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The Philippine Movie Press Club unveiled its partial list of winners for the 38th PMPC Star Awards for Television, celebrating the most outstanding television programs and personalities of 2024.
This year's awards will pay homage to industry legend Gloria Romero, who will receive a posthumous honor as one of the Icons of Philippine Television, in recognition of her unparalleled contributions and lasting legacy.
Meanwhile, Janice de Belen, known for her versatility and memorable work as both an actress and host, will be presented with the Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award. Julius Babao, a veteran journalist admired for his fearless investigative reporting, will receive the Excellence in Broadcasting Lifetime Achievement Award.
Additionally, the PMPC Hall of Fame will welcome the acclaimed investigative program "I-Witness" of GMA.
Barbie Forteza and David Licauco PHOTO FROM INSTAGRAM/SPARKLEGMAARTISTCENTER
Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino PHOTO FROM INSTAGRAM/ STARCINEMA
Adding more excitement, the German Moreno Power Tandem Award will be given to Barbie Forteza and David Licauco (for "Pulang Araw") and Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino (for "Linlang"), celebrating their undeniable on-screen chemistry and massive influence on Philippine pop culture.
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Meanwhile, among the winning programs that will be recognized on award's night are "FPJ's Batang Quiapo" (Best Primetime TV Series), "Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap" (Best Daytime Drama Series), "Magpakailanman" (Best Drama Anthology), "Walang Matigas Na Pulis Sa Matinik Na Misis" (Best Mini Series), "Pepito Manaloto (Tuloy ang Kuwento)" (Best Comedy Show), "It's Showtime" (Best Variety Show), "Agenda" (Best News Program), "My Mother, My Story" (Best Celebrity Talk Show), "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho" (Best Magazine Show) and "The Atom Araullo Specials" (Best Documentary Program), just to name a few.
The grand awards night will take place at the Dolphy Theater on March 23,(Sunday) at 7 p.m., hosted by the star-studded trio of Alden Richards, Kim Chiu, and Piolo Pascual.
Viewers can look forward to electrifying performances, including an explosive opening number by Julie Anne San Jose, Christian Bautista, Kai Montinola, and Jarren Garcia. A heartwarming tribute to Romero will be led by 'Concert King' Martin Nievera, while top balladeer Jed Madela and the "Eat Bulaga" Singing Queens will take the stage for a spectacular closing performance.
The anticipation continues to build as the seven most-awaited major awards — Best TV Station, Best Drama Actress, Best Drama Actor, Best Supporting Drama Actress, Best Supporting Drama Actor, Best Male TV Host, and Best Female TV Host — will be revealed live during the ceremony.
The 38th PMPC Star Awards for Television will have a delayed telecast on A2Z on April 25 (Saturday) at 10:30 p.m.
