Atom Araullo, Julie Anne San Jose, Zia Dantes, more nominated at 2024 Aliw Awards

Aliw Awards Foundation has released the nominees for its 37th Annual Awards.

Among the nominees is Kapuso broadcast journalist Atom Araullo, who earned a nod for Best Male Host. He is competing with Raymond Ocampo Gorospe, CJ Villavicencio, Lance Raymundo, Tim Yap, and Michael S. Lim for the award.

Meanwhile, Sparkle star Julie Anne San Jose and SB19's Stell were nominated for Best Collaboration in a Major Concert for their Julie X Stell concert. Other nominees include Apo Hiking Society and The Company for In The Company of Apo Hiking Society; Rivermaya, MYMP, Geneva Cruz, Lloyd Umali, and Wency Cornejo for All Hits: Just The Way You Want It; SB19 for Pagtatag Finale; BINI for Biniverse; and Joey Generoso, Noel Cabangon, and Ice Seguerra for Strings & Voices.

Zia Dantes, the daughter of Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes, was also nominated for the Best Female Child Performer award for RMA Studio Academy's "Be Our Guest."

She was nominated alongside Anica Encinares ("Maria Makiling" - Kids Act Philippines), Elia Ilano ("Maria Goretti: The Musical" - Philstagers), Natalie Grace Yanson ("Be Our Guest" - RMA Studio Academy), Amari Sotto ("Be Our Guest" - RMA Studio Academy), and Rai Alabastro (Pop/Rock Artist).

Eight artists were also named 2024 Aliw Lifetime Achievement Awardees. They are Basil Valdez, Sharon Cuneta, Gerard Salonga, Mitch Valdes, Vehnee Saturno, Bo Cerrudo, the late Floy Quintos, and Dulce.

The awarding ceremony will be held on December 18, 6 p.m., at the Manila Hotel Fiesta Pavilion.

Here's the list of nominees for the 2024 Aliw Awards, as of December 3.

Best New Male Artist

• Christophe Sommereux
• David Young
• Karl Tiuseco
• Rob Deniel
• Martin Venegas
• Reiven Umali

Best New Female Artist

• Elisha
• Andrea Gutierrez
• Daphne Bonotano
• Esay Kirstin
• ABY
• Nica Tupaz
• Joice Espinoza

Best New Artist Group

• The JerryMiah   
• Southern Vibe
• BILIB
• Shine Mama
• P3

Best Festival Practices & Performance

• Manggahan Festival  - Guimaras Island
• Tribu Bulanon Festival – Bulan, Sorsogon
• Tanglawan Festival – San Jose del Monte, Bulacan
• Paru-Paro Festival – Dasmarinas, Cavite
• Kneeling Carabao Festival – Pulilan, Bulacan
• Mamanggi Festival – Ilagan, Isabela

Best Festival Catalyst/Organizer

• Gov. Joaquin Carlos Rahman A. Nava,MD – Manggahan Festival
• Mayor Maria Rosario O.Montejo – Pulilan, Bulacan
• Mayor Arthur B. Robes – San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan
• Mayor Esther Hamor – Sorsogon City, Sorsogon
• Mayor  Jenny A.  Barzaga – Dasmarinas Cavite
• Mayor Josemarie L. Diaz – Ilagan City, Isabela

Best Lead Actor in a Musical

• CJ Navato - "One More Chance" - PETA
• Reb Atadero - "Little Shop of Horrors" - The Sandbox Collective
• Nyoy Volante - "Little Shop of Horrors" - The Sandbox Collective
• Jared Balling - "Maria Makiling" - Kids Act Philippines
• Vic Robinson - "Pingkian: Isang Musical" - Tanghalang Pilipino
• Sam Concepcion - "One More Chance" - PETA

Best Lead Actress in a Musical

• Anna Luna - "One More Chance" - PETA
• Hya Leonado - "Maria Makiling" - Kids Act Philippines
• Gab Pangilinan - "Pingkian: Isang Musical" - Tanghalang Pilipino
• Karylle - "Little Shop of Horrors" - The Sandbox Collective
• Gabby Padilla - "I Love You, You're Perfect. Now Change" - Repertory Philippines

Best Musical Play

• "One More Chance" -  PETA
• "Pingkian: Isang Musical" – Tanghalang Pilipino
• "Maria Makiling" – Kids Act Philippines
• "Bar Boys" – Barefoot Collaborative
• "I Love You, You’re Perfect. Now Change" – Repertory Philppines

