The 8th PMPC Star Awards for Music (also known as the integral part of the ''2016 Star For M-TV Awards'', with the theme ''The Fusion of Philippine Entertainment’s Best'') was organized by Philippine Movie Press Club headed by current president Fernan de Guzman and produced by Airtime Marketing Philippines, Inc. headed by Tessie Celestino-Howard. It was held at the Novotel Manila, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City on October 23, 2016. The set of awards were given to Filipino music artists who have major contributions in promoting the

Original Pilipino Music The music of the Philippines ( fil, Musika ng Pilipinas) includes the musical performance arts in the Philippines and the music of Filipinos composed in various local and international genres and styles. Philippine musical compositions are ofte ...

(OPM) industry for the past year.

Nominees and Winners

Here is the full set of nominees and winners of the 8th PMPC Star Awards for Music. The winners are highlighted with Boldface. ''Concert of the Year'' *"All Request 5" –

Jed Madela John Edward Tiña Tajanlangit (born July 14, 1977), professionally known as Jed Madela, is a Filipino singer, recording artist, songwriter, TV host, entertainer, and occasional actor. He was the first Filipino to win the World Championships o ...

*"Birthday Concert" –

Darren Espanto Darren Lyndon Espanto (born May 24, 2001) is a Filipino-Canadian singer, actor and director. Espanto is 1.88 cm tall. He first joined a competition at the age of ten, where he won the Masters Finals of the ''Pinoy Singing Sensation'' compet ...

*"Flying High" –

Kyla Kyla may refer to: *Kyla (given name), including a list of people with the name ** Kyla (Filipino singer) (born 1981), Filipino R&B singer **Kyla (British singer) Kyla Reid ( Smith; born 22 September 1983) is a British house music singer in the ...

*"From The Top" –

Sarah Geronimo Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo-Guidicelli (, , born July 25, 1988) is a Filipino singer, performer and actress. Geronimo rose to prominence after winning the television singing contest '' Star for a Night'' earning her a recording contract with Vi ...

*"Gary V. Presents" –

Gary Valenciano Edgardo Jose Santiago Valenciano (, born August 6, 1964), also known as Gary V., is a Filipino singer-songwriter, dancer, musician, actor, music producer and television host. Valenciano has released 39 albums, and won the Awit Award for "Bes ...

*"Love Catcher" –

Lani Misalucha Lani Bayot Misalucha (; born Lani Dimalanta Bayot; August 3, 1969) is a Filipino singer who performs pop, rock, jazz, soul, rhythm and blues, and operatic arias. Her ability to sing across several genres gave her the title "Asia's Nightingale ...

*"Royals" –

Regine Velasquez-Alcasid Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez ( ; born April 22, 1970) is a Filipina singer, actress, and record producer. She is considered one of the most influential figures in Philippine popular culture and is known for her vocal range and belting ...

Martin Nievera Martin Ramon Razon Nievera (; born February5, 1962) is a Filipino-American singer and television host. In his career spanning more than three decades, Nievera has garnered eighteen platinum, five double platinum, three triple platinum, and one ...

Erik Santos Rhoderick Ramos Santos (born October 10, 1982), more commonly known as Erik Santos, is a Filipino singer, actor, TV host, commercial model, and the first Grand Champion of the ABS-CBN singing competition '' Star in a Million Season 1'' in 2003. ...

Angeline Quinto Angeline Ticman Quinto (; born November 26, 1989) is a Filipina singer, actress, entrepreneur and winner of '' Star Power: Sharon's Search For The Next Female Pop Superstar'' in 2011. Quinto has been dubbed as the "''Philippines’ Queen of ...

