Nominees for 23rd Aliw, set for Oct. 18

MANILA, Philippines - The 23rd Annual Aliw Awards will be held at the Fiesta Pavillion of the Manila Hotel on Oct. 18 at 6 p.m.

The finalists are:

Best Child Performer: Martin delos Santos (Ang Post Office), Gabby Bautista (Enzo), Jewel Tomolin (Annie the Musical), Jude Matthew Sevilla (Eat Bulaga Bulilit) and Mika Roi Torre (WYCOPA winner).

Best New Artist: Jovit Baldivino, Marvin Ong, BenJ, Aretha Anceo, Catherine Loria, Alakim.

Best New Artist (Group): Juan Pablo Dream, EXLR8

Best Choral Group: PAL Chorale, PNU Chorale, UP Singing Ambassadors, DFA Chorale, Sta. Teresita Choral Group.

Best Dance Company (Classical/Folk): Ballet Manila, Philippine Ballet Theater, Halili-Cruz Dance Company, Bellestars.

Best Dance Company (Contemporary/Modern): Bungkos Palay, Hotdlegs, EB Babes, Airdance, UP Filipiniana Dance Troup.

Best Cultural Group: Himig Ariel Scholars (Quezon City), Tanghalang SLU (Baguio City), QC Performing Arts Devt. Foundation (Quezon City), St. Dominic Savio College Cultural Group (Caloocan City), Sining Kabpapagariya (General Santos City), Dagway Sigmahanon-Capiz Province).

Best Instrumentalist: Jay Cayuca (Violin), Nonoy Libanan (Guitar), Noelle Cassandra (Harp), Ian Jacinto (Saxophone), Mary Ann Espina (Piano).

Best Emcee (Female): Issa Litton, Ladine Roxas, Toni Gonzaga, Miriam Quiambao, Tessa Prieto-Valdes.

Best Emcee (Male): Boy Abunda, Luis Manzano, Marc Nelson, Sam YG, Mo Twister, Tim Yap.

Best Stand Up Comedian (Male): Jon Santos, Vice Ganda, Ate Glow, Pooh, Chokoleit.

Best Stand Up Comedian (Female): Beverly Salviejo, K Brosas, Pokwang, Candy Pangilinan, Tuesday Vargas.

Best Classical Performer (Male): Donde Ong, Jonathan Badon, Randy Gillonco, George Yang, Jon Joven, Arthur Espiritu.

Best Classical Performer (Female): Fame Flores, Camille Lopez Molina, Lara Maigue, Tea Perez, Nenen Espina, Carla Gutierrez.

Best Non-Musical Production: Equus (Repertory Philippines), Carmi Martin (CCP Virgin Labfest), Ang Post Office (PETA), Suor Clara (CCP), Virgin Labfest (CCP), Madona Brava ng Mindanao (Tanghalang Pilipino).

Best Musical Production: Baler sa Puso Ko (Angara Foundation), Annie (St. Mary’s College), Noah (Trumpets), Juan Tamad at 5 Milyon Boto (PETA), Enzo (Philippine Stagers Foundation), Beauty and the Beast (Gantimpala Music Foundation).

Best Stage Director (Non-Musical): Gardy Labad (Ang Post Office), Audie Gemora (Equus), Paul Santiago (Carmi Martin), Floy Quintos (Suor Clara), Dexter Santos (Lulu), Michael Williams (Master Class).

Best Stage Director (Musical): Phil Noble (Juan Tamad at 5 Milyong Boto), Dan Rommel Riopay (Zwardeenah), Charri Arespacochaga (Legally Blonde), Vince Tanada (Enzo), Jaime Del Mundo (Noah).

Best Actor (Non-Musical): Miguel Faustmann (Equus), Paul Jake Paule (Carmi Martin), Bodgie Pascua (Ang Post Office), Bembol Roco (Balun Balunan, Bingi Bingihan), Alex Cortez (Lulu), Tux Rotaquio (Lulu).

