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MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – The 32nd Awit Awards was held at the New Frontier Theater on October 10, recognizing the best musicians, performers, and songs in the Philippine music industry today.
Moira dela Torre grabbed the lion’s share of trophies, bagging awards for Music Video of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year among others.
Also receiving awards were Sarah Geronimo, Janine Teñoso, and Juan Karlos.
Late hiphop legend Francis Magalona was honored this year with the Special Dangal Award, which was received by his wife Pia, and his sons Elmo and Arkin, who performed a medley of their father’s songs.
Here’s the full list of Awit Award winners:
Performance Awards
Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist
“Isa Pang Araw”, Sarah Geronimo
Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist
“Buwan”, Juan Karlos
Best Collaboration
“Knots”, Moira dela Torre and Nieman
Best Performance by a Group Recording Artist
“Kahit Ayaw Mo Na”, This Band
Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist
“Happy For You”, Jayda
Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist
“Tuldok”, Chan Millanes
Best Performance by a New Group Recording Artist
“So Good” by BRWN
Creativity Awards
Album of The Year
Malaya, Moira dela Torre
Song of the Year
“Tagpuan”, Moira dela Torre and Jason Hernandez
Record of the Year
“Ang Awit Natin”, Janine Teñoso
Best Ballad Recording
“Hanggang Dito Na Lang”, Jaya
Best Pop Recording
“Di Na Muli”, Janine Teñoso
Best Rock/Alternative Recording
“Buwan”, Juan Karlos
Best World Music Recording
“Jak en Poy”, Bullet Dumas
Best Novelty Recording
“Loco de Amor”, BennyBunnyBand
Best Dance Recording
“Sarung Banggi”, Sam Concepcion
Best Inspirational Recording
“Ililigtas Ka Niya”, Gary Valenciano
Best Christmas Recording
“You Just Know It’s Christmas”, The Company
Best Rap/HipHop Recording
“Lagi”, Gloc-9 ft. Al James
Best R&B Recording
“Take It To Forever”, Jona, Jay-R & REQ
Best Regional Recording
“Ay’ Na Ko’g Labda”, Kyle Juliano
“Hahay”, Melody Hodgson
Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play
“Isa Pang Araw”, Sarah Geronimo for Miss Granny
Best Jazz Recording
“Patintero”, Lara Maigue & The AMP Band
Best Folk Recording
“Branches”, Ben&Ben
Technical Achievement Awards
Best Musical Arrangement
“Paruparong Bukid”, Jack Rufo
Best Vocal Arrangement
“Kariton”, Happy Laderas
Best Engineered Recording
“So Good”, Elvin Reyes
Other Awards
Best Cover Art
Grandma, Unique Salonga, Ritz Marie, Jaime Pacena II & Meg Valencia
Music Video of the Year
“Tagpuan”, Moira dela Torre
Special Dangal Award
Francis Magalona
People’s Voice Awards
Favorite Song & Favorite Record: “Buwan”
Favorite Male Artist: Juan Karlos
Favorite Female Artist: Sarah Geronimo
Favorite New Male Artist: Just Hush
Favorite New Female Artist: Maris Racal
Favorite Group & Favorite New Group: TNT Boys
Favorite Album: “Breakthrough,” Julie Anne San Jose
Favorite Collaboration: “Down For Me,” Julie Anne San Jose and Fern.
Favorite Music Video: “Sugarol,” Maris Racal
The Awit Awards is given by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI). The awarding ceremonies included performances by some of the winners and nominees, including IV of Spades, Juan Karlos, and Unique Salonga. – Rappler.com
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