''Female Concert Performer of the Year'' *Angeline Quinto – "Royals" *Dulce – "The Timeless Diva" *Kyla – "Flying High" *Lani Misalucha – "Love Catcher" *Regine Velasquez-Alcasid – "Royals" *Sarah Geronimo – "From The Top" * Zsa Zsa Padilla – "Beginnings" ''Female Recording Artist of the Year'' *

Aiza Seguerra Cariza "Ice" Yamson Seguerra (born September 17, 1983), formerly and still known professionally as Aiza Seguerra, is a Filipino actor, singer-songwriter, director and guitarist. Initially coming out as a lesbian in 2007, Seguerra now identifies ...

– "Araw-Gabi: Mga Awit ni Maestro Ryan" (

Universal Records Universal Music Group N.V. (often abbreviated as UMG and referred to as just Universal Music) is a Dutch–American multinational music corporation under Dutch law. UMG's corporate headquarters are located in Hilversum, Netherlands and its ...

) *

Donna Cruz Donna Cruz Yrastorza-Larrazabal professionally known as Donna Cruz is a Filipina singer and actress. She is a member of the Philippine showbiz family Cruz. Her self-titled debut album ''Donna'' was well received by the general public and earn ...

– " Now and Forever" (

Star Music Star Music (stylized in lowercase as starmusic; formerly known as Star Records), is a record label in the Philippines owned and operated by media conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation. It was formerly a separate company operating as a wholly owned su ...

) *

Jolina Magdangal Maria Jolina Perez Magdangal-Escueta (; born November 6, 1978) is a Filipina singer, actress, television presenter, and entrepreneur. She is referred to in the Philippines as the Queen of Pinoy Popular Culture (or simply as Pop Icon) and is ...

– "Back to Love" (Star Music) *

Marion Marion may refer to: People *Marion (given name) *Marion (surname) *Marion Silva Fernandes, Brazilian footballer known simply as "Marion" *Marion (singer), Filipino singer-songwriter and pianist Marion Aunor (born 1992) Places Antarctica * Mari ...

– "Marion" (Star Music) *Sarah Geronimo – " The Great Unknown (

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) *

Toni Gonzaga Celestine Cruz Gonzaga-Soriano (; born January 20, 1984), better known as Toni Gonzaga, is a Filipino singer, host, actress, producer, vlogger and entrepreneur. She is the former lead host of long-running reality show, ''Pinoy Big Brother''. To ...

– " My Love Story" (Star Music) *Zsa Zsa Padilla – "Beginnings" (

PolyEast Records PolyEast Records (formerly Canary Records, OctoArts International, OctoArts EMI Music Inc. and EMI Philippines) is a record label in the Philippines. It is a member of the Philippine Association of the Record Industry and from 2008 until 2013, ...

) ''Male Concert Performer of the Year'' *

Arnel Pineda Arnel Campaner Pineda (born September 5, 1967) is a Filipino singer and songwriter. He came to prominence in the Philippines during the 1980s and internationally in 2007 as the lead singer of the American rock band Journey. Early life Arnel ...

– "Love Rock N' Roll" *Darren Espanto – "Birthday Concert" *Erik Santos – "Royals" *Gary Valenciano – "Gary V. Presents" *Jed Madela – "All Request 5" *

Mark Bautista Mark Arazo Bautista (born August 10, 1983) is a Filipino singer, actor and commercial model. Bautista received his career break when he became a grand finalist on the Philippine reality TV talent search ''Star for a Night'' where he placed third ...

– "Here Sings Love" *Martin Nievera – "Royals" ''Male Recording Artist of the Year'' *

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– " Bless This Mess" (PolyEast Records) *Darren Espanto – "Be With Me" ( MCA Music) *Erik Santos – "Champion Reborn" (Star Music) *Jed Madela – "Iconic" (Star Music) *

Jovit Baldivino Jovit Lasin Baldivino (October 16, 1993 – December 9, 2022) was a Filipino singer and actor. He was the first winner of the reality talent competition show ''Pilipinas Got Talent'' in 2010. Early life Jovit Baldivino came from a poor fami ...

– "JB Jukebox" (Star Music) *Martin Nievera – "Kahapon Ngayon" (PolyEast Records) *

Ogie Alcasid Herminio Jose Lualhati "Ogie" Alcasid Jr. (; born August 27, 1967) is a Filipino singer-songwriter, television presenter, comedian, parodist, and actor. He is currently the President of OPM (Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-Aawit). Early care ...

– "Ikaw ang Buhay Ko" (Universal Records) ''Best New Female Recording Artist of the Year'' *Alyssa Angeles – "Falling In Love" (Synergy Music) *Esang de Torres – "Ako Ay Kakanta" (MCA Music) *

Janella Salvador Janella Maxine Desiderio Salvador (; born March 30, 1998) is a Filipino actress and singer. Debuting in the hit morning drama ''Be Careful with My Heart'' (2012–2014), she followed with leading roles in ''Oh My G!'' (2015), Jun Lana's ''Haunte ...

– "Janella Salvador" (Star Music) *Maxine – "Maxine" (Ivory Music and Video) *Michelle Ortega – "Michelle Ortega" (Universal Records) *Pauline Cueto – "Pauline Cueto" (MCA Music) *

Yassi Pressman Yasmin Isabel "Yassi" Pressman(born 11 May 1995) is a Filipino-British model, actress, television personality, singer, and dancer. As a power dancer, she was given a break in her career for portraying antagonist roles before rising to promine ...

– "Yassi" (Viva Records) ''Best New Male Recording Artist of the Year'' *

Bailey May Bailey Thomas Cabello May (born 6 August 2002) is a Filipino-British singer, model, actor, dancer, and television personality. He first gained recognition through his Sean Kingston and Daniel Padilla covers. In 2015, he successfully auditioned ...

– "Bailey" (Star Music) *

Daryl Ong Daryl Neilsonn Ong (born March 24, 1987) is a Filipino singer and songwriter. He rose to fame after joining the singing competition ''The Voice of the Philippines''. When Ong sang his blind audition piece "Paano" (original by Gary Valenciano) ...

– "Daryl Ong" (Star Music) *

Derrick Monasterio Derrick Leander Monasterio (born August 1, 1995) is a Filipino actor and singer. He was born in Quezon City, Philippines, the son of former Filipina actress Tina Monasterio. Personal life Monasterio attended high school at Angelicum College. H ...

– "Derrick Monasterio" (

GMA Records GMA Music (formerly known as Infiniti Music and GMA Records) is a subsidiary of GMA Network Inc. and is engaged in the production, marketing and distribution of music and concerts. GMA Music is a member of PARI and has the distinction of having ...

) *Idolito dela Cruz – "Ngayong Nandito Ka" (DB Energy Music Co.) *

JC de Vera John Carlo de Vera (born March 10, 1986), better known by his screen name JC de Vera, is a Filipino actor, host and model. Personal life De Vera was offered a basketball scholarship in Colegio de San Juan de Letran after he graduated from high ...

– "Stellar" (Ivory Music and Video) *Kenneth Ray Parsad – "Still" (Universal Records) *

Matteo Guidicelli Gianmatteo Vittorio Fernan Guidicelli (, born March 26, 1990), known professionally as Matteo Guidicelli, is a Filipino actor, model, singer and former kart racer. Early life and career Matteo Guidicelli was born in Cebu City. He is one of ...

– "Matteo Guidicelli" (Star Music) ''Music Video of the Year'' *"Bibitawan Ka" –

Juris The Juris were a tribe of South American Indigenous people, formerly occupying the country between the rivers Içá (lower Putumayo) and Yapura, north-western Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Por ...

(Directed by Richmond Cadsawan) *"Cruisin'" –

Christian Bautista Christian Joseph Morata Bautista (born October 19, 1981) is a Filipino singer, actor, host, and model. He was a finalist of ''Star in a Million'', a Philippine reality show aired on ABS-CBN channel, winning 4th place in the competition in 2003. ...

and

Julie Anne San Jose Julie Anne Peñaflorida San Jose (; born May 17, 1994) is a Filipino singer, songwriter, actress, host and television personality. She is dubbed as "''Asia's Limitless Star''" for her singing prowess and achievements. San Jose is regarded as ...

