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Lea, Vice Ganda, Daniel among Aliw Awards 2018 nominees

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/news/11/21/20181121-lea-vice-daniel.jpg"/><figcaption>Lea Salonga, Vice Ganda, and Daniel Padilla are among this year’s Aliw Awards nominees.<em> Instagram: @praybeytbenjamin/ Star Cinema</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>The Aliw Awards Foundation on Tuesday announced the nominees in this year’s awarding ceremony, with numerous ABS-CBN stars up for trophies in major categories.</p><p>Broadway star Lea Salonga is nominated for Best Major Concert (Female) alongside KZ Tandingan, K Brosas, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Sharon Cuneta, and Moira dela Torre.</p><p>In the running for the male counterpart of that category are Vice Ganda, Daniel Padilla, Erik Santos, Alden Richards, Bugoy Drilon, and Ogie Alcasid.</p><p>This year’s Aliw Awards ceremony covers performances in the local music and theater scene from November 1, 2017 until October 31, 2018.</p><p>Winners will be announced on December 14 at the Manila Hotel.</p><p>Below is the full list of nominees:</p><div><strong>BEST CHILD PERFORMER</strong></div><p>Ella Gonzales (Matilda/Atlantis Theatricals)<br/>Gabriel Tiongson (Lion King/Disney/Solaire) <br/>Chelsea Sangco (Sleeping Beauty/Kids’ Acts Philippines)<br/>Kris Robles (Cinderella/Kids’ Acts Philippines)<br/>Dean Rafols (Supremo Redux/Philippine Stagers Foundation)<br/>Arnold Gabriel Dacungan (Dulata/Xavier Stage CDO)</p><div><strong>BEST NEW ARTIST (FEMALE)</strong></div><p>Kyline Alcantara<br/>Janah Zaplan<br/>Tala<br/>Angelina Cruz<br/>Claudia Barretto</p><div><strong>BEST NEW ARTIST (MALE)</strong></div><p>Fern<br/>Mark Oblea<br/>Shanti Dope</p><div><strong>BEST NEW ARTIST (GROUP)</strong></div><p>Ben N Ben<br/>Better Boys<br/>Go Boys<br/>IV of Spades<br/>J2U</p><div><strong>BEST CULTURAL DANCE GROUP</strong></div><p>Artisano Dance Troupe (Malinao, Aklan)<br/>Muntinlupa Dance Company<br/>Irong Irong Dance Company (Iloilo City)<br/>Sindaw Philippines Performing Arts Guild<br/>Tribu Panayanon (Iloilo City)<br/>Kalilayan Folkloric Group (Catanauan, Quezon)</p><div><strong>BEST CLASSICAL DANCE COMPANY</strong></div><p>Philippine Ballet Theater<br/>Ballet Philippines<br/>Ballet Manila<br/>Daloy Dance Company<br/>Halili-Cruz Dance Company</p><div><strong>BEST CULTURAL/THEATER GROUP</strong></div><p>Aklan Performing Arts Network (Kalibo, Aklan)<br/>LNU Sirang Theater Ensemble (Tacloban, Leyte)<br/>Sining Kambilangataw Cultural Ensemble (Marawi City)<br/>Uyat Artista (Angeles City, Pampanga)<br/>Barasoain Kalinangan (Malolos, Bulacan)<br/>Tanghalang Sandaang Pulo (Alaminos, Pangasinan)</p><div><strong>BEST CHORAL GROUP</strong></div><p>Mapua