MMK, Wansapanataym earn nods from int’l award-giving bodies

MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN recently scored two international nods as Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) clinched a nomination from International Emmy Awards 2013, while Wansapanataym was named finalist in the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Prizes 2013.

Upholding 60 years of greatness of Philippine TV, MMK is nominated in the Best Drama Series category for its episodes titled Manika (starring Jane Oineza and Angel Aquino) and Pulang Laso (starring Carlo Aquino and Joem Bascon), which were both directed by Nuel Naval. MMK is the only nominated TV program from the Philippines.

Meanwhile, Wansapanataym’s episode titled Number One Father and Son is finalist under ABU Prizes 2013’s Television Special Jury Prizes-Children’s category. The Sponky Villarin-directed episode starred Zaijian Jaranilla and Epy Quizon.

The 41st International Emmy Awards Gala will happen on Nov. 25 at Hilton New York Hotel; while the finals of ABU Prizes 2013 will take place on Oct. 28 at Hanoi, Vietnam.

Wansapanataym airs back-to-back with Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) Saturdays on ABS-CBN’s Yes Weekend. For updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.