LionHearTV.net brings
back the much awaited #RAWRAwards2018 on November 14, Wednesday, 6pm at Le Rêve Pool Party Venue and Events Place.
The annual award-giving body is backed up by the Filipino blogging community, particularly the entertainment blogs spearheaded by the aforementioned site.
The annual award-giving body is backed up by the Filipino blogging community, particularly the entertainment blogs spearheaded by the aforementioned site.
A total of 25 awards are at stake in this year’s RAWR Awards. Dubbed as a
spectacle of entertainment celebrities; apart from a 250-strong support from the
new media practitioners (bloggers) across the country, PR groups are all in
support as well as the respective fans of the listed nominees.
The awards are grouped under three major
categories—Lion, Cub and Pride.
See list of categories and the corresponding
nominees:
CUB
· Bibo Award
The award
clearly indicates being active or maybe the brightest child star the public has
come to endear with. The recipient of the award has this innocence that can be
described as ‘breath of fresh air’; he or she has shown dedication at work
despite his or her young age.
Nominees are
Xia Vigor (The Kids Choice), Baeby Baste (Eat Bulaga), Chunsa Jung (Your Face Sounds Familiar
Kids Edition), Elia Ilano (Sana
Dalawa Ang Puso), Leanne Bautista
(The Cure), Yuan Francisco (Victor
Magtanggol), Justin James Quilantang
(Playhouse) and Sofia Pablo
(Onanay).
· Favorite
Bida
Bida means
the lead—it can refer to either the star on a television show or in a film. The
Favorite Bida of is someone who gave a remarkable performance. Though being a
protagonist back then are the victims and who allow the antagonist to just
abuse him or her; today, the Bida knows how to fight and still earn the
sympathy of the audience.
Nominees are
Coco Martin (FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano),
Kathryn Bernardo (La Luna Sangre), Enrique Gil (Bagani), Alden Richards (Victor Magtanggol), Barbie Forteza (Inday Will Always Love
You), Erich Gonzales (The Blood
Sisters), Marian Rivera (Super
Ma’am), and Bianca Umali (Kambal
Karibal).
· Favorite
Kontrabida
Any Bida
will not be as effective and convincing if his or her kontrabida fails to
deliver. The said award is given to the antagonist who made the audience hate
them because of the guts and he or she can steal the spotlight from the lead if
given the chance. With many bankable artists turn into the villains they are
now, one can only be hailed as the Ultimate Kontrabida.
Nominees are
Kyline Alcantara (Kambal Karibal), Gladys Reyes (Inday Will Always Love
You), Jhong Hilario (FPJ’s Ang
Probinsyano), Ryan Eigenmann
(Bagani), Richard Gutierrez (La Luna
Sangre), Katrina Halili (The
Stepdaughters), John Estrada (Victor
Magtanggol), and Gabby Eigenmann
(Contessa).
· Beshie ng
Taon
In any
story, he or she is the sidekick, the supporter who cheers for the Bida.
Oftentimes, he or she is overlooked and taken for granted, but because of his
or her contribution to tell and complete a story—he or she gives the lead a
special support system and because of that—he or she deserves that recognition,
too.
Nominees are
Zaijan Jaranilla (Bagani), Pauline Mendoza (Kambal Karibal), Joross Gamboa (La Luna Sangre), Super Tekla (Inday Will Always Love
You), Darren Espanto (The How’s of
Us), Dion Ignacio (Victor
Magtanggol), Karla, MC, Lassy, Wacky
Kiray (Gandarrapido), and Mark
Neumann (I Love You Hater).
· The Great
Comeback
Stars are
born, but not all are able to have that longevity in the industry. Seldom for
those who shunned away from the limelight are given another chance to shine;
there are a few or one who is able to reclaim his or her status as a celebrity.
The said star may have been missed truly by his or her fans or the public as a
whole and still able to score a smashing comeback.
Nominees are
JM de Guzman, Kristine Hermosa, Manolo
Pedrosa, Aga Muhlach, Kylie Padilla, Jolo Revilla, Maricel
Soriano and Mark Anthony Fernandez.
· Movie ng
Taon
From
September 2017 to September this year, movies have created abuzz not just
because of its topnotch performance, its storytelling but it has somehow caught
the attention both the moviegoers and the critics. Every year, the local and
international film industry offer materials that created such a stir and even
break box-office records as well.
Nominees are
The Hows of Us, Miss Granny, Sid & Aya, Liway,
Signal Rock, Buy Bust, Never Not Love You,
and Loving in Tandem.
· Bet na Bet
na Teleserye
Each year,
the quality of our TV shows or series have become more competitive, innovative
and impressive. Plots get deeper or crazier and the artists become better.
Truly, these shows are testaments of how great Filipino artistry is.
Nominees are
FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, Inday Will Always Love You, The Blood Sisters, The Good Son, La Luna Sangre,
Bagani, Ika-6 Na Utos, and Kambal
Karibal
· Hugot Song
of the Year
Songs
reflect the heart and the soul of an artist and it affect the listeners. This
is a song that made the public define a particular emotion—it can be joy,
sorrow or pain. That song is something that most people have that LSS or last
song syndrome or can be an anthem for the whole year round.