Cardinals Choir <br/>Capiz State University Main Chorale (Roxas City)<br/>Western Mindanao State University Chorale (Zamboanga City)<br/>Koro Ilustrado<br/>Letran Singing Ambassadors<br/>SLU Glee Club (Baguio City)</p><div><strong>BEST FESTIVAL CATALYST/ORGANIZER</strong></div><p>Mayor Mildred Joy Que (Karatong Festival/Dulag, Leyte)<br/>Anie Calleja (Maubanog Festival/Mauban, Quezon)<br/>Arman Sta Ana (Fiesta Republika/Malolos Bulacan)<br/>Nilo Agustin (Carabao Festival/Pulilan Bulacan)<br/>Mayor Ronnie Roy Pascual (Banuar a Mannalon Festival/Llanera Nueva Ecija)<br/>Gov. Samuel Gumarin (Manggahan Festival/Guimaras Province)</p><div><strong>BEST FESTIVAL PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE</strong></div><p>Manggahan Festival (Guimaras Province)<br/>Maubanog Festival (Mauban, Quezon)<br/>Karatong Festival (Dulag, Leyte)<br/>Carabao Festival (Pulilan, Bulacan)<br/>Fiesta Republika (Malolos Bulacan)<br/>Banuar a Mannalon Festival (Llanera, Nueva Ecija)</p><div><strong>BEST INSTRUMENTALIST</strong></div><p>Damodar das Castillo (Cello)<br/>Rudolf Golez (Piano)<br/>Mary Ann Espina (Piano)<br/>Noli Aurillio (Guitar)<br/>Titus Del Rosario (Saxophone)<br/>Sting Asistores (Guitar)</p><div><strong>BEST DJ FOR ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC</strong></div><p>Jennifer Lee<br/>Tom Taus<br/>Carlo Atendido<br/>Travis Monsod<br/>Lourd Mikhael Menez<br/>Patti Tiu</p><div><strong>BEST FEMALE HOST</strong></div><p>Iza Calzado<br/>Mitzi Borromeo<br/>Patricia Bermudez-Hizon<br/>Garie Concepcion<br/>Gretchen Ho<br/>Cherry Manning</p><div><strong>BEST MALE HOST</strong></div><p>Robi Domingo<br/>RJ Ledesma<br/>Rico Robles<br/>Lance Raymundo<br/>Jeremy Domingo<br/>JM Encinas</p><div><strong>BEST CLASSICAL DANCER</strong></div><p>Abigail Oliveiro (Ballet Manila)<br/>Sarah Anne Alejandro (Ballet Philippines)<br/>Nicole Barroso (Ballet Manila)<br/>Mark Sumaylo (Ballet Manila)<br/>Jasmine Pia Dames (Ballet Manila)<br/>Veronica Atienza (Philippine Ballet Theater)</p><div><strong>BEST STAND-UP COMEDIAN/HOST FOR COMEDY BARS</strong></div><p>Boobay<br/>Boobsie Wonderland<br/>Petite<br/>Le Chazz<br/>Ate Gay</p><div><strong>BEST SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR</strong></div><p>Rodel Mercado (Ayala Corp. Anniversary/Philippine Arena)<br/>Tommy Alvarado (Ultra Mega 2018 Nestle Philippines Annual Event)<br/>Monino Duque (ASEAN@50 Show/MOA Arena)<br/>Val Lozada (165th Adlaw Nan Placer/Surigao del Norte)<br/>Carlitos Siguion-Reyna (Marawing Salamat/CCP/Lyric Opera of the Phil)</p><div><strong>BEST SPECIAL EVENTS/PRODUCT LAUNCH</strong></div><p>Mikaela Fashion Revolution (Robinsons Manila)<br/>Ayala Anniversary (Philippine Arena)<br/>Gabay Guro PLDT (MOA Arena)<br/>PPP Pinoy Playlist (Maybank Performing