Best Actor (Musical): Roeder Camanag (Banaag at Sikat), Al Gatmaitan (Baler Sa Puso Ko), Rey Angelo Aurelio (Zwardeenah), Robert Sena (Juan Tamad at 5 Milyon Boto), Audie Gemora (Sweeney Todd), Kierwin Larena (Enzo).

Best Actress (Non-Musical): Angelina Kanapi (Sundan Natin si Eversan), Frances Makil Ignacio (Suor Clara), Gai Cortez (Ondoy), Ana Feleo (Master Class), Shamaine Buencamino (Madona Brava ng Mindanao), Ana Abad Santos (Mary Stuart).

Best Actress (Musical): Ayen Munji Laurel (Banaag at Sikat), Nikki Gil (Legally Blonde), Liesl Batucan (Baler Sa Puso Ko), Sheila Francisco (Noah).

Best Concert Stage Director: Louie Ignacio (La Diva), Jobert Sucaldito (One Special Celebration), Rowell Santiago (Mega Drama), Rico Gutierrez (Record Breaker), Bobby Garcia (Your Song).

Best Musical Director (Concert): Danny Tan (La Diva), Louie Ocampo (Mega Drama), Homer Flores, Mark Lopez (Ogie with the Idol).

Best Performer in Hotels, Music Lounges, Bars (Female): Christine Love (Resort World, Manila), Maricel Cruz (Century Park Sheraton), Ana Castro (Century Park Sheraton), Nona Galan (Stonehouse), Michelle de Guzman (Stonehouse).

Best Performer in Hotels, Music Lounges, Bars (Male): Nyoy Volante (Metro Bar), RJ Jacinto (Bistro JR), Noel Cabangon (Metro Bar), Arthur Manuntag (Top of the Century), Lemuel Santos (Mr. Bondjing Music Bar).

Best Performer in Hotels, Music Lounges and Bars (Group): Merks & Friends (Merk’s), Route 70 (Merk’s), Shane & the Brown Union (Metro Walk), Draybers (Hyatt Pagcor), Rhythm and Babes (Top Gear), Flintstones (Captain Bar, Mandarin).

Best Performance in a Concert (Male): Miguel Aguila (Moments: A Reflection of Love), Nyoy Volante (Live at Eastwood), Richard Poon (A Night with Richard Poon), Nonoy Libanan (Nonoy Libanan at the Red Carpet Live), Jed Madela (Greatest Gift).

Best Performance in a Concert (Female): Marissa Sanchez (Love is a Thing II), Olivia (Colors of Jazz), Sitti (Still in Love with Celebration), Verni Varga (Casino Filipino Tagaytay), Imelda Papin (One Special Celebration), Verni Varga (Casino Filipino Show).

Best Performance in a Concert (Group): The CompanY, Ryan Cayabyab Singers, La Diva (Music Museum), Angelos (NBC Tent).

Best Collaboration in a Concert: Jose Mari Chan and Claire dela Fuente (Simply Unforgettable), Maricris Garcia, Jonalyn Viray, Aicelle Santos (La Diva), Pilita Corrales & Rico J. Puno (Diva & D Debonaire), Pilita Corrales, Mitch Valdez, Nanette Inventor (Juicy Cat Dolls), Gabby Concepcion, K Brosas, Vice Ganda (Gabby K Ganda).

Best Major Concert (Male): Ogie Alcasid (Ogie Live with the Idols), Vice Ganda (May Nag-Text), Arnel Pineda (The Journey).

Best Major Concert (Female): Lea Salonga (Your Songs), Sharon Cuneta (Mega Drama), Sarah Geronimo (Record Breaker) Charice Pempengco (Valentine Concert).

Best Collaboration for a Major Concert: Sitti, Aiza Seguerra, Juris (Sessionistas), Freestyle, Side A Band and Nina (Love2Love2Love), Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera (As 1), Basil Valdez, Verni Varga, Joey Albert, Gino Padilla (OPM: Through the Years), Martin Nievera and Pops Fernandez (Valentine Concert).