Nadine Lustre was the top winner of the MYX Music Awards 2016, sweeping a total of five awards including Favorite Music Video, Favorite Song, Favorite Artist, Favorite Female Artist, and Favorite Collaboration along with boyfriend and onscreen partner James Reid.
Another big winner at the awards night was young artist Darren Espanto who took home two awards for Favorite Male Artist and Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ.
RnB princess Kyla also shone brightly, winning Favorite Remake and Favorite Media Soundtrack for her rendition of “On the Wings of Love.”
OPM icon Ogie Alcasid was the big star of the evening. He was recognized as this year’s MYX Magna awardee for his tremendous contribution in the local music scene.
As a tribute, a mind blowing medley of some of Ogie’s best hits was performed by top OPM artists Jaya, Erik Santos, Christian Bautista, Yeng Constantino, Kyla, Angeline Quinto, Jona, Matteo Guidicelli, Jay-R, Aicelle Santos, and Top Suzara that earned a standing ovation from the audience.
International OPM artist Charice even surprised everyone in the MYX Music Awards as she sang Nirvana’s “Smells like Teen Spirit” with Mayonnaise.
The 11th MYX Music Awards was held at the Kia Theater, MYX VJs Ai dela Cruz, Robi Domingo, Tippy Dos Santos, Sarah Carlos, Alex Diaz, Jairus Aquino, and Sharlene San Pedro hosted the event.
Among the artists and media personalities who graced the much-awaited awards night were Donna Cruz, KZ Tandingan, Kapamilya Chicken Pork Adobo online star Bretman Rock, Cheats, Callalily, Jason Dy, Silent Santuary, Abra, Paolo and Kiana Valenciano, Morisette, Jayda, Denise Laurel, JK Labajo, The Juans, Jensen and the Flips, and Ella Cruz.
The MYX Music Awards will have a replay on March 24, 10 p.m.; March 25, 1 p.m.; and March 27, 11a.m..
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Michael V. solid Kapuso
Award-winning comedian and TV host Michael V. remains a loyal Kapuso as he renewed his contract on March 16) with GMA Network, Inc.
Present during the contract signing were GMA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, GMA President and Chief Operating Officer Gilberto R. Duavit Jr., GMA Consultant for Business Development Department II Marivin T. Arayata, GMA Vice President for Corporate Communications Angela Javier Cruz, GMA Assistant Vice President for Business Development Department II Janine Piad-Nacar, GMA Senior Program Manager Bang Arespacochaga and Bitoy’s wife and manager Carolina Bunagan.
During the contract signing, Michael V. revealed that he is very thankful with the way GMA has been taking good care of his career all these years. “GMA ang nagbigay talaga sa akin ng pinakamagandang break, kaya hindi mawawala ang loyalty. More than work ang relationship, beyond friendship na nga.”
At present, he headlines the longest running gag show Bubble Gang and the family oriented sitcom Pepito Manaloto and is host of the comedy-musical competition Lip Sync Battle Philippines.
Bitoy also said he is very proud that he is part of GMA’s success in terms of creating innovative and pioneering comedy shows in the country. “Dito sa GMA, tayo ang nagpasimula ng magagandang comedy series. I would say, ako tagasulong lang ng nasimulan ng GMA sa paggawa ng comedy. With Bubble Gang, 20 years na ganung katagal. Proud talaga ako. Hindi lang para sa sarili ko, kundi para rin sa mga kasama ko, yung mga writers, the people behind the camera. Nandiyan sila to support us at nandiyan palagi to lend an ear whenever may suggestion kami at request. Para sa akin, malaking bagay iyon. For a management and talent, dapat may ganun laging relationship.”
Atty. Gozon has nothing but praises for Michael V. and he is pleased that he continues to affirm his loyalty to the Kapuso Network. “I am more proud that he is with us. Ang hindi niyo alam, si Michael ay hindi lamang talent na nagpe-perform in front of the camera. Malaki ang kanyang naco-contribute sa paggawa ng mga shows niya. He is not only a comedian; he is also a director, a writer. But the most important thing as far as I am concerned, Michael is a very, very decent artist.”
Atty. Gozon also revealed that he is a fan of the ace comedian. “Isa siya sa mga hinahangaan kong comedian. Pinapanood ko ang mga shows niya. Ang tagal na nga Bubble Gang. At karamihan ng napapanood niyo ay siya ang nag-iisip, yun ang difference.”
Duavit said that he is very happy that Michael V. is a Kapuso and the network will continue to provide good projects for him. ”Si Michael V. ay hindi lamang haligi at kasamahan, kundi isang kinahahangaan at tinitingalang kasamahan natin na Kapuso. We are ecstatic. Bitoy stands out as being unique in his generation. Whether it’s the quality of his performances, what he writes, talagang hindi lamang bukod tangi o nangingibabaw. Kundi walang katumbas. At sa paniniwala ko at least personally, ay parang hindi pa napapanganak ang susunod sa yapak niya. So that accounts in good part for how well his programs perform and how highly he is regarded, hindi lamang nating mga Kapuso kundi ng mga manonood.”