Arts Center)<br/>Marawing Salamat (CCP/Lyric Opera of the Philippines)<br/>Ultra Mega 2018 (PICC)</p><div><strong>BEST CLASSICAL PERFORMER (FEMALE)</strong></div><p>Stephanie Quintin<br/>Lara Maigue<br/>Jade Riccio<br/>Nenen Espina<br/>Allison Tanner</p><div><strong>BEST CLASSICAL PERFORMER (MALE)</strong></div><p>Terrence Guillermo<br/>John Joven Uy<br/>Nazer Salcedo<br/>Arthur Espiritu<br/>Lawrence Gaytana</p><div><strong>BEST CROSSOVER PERFORMER (MALE)</strong></div><p>David Ezra<br/>Noel Rayos<br/>John Joven Uy<br/>Red Pascual-Nuestro<br/>Reuben Laurente <br/>Terrence Guillermo</p><div><strong>BEST CROSSOVER PERFORMER (FEMALE)</strong></div><p>Ana Feleo<br/>Shiela Valderrama-Martinez<br/>Karla Guttierez<br/>Lara Maigue<br/>Leigh Jocson<br/>Ynez Veneracion</p><div><strong>BEST PRODUCTION FOR CHILDREN</strong></div><p>Sleeping Beauty (Kids’ Acts Philippines)<br/>Tigmamanukin (Artist Playground)<br/>Poknat, the Musical (Cast and Script Production) <br/>Cinderella (Kids’ Acts Philippines)<br/>Rapunzel! Rapunzel! (Repertory Philippines)</p><div><strong>BEST NON-MUSICAL PRODUCTION</strong></div><p>M. Butterfly (Frontrow/Jhett Tolentino)<br/>Ang Dalagita’y ‘sang Bagay na ‘Di Buo (Dulaang UP)<br/>Kundiman Party (Dulaang UP)<br/>A Doll’s House 2 (Red Turnip)<br/>Rosas (VLF 14)<br/>Ang Babaing Nakaitum (Philippine Stagers Foundation)</p><div><strong>BEST ORIGINAL MUSICAL PRODUCTION</strong></div><p>Himala, the Musical (9 Works Theatrical/Sandbox Collective)<br/>Binondo,Tsinoy Musical (Rebecca Chuaunsu Production)<br/>Geegee at Waterina (Artist Playground)<br/>Gugmang Giatay (2TinCan Philippines)<br/>Supremo Redux (Philippine Stagers Foundation)<br/>Huling El Bimbo (Full House/Resorts World)</p><div><strong>BEST DANCE PRODUCTION</strong></div><p>Iconic 1 (Ballet Manila)<br/>Carmina Burana (Ballet Philippines)<br/>Iconic 2 (Ballet Manila)<br/>Bayanihan Quilt on Dreams (CCP)<br/>Aloha at the Park (Muntinlupa Dance Company)</p><div><strong>BEST STAGE DIRECTOR (NON-MUSICAL)</strong></div><p>Jose Estrella (Ang Dalagita’y ‘Sang Bagay na di Buo/Dulaang UP)<br/>Kanakan Balentagos (M.Butterfly/Frontrow/Jhett Tolentino)<br/>Dexter Santos (Kundiman Party/Dulaang UP)<br/>Hobart Savior (Singanin/Xavier Stage/CDO)<br/>Cris Villonco (A Doll’s House/Red Turnip)<br/>Riki Benedicto (Paghunos/Dulaang Filipino/CSB)</p><div><strong>BEST STAGE DIRECTOR (MUSICAL)</strong></div><p>Ed Lacson (Himala/9 Works Theatrical/Sandbox Collective)<br/>Luigi Nacario (Cinderella/Kids Acts’ Philippines Inc.)<br/>Jeffrey Camanag (Ang Daan ng Krus/Teatro Mensaheros)<br/>Robbie Guevarra (Eto Na! Musikal nAPO!