Nominees are
Tagpuan by Moira dela Torre (Kasal), Nadarang
by Shanti Dope, Di na Muli by Janine Tenoso
(Sid & Aya), Isa Pang Araw by Sarah Geronimo (Miss Granny), Sana by Marion Aunor (Never Not Love You), Mundo by IV of Spades, Lumang Tugtugin by Inigo Pascual, and Right
There by James Reid
· Pak na Pak
na Comedian
Most people
say that doing drama or action or engaging in a sexy act is difficult to
attain, however, making people laugh is even a hard task. Laughter is one of
the best medicines there is and someone has to have that timing and the knack
of throwing the right jokes and still enjoy the humor.
Nominees are
Vice Ganda, Angelica Panganiban, Michael
V., Super Tekla, Vhong Navarro, Paolo Ballesteros, Maine
Mendoza and Karla Estrada.
· Favorite
Newbie
Spotlighting
the freshest face[s] or maybe those who just ventured into the entertainment
circuit is one of the most exciting parts in this award-body. He or she has
impressed the public or the eyes of scrutinizing critics. Though new, the star
has made a good mark and was given that stamp of approval and predicted to have
a promising future in the industry.
Nominees are
Jacque 'Ate Girl' Gonzaga, Janine Berdin, Juliana Parizcova Segovia, Charlie
Dizon, Donny Pangilinan, Shanti Dope, Angelina Cruz, and Pauline
Mendoza.
LION
· Love Team of
the Year
This is
presented to the tandem that is most-loved by our dear LionhearTV Cubs. It is a pair that has captivated the hearts of
many. Not only do they make their fans believe in love, but they also set a
good example for their followers and to the younger generation as well. They
are two individuals that people can look up to on-and-off cam.
Nominees are
JoshLia, KathNiel, LizQuen, JaDine, MayWard, DerBie, DonKiss, and JuanBie tandems.
· Actor of the
Year
The
recognition is given to an outstanding male star. He stood out from the rest of
nominees for the said category. He has shown versatility and impressive
performance for his craft; set a standard. He effectively portrayed the role or
the character assigned to him and has affected a great audience, as well.
Nominees are
Coco Martin (FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano),
Joshua Garcia (The Good Son), Dingdong Dantes (Sid & Aya), Alden Richards (Ala-Ala), Daniel Padilla (The How’s Of Us), Christian Bables (Signal Rock), JM de Guzman (PHR Presents Araw-Gabi),
and Paulo Avelino (Goyo: Ang Batang
Heneral).
· Actress of
the Year
This is to
salute the exceptional performance of an actress. She broke all the norms. She
is a woman of both substance and talent, her character has empowered the female
populace. The award spotlights how the female artist has debunked the double
standards of Filipino on women and has proven that women can take big roles,
too.
Nominees are
Sunshine Dizon (Ika-6 Na Utos), Glaiza de Castro (Liway), Aiai Delas Alas (School Service), Bela Padilla (St. Gallen), Sarah Geronimo (Miss Granny), Anne Curtis (Buybust), Erich Gonzales (The Blood Sisters), and
Kathryn Bernardo (The Hows of Us).
· Favorite
Performer
The award is
for the artist who nailed both singing and dancing as well. He or she is a true
‘performer’ all-through-and-through and has owned the stage; outdone the strong
competition he or she had to face. The award signifies versatility.
Nominees are
Sarah Geronimo (This 15 Me), Jona (PRIMA Jona), Morissette Amon (Morissette is Made), Anne Curtis (Anne Kulit), Maja
Salvador (Maja on Stage), Alden
Richards (Adrenaline Rush), Martin
Nievera-Ogie Alcasid-Regine Velasquez-Erik Santos (#PAMORE), and KZ
Tandingan (SUPREME).
· Favorite TV
host
The Favorite TV Host is the face of the any
show that any audience get to enjoy watching whether on a weekday or on a
weekend basis. Some might say that this is the easiest job in the industry, but
one cannot make the viewers crave for more without the gab for words and the confidence
to carry a show. With his or her charm and commendable skills, this host is
truly a topnotch.
Nominees are
Boy Abunda (Tonight With Boy
Abunda), Vice Ganda (Gandang Gabi
Vice), Karla Estrada-Melai
Cantiveros-Jolina Magdangal (Magandang Buhay), Willie Revillame (Wowowin), JoWaPao
(Eat Bulaga – Sugod Bahay), Eugene
Domingo (Celebrity Bluff), Robi
Domingo-Kim Chiu (Star Hunt), and Luis
Manzano (I Can See Your Voice).
· Favorite
Radio DJ
He is the
person and the favorite voice on the radio waves. Despite the fact that they
can only be heard, but some radio stations have already managed to combine
audio-visual altogether like broadcasting on TV or on the Net—his or her
intended audience can now see how he or she does his or her job. But that voice
does not remain a voice but it has a great responsibility to create an impact
as well.
