CBN)
- 2014: Bubble Gang (Best Gag Show) (GMA Network)
- 2018: ASAP (Best Musical Variety Show) (ABS-CBN)
- 2024: i-Witness (Best Documentary Program) (GMA Network)
Notes:
- Boy Abunda was awarded Hall of Famer for being "Best Male Showbiz-Oriented Show Host" in 2011, but he still nominated on his other categories which are "Best Celebrity Talk Show Host" and "Best Public Affairs Program Host" as of now.
Former or Inactive Categories
- Best Music Video (the only award went to Lupang Hinirang [PTV 4] for winning their Best Music Video in 1999)
- Best TV/Musical Special (until 2003 and replaced of Best Documentary Special in 2004)
- Best TV Station ID (the only award went to PTV 4 for winning their Best TV Station ID in 1996)
- Best TV Station w/ Balanced Programming (in 2000, it became and shortened as Best TV Station category)
- Best Movie Talk Show & Host (replaced by Best Showbiz-Oriented Show & Host in the early 90s)
- Best Woman Show & Host (in late 1980s to mid-19990s and also 2004 as "Best Woman-Oriented Program & Host")
- Best Cooking Show & Host (in early 1990s)
- Best Weekly Daytime Drama Series (in 2007, Love Spell [ABS-CBN 2]).
- Best Cultural Magazine Show & Host (in early 90s until replaced by "Best Travel Show & Host" & "Best Lifestyle Program & Host")
- Best Movie for TV (in early 90s to early 2000s)
- Best Musical Program & Host (in late 1980s to mid-1990s)
- Best Drama Serial & Best Drama Special (replaced of Best Drama Anthology since 1992)
- PMPC Star Award for Best Youth-Oriented Program|Best Youth-Oriented Program (1997 to 2014)
- Best Female Showbiz-Oriented Show Host (2000-2015, except 2012)
- Best Male Showbiz-Oriented Show Host (2000-2015, except 2012)
- Best Reality Program [or Best Reality Based Competition TV Program] (2004-2015, except 2011-2012)
- Best Gag Show (1990-2018, except 2012)
- Best Documentary Special (2004-2019, except 2006)
References
References
- (October 21, 2018). "AlDub, GMA stars reap honors at PMPC Star Awards for TV". Manila Standard.
- (October 19, 1994). "And the winners are...". Kamahalan Publishing Corporation.
- Red, Isah V.. (October 20, 1997). "On this night of a thousand stars". Kamahalan Publishing Corporation.
- "Ricky Lee takes The Bottomline hot seat".
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