Aliw Awards Foundation Inc. President Alice H. Reyes today released the names of finalists for the 2023 Aliw Awards to be presented on December 11,2023 at the Manila Hotel Centennial Hall.
The finalists and their categories are as follows:
Best Child Performer (Male)
- JD Tena (Ibarra)
- Elian Santos (Ibarra)
- Gianino Sarita
Best Child Performer (Female)
- Natalie Grace Yanson
- Amari Sotto
- Scarlet Snow Belo
- Olivia Manzan0
- Heather Chua
Best New Male Artist
- Federico
- Rex Baculfo
- David La Sol
- Jeri Violago
- Mike Shimamoto
Best New artist Female
- Zarina Krishna Villanueva
- Maevin Breva
- Kristina Madrigal
- Larysa
Best Stand Up Comedian
- Red Ollero
- Victor Anastacio
- GB Labrador
- Super Tekla
- Petite
- Negi
Best Male Crossover Performer
- Jon Joven Uy
- Nino Alejandro
- Anthony Rosaldo
- Arman Ferrer
- Gian Magdangal
Best Female Crossover
- Jade Riccio
- Sheila Valderama Martinez
- Nina Campos
- Kathy Hipolito Mas
- Lara Maigue
Best Inspirational /Gospel singer (Male,Female or Grop)
- Reuben Laurenti
- Noel Cabangon
- Arman Ferrer
- Sheena Lee Palad
- Erik Santos & Fr. Arnel Dc Aquino, SJ
- Kayla Rivera & Fr. Manoling V. Francisco, SJ
Best Cultural Group (Theater and Dance)
- Ephesus Teatron Group Inc.
- Dulaang Caviteno (Dasmarinas City)
- Uyat Artista (Pampanga)
- DLSU Harlequin Theater Guild (Manila)
- Frontline Production Inc. (Manila)
- Arti Sta Rita (Pampanga)
Best Festival Practises & Performance
“Ayat Festival 2023; The 173rd La Union Founding Anniversary” San Fernando, La Union, “Paru-Paro Festival” Dasmarinas City, Cavite, “Dinagyang Festival”, Iloilo City, Iloilo,”Masskara Festival”, Bacolod City, “Tanglawan Festival”, San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan,”Kasanggayahan Festival “, Sorsogon City, “Mamangi Festival” Ilagan City, Isabela, “Dugoy Festiva- Mangyan Occidental Mindoro
Best Festival Catalyst/Organizer
- Gov. Raphaelle Veronica”Raffy” Ortega-David, San Fernando La Union
- Mayor Jenny A Barzaga, Dasmarinas City, Cavite
- Mayor Jerry Trenas, Iloilo City, Iloilo
- Mayor Alfredo Abelardo B. Benitez, Bacolod City
- Mayor Arthur B. Robes and Rep. Florida “Rida” Perez-Robes, San Jose Del Monte
- Gov. Edwin “Boboy” Hamor, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon
- Mayor Josemarie L. Diaz, Iligan City, Isabela
Best Special Events Production
Mutia Ti La Union 2023, San Fernando La Union, Michael Cinco A Metaverse Fashion Gala, Marriott Hotel, Pinoy Playlist Music Festival, Maybank Performing Arts Theater, BGC Arts Center, Art is Calling for me, RCBC, Raymond Lauchengco, JBL Soundfest; Best Special Events Director, Bernard Yabut Maybituin, Michael Cinco A Metaverse Fashion Gala, Marriott, Manni Coloma, Asia CEO Awards, Raymond Lauchengco, JBL Sound fest, MOA Concert Ground
Best Featured Actress in a Play
Lhorvie Nuevo “Ang Paguusig”, Tanghalang Pilipino, Adrienne Vergara”Ang Awit Ng Dalagang Marmol”, Virgin LabFest, Madelaine Nicolas, :Hawai Here We Come”
Best Featured Actor in A Play
Alfred Gaddi “Aquarium Na Walang Tubig” Sining Pinagpala, Phi Palmos “The Reconciliation Dinner”, Dulaang UP, Rikki Benedicto”Dominador Gonzales, National Artist, CCP Black box
Best Featured Actor in Musical