(Directed by Mark Reyes) *"Ipapadama Na Lang" – Matteo Guidicelli (Directed by Peewee Gonzales and Lloyd Corpuz) *"Kalsada" –

Sam Concepcion Samuel Lawrence Lopez Concepcion (born October 17, 1992) is a Filipino singer, dancer, actor, VJ and host. Concepcion emerged as the winner for the Big Division of the first season of ''Little Big Star'' in April 2006. Concepcion currently ha ...

(Directed by Miguel Tanchanco) *"Puso Kong Ito" – Edward Benosa (Directed by Carlo Obispo) (tied) *"Tayo" –

Rivermaya Rivermaya is a Filipino alternative rock band. Formed in 1994, it is one of the several bands who spearheaded the 1990s Philippine alternative rock explosion. Rivermaya is currently composed of original members Mark Escueta and Nathan Azarcon ...

(Directed by Musseli Cruz) *"Wag Kang Pabebe" –

Vice Ganda Jose Marie Borja Viceral (born March 31, 1976), popularly known as Vice Ganda (; ), is a Filipino comedian, talk show host, television presenter, actor, entrepreneur, and singer. He is a regular host on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show '' It's ...

(Directed by Jasper Salimbangon) (tied) ''Pop Album of the Year'' *" Wish I May" –

Alden Richards Richard Reyes Faulkerson Jr. (born January 2, 1992), known professionally as Alden Richards, is an award-winning Filipino actor, singer, host, and entrepreneur. He is dubbed as "The Asia's Multimedia Star" after receiving the Asian Star Pri ...

(GMA Records) *"I Feel Good" –

Daniel Padilla Daniel John Elago Ford (born April 26, 1995), better known by his screen name Daniel Padilla (), is a Filipino actor and recording artist. Padilla made his television debut with a supporting role in the soap opera ''Gimik 2010'' (2010), befor ...

(Star Music) *"Be With Me" – Darren Espanto (MCA Music) *"Champion Reborn" – Erik Santos (Star Music) *"Jadine: On The Wings Of Love" –

Nadine Lustre Nadine Alexis Paguia Lustre (, ; born October 31, 1993) is a Filipino actress and singer. She rose to fame after playing the lead role of Eya Rodriguez in the film ''Diary ng Panget'' (2014). Lustre has since starred in the television series ...

and James Reid (Viva Records) *"Marion" – Marion (Star Music) *"The Great Unknown" – Sarah Geronimo (Viva Records) ''Male Pop Artist of the Year'' *Alden Richards – "Wish I May" (GMA Records) (tied) *Daniel Padilla – "I Feel Good" (Star Music) *Darren Espanto – "Be With Me" (MCA Music) (tied) *James Reid – "On the Wings of Love" (Viva Records) *Jovit Baldivino – "JB Jukebox" (Star Music) *

Piolo Pascual Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual (, born January 12, 1977) is a Filipino film and television actor, singer, model, and producer. Early life Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual was born on January 12, 1977, in Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center located in Malate ...

– "The Breakup Playlist" (Star Music) *Sam Concepcion – "Bago" (Universal Records) ''Female Pop Artist of the Year'' *Janella Salvador – "Janella Salvador" (Star Music) *

Karylle Ana Karylle Padilla Tatlonghari (born March 22, 1981), known mononymously as a Karylle, is a Filipino singer, actress, TV host and musical theatre performer. She is heralded as "''OPMs Showbiz Royalty''". She notably received a nomination for ...

– "A Different Playground" (PolyEast Records) *

Kathryn Bernardo Kathryn Chandria Manuel Bernardo (; born March 26, 1996) is a Filipino actress and singer. Dubbed as “''Asia's Superstar”'' by various media outlets, People Asia hailed Bernardo as the Box Office Queen of her generation for being the onl ...