/9 Works Theatrical)<br/>Steven Conde (Sideshow/Atlantis Theatricals)<br/>Joel Lamangan (Binondo, Tsinoy Musical/Rebecca Chuaunsu)</p><div><strong>BEST ACTOR (NON-MUSICAL)</strong></div><p>RS Francisco (M.Butterfly/Frontrow/Jhett Tolentino)<br/>Kevin Posadas (Dilaw o Pula/ PSF)<br/>Crispin Pineda (Rosas/VLF 14)<br/>Arnold Reyes (Tulad ng Dati/VLF 14)<br/>Jake Cuenca (Lungs/ SandboxCollective)</p><div><strong>BEST ACTRESS (NON MUSICAL)</strong></div><p>Skyzx Labastilla (Ang Dalagita’y ‘Sang Bagay na Di-Buo/Dulaang UP)<br/>Edna Vida (Ang inyong Mga Anak, Harold at Napoleon/l Virgin Labfest 14)<br/>Cindi Liper (Ang Babaing Nakaitum/Philippine Stagers Foundation)<br/>Dea Formacil (Fly Me to the Moon/ Artist Playground)<br/>Shamaine Buencamino (Kundiman Party/Dulaang UP)<br/>Sherry Lara (Night Mother/PETA)</p><div><strong>BEST ACTOR (MUSICAL)</strong></div><p>Roeder Camanag (Geegee at Waterina/Artist Playground)<br/>David Ezra (Binondo, Tsinoy Musical/Rebecca Chuaunsu Production)<br/>Arman Ferrer (Binondo, Tsinoy Musical/Rebecca Chuaunsu Production)<br/>Gian Magdangal (Ang Huling El Bimbo/Resorts World)<br/>Kierwin Vance Larena (Kanser 2018/GTF)<br/>Cocoy Laurel (Guadalupe/Julie Borromeo Performing Arts)</p><div><strong>BEST ACTRESS (MUSICAL)</strong></div><p>Aicelle Santos (Himala/9 Works Theatrical/Sandbox Collective)<br/>Tanya Manalang (All Out of Love/Resorts World) <br/>Carla Guevarra Laforteza (Binondo, Tsinoy Musical/Rebecca Chuaunsu Production)<br/>Shiela Valderrama-Martinez (Binondo, Tsinoy Musical/Rebecca Chuaunsu Production)<br/>Bayang Barrios (Balag at Angud/Tanghalang Pilipino)</p><div><strong>BEST ACTRESS IN A FEATURED ROLE (MUSICAL)</strong></div><p>Dulce (Nasaan si Hesus/ Buhay Isang Awit Foundation)<br/>Marriela Laurel (Binondo, Tsinoy Musical/Rebecca Chuaunsu Production)<br/>Menchu Lauchengco – Yulo (Huling El Bimbo/ Resorts World)<br/>Bituin Escalante (Himala/9 Works Theatrical)<br/>Sheila Francisco (Huling El Bimbo/Full House/Resorts World)</p><div><strong>BEST ACTRESS IN A FEATURED ROLE (NON-MUSICAL)</strong></div><p>Skyzx Labastilla (Labor Room/ VLF 14)<br/>Frances Makil Ignacio (Kundiman Party/Dulaang UP)<br/>Maya Encila (M.Butterfly/Frontrow/Jhett Tolentino)<br/>Missy MaraMara (Kundiman Party/Dulaang UP)<br/>Mayen Estanero (M.Butterfly/Frontrow/Jhett Tolentino)</p><div><strong>BEST ACTOR IN A FEATURED ROLE (MUSICAL)</strong></div><p>Norman Penaflorida (Geegee at Waterina/Artist Playground)<br/>Arman Ferrer (Sideshow/Atlantis Theatrical)<br/>Patrick Libao (Supremo Redux/Philippine Stagers Foundation)<br/>Floyd Tena/Binondo, Tsinoy Musical/Rebecca Chuaunsu Production)<br/>Noel Rayos (Binondo, Tsinoy Musical/Rebecca Chuaunsu Production)<br/>Jim Pebanco (Binondo, Tsinoy Musical/Grand Leisure Corp)<br/>Gerald Magallanes (Supremo Redux/Philippine Stagers Foundation)</p><div><strong>BEST ACTOR IN A FEATURED ROLE (NON-MUSICAL)</strong></div><p>Kalil Almonte (Kundiman Party/Dulaang UP)<br/>OJ Bacor (#Rain