7th VP Choice Awards: Entertainment TV Winners
The 7th Village Pipol Choice Awards (VPCA) once again brought together the biggest names in television for a night that celebrated influence, talent, and the undeniable power of the PIPOL. With the elegant Palace of Fashion theme, the evening was about recognizing the shows and personalities that defined the past year. These are the winners for the 7th VPCA Entertainment & TV.
From powerhouse networks to rising stars, this year’s Entertainment TV winners reflected a mix of established excellence and fresh faces shaping the industry. The winners are chosen based on 50% public voting and 50% internal judges system, for a result that equally considers public preference and the judges’ assessment.
Major Highlights of the Night
Leading the winners is GMA7, with TV Station of the Year, with its strong presence and connection with Filipino audiences.
In the acting categories, Ang Mutya ng Section E garnered awards. We have Andres Muhlach winning TV Actor of the Year and Ashtine Olviga taking home TV Actress of the Year.
The night also celebrated rising talent within the industry as Rabin Angeles and Bianca De Vera were named Promising Male and Female Stars of the Year.
On the fandom front, Dustbia’s Cheffies proved the strength of fan communities, winning Fandom of the Year, while AshDres captured hearts as Love Team of the Year, showcasing the continued influence of on-screen chemistry in Philippine TV.
Fresh faces also made their mark, with Ralph De Leon and AZ Martinez earning New Male and Female TV Personalities of the Year.
News Personalities of the 7th VPCA Entertainment
The VPCA stage also honored credibility and excellence in journalism, with several respected news figures present during the event:
- Vicky Morales (24 Oras), awarded News Anchor of the Year
- EJ Gomez (GMA Integrated News), News Reporter of the Year
- MJ Marfori (News5), Entertainment News Reporter of the Year
Their presence added depth to the evening, reminding everyone that beyond entertainment, storytelling through news remains vital and impactful.
Complete List of Entertainment TV Winners
- TV Station of the Year – GMA7
- TV Series of the Year – Ang Mutya ng Section E
- Digital Series of the Year – Golden Scenery of Tomorrow
- TV Actor of the Year – Andres Muhlach (Ang Mutya ng Section E)
- TV Actress of the Year – Ashtine Olviga (Ang Mutya ng Section E)
- TV Supporting Actor of the Year – Marco Masa (Akusada)
- TV Supporting Actress of the Year – Ashley Sarmiento (Akusada)
- New Male TV Personality – Ralph De Leon
- New Female TV Personality – AZ Martinez
- Fandom of the Year – Dustbia
- Love Team of the Year – AshDres
- Promising Male Star of the Year – Rabin Angeles
- Promising Female Star of the Year – Bianca De Vera
- Breakthrough Star of the Year – Fyang Smith
- TV Host of the Year – Alexa Ilacad (Pinoy Big Brother)
- News Program of the Year – TV Patrol (ABS-CBN)
- News Anchor of the Year – Vicky Morales (24 Oras)
- News Reporter of the Year – EJ Gomez (GMA Integrated News)
- Entertainment News Reporter of the Year – MJ Marfori (News5)
A Celebration Beyond the Spotlight
At its core, the 7th VPCA honored what resonated most with viewers this past year, driven by the choices and support of the PIPOL. The 7th VPCA is presented by Village Pipol Magazine & PIPOL mgZn, and produced by Red Entertainment. This event would not be possible without the support of its valued partners. With Choicely as Co-Presenter, alongside 8 Century Events as the Official Event Catering Partner. We also have Design Therapy Lab as the Official Event Design Partner. Rising Design PH as the Official Red Carpet Experience Partner, and Proshot Concept Studio as the Official Glam Booth Partner.
Special thanks are also extended to our Major Sponsor Fleek Lemoistar, HONOR and Peculiar Eyewear, as well as event sponsors Eurotel, Dreamworld, APO, Lunar Cafe, Moon Leaf, and Inkvictus for their continued support in bringing this celebration to life.
The event is also in collaboration with J Layson, Atelier Fashion Studio, Philgifts, and The Snap Collective, whose creative contributions help shape the overall experience of the night.
Beyond the awards, this year’s VPCA continues to give back for a better cause. A portion of the proceeds from fan voting was dedicated to the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), with every vote supporting animal welfare. The event remains to be a reminder that the influence of the PIPOL extends beyond entertainment as it gives back to causes that matter.
