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Hits and Misses: 37th PMPC Star Awards for TV

WHEW. 

The PMPC Star Awards for Television have been awarded. It’s that time when stars dress to the nines, networks rally behind their shows, and online fans on Facebook and Twitter show support for their idols. 

Here, we just want to see if our predictions come true. (Don't worry, there's no real money involved in this patch, unlike those online gambling/casino sites that are sadly sponsored for the recent event.) 

Honestly, making guesses beforehand is half the fun, but as I’ve learned over the years, the results can humble you. This catch-up edition's awards did exactly that. Some of their bets paid off, but others… well, let’s just say PMPC has a way of surprising us.

So let’s sit down and go through the categories. I’ll share how the predictions stacked up, what truly happened, and my personal thoughts as I watched the results unfold.

The Predictions vs. The Reality

Here’s a breakdown of who won last Sunday and how accurate the predictions were.

Program Winners

  • BEST PRIMETIME SERIES: Maria Clara at Ibarra (3/5)
  • BEST DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES: Abot-Kamay na Pangarap (3/5)
  • BEST DRAMA ANTHOLOGY: Magpakailanman (3/5)
  • BEST DRAMA MINI SERIES: Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis (1/5)
  • BEST COMEDY SHOW: Pepito Manaloto (4/5)
  • BEST VARIETY SHOW: It's Showtime (5/5)
  • BEST GAME SHOW: Emojination (1/5)
  • BEST CELEBRITY TALK SHOW: Fast Talk with Boy Abunda (2/5)
  • BEST NEWS PROGRAM: 24 Oras (1/5)
  • BEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM: Cayetano in Action with Boy Abunda (1/4)
  • BEST MORNING SHOW: Unang Hirit (2/4)
  • BEST PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM: Wish Ko Lang (1/5)
  • BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAM: The Atom Araullo Specials (2/5)
  • BEST MAGAZINE SHOW: Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (3/5)
  • BEST LIFESTYLE/TRAVEL SHOW: Pinas Sarap (0/5)
  • BEST CHILDREN'S SHOW: Talents Academy (1/5)
No one got it right in one category: Best Lifestyle/Travel Show. The majority bet on Biyahe ni Drew, with others on I Heart PH and Lutong Daza. 

Personality Awards

  • BEST DRAMA ACTOR: Joshua Garcia (0/5)
  • BEST DRAMA ACTRESS: Rhian Ramos (0/5)
  • BEST DRAMA SUPPORTING ACTOR: Elijah Canlas (3/5)
  • BEST DRAMA SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Cherry Pie Picache (0/5)
  • BEST MALE TV HOST (Tie): Robi Domingo & Paolo Ballesteros (3/5)
  • BEST FEMALE TV HOST: Kim Chiu (0/5)
  • BEST SINGLE PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR: Alden Richards (1/4)
  • BEST SINGLE PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS: Rochelle Pangilinan (3/4)
  • BEST CHILD PERFORMER: Euwenn Mikael (1/5)
  • BEST NEW MALE TV PERSONALITY: John Clifford  (1/3)
  • BEST NEW FEMALE TV PERSONALITY: Gela Atayde (2/5)
  • BEST COMEDY ACTOR: Paolo Contis (0/5)
  • BEST COMEDY ACTRESS: Chariz Solomon (2/4)
  • BEST GAME SHOW HOST: Dingdong Dantes (3/5)
  • BEST CELEBRITY TALK SHOW HOST: Boy Abunda (2/5)
  • BEST MALE NEWSCASTER: Joee Guilas (0/5)
  • BEST FEMALE NEWSCASTER: Karen Davila (1/5)
  • BEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM HOST: Cayetano siblings and Boy Abunda (2/5)
  • BEST MORNING SHOW HOST: UH barkada (4/5)
  • BEST PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM HOST: Edinel Calvario (1/5)
  • BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAM HOST: i-Witness hosts (1/5)
  • BEST MAGAZINE SHOW HOST: Korina Sanchez (1/5)
  • BEST LIFESTYLE/TRAVEL SHOW HOST: Kara David (1/5)
  • BEST CHILDREN'S SHOW HOST: Talents Academy crew (1/4)
The majority of major personality awards are an upset from expectations: 
  1. We would've expected Dingdong Dantes or Coco Martin to win as Best Drama Actor.
  2. Each predictor has their bet for Best Drama Actress.
  3. Angel Aquino was the plurality bet for Best Drama Supporting Actress.
  4. Predictors thought that her fellow Showtimer Anne Curtis and/or rival E.A.T.'s Maine Mendoza would win as Best Female TV Host.
  5. They also thought that heavyweight veterans Michael V and/or Jose Manalo would win as Best Comedy Actor.
  6. Noli De Castro was their favorite for Best Male Newscaster over the obscured personality.

So, What Does This All Mean?

This edition of the Star Awards showed that no matter how confident we are in our predictions, the actual results can—and often will—throw us off. That’s part of the magic of these award shows. They remind us that recognition isn’t always about popularity or hype. Sometimes it’s about rewarding the unexpected, the underrated, or the quietly excellent.

While the programs are somewhat easy to spot, the personalities are much difficult.

Final Thoughts

This catch-up edition of the PMPC Star Awards was a rollercoaster for predictors. Some categories felt safe and familiar, others left me scratching my head, and a few made me clap in admiration. If anything, it keeps me (and perhaps the rest of us) tuned in year after year.

Now that the first of two catch-up editions is done, what’s left for the more challenging one—the 36th, guessing the best of 2022 nearly three years late?
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