5th VP Choice Awards: Kaladkaren awarded as the first transgender woman News Anchor
The 5th VP Choice Awards once again amplified the Pipol’s voice, recognizing excellent brands and the brightest stars, as determined by fans and supporters with guidance from a panel of experts.
Under the theme “Celestial Radiance: A Night of Luminous Elegance,” the VP Choice Awards celebrated another star-studded night and highly anticipated red carpet event on May 21st. Fans and supporters nominated the names and brands, and the event organizers awarded a total of 110 accolades to outstanding brands and stars across various industries.
To determine the winners, the following voting criteria were employed:
- BingoPlus Voting Portal – 30%
- Facebook Reels Stars – 20%
- Panel of Experts – 20%
- Editorial Team of Village Pipol Magazine – 30%
One of the highlights of the awards night occurred when Jervi Ryan Lisaba, known as Kaladkaren, won News Anchor of the Year. Besting renowned anchors like Bernadette Sembrano, Julius Babao, Barbie Salvador-Muhlach, Vicky Morales, and Ted Failon.
Kaladkaren, the first Transgender News Anchor
On June 12 of last year, Kaladkaren became the first transgender woman news anchor in the Philippines. Officially introduced at TV5’s Frontline Pilipinas. Carrying the pride of the LGBTQ+ community. She opened doors and inspired many by receiving the 5th VP Choice Awards’ News Anchor of the Year.
“Dati pangarap ko lang maging isang news anchor, pero ngayon meron na akong award. I thank VP Choice Awards for this recognition. Noong lumalaki ako, wala akong napapanood na transgender woman na news anchor sa telebisyon, wala akong napapanood na transgender woman na character. So noong nabigyan po ako ng pagkakataon na maging isang kauna-unahang transgender woman news anchor sa bansa, ito po ay itinuring ko na isang napakalaking responsabilidad dahil alam ko po na maraming batang katulad ko, Trans Youth, LGBTQ+ kids na nanonood na nangangarap din tahakin ang parehas na landas na tinatahak ko. Sana ay nabigyan ko kayo ng inspirasyon. Malay niyo balang araw kayo naman ang nandirito.”
Kaladkaren, News Anchor of the Year
Other notable wins in the news broadcast category, include MJ Felipe for News Reporter of the Year and TV Patrol for News Program of the Year.
Congratulations, Kaladkaren!
The 5th VP Choice Awards is produced by Village Pipol Magazine and Red Entertainment Inc.. Lead presented by BINGOPLUS, and co-presented by Converge Business SME Services and FLEEK. Moreover, the show achieved success with major sponsorships from Spotlight Cosmetics, Visualscape Graphics and Design, AMATERASU Sun Goddess, EPLAYMENT, Puregold and event styling partner 8 Century Events and Catering.
The organizers also express their gratitude to J&T Express, Variahealth, JOHNREV Skinceuticals, Aqua Sweet, Sip Purified Water, CC6 Helping the Community, pina Skincare, B Coffee, and Sumarni Aesthetics for being our sponsