The Philippines got 13 nominations at the 17th Asian Television Awards: 6 from ABS-CBN, 3 from GMA Network, 3 from TV5 and 1 from Solar. The announcement of winners in Asian TV Awards 2012, the region’s most significant and star-studded TV industry event, happens at Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore on December 6.
This gala event is also a celebration honouring the outstanding achievements of terrestrial broadcasters, cable and satellite networks, and independent production houses in the region. The ATA recognizes excellence in programming, production, and performance and is the most significant and celebrated event in the Asian TV industry.
Here are the nominees and the categories wherein the Philippines are nominated:
BEST NEWS PROGRAMME
Bandila: Sendong’s Wrath
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation
ABS-CBN Channel 2
Philippines
BESTY NEWS SINGLE REPORT
Bilang Tao: Kubeta
ABC Development Corporation
TV 5
Philippines
BEST GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME
Talentadong Pinoy – Battle of The Champions 2012
ABC Development Corporation
TV5
Philippines
BEST MUSIC PROGRAMME
ASAP Rocks (Gives Back)
ABS-CBN Corporation
ABS-CBN, Channel 2
Philippines
BEST TALK SHOW
The Bottomline with Boy Abunda
ABS-CBN Corporation
ABS-CBN, Channel 2
Philippines
BEST ADAPTATION OF AN EXISTING FORMAT
Project Runway Philippines
Solar Entertainment
Corporation
ETC
Philippines
Survivor Philippines Celebrity Double Showdown
GMA Network, Inc.
Philippines
BEST LIFESTYLE PROGRAMME
Chef Vs Mom
ABC Development Corporation
TV5
Philippines
BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS PRESENTER
Korina Sanchez
Rated K
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation
ABS-CBN, Channel 2
Philippines
BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Coco Martin
Remembering (Maalaala Mo Kaya) – Fist (Kamao)
ABS-CBN Corporation
ABS-CBN, Channel 2
Philippines
BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
Sharlene San Pedro
Remembering (Maalaala Mo Kaya) – T Shirt
ABS-CBN Corporation
ABS-CBN, Channel 2
Philippines
BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Gabby Eigenmann
Munting Heredera (Little Heiress)
GMA Network, Inc.
GMA-7
Philippines
BEST COMEDY PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR/ACTRESS
Michael V.
Bubble Gang
GMA Network, Inc.
GMA-7
Philippines