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Gawad Buhay nominations: ‘Huling El Bimbo,’ ‘Himala’ lead 2019 list

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/life/03/08/20190308-huling-el-bimbo-1.jpg"/><figcaption>‘Ang Huling El Bimbo’ cast members Gab Pangilinan (Joy), Boo Gabunada (Emman), Bibo Reyes (Hector), and Phil Palmos (Anthony) perform during a climactic scene in the play. Erickson dela Cruz photo</figcaption></figure></div>MANILA — Philstage on Friday announced the nominees for the 2019 Gawad Buhay awards, with “Ang Huling El Bimbo” and “Himala: Ang Isang Musikal” leading with 12 nods each.“Eto Na! Musikal nAPO!” was nominated across 11 categories, while “Silent Sky” garnered a total of 10 nominations.The productions up for awards were announced by Philstage president Audie Gemora and music veteran Celeste Legaspi.<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/02/09/himala-2.jpg"/><figcaption>Aicelle Santos as Elsa in the 2018 restaging of ‘Himala.’ Jeeves de Veyra photo</figcaption></figure></div>The awarding ceremony will be held on May 28 at Onstage Greenbelt in Makati, Gemora said.Here’s the full list of nominees for this year’s Gawad Buhay:Outstanding Original Libretto Robbie Guevara, “Eto Na! Musikal nAPO!” (9 Works Theatrical and Globe Live)Outstanding Original Script No nominations.Outstanding Translation or Adaptation Ian Lomongo, “‘night, Mother” (Philippine Educational Theater Association) Rody Vera, “Manila Notes” (Tanghalang Pilipino)Outstanding Choreography for a Play or Musical PJ Rebullida, “Eto Na! Musikal nAPO!” (9 Works Theatrical and Globe Live) Dexter Santos, “Ang Huling El Bimbo” (Full House Theater Company)Outstanding Original Musical Composition No nominations.Outstanding Musical Direction Daniel Bartolome, “Eto Na! Musikal nAPO!” (9 Works Theatrical and Globe Live) Vincent de Jesus, “Himala: Isang Musikal” (The Sandbox Collective / 9 Works Theatrical) Myke Salomon, “Ang Huling El Bimbo” (Full House Theater Company)Outstanding Costume Design Joey Mendoza, “A Doll’s House, part 2” (Red Turnip Theater) Joey Mendoza, “Silent Sky” (Repertory Philippines) Raven Ong, “Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale” (Repertory Philippines) Carlo Pagunaling, “Himala: Isang Musikal” (The Sandbox Collective / 9 Works Theatrical) Eric Pineda, “Eto Na! Musikal nAPO!” (9 Works Theatrical and Globe Live)Outstanding Lighting Design John Batalla, “Balag at Angud” (Tanghalang Pilipino) John Batalla, “Silent Sky” (Repertory Philippines) Monino Duque, “Ang Huling El Bimbo” (Full House Theater Company) Miggy Panganiban, “Lungs” (The Sandbox Collective / 9 Works Theatrical) Barbie Tan-Tiongco, “Himala: Isang Musikal” (The Sandbox Collective / 9 Works Theatrical)Outstanding Sound Design Rards Corpus, “Eto Na! Musikal nAPO!” (9 Works Theatrical and Globe Live) Rards Corpus, “Ang Huling El Bimbo” (Full House Theater Company) Jethro Joaquin, “Silent Sky” (Repertory Philippines) TJ Ramos, “‘night, Mother” (Philippine Educational Theater Association)Outstanding Set Design Jodee Aguillon, “Lungs” (The Sandbox Collective / 9 Works Theatrical) Gino Gonzales, “Ang Huling El Bimbo” (Full House Theater Company) Ed Lacson Jr., “Himala: Isang Musikal” (The Sandbox Collective / 9 Works Theatrical) Joey Mendoza, “Silent Sky” (Repertory Philippines) Ben Padero, “‘night, Mother” (Philippine Educational Theater Association)Male Featured Performance in a Play No nominations.Female Featured Performance in a Play Caisa Borromeo, “Silent Sky” (Repertory Philippines) Sheila Francisco, “A Doll’s House, part 2” (Red Turnip Theater) Sheila Francisco, “Silent Sky” (Repertory Philippines) Issa Litton, “A Comedy of Tenors” (Repertory Philippines) Elle Velasco, “Manila Notes” (Tanghalang Pilipino)Male Lead Performance in a Play Jake Cuenca, “Lungs” (The Sandbox Collective / 9 Works Theatrical) Lorenz