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Group photo: James Reid, Moira, Ben&Ben. Josh Mercado. Right photo: Maki. Manila Concert Scene

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Josh Mercado

<p>The star-studded 17th Star Awards for Music celebrated Original Pilipino Music (OPM) with the country’s biggest artists last night at Teatrino in San Juan.</p><p>Major awards went to James Reid for Album of the Year (&quot;jgh&quot;) and Maki for Song of the Year (&quot;Dilaw&quot;). Both the big winners dedicated their trophies to their fans and team.</p><p>Moira Dela Torre earned the Female Recording Artist of the Year, which Sarah Geronimo has won several times before. She also transported the guests to her world with her emotional finale performance.</p><p>Ben&amp;Ben, meanwhile, took home the Group/Duo Artist of the Year.</p><p>Other highlights of the 17th Star Awards for Music included Gloc-9&#x27;s appearance when he presented Andrew E with the lifetime achievement award, Salbakuta&#x27;s reunion on stage, and Ima Castro&#x27;s emotional tribute song to Celeste Legaspi.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1782430346003image0 (1).jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Group photo: James Reid, Moira, Ben&amp;Ben. Josh Mercado. Right photo: Maki. Manila Concert Scene</span></span></span></div><div><strong><em></em></strong><em></em><em></em><strong>Other winners were:</strong><strong></strong><em><strong></strong></em><em></em><strong><em></em></strong><br/></div><div><strong>Male Concert Performer of the Year –</strong></div><p>TJ Monterde – “Sarili Nating Mundo Concert” (Cornerstone Concerts)</p><div><strong>Female Concert Performer of the Year –</strong></div><p>Regine Velasquez – “Regine Rocks: The Repeat” (iMusic Entertainment)</p><div><strong>Female Pop Artist of the Year –</strong></div><p>Jayda Avanzado – “Right Lover, Wrong Time” (UMG Philippines)</p><div><strong>Male Pop Artist of the Year –</strong></div><p>Maki – “Dilaw” (Tarsier Records)</p><div><strong>Pop Album of the Year --</strong></div><p>“Talaarawan” – BINI (Star Music)</p><div><strong>Concert of the Year --</strong></div><p>“Pagtatag! World Tour (Manila)” – SB19</p><p>Director: Justin De Dios</p><p>Producer: 1Z Entertainment</p><div><strong>Duo/Group Concert Performer of the Year –</strong></div><p>SB19 – “Pagtatag! World Tour (Manila)”</p><p>1Z Entertainment, Black Star Entertainment Productions, KDR Music House</p><div><strong>Music Video of the Year --</strong></div><p>“Kalakal” – SB19 x Gloc-9</p><p>Director: Alanshiii (Alan Ante Jr.)</p><p>Producers: RADKIDZ, 1Z Entertainment</p><div><strong>New Male Recording Artist of the Year –</strong></div><p>Dwayne Garcia – “Taym Perst Muna” (Star Music)</p><div><strong>New Female Recording Artist of the Year –</strong></div><p>Debbie Lopez – “Ang Higugmaon Ka” (KB Records)</p><div><strong>ROCK ARTIST OF THE YEAR</strong></div><p>Sponge Cola – Tatlong Buwan (Independent)</p><div><strong>FEMALE R&amp;B ARTIST OF THE YEAR</strong></div><p>Zéla – Pogi Boy (AQ Prime Music)</p><div><strong>MALE R&amp;B ARTIST OF THE YEAR</strong></div><p>Kris Lawrence – Within (Vehnee Saturno Music)</p><div><strong>FEMALE ACOUSTIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR</strong></div><p>Angela Ken – Kulimlim (Tarsier Records)</p><div><strong>MALE ACOUSTIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR</strong></div><p>Juan Karlos – Tanga Mo Juan (Sony Music Phils.)</p><div><strong>COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR</strong></div><p>Hanggang Dulo – Jos Garcia x Nolo Lopez (Stardom Music Production) and  Palagi – TJ Monterde x KZ Tandingan (Independent)</p><div><strong>RAP ALBUM OF THE YEAR</strong></div><p>Drugs – Shanti Dope (Universal Records)</p><div><strong>RAP ARTIST OF THE YEAR</strong></div><p>Illest Morena – Morenita (Independent / TMP Industries)</p><div><strong>NEW FEMALE GROUP ARTIST OF THE YEAR</strong></div><p>PIX!E – Iced Coffee (Viva Records)</p><div><strong>NEW MALE GROUP ARTIST  OF THE YEAR</strong></div><p>Five Fingers – Lakas Mo (Star Music / DNA Music PH)</p><div><strong>DANCE RECORDING OF THE YEAR</strong></div><p>Say Whatcha Wanna Say – Bilib (AQ Prime Music) and Salamin Salamin – BINI (Star Music)</p><div><strong>REVIVAL RECORDING OF THE YEAR</strong></div><p>Ipagpatawad Mo – Khel Pangilinan (M Music Live)</p><div><strong>INSPIRATIONAL SONG OF THE YEAR</strong></div><p>Pagmamahal sa Tinubuang Lupa – Kayla Acosta, Kamilla Acosta, Enoch Casiño, Emilio David, Ephraim Maglaque (Independent)</p><p>Composer: Atty. Persida V. Rueda-Acosta and Ningas Ng Pag Asa-Jamie Rivera Feat. 92 AD (Star Music)</p>

<p>The star-studded 17th Star Awards for Music celebrated Original Pilipino Music (OPM) with the country’s biggest artists last night at Teatrino in San Juan.</p>

The star-studded 17th Star Awards for Music celebrated Original Pilipino Music (OPM) with the country’s biggest artists last night at Teatrino in San Juan.

James Reid, Moira, Ben&Ben, Maki win major awards at 17th Star Awards for Music

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James Reid, Moira, Ben&Ben, Maki win major awards at 17th Star Awards for Music

Josh Mercado

Published June 26, 2026 09:59 AM PHT

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