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Pinoy shows win at Asian TV Awards

 

By JULIEN MERCED C. MATABUENA

December 9, 2011

Manila Bulletin

 

 

'The Bottomline with Boy Abunda' and 'Star Confessions' won at the recently concluded Asian TV Awards

MANILA, Philippines – ABS-CBN’s “The Bottomline with Boy Abunda” and TV5’s “Star Confessions” were the only Filipino winners at the 16th Asian Television Awards held in Singapore on Dec. 8.

“The Bottomline” won Best Talk Show, besting entries from Malaysia (“Bola @ Mamak”), Singapore (“Enna Nadakkuthu?” and “It's A Small World 2”), India (“The Euthanasia Debate” and “Being Gay: The Parents' Story”) and Hong Kong (“Talk Asia – Tom Ford”).

abs-cbnnews.com reported on Friday that Abunda’s weekly late night show was commended particularly for its episode featuring Maguindanao Governor Esmael “Toto” Mangundadatu.

On the other hand, celebrity drama anthology “Star Confessions,” now “Real Confessions,” was given the Best Theme Song Award for its theme, “Ito Ang Buhay ko” composed by Boy Christopher Ramos. It won over entries from Singapore (“Christina and the Runaways” by KC Gan) and Malaysia ("Hambamu: Theme Song for Imam Muda Season 2" by Edry Abdul Halim, "Footprints in the Sand" by Wu Yi Jian and Yise Luo, and "A Time to Embrace" by Wu Jia Hui and Cheryl Lee).

The Philippines had seven nominations in all, with TV5 receiving three, and ABS-CBN and GMA-7 two each. TV5’s “Talentadong Pinoy” and GMA-7’s “Mind Master” were both nominated under the Best General Entertainment Category, while “Lokomoko” of TV5 got a nod for Best Comedy Programme.

Meanwhile, Kapamilya actress Angel Aquino was recognized for her Supporting Actress role in the primetime series, “Magkaribal,” while Kapuso comedian Michael V. was nominated under the Best Comedy Performance by an Actor category for his title role in “Pepito Manaloto.”

According to its official website, The Asian Television Awards is “the Asian TV industry's most significant and celebrated event, recognizing excellence in programming, production and performance” and is “positioned as the only event of its kind within the Asian region, and upholds a prestigious reputation of showcasing quality television production.”