Martinez, “A Comedy of Tenors” (Repertory Philippines) Gabs Santos, “Lungs” (The Sandbox Collective / 9 Works Theatrical) Carlitos Siguion-Reyna, “A Doll’s House, part 2” (Red Turnip Theater)Female Lead Performance in a Play Cathy Azanza-Dy, “Silent Sky” (Repertory Philippines) Meann Espinosa, “Manila Notes” (Tanghalang Pilipino) Sab Jose, “Lungs” (The Sandbox Collective / 9 Works Theatrical) Sherry Lara, “‘night, Mother” (Philippine Educational Theater Association) Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, “A Doll’s House, part 2” (Red Turnip Theater)Male Featured Performance in a Musical Jon Abella, “Eto Na! Musikal nAPO!” (9 Works Theatrical and Globe Live) Steven Hotchkiss, “Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale” (Repertory Philippines) Sandino Martin, “Himala: Isang Musikal” (The Sandbox Collective / 9 Works Theatrical)Female Featured Performance in a Musical Bituin Escalante, “Himala: Isang Musikal” (The Sandbox Collective / 9 Works Theatrical) Sheila Francisco, “Ang Huling El Bimbo” (Full House Theater Company) Neomi Gonzales, “Himala: Isang Musikal” (The Sandbox Collective / 9 Works Theatrical) Carla Guevara Laforteza, “Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale” (Repertory Philippines) Kakki Teodoro, “Himala: Isang Musikal” (The Sandbox Collective / 9 Works Theatrical)Male Lead Performance in a Musical Reb Atadero, “Ang Huling El Bimbo” (Full House Theater Company) Alfritz Blanche, “Eto Na, Musikal nAPO” (9 Works Theatrical and Globe Live) Boo Gabunada, “Ang Huling El Bimbo” (Full House Theater Company) Jobim Javier, “Eto Na, Musikal nAPO” (9 Works Theatrical and Globe Live) Gian Magdangal, “Ang Huling El Bimbo” (Full House Theater Company)Female Lead Performance in a Musical Tanya Manalang, “Ang Huling El Bimbo” (Full House Theater Company) Aicelle Santos, “Himala: Isang Musikal” (The Sandbox Collective / 9 Works Theatrical)Outstanding Ensemble Performance for a Play “A Doll’s House, part 2” (Red Turnip Theater) “Manila Notes” (Tanghalang Pilipino) “Silent Sky” (Repertory Philippines)Outstanding Ensemble Performance for a Musical “Ang Huling El Bimbo” (Full House Theater Company) “Eto Na! Musikal nAPO!” (9 Works Theatrical and Globe Live) “Himala: Isang Musikal” (The Sandbox Collective / 9 Works Theatrical) “Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale” (Repertory Philippines)Outstanding Stage Direction for a Play Oriza Hirata, “Manila Notes” (Tanghalang Pilipino) Melvin Lee, “‘night, Mother” (Philippine Educational Theater Association) Andrei Pamintuan, “Lungs” (The Sandbox Collective / 9 Works Theatrical) Cris Villonco, “A Doll’s House, part 2” (Red Turnip Theater) Joy Virata, “Silent Sky” (Repertory Philippines)Outstanding Stage Direction for a Musical Robbie Guevara, “Eto Na! Musikal nAPO!” (9 Works Theatrical and Globe Live) Ed Lacson Jr., “Himala: Isang Musikal” (The Sandbox Collective / 9 Works Theatrical)Outstanding Production of Existing Material for a Play “A Doll’s House, part 2” (Red Turnip Theater) “Lungs” (The Sandbox Collective) “Silent Sky” (Repertory Philippines)Outstanding Production of Existing Material for a Musical “Himala: Isang Musikal” (The Sandbox Collective / 9 Works Theatrical)Outstanding Play – Original or Translation / Adaptation “‘night, Mother” (Philippine Educational Theater Association) “Manila Notes” (Tanghalang Pilipino)Outstanding Musical – Original or Translation / Adaptation “Eto Na! Musikal nAPO!” (9 Works Theatrical and Globe Live) “Ang Huling El Bimbo” (Full House Theater Company)

Philstage on Friday announced the nominees for the 2019 Gawad Buhay awards, with “Ang Huling El Bimbo” and “Himala: Ang Isang Musikal” leading with 12 nods each.

Philstage on Friday announced the nominees for the 2019 Gawad Buhay awards, with “Ang Huling El Bimbo” and “Himala: Ang Isang Musikal” leading with 12 nods each.