Best Director for a Musical

• Maribel Legarda - “One More Chance” - PETA
• Toff  De Venecia - “Little Shop of Horrors” – The Sandbox Collective
• Meldrig Costuna –“ Maria Makiling” – Kids Act Philippines
• Jenny Jamora –“ Pingkian :Isang Musical” – Tanghalang Pilipino
• Luisito Nario – “Hibik at Himagsik nina Victoria Laktaw” – Lipa Actors Company

Best Ensemble in a Musical or Play

• “Balete” -  Tanghalang Pilipino
• “Maria Makiling” – Kids Act Philippines “
• “Pingkian: Isang Musical”  - Tanghalang Pilipino
• “Grace” – Encore Theater
• "Bar Boys" –Barefoot Theater Collaborative

Best Director for a Play

• Chris Millado –“ Balete” –  Tanghalang Pilipino
• Dexter Santos – “Grace” – Encore Theater
• Anton Juan –“Choosing “ – Fire and Ice Production
• Bobby Garcia –“ Request sa Radyo” – Ayala Land
• J. William Herbert Go – “Nanay Bangis” – Dulaang UP
• Guelan Valera-Luarca –“ 3 UPUAN” –Arete, Ateneo de Manila

Best Lead Actor in a Play

• Nonie Buencamino  - "Balete" - Tanghalang Pilipino
• Ice Seguerra - "Choosing" - Fire & Ice Production
• Jojit Lorenzo - "3 UPUAN" - Arete, Ateneo de Manila
• JC Santos - "3 UPUAN" - Arete, Ateneo de Manila

Best Lead Actress in a Play

• Liza Diño - "Choosing" - Fire & Ice Production
• Stella Canete-Mendoza - "Grace" - Encore Theater
• Iza Calzado - "Tiny Beautiful Things" - The Sandbox Collective
• Dolly De Leon - "Request sa Radyo" - Ayala Land
• Lea Salonga - "Request sa Radyo" - Ayala Land

Best Music Direction for a Musical  

• Eugene Belbis – “Maria Makiling” -  Kids Act Philippines
• Ejay Yatco  - "Pingkian: Isang Musical” – Tanghalang Pilipino
• Fernando Silva -  "Hibik at Himagsik nina Victoria Laktaw" – Lipa Actors Company

Best Composer for Original Musical Theater

• Eugene Belbis – "Maria Makiling" -  Kids Act Phil
• Ejay Yatco – "Pingkian: Isang Musical" – Tanghalang Pilipino
• Lucien Letaba – “Hibik at Hinagpis nina Victoria Laktaw” – Lipa Actors Company

Best Play

• "Balete" –Tanghalang Pilipino
• "Choosing" – Fire & Ice production
• "Grace" -  Encore Theater
• "Request Sa Radyo" – Ayala Land
• "3 UPUAN" – Arete Ateneo de Manila

Best Featured Actress in a Play

• Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino –  “Grace” -   Encore Theater
• Frances Makil  - “ Grace” – Encore Theater
• Lhorvie Nuevo-Tadioan - “ Balete” – Tanghalang Pilipino
• Martha Comia – “3 UPUAN” – Arete , Ateneo de Manila

Best Featured Actor in a Musical  

• Allen Orolfo – “Maria Makiling” – Kids Act Philippines
• Marco Viana –“ Pingkian” : Isang Musical – Tanghalang Pilipino
• Paw Castillo -  “Pingkian : Isang Musical” TanghalangPilipino
• Von Ryan Uy – “Hibik at Hinagpis nina Victoria Laktaw” Lipa Actors Company

Best Featured Actress in a Musical  

• Carla Guevara Laforteza –“ One More Chance” – PETA
• Michelle Castro – “Maria Makiling” – Kids Act Philippines
• Sheila Francisco – “Bar Boys” – Barefoot Theater Collaborative
• Bituin Escalante – “Pingkian: Isang Musical” - Tanghalang Pilipino

Best Male Child Performer

• Jesu Miguel Tan - "Maria Makiling" - Kids Act Philippines
• Gianino Sarita
• Elian King Santos - "Si Medea"- UP Dulaang Laboratoryo

Best Female Child Performer

• Anica Encinares - "Maria Makiling" - Kids Act Philippines
• Elia Ilano - "Maria Goretti: The Musical" - Philstagers
• Natalie Grace Yanson - "Be Our Guest" - RMA Studio Academy
• Zia Dantes - "Be Our Guest" - RMA Studio Academy
• Amari Sotto - "Be Our Guest" - RMA Studio Academy
• Rai Alabastro - Pop/Rock Artist

