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SB19, TJ Monterde, Cup of Joe win big at the 11th Wish Music Awards

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Reyma Deveza

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<p>MANILA - Pinoy pop supergroup SB19 and singer-songwriter TJ Monterde won big at the 11th Wish Music Awards (WMAs) on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City,</p><p>SB19 won the Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year (“DAM”), Wishclusive Ballad Performance of the Year (“Time”), Wish Pop Song of the Year (“DUNGKA!”), and the Wishers’ Choice Award. </p><p>The group also bagged the Wish Song Collaboration of the Year alongside Pop Royalty Sarah Geronimo for “Umaaligid.”</p><p>Monterde, the &quot;Palagi&quot; hitmaker also won multiple awards, including Wish Artist of the Year, Wishclusive Collaboration of the Year with James Reid for “Pahinga,” and Wish Ballad Song of the Year for “Darating Din.” </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTYPe6XlJ8J/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=594&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A4738895.799999952%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1005" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTYLFEtjCA1/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=594&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A4820954.700000048%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1059" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>He also received the KDR Icon of Breaking Boundaries, &quot;a new recognition given to an artist who has achieved impressive career milestones and continues to redefine the Filipino music scene.&quot;</p><p>The OPM group Cup of Joe was also a big winner as it took home Wishclusive Rock/Alternative Performance of the Year, Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year — both for “Multo,” and Wish Group of the Year.  </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTYPNTCCJhh/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=594&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A4754600.599999905%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1005" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>APO Hiking Society was given the KDR Icon of Musical Excellence, while the Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit, on the other hand, was recognized as the KDR Icon of Music and Philanthropy.</p><div><br/></div><p>Here is the complete list of winners for the 11th WMAs.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year</strong></div><p>WINNER: SB19 — “DAM”</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Wishclusive Ballad Performance of the Year</strong></div><p>WINNER: SB19 — “Time”</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Wishclusive R&amp;B Performance of the Year</strong></div><p>WINNER: Lil Eddie and Jay R — “Statue (Tagalish version)”</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Wishclusive Rock/Alternative Performance of the Year</strong></div><p>WINNER: Cup of Joe — “Multo”</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Wishclusive Hip-Hop Performance of the Year</strong></div><p>WINNER: Paul N&#x27; Ballin — “POGI”</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Wishclusive Contemporary Folk Performance of the Year</strong></div><p>WINNER: Amiel Sol — “Sa Bawat Sandali”</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Wishclusive Contemporary R&amp;B/Neo-Soul Performance of the Year</strong></div><p>WINNER: Janine — “Hulaan”</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Wishclusive Collaboration of the Year</strong></div><p>WINNER: James Reid and TJ Monterde — “Pahinga”</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Wish Pop Song of the Year</strong></div><p>WINNER: “DUNGKA!” — SB19</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Wish Ballad Song of the Year</strong></div><p>WINNER: “Darating Din” — TJ Monterde</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Wish R&amp;B Song of the Year</strong></div><p>WINNER: “Marilag” — Dionela</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year</strong></div><p>WINNER: “Multo” — Cup of Joe</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Wish Hip-Hop Song of the Year</strong></div><p>WINNER: “Gusto Ko Sakin Ka Lang” — Robledo Timido</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Wish Contemporary Folk Song of the Year</strong></div><p>WINNER: “Saranggola” — Ben&amp;Ben</p><div> </div><div><strong>Wish Contemporary R&amp;B/Neo-Soul Song of the Year</strong></div><p>WINNER: “Tayong Dalawa” — Earl Agustin</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Wish Song Collaboration of the Year</strong></div><p>WINNER: “Umaaligid” — Sarah Geronimo and SB19</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Wish Breakthrough Artist of the Year</strong></div><p>WINNER: Earl Agustin</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Wish Group of the Year</strong></div><p>WINNER: Cup of Joe</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Wish Artist of the Year</strong></div><p>WINNER: TJ Monterde</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>KDR Icon of Musical Excellence</strong></div><p>Apo Hiking Society</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>KDR Icon of Music and Philanthropy</strong></div><p>Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>KDR Icon of Breaking Boundaries</strong></div><p>TJ Monterde</p><div> </div>

<p>Pinoy pop supergroup SB19 and singer-songwriter TJ Monterde won big at the 11th Wish Music Awards (WMAs) on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City,</p>

Pinoy pop supergroup SB19 and singer-songwriter TJ Monterde won big at the 11th Wish Music Awards (WMAs) on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City,