The PMPC Star Awards Inc. has officially released the partial list of winners for the upcoming 17th Star Awards for Music. Winners in the remaining categories will be revealed during the grand awards night on June 25 at the Teatrino in Greenhills, San Juan City.
Leading the early roster of winners is the country’s reigning “Nation’s Girl Group,” BINI, which captured the Dance Recording of the Year award for its chart-topping hit “Salamin Salamin.” Sharing the honor in the same category is rising P-pop boy group Bilib for its infectious dance track “Say Whatcha Wanna Say.”
Fans are also eager to see whether BINI will add more trophies to its growing collection, as the group remains nominated in several major categories, including Song of the Year (“Salamin Salamin”), Album of the Year (“Talaarawan”), Duo/Group Artist of the Year, Music Video of the Year, and Pop Album of the Year.
Meanwhile, acclaimed singer-songwriter Juan Karlos has already secured the Male Acoustic Artist of the Year award for his hit song “Tanga Mo Juan.” The artist, popularly known as JK, is also in contention for other prestigious honors, including Male Recording Artist of the Year, Concert of the Year, and Male Concert Performer of the Year.
Adding color to the winners’ circle is the Unkabogable Superstar Vice Ganda, who won Best Christmas Song for “Rainbow Christmas.”
The awards night will also mark a memorable milestone for young stars Jayda Avanzado, Dylan Menor, Jarren Garcia, and Marthena Jickain, who are set to serve as hosts for the first time. Their musical backgrounds make them fitting choices to lead the evening’s festivities.
Apart from hosting duties, Jarren will also take center stage alongside Sam Concepcion for the opening production number.
A heartfelt tribute segment will be led by Ima Castro, JV Decena, and Chad Borja in honor of Pilita Corrales Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Celeste Legaspi and Parangal Levi Celerio Lifetime Achievement Awardee Mon del Rosario.
The legendary rap group Salbakuta will likewise perform a special tribute for fellow Pilita Corrales Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Andrew E..
A special performance is also in store from Rainmakers, which will be honored as Mga Natatanging Alagad ng Musikang Pilipino. The group is celebrating its remarkable 50th anniversary in the Philippine music industry.
Adding to the evening’s entertainment lineup is a special spot number from the “Revival King,” Jojo Mendrez, while Moira Dela Torre is set to deliver the highly anticipated finale performance.
The 17th Star Awards for Music is being organized by PMPC Star Awards Inc. in partnership with Echo Jham Entertainment Production, headed by Ms. Mhae Sarenas, with Calvin Murphy Neria serving as director of the awards show.
Under the leadership of PMPC Star Awards Inc. President Fernan de Guzman and Overall Chairman Mell Navarro, together with the organization’s officers and members, preparations are underway to ensure a dazzling and memorable celebration of Filipino musical excellence.
Adding excitement to the event, co-presenter Playtime will also present special Fan Favorite Awards during the ceremony.
Partial List of Winners – 17th Star Awards for Music
Rock Artist of the Year
• Sponge Cola – “Tatlong Buwan” (Independent)
Female R&B Artist of the Year
• Zéla – “Pogi Boy” (AQ Prime Music)
Male R&B Artist of the Year
• Kris Lawrence – “Within” (Vehnee Saturno Music)
Female Acoustic Artist of the Year
• Angela Ken – “Kulimlim” (Tarsier Records)
Male Acoustic Artist of the Year
• Juan Karlos – “Tanga Mo Juan” (Sony Music Philippines)
Collaboration of the Year
• “Hanggang Dulo” – Jos Garcia x Nolo Lopez
• “Palagi” – TJ Monterde x KZ Tandingan
Rap Album of the Year
• “Drugs” – Shanti Dope
Rap Artist of the Year
• Illest Morena – “Morenita”
New Female Group Artist of the Year
• PIX!E – “Iced Coffee”
New Male Group Artist of the Year
• Five Fingers – “Lakas Mo”
Dance Recording of the Year
• “Say Whatcha Wanna Say” – Bilib
• “Salamin Salamin” – BINI
Revival Recording of the Year
• “Ipagpatawad Mo” – Khel Pangilinan
Inspirational Song of the Year
• “Pagmamahal sa Tinubuang Lupa” – Kayla Acosta, Kamilla Acosta, Enoch Casiño, Emilio David, and Ephraim Maglaque
• “Ningas ng Pag-asa” – Jamie Rivera feat. 92 AD
Christmas Song of The Year
• “Rainbow Christmas” – Vice Ganda
Special Awards
Pilita Corrales Lifetime Achievement Award
- Celeste Legaspi
- Andrew E.
Parangal Levi Celerio Lifetime Achievement Award
- Mon del Rosario
Mga Natatanging Alagad ng Musikang Pilipino
- Rainmakers