– "Christmas Duets" (Star Music) *Marion Aunor – "Marion" (Star Music) *Nadine Lustre – "Jadine: On The Wings Of Love" (Viva Records) *Sarah Geronimo – "The Great Unknown" (Viva Records) *Toni Gonzaga – "My Love Story" (Star Music) ''Acoustic Album of the Year'' *"Araw-Gabi, Mga Awit Ni Maestro Ryan" – Aiza Seguerra (Universal Records) *"Bawat Daan" –

Ebe Dancel Sugarfree is a Filipino rock band currently composed of Jal Taguibao on vocals and bass guitar, and Kaka Quisimbing on drums. Former notable members include chief songwriter and frontman Ebe Dancel on vocals and guitars, and Mitch Singson on dr ...

(Star Music) *"Sa ‘Yo Lamang Papuri At Inspirasyon" – Noel Cabangon (Universal Records) *"TJ Monterde" – TJ Monterde (PolyEast Records) ''Acoustic Artist of the Year'' *Aiza Seguerra – "Araw-Gabi, Mga Awit ni Maestro Ryan" (Universal Records) *Ebe Dancel – "Bawat Daan" (Star Music) *Noel Cabangon – "Sa’yo Lamang Papuri At Inspirasyon" (Universal Records) *TJ Monterde – "TJ Monterde" (PolyEast Records) ''Revival Album of the Year'' *"Araw-Gabi, Mga Awit Ni Maestro Ryan" – Aiza Seguerra (Universal Records) *"Iconic" – Jed Madela (Star Music) *"Ikaw Ang Buhay Ko" – Ogie Alcasid (Universal Records) *"JB Jukebox" – Jovit Baldivino (Star Music) *"Kahapon Ngayon" – Martin Nievera (PolyEast Records) *"Nostalgia" – The Company (Universal Records) *"Now and Forever" – Donna Cruz (Star Music) ''Dance Album of the Year'' *"Bago" – Sam Concepcion (Universal Records) *"Bailey" –

(Star Music) *"Be With You" – Darren Espanto (MCA Music) *"Classy Girls" – Classy Girls (LOP Production) *"#Hashtags" – Hashtags (Star Music) *"

The Juans The Juans (stylized in lowercase) is a Filipino pop rock band based in Bulacan, Philippines. It currently consists of lead vocalist and keyboardist Carl Guevarra, vocalist and lead guitarist Japs Mendoza, vocalist and bassist Chael Adriano, and vo ...

" – The Juans (Viva Records) *"Top One Project" – Top One Project (GMA Records) *"Zayaw Pilipinas" – Ron Antonio (MCA Records) ''Album of the Year'' *"Back To Love" –

(Star Music) *"Be With You" – Darren Espanto (MCA Music) *"Bless This Mess" – Bamboo (PolyEast Records) *"Marion" – Marion (Star Music) *"The Great Unknown" – Sarah Geronimo (Viva Records) *"Wish I May" – Alden Richards (GMA Records) *"Nando’n Ako" –

Willie Revillame Wilfredo Buendia Revillame (; born January 27, 1961), popularly known as Willie Revillame, is a Filipino television host, comedian, singer, songwriter, actor, and businessman. Career Revillame started out as the host of GMA Network's noontime ...

(GMA Records) ''Song of the Year'' *"Gusto Kita" – Bailey May (Star Music) *"Home" – Darren Espanto (MCA Music) *"Nando’n Ako" – Willie Revillame (GMA Records) *"Maghihintay Ako" –