BBB/Philippine Stagers Foundation)<br/>Johnrey Rivas (The Gallery/Philippine Stagers Foundation)<br/>Ricci Chan (Edgar Allan Hemingway/VLF 14)<br/>Kierwin Vance Larena (Dilaw o Pula/Philippine Stagers Foundation)<br/>Jomar Bautista (#Rain/Philippine Stagers Foundation)</p><div><strong>BEST ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE</strong></div><p>Ensemble Cast of Rain (Philippine Stagers Foundation)<br/>Ensemble Cast of Hanggang sa Dulo ng Forever (CLLDAS/Jocson College)<br/>Ensemble Cast of Binondo, Tsinoy Musical (Rebecca Chuaunsu Production)<br/>Ensemble Cast of Geegee at Waterina (Artist Playground)<br/>Ensemble Cast of M. Butterfly (Frontrow/Jhett Tolentino)</p><div><strong>BEST PERFORMER IN A NEW CONCEPT PRODUCTION</strong></div><p>Banaue Miclat-Janssen (Ginugunita Kita 2018/M.Miclat Foundation)<br/>Joshua Bits Cruz (Hanggang sa Dulo ng Forever/CLDCAS Jocson College)<br/>Clint King Macachor (Black Saturday Play/BJMP Bagiuo City) <br/>Joyce Gabriel (Hanggang sa Dulo ng Forever/CLDCAS Jocson College) <br/>Andrian Arca (Bud’eak Adlao/APAN)</p><div><strong>BEST NEW CONCEPT PRODUCTION</strong></div><p>Ginugunita Kita 2018 (Maningning Miclat Arts Foundation)<br/>Black Saturday Play (BJMP/Baguio City)<br/>Mikaela Fashion Revolution (Frontline Production)<br/>Bud’eak Adlao (Aklan Performing Arts Network)<br/>Hanggang sa Dulo ng Forever (Pluma/CLDCAS/Jocson College)</p><div><strong>BEST DIRECTOR FOR NEW CONCEPT PRODUCTION</strong></div><p>Angelo Aurelio (Black Saturday Play/BJMP Baguio City) <br/>Peter Macrohon (Bud’eak Adlao/Aklan Performing Arts Network)<br/>Jayson Gantan Pabalan (Hanggang sa Dulo ng Forever/CLDCAS Jocson College)<br/>Roeder Camanag (Ginugunita Kita 2018/M Miclat Arts Foundation)<br/>Rodel Mercado (MikaelaFashion Revolution/Frontline Production)</p><div><strong>BEST CONCERT STAGE DIRECTOR</strong></div><p>Erik Santos/John Pratts (My Greatest Moments, Erik Santos) <br/>Paolo Valenciano (#PaMore, MOA Arena)<br/>Roy San Luis (Joey G and Beyond)<br/>GB Sampedro (Adrenaline Rush/Alden Richards)<br/>Floy Quintos (Madly Filipiniana/Pinoy Playlist)</p><div><strong>BEST MUSICAL DIRECTOR</strong></div><p>Von de Guzman (Binondo, Tsinoy Musical/Grand Leisure Corp)<br/>Eugene Belbis (Cinderella/KAPI)<br/>Jesse Lucas (Geegee at Waterina/ Artist Playground)<br/>Pippo Cifra (Supremo Redux/PSF)<br/>Dingdong Fiel (Madly Filipiniana/Pinoy Playlist/ Rachelle Gerodias)</p><div><strong>BEST COMPOSER FOR ORIGINAL MUSICAL THEATER</strong></div><p>Von de Guzman (Binondo, Tsinoy Musical/Grand Leisure Corp)<br/>Eugene Belbis (Cinderella/KAPI)<br/>Jesse Lucas (Geegee at Waterina/ Artist Playground)<br/>Pippo Cifra (Supremo Redux/PSF)</p><div><strong>BEST PERFORMER IN HOTEL, MUSIC LOUNGES AND BARS</strong></div><p>Jean Kiley (Centerstage/Kaos/City of Dreams)<br/>Guji Lorenzana (19 East)<br/>Shanti Dope (Stone House)<br/>Juan Miguel Salvador (Bar 360/Resorts World)<br/>Skarlet (TAGO Jazz Cafe)<br/>Patricia Javier (Zirkoh)</p><div><strong>BEST PERFORMER IN HOTEL, MUSIC LOUNGES AND BARS (GROUP)</strong></div><p>Silk (Centerplay/City of Dreams) <br/>Glass Onion (Strumms)<br/>Kapamu Jazz Collective (Jazz Grill/ Angeles City)<br/>Kudos Loves 80s (Salon de Ning)<br/>Skarlet Swing Machine (Eclipse/Solaire)<br/>J2U (Pagcor/Manila Bay/Angeles City/Tagaytay)</p><div><strong>BEST PERFORMANCE IN A CONCERT (MALE)</strong></div><p>LA Santos (#Petmalu/Music Museum)<br/>Ruben Laurente (PPP Trip ni Bentot/Maybank Performing Center)<br/>Bimbo Cerrudo (Lights, Camera, Music/Teatrino)<br/>Richard Merk (Pagcor Manila Bay/Angeles City)</p><div><strong>BEST PERFORMANCE IN A CONCERT (FEMALE)</strong></div><p>Kyline Alcantara (Take Flight/Skydome)<br/>Jessa Zaragoza (Pagcor Series)<br/>Kakai Bautista (XV/Music Museum) <br/>Dulce (Saturday Special/Hipodrome/Winford Hotel)<br/>Julie Ann San Jose (#Julie/ Music Museum)</p><div><strong>BEST COLLABORATION IN A CONCERT</strong></div><p>Jezza Zaragoza/Dingdong Avanzado (20/30 Resorts World)<br/>Lani Misalucha/Morissette Amon (A Lani’s Morissette Concert/Resorts World)<br/>Kuh Ledesma/Christian Bautista (Sings Streisand/Legrand/Groban/ Solaire)<br/>Ayen Munji-Laurel/Franco Laurel (CCP Little Theater)<br/>Chad Borja, Rannie Raymundo, Renz Verano, Richard Reynoso, Dulce (OPM Hitmen Live/Music Museum)<br/>Jaya, Jason Dy, Jay-R (Soul Ja/Newport Performing Arts Center)</p><div><strong>BEST MAJOR CONCERT (GROUP)</strong></div><p>4th Impact (Invasion/Kia Theater)<br/>Aegis (Dulag Leyte)<br/>IV of Spades (Dumaguete City)<br/>Draybers (Biyaheng Diyes/Resorts World)</p><div><strong>BEST MAJOR CONCERT (MALE)</strong></div><p>Erik Santos (Greatest Moments/MOA Arena)<br/>Alden Richards (Adrenaline Rush/Kia Theater)<br/>Bugoy Drilon (One Day, One Decade/ Kia Theater<br/>Vice Ganda (Ganda for All/Araneta Coliseum) <br/>Ogie Alcasid (OA at Araneta/Araneta Coliseum )<br/>Daniel Padilla (D4/Araneta Coliseum)</p><div><strong>BEST MAJOR CONCERT (FEMALE)</strong></div><p>KZ Tandingan (Supreme/MOA Arena)<br/>K Brosas (18K for 2018/Kia Theater)<br/>Zsa Zsa Padilla (The Best Day of My Life/Newport Performing Arts) <br/>Sharon Cuneta (Sharon @ 40/Araneta Coliseum)<br/>Lea Salonga (40th Anniversary Concert/PICC)<br/>Moira dela Torre (Tagpuan/Kia Theater)</p>

<p>The Aliw Awards Foundation on Tuesday announced the nominees in this year’s awarding ceremony, with numerous ABS-CBN stars up for trophies in major categories.</p>

The Aliw Awards Foundation on Tuesday announced the nominees in this year’s awarding ceremony, with numerous ABS-CBN stars up for trophies in major categories.