Best Featured Actor in a Play

• Leo Rialp -  ”Grace” – Encore Theater
• Jonathan Tadioan –  “Balete” Tanghalang Pilipino
• Nelsito Gomez -  “Grace” – Encore Theater
• Dennis Marasigan –“ Grace” - Encore Theater

Best Male Artist in a Major Concert

• Martin Nievera - "The King 4ever" - Smart Araneta
• Darren Espanto - "Darren D10 Concert" - Smart Araneta
• Mark Bautista - "Mark My Dreams" - Solaire
• Dingdong Avanzado - "The Original Prince of Pinoy Pop" - Solaire
• Raymond Lauchengco - "Just Got Lucky: Raymond Lauchengco's 40th Anniversary Concert" - Solaire
• Jed Madela - "Welcome To My World" - SMX Convention Center Iloilo
• Ogie Alcasid - "Ogieoke 2" - Newport Performing Arts

Best Female Artist in a Major Concert

• Regine Velasquez - "Regine Rocks"
• Cecile Azarcon - "The Music of Cecile Azarcon: 45th Anniversary Concert"
• Kitchie Nadal - "Same Ground: 20th Anniversary Concert"
• Lea Salonga - "Stage, Screen and Everything in Between"
• Sarah Geronimo - Kasanggayahan Festival in Sorsogon City

Best Performance Venue for Theater and Concerts

• Samsung Theatre
• New Frontier Theater
• MOA Arena
• Solaire Resorts and Casino
• The Forth - Bacolod

Best Concert Stage Director

• George Sison Tagle - ”The Greatest Love of all”
• Paolo Bustamante - “Greatest Duets”
• Cacai Mitra/Paolo Valenciano - “Regine Rocks”
• Waya Gallardo – “Just Got Lucky Raymond 40th Anniversary Concert”
• Paolo Valenciano – “The King 4EVER”

Best Collaboration in a Major Concert

• Apo Hiking Society and The Company - "In The Company of Apo Hiking Society"
• Rivermaya, MYMP, Geneva Cruz, Lloyd Umali, and Wency Cornejo - "All Hits: Just The Way You Want It"
• SB19 - "Pagtatag Finale"
• BINI - "Biniverse"
• Joey Generoso, Noel Cabangon, and Ice Seguerra - "Strings & Voices"

Best Male Performance in a Concert

• Bo Cerrudo - "Heartsongs" - Palms Country Club, Alabang
• Anthony Rosaldo - "Switch" - Music Museum
• Gerald Santos - "Grateful" - Music Museum
• Ice Seguerra - "Videoke Hits: OPM Edition" - Music Museum
• Rannie Raymundo - "Project All Original Songs" - Pier 1

Best Female Performance in a Concert

• Dulce - "Solid" - Music Museum
• Kuh - "I Love OPM" - Music Museum
• Sheila Valderrama-Martinez - "Part of my World" - CCP
• Carla Guevara Laforteza - "A La Carlotta" - CCP
• Lae Manego - "Asia's Queen of Fire"

Best Musical Director for a Concert/Dance

• Toma Cayabyab  -“ Florante at Laura”
• Raul Mitra –“ Regine Rocks”
• Marvin Querido – "Just Got Lucky Raymond Lauchengco 40th Anniversary Concert”
• Kettle Mata – “I Love OPM”
• Rodel Colmenar – "Lights, Camera, Encore: Manila Philharmonic Orchestra 25th Anniversary Concert"

Best Group Performer in Hotels, Music Lounges, and Bars

• Progeny - Red Rhino
• Jeremiah - Packo's Restaurant and Bar
• The Brothers - Bellevue Hotel, Ayala Alabang
• Highway 54 - Pier 1
• Super Latino
• Tac 4 Band
• MOBB Band
• Cali Island Band - Esquinita Bar
• Inch
• Shift

Best Group/Ensemble Performance in a Concert

• OPM Hitmen
• Lolita Carbon & Asin Band
• Ang Gwapo at Masuwerte - Rey Valera & Marco Sison
• The Greatest Duet - Gian Magdangal & Lara Maigue
• Oour Time - The FORTEnors
• Timeless Tribu - Tribu
• Beautiful Day - The Company
• Kaabag Fiesta Concert - Parokya Ni Edgar
• Be Our Guest - RMA Students

Best Male/Female Rap Artist

• Gloc 9
• Shanti Dope
• Nik Makino
• Flow G
• Hev Abi
• Andrew E.

Best Solo Performer in Hotels, Music Lounges, and Bars

• Jenny Sugay - Finestra at Solaire Resorts & Casino
• Bea Sacramento - El Calle
• Dave Langit
• DJ Red - Bar 360
• Romy Joraldan - El Calle
• Nino Alejandro
• Nicole Lauren Asensio

Best Special Events Production

• UP Concert Chorus - "Sama-Sama Together Again: 60th Anniversary"
• Obra Maestra: Gala At The Met
• The Pinoy Playlist Music Festival
• Manila Philharmonic Orchestra - "Lights, Camera, Encore: 25th Anniversary Concert"
• Pari Ako, Ako Pari 3 - Kalibo, Aklan

Best Special Events - Director

• Nathan De Leon -  Sta Cruz de Mayo 2024
• Rina Villanueva – Encore: Manila Philharmonic Orchestra 25th Aniversary Concert
• Raymond Villanueva – Obra Maestra at the Meropolitan
• Peter Macrohon -   PARI AKO, AKO PARI 3 – Kalibo Aklan

Best Choral Group

• Kammerchor Manila
• UP Manila Chorale
• Loboc Children's Choir
• Imusicapella
• Sola Gratia Chorale
• Office of the President Chorale (Malacañang)

Best Female Filipino Performer Based Abroad

• Joey Albert
• Fe De Los Reyes
• Odette Quesada
• Rachel Alejandro
• Kea Chan

Best Group Filipino Artist Based Abroad

• Sounds of Manila
• 4th Impact

Best Filipino Jazz Performer Based Abroad

• Lorna Cifra
• Marlene Dela Pena

Best Dance Production

• "Florante at Laura" - Ballet Manila
• "Switch" - Powerdance
• "Cinderella" - Ballet Manila
• Summer Dance Conert - Halili-Cruz School of Ballet
• Tultugan Dance Festival - Maasin, Iloilo

Best Male Host

• Raymond Ocampo Gorospe
• CJ Villavicencio
• Lance Raymundo
• Atom Araullo
• Tim Yap
• Michael S. Lim

Best Female Host

• Nicole Ramos
• Sheila Valderrama-Martinez
• Rosie Domingo
• Catriona Gray
• Josa

Best Instrumentalist

• Nicole Reluya - Saxophone
• Henry Katindig - Keybaord
• Dingdong Fiel - Piano
• Leandro Martin Ong - Classical Guitar
• Colby Dela Calzada - Double Bass
• Tots Tolentino - Saxophone
• Damodar Das Castillo -Cello

Best Standup Comedian

• Negi
• Ryan Jay Rafael
• Super Tekla
• Petite
• Neurie Rae

Best Inspirational/Gospel Singer

• Reuben Laurente
• Dindo Fernandez
• Hazel Faith
• Reverb Worship (group)
• Neo Rivera

Best Male Classical Performer

• Sherwin Sozon
• Nazer Salcedo
• Ronan Ferrer
• Terence Guillermo

Best Female Classical Performer  

• Kathy Hipolito Mas
• Niña Campos
• Sweet Samaniego-Buchanan
• Myramae Meneses
• Thea Perez

Best Male Crossover Performer

• Al Gatmaitan
• Red Nuestro
• Arman Ferrer
• Nazer Salcedo
• Sherwin Sozon

Best Female Crossover Performer

• Niña Campos
• Margarita Roco
• Shiela Valderama Martinez
• Lara Maigue
• Carla Guevara Laforteza

Best Pop Artist (Male and Female)

• Esay Kirstin
• Jenny Sugay
• Cucay Pagdilao
• Tim Pavino
• John Rex Baculfo
• Gian Magdangal

Best R&B/Jazz Artist

• Jeannie Tiongco
• Lynn Sherman
• Nicole Laurel Asensio

Best R&B/Jazz Group

• UP Jazz Ensemble
• Colby Dela Calzada Quartet
• Ronald Tomas Collective
• Walotao
• Baihana

Best Cultural Group

• Arti Sta Rita - Pampanga
• Uyat Artista –  Angeles City
• Harlequin Theater Guild - DLSU Manila
• Sinukwan Kapampangan
• Tanghalang Bagong Sibol - Malabon

Best Male Filipino Performer Based Abroad

• Cipriano De Guzman, Jr.
• Joseph Gelito
• Joseleo Logdat
• Felson Palad
• Joaquin Pedro Valdes
• Rex Navarrete

— CDC, GMA Integrated News