The Philippines is once again well-represented at the prestigious ContentAsia Awards, with both GMA Network and ABS-CBN securing nominations for their outstanding content.
ABS-CBN, the country’s leading content company, bagged a total of six nominations for its top stars, revenge-thriller film, and innovative original series which honors the best of local production in Asia. ABS-CBN continues to produce content that resonates with viewers. This year’s nominations showcase the enduring strength of Philippine storytelling.
Leading the list of ABS-CBN’s nominees is Kim Chiu, who is up for Best Female Lead in a TV Programme for her talked-about portrayal in the Dreamscape series “Linlang.” Arjo Atayde follows with a nomination for Best Male Lead in a TV Programme for his scintillating performance in ABS-CBN International Production’s psychological thriller “Cattleya Killer.”
Leading the pack for GMA is the critically-acclaimed drama movie, “Firefly.” The show, which has captivated audiences with its gripping storyline, is in contention for an unspecified award category. Also, one thing to highlight is Dingdong Dantes nominated for his role in the series, “Royal Blood.”
Here are the nominees from The Philippines
Best Variety
Program All-Out Sundays
GMA Network, Inc.
Best Current Affairs Programme Made in Asia for Regional Asia and/or International Markets:
The Jessica Soho Special Report on Human Trafficking
GMA Network, Inc.
Best Sports Magazine Programme
Masters of the Games
People’s Television Network, Inc.
Best Asian Talk Show
Iskoolmates
People’s Television Network, Inc.
Best Asian Feature Film/Telemovie
A Very Good Girl
ABS-CBN / ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc.Firefly
GMA Network, Inc.
Best Male Lead in a TV Programme
Arjo Atayde as Anton dela Rosa in “Cattleya Killer”
ABS-CBN / ABS-CBN International Productions / Nathan Studios / Prime Video
Dingdong Dantes in “Royal Blood”
GMA Network, Inc.
Best Female Lead in a TV Programme/Series
Kim Chiu as Juliana Lualhati in “Linlang”
ABS-CBN / ABS-CBN Studios / Dreamscape Entertainment / Prime Video
Best Supporting Actress in a TV Programme/Series
Kaila Estrada as Sylvia Lualhati in “Linlang”
ABS-CBN Studios / Dreamscape Entertainment / Prime Video
Best Original Reality and/or Competition Programme
Sparks Camp
ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc.
Best Asian Short-form drama/series (<20 mins per episode)
Zoomers
ABS-CBN Studios / Star Magic / Made for YouTube
Both GMA and ABS-CBN consistently deliver high-quality productions that entertain and inspire audiences not just locally, but regionally as well.
The winners will be announced in the awarding ceremony on September 5 (Thursday) during the 2024 Trendy Taipei music, arts, and innovation festival. The ContentAsia Awards annually recognize media and productions that showcase authentic Asian stories and entertainment to screens around the world.