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(Star Music) *"Tala" – Sarah Geronimo (Viva Records) *"Take A Chance" – Marion (Star Music) *"Wish I May" – Alden Richards (GMA Records) ''Duo/Group of the Year'' *Callalily – "Greetings From Callalily" (Universal Records) *Never The Strangers – "Screenburn" (Universal Records) *"T.O.P." – "Top One Project" (GMA Records) *Silent Sanctuary – "Langit. Luha" (Ivory Music And Video ) *Six Part Invention – "Always And Ever" (Universal Records) *The Company – "Nostalgia" (Universal Records) *The Juans – "The Juans" (Viva Records) ''Rock Album of the Year'' *"Avalon Beyond" – Avalon Beyond (Pulp Live Records) *"Bless This Mess" –

(PolyEast Records) *"Dating Gawi" –

Rico Blanco Rico Rene Granados Blanco (born March 17, 1973) is a Filipino singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actor, endorser and entrepreneur. He began his career as one of the founding members, and served as the chief songwriter, ...

(Universal Records) *"Debris" – Sandwich (PolyEast Records) *"Greetings From Callalily" – Callalily (Universal Records) *"Langit. Luha." – Silent Sanctuary (Ivory Music And Videos) *"Screenburn" – Never The Strangers (Universal Records) ''Rock Artist of the Year'' *Avalon Beyond – "Avalon Beyond" (Pulp Live Records) *Bamboo – "Bless This Mess" (PolyEast Records) *Callalily – "Greetings From Callalily" (Universal Records) *Never The Strangers – "Screenburn" (Universal Records) *Rico Blanco – "Dating Gawi" (Universal Records) *Sandwich – "Debris" (Polyeast Records) *Silent Sanctuary – "Langit. Luha." (Ivory Music And Videos) ''R&B Album of the Year'' *"

" – Daryl Ong (Star Music) *"Jason Dy" –

Jason Dy Jason James Desiata Dy (born June 19, 1990) is a Filipino singer, songwriter, actor and musician. He is best known as the winner of the second season of ''The Voice of the Philippines''. Dy was invited onstage by David Foster to perform with ...

(MCA Records) *"Most Requested Playlist" –

Kris Lawrence Kristoffer Lawrence Cadevida (born on September 1, 1982), simply known as Kris Lawrence, is a Filipino-American singer-songwriter of dual American and Filipino people, Filipino citizenship. Early life and career Lawrence was born in Los Angel ...

(Universal Records) ''R&B Artist of the Year'' *

– "Daryl Ong" (Star Music) *Kris Lawrence – "Most Requested Playlist" (Universal Records) *Jason Dy – "Jason Dy" (MCA Records) ''Compilation Album of the Year'' *"Gold" – Gary Valenciano (Universal Records) *"Aldub Is Forever" (Universal Records) *"Theme Song Compilation" (Star Music) *"Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs" (Star Music) *"Bituin Walang Ningning" – Mark Bautista and Cris Villongco (Viva Records) ''Cover Design of the Year'' *"Araw-Gabi, Mga Awit Ni Maestro Ryan Cayabyab" – Aiza Seguerra (Universal Records) *"I Feel Good" – Daniel Padilla (Star Music) *"Be With You" – Darren Espanto (MCA Music) *"Now and Forever" – Donna Cruz (Star Music) *"Gold" – Gary Valenciano (Universal Records) *"Iconic" – Jed Madela (Star Music) *"Back To Love" – Jolina Magdangal (Star Music) *"The Great Unknown" – Sarah Geronimo (Viva Records)

Special awards

Pilita Corrales Lifetime Achievement Award

* Dulce

Parangal Levi Celerio

* Vicente "Vic" del Rosario, Jr. (Viva Records)

Stars of the Night

Arjo Atayde Juan Carlos "Arjo" Campo Atayde (born November 5, 1990) is a Filipinos, Filipino actor and politician who has served as the representative for Quezon City's Quezon City's 1st congressional district, 1st district since 2022. He is best known fo ...

and

Ria Atayde Maria Sophia Campo Atayde (born March 23, 1992), known professionally as Ria Atayde, is a Filipina actress. She is the daughter of veteran actress Sylvia Sanchez and businessman Art Atayde. Her professional career began with the drama series ' ...

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