Jon JOven Uy “Ibarra” Tanghalang UnaObra, Lorenz Martinez, “Carousel”, Repertory Philippines, Nino Alejandro “Ang Huling El Bimbo” Full House Theater Company, Jeffrey Hidalgo, “Ibarra” Tanghalang Una Obra, Kevin Posadas, “Ibarra” Tanghalang Una Obra, KD Estrada,”WAlang Aray” Philippine Educational Theater Association ( PETA), Bene Manaois, “Halimaw” DLSU Harlequin Theater Gild
Best Featured Actress In A Musical
Mikkie Bradshaw-Volante, “Carousel”, Carla Guevara La Forteza, “Snow White and The Prince”, Repertory Philippines, Dea Formacil,”Ibarra” Tanghalang Una Obra, Mia Bolanos, “Carousel” Repertory Philippies, Alexa Ilacad, “Walang Aray” Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA),Murline Udinn, “Halimaw” DLSU Harlequin Theater Guild, Nicole Laurel-Asencio, “Ibarra” Tanghalang Una Obra
Best Ensemble Performance in a Musical, Play or Concert, Repertory Actors
“Carousel”, Repertory Philippines, Tanghalang Filipino Actors Ensemble, “Ang Pag uusig” Tanghalang Pilipino, Tanghalang Una Obra, Dulaang UP Ensemble, “The Reconciliation Dinner, Dulaang UP, DLSU Harlequin Theater Guild, Art is calling for me, RMA
Best Musi Direction For A Play
Ejay Yatco, Carousel/Repertory Philppines / Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez, CCP Complex , Manila, Joed Balsamo ,Ibarra/ Tanghalang Una Obra, GSIS Theater, Manila, Vince Lim, Silver Lining/ Rockitwell Studios and Music Artes Inc., Vince Lim, Halimaw/DLSU Harlequin Theater Guild, Barbie Dumlao “Handog an original Filipino musical, J&A Prod.
Best Composer for Original Musical
Joed Balsamo Ibarra/Tanghalang Una Obra, GSIS Theater, Jack Teotico ,Silver Lining/Rockitwell Studios and Music Artes Inc., Barbie Dumlao, Handog A Filipino Musical, J&A Prod., , Vince Lim, Walang Aray, Philippine Educational Theater Association
Best Concert Stage Director
John Prats “Erik Santos Milestone: The 20th Anniversary Concert”, SM MOA Arena,MOA Pasay City, Rowel Santiago, “Odette Quesada All Hits” Newport Performing Arts Theater, Newport World Resorts, Pasay City, Floy Quintos ”Anywhere We Sing Is Home”, Samsung Performing Arts Theater, Ayala Circuit, Makati City, Paolo Valenciano, “Gary ReEnergized Manila, George Sison-Tagle, “The Three Terors Plus One”, Teatrino. Bing Pascual “Sounds Of Manila, Reunion Concert. UP Bahay Alumni
Best Musical Director For Concert
Homer Flores, “Erik Santos MilEStone: The 20th Anniversary Concert, SM MOA Arena, Mon Faustino “Gary V ReEnergized Manila , Newport Performing Arts Theater, Newport World Resorts, Adonis Tabanda “The Class Of OPM” The Theater at Solaire, Solaire Hotel & Casino, Jason Quitane , “Odette Quesada All Hits” Newport Performimg Arts Theater, Newport Wrld Resorts, Michael Bulaong, “Our Hearts, Healed & Heard” Manila
Best Stage Director for a Play
Dennis Marasigan, “Ang Pag-uusig” / Tanghalang Pilipino Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez, CCP Complex, Manila, Nazer Salcedo “Ang Awit ng Dalagang Marmol,Virgin LabFest Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez, CCP Complex, Manila, Issa Manalo Lopez, “O’Donnell/Virgin Labfest, Dexter Santos “The Reconciliation Dinner/Dulaang UP, Bart Guingona, “Red”/ The Necessary Theater, Caisa Borromeo, “Lungs” The Sandbox Collective, Rodel Mercado “Monumento 1896”/ Frontline Production
Best Stage Director For a Musical
Toff De Venecia, Carousel/Repertory Philippines Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez, CCP Complex, Manila, Frannie Zamora, Ibarra/ Tanghalang Una Obra GSIS Theater, Pasay City, Joy Virata Snow White and The Prince /Repertory Philippines Onstage , Greenbelt, Makati City, Ian Segarra, “WAlang Aray” Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), Maribel Legarda,”Silver Lining “/RockitwellStudios and Music Artes Inc. Urie Clamor, “Barbwayr The Musical, Dulaang Caviteno, Cavite State University, Silang Cavite, Romualdo “Raffy” Tejada, “Halimaw” / DLSU Harlequin Theater Guild, Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium, Dela Salle University Manila, Luisito Nario “Handog Original Filipino Musical, J & A Production
Best Play
“Ang Pag-uusig/ Tanghalang Pilipino, Tanghalang Igncio Gimenez, CCP Complex,Manila, Ang Awit Ng Dalagang Marmol/ Virgin LabFest Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez,CCP Complex, Manila, Red / The Necessary Theater,PETA Theater Center, Quezon City, The Reconciliation Dinner/ Dulaang UP ,UP Theater Main Hall Stage, UP Diliman ,Quezon City, Monumento 1896 /Frontline Productions San Sebastian College, Manila, Lungs/The Sandbox Collective
Best Musical
“Carousel” Repertory Philippines, Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez, CCP Complex, Manila, “Ibarra” Tanghalang Una Obra, GSIS Theater, Pasay City, “Snow White and The Prince”, Repertory Philippines Onstage Greenbelt, “Halimaw” DLSU Harlequin Theater Guild Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium, DLSU,Manila, “Barbwayr The Musical” Dulaang Caviteno, Cavite City State University, Silang Cavite. “Walang Aray” Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), PETA Theater Center ,Quezon City, “Silver Lining” Rockitwell Studios and Music Artes Inc. Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC, Makati City, “Handog The Original Filipino Musical, J & A Production
Best Instrumentalist
- Dingdong Fiel, Piano
- John Carl Diaz, Electric Guitar
- Conrado Titus” Del Rosario Michael Tambasen, Saxophone
- Bernardo Soler, Guitar
- Nicole Tejedor-Reluya, Saxophone
- Jazz Almonacid, guitar
Best Male Host
- Johan Enriquez
- Jon Joven Uy
- Robbi Domingo
- Jeremy Domingo
- Lance Raymundo
- Raymond Gorosp
Best Female Host
- Shiela Valderama
- Mary Jean “MJ” Lastimosa
- Nicole Cando
- Catriona Grey
Best Female Clasical Performer
- Gerphil Flores
- Sweet Samaniego-Buchanana
- Margarito Roco
- Jade Ricccio
- Kathy Hipolito Mas
- Nenen Espina
Best Male Classical Performer
- Arman Ferrer
- Sherwin Sozon
- Terrence Guillermo
- Pablo Molina
- Cipriano de Guzman Jr.
Best R&B/Jazz Artist (Male, Female or Group)
- Nicole Laurel Asencio
- Lorna Cipra
- Lyn Sherman
- Charles Kevin Tan
- Colby dela Calzada Quartet
- Mike Tambasen Project
- Mabuhay Swingers
- Yodz Jazz Band
Best Female Pop Artist
- Gigi De Lana
- Janah Zaplan
- Jessica Villarubin
- Alexa Ilacad
- Lae Manego
- AJ Bonifacio
Best Male Pop Artist
- Dindo Fernandez
- KD Estrada
- Tim Pavino
Best Dance Production
Carmen and Other Spirits Alice Reyes Dance Philippines/ Samsung Performing Arts Theater, The Ayala Circuit, Makati, Rama Hari, Cultural Center Of The Philippines (CCP), Alice Reyes Dance Philippines and CCP’s ProfessionalArtist Suport Program/MET, Encantada Metropolitan Theater and Carmen D. Locsin Foundation/ Samsung Performing Arts Theater, Romeo & Juliet, Ballet Manila/ Aliw Theater
Best Choral Group
- CLSU Maestro Singers
- Kammerchor Manila
- De La Salle University Chorale
- Dr. Yanga’s College Inc. DYCI Dagalak
- City of Voices Chambers Singers
Best Lead Actor In a Play
Marco Viana, Ang Pag-uusig, Paul Jake Paule, Anak Datu, Rikki Benedicto, Dominador Gonzales:National Artist, Adrian Lindayag, Regine The Fairy Gaymother,Migui Moreno, Handog The Filipino Musical, Joel Saracho, Dominador Gonzales: National Artist
Best Lead Actress in a Play
Glecy Atienza, “Indigo Child”, Tex Ordones-DeLeon “Regine: The Fairy Gaymother”, Shamaine Buencamino “Tuloy Ang Palabas”, Stella Canete-Mendoza “The Rconciliation Dinner”, Frances Makil-Ignacio “The Reconciliation Dinner”, Sab Jose “Lungs”
Best Lead Actor In A Musical
Piolo Pascual “Ibarra”, Gian Magdangal “Carousel”, Anthony Rosaldo “Ang Huling El Bimbo”, Gio Gahol “Walang Aray” Ricky Davao “Silver Lining” Noel Comia “Halimaw”
Best Lead Actress In A Musical
Myramae Meneses “Ibarra”, Karylle Tatlonghari “Carousel”, Jheni Monsato “Barbwayr Ang Musikal”, Marynor Madamesila “Walang Aray”
Best Solo Performer In Hotels, Bars & Music Lounges
Noel Cabangun, Kubo Diliman, Queson City, Nicole Laurel Asencio, Salon De Ning , The Peninsula Manila, Nino Alejandro Craft Pub & Grill The Fort, BGC
Best Group Performer In Hotels, Bar & Music Lounges
Inch, Quanto Music Room, Bacolod, Progeny Bar 360 Newport World Resort, Men Of Blue Blood, Club Filipino, Greenhills, 3rd Avenue
Best Male Performance In A Concert
Arman Ferrer “Another Chance”, Tim Pavino “Homeward Bound”, Nyoy Volante “Nyoy Volante @ District One” Bo Cerrudo “Bo Cerrudo 35 years , Dindo Fernandez “Dindo Fernandez Live at Teatrino”
Best Female PerformanceIn A Concert
Bayang Barrios “Katutubong Diva”, Sheryn Regis “”All Out The 20th Anniversary Concert Series”, Ice Swguerra “Ice Seguerra Live”
Best Group/Ensemble Performance In a Concert
Tribu “Klassical”,The Leading Ladies “The Art Of Christmas, Beverly Salviejo, George Sison-Tagle, Sherwin Sozon, Egay Rubiano “The Three Tenors Plus One”, Artist Is Calling For Me
Best Major Concert (Male)
Piolo Pascual “Ultimate Night With Piolo”, Martin NIevera “ Martin Nievera The Journey Continues”, Erik Santos “Erik Santos MilEStone: The 20th Anniversary Concert”, Ogie Alcasid “Ogieke”, Gary Valenciano “Gary ReEnergized Manila”
Best Major Concert (Female)
Moira De La Torre “Moira 2023”, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid “Solo”, Odette Quesada “Odette Quesada All Hits, The 40th Anniversary Celebration”, Gigi De Lana “G Rules”, Various Artist “Anywhere We Sing Is Home”
Best Collaboration In Major Concert
Sarah Geronimo, Bamboo “Sarah GX Bamboo”, Gabby Concepcion, Sharon Cuneta “Dear Heart”, Kyla , JayR “Back In Time The Reunion Concert”, Catriona Gray , Sam Milby “Love and Beyond The CatSam Valentine Concert”, Kyla, Richard Poon, Sitti “Music Of Love”, Tirso Cruz III, Edgar Mortiz, ChristopherDe Leon “ Some Kind Of Valentine”, Eraserhead “Huling El Bimbo”, Ben and Ben
Best Filipino Artist Based Abroad (Male)
- Cipriano De Guzaman
- Joseph Gelito
- Joseleo Logdat
- Joaquin Valdez
Best Filipino Artist Based Abroad (Female)
- Rachel Alejandro
- Joey Albert
- Rachelle Ann Go
- Joanna Ampil
- Jam Morales
Best Jazz Artist Based Abroad
- Hiedi Tan
- Lorna Cifra
- Louie Reyes
Best Group Filipino Artist Based Abroad
Sound Of Manila
Best Venue for Theater and Concert
Tanghalang Jimenez, Tanghalang Metropolotan, The Metropolitan Theater, Newport Performing Arts Theater, Newport World Resorts, The Theater at Solaire, Solaire Hotel &Casino, Samsung, Library Comedy Bar.