Nominees are
Papa Jackson (Energy FM 106.7), DJ Jhai Ho (MOR 101.9), Papa Dudut (Barangay LS 97.1), Nicole Hyala-Chris Tsuper (Love Radio
90.7), DJ Chacha (MOR 101.9), Slick Rick-Toni Tony-Sam YG (Magic
89.9), Papa Obet (Barangay LS 97.1),
and Kuya Chico (Energy FM 106.7).
· News
Personality of the Year (Female and Male)
The chosen
news personality female and male has done a great job in the field of journalism.
He or she has weathered through all the issues thrown at him or her. Apart from
that, he or she has showcased the passion and that brand of dedication and
determination to deliver newsworthy and noteworthy stories to the public.
Nominees for
Female are Jessica Soho, Bernadette Sembrano, Vicky Morales, Kara David, Mel Tiangco,
Korina Sanchez, Karen Davila, and Gretchen
Fullido.
Nominees for
Male are Noli de Castro, Atom Araullo, Ted Failon, Jeff Canoy, Migs Bustos, Julius Babao, Mike Enriquez,
and Ivan Mayrina.
· Digital
Influencer of the Year
He or she
mirrors the image of being the most sought-after online influencer as of today.
With the rise of digital content creators, the competition immediately became
tighter; but there’s only one who emerged and gained the trust of the Netizens.
He or she plays a big role in advancing and being a responsible online user via
social media platforms.
Nominees are
Lloyd Cadena, Alex Gonzaga, Ethel Booba,
Kimpoy Feliciano, Alodia Gosiengfiao, JaMill, Wil Dasovich, and Ranz
Kyle-Niana.
· Breakthrough
Artist of the Year
Not
necessarily a newcomer, but he or she is an artist, a personality that rocked
the entertainment scene with such a sterling performance and perhaps an
achievement that impressed many. It is a matter of leaving a great impact for
the Filipino audience to see what he or she can still offer, positively.
Tony
Labrusca, Kyline Alcantara, Joao Constancia, Devon Seron, Pia Wurtzbach,
Nash Aguas, Gwen Zamora, and Therese
Malvar.
· Favorite
Group
Aside from
individual awards, this category recognizes the best group in the entertainment
circuit has. There may be people who shine individually, but surely there is
joy to watch a group that does such feat equally.
Nominees are
Hashtags, 4th Impact, TOP, MNL 48, JBK One Up, BoybandPH,
and Ex Battalion.
· The Advocate
The award
recognizes the celebrity whose advocacy has made a difference in the community.
That the efforts he or she has put in are not just mere publicity, but all for the
good of humanity and leave and impart the people with that sense of humility
and unity to support a particular cause.
Nominees are
Angel Locsin (Red Cross), MayWard (ELM Tree Foundation), Anne Curtis (UNICEF), Catriona Gray (Young Focus), Alden Richards (Habitat) Kathryn Bernardo (Noordhoff
Craniofacial Foundation Philippines), Pia
Wurtzbach (UN AIDS), and Dingdong
Dantes (YES Pinoy).
PRIDE
· Fan Club of
the Year
Fans are the
most precious people, celebrities could have. They are the real reason why a
star is born and continue to make it big because of their support. They devote
time and effort for their idols, but only the responsible ones last.
Nominees are
Popsters, Darrenatics, KathNiel, MayWard, JaDine, LizQuen, Kapuso Brigade, and DonKiss.
· TV Station
of the Year
The way to
success is steep, even the roads going there is rough and bumpy at times.
Competitions between stations will forever be fierce; each one trying to
outwit, outdone any efforts or initiatives for the ratings’ sake. But at the
end of the day, only the one who succeeded in impressing the public with an
outstanding branding, quality of output, good public relations and even better
service do matter the most.
Nominees are
ABS-CBN, PTV4, TV5, GMA Network, CNN Philippines, UNTV, ABS-CBN Sports+Action, and GMA News TV.
· Radio
Station of the Year
Even if the
digital platform may have somehow overtaken the radio, still the industry
refuses to bend but continue to innovate and strive to put up a good fight and
be updated or still stay significant over the years. Nothing beats the
spontaneity of listening to the radio. Whether inside the office or at the
comfort of your own room or even driving or even walking, radio is still and
will always stay as a good companion.
Nominees are
MOR 101.9, Love Radio 90.7, YES FM, DWRX
Monster Radio 93.1 5, DZMM 630, Barangay LS 97.1, DZBB, and News FM 92.3.
The award seeks to recognize local talents in
the entertainment industry, build stronger ties with relevant and like-minded
partners, and utilize this as a venue to express LionHearTV.net’s gratitude to
everyone who supported the site since its first time to go online.
#RAWRawards2018 would not be made possible
without the support of its partners—PLDT
Smart and Le Rêve as well as
special thanks to the following Lalamove
Philippines, Home Credit Philippines,
Brother Philippines, CAT PR, Voyager Innovations, CID
Communication, Jollibee, Mode Devi, Starbucks Philippines, Akrotiri,
Fuentes Manila, and DOJO PR.
To vote for the nominees in their respective categories, log on to lionheartv.net/rawrawards2018.
Voting is ongoing and will end on November 4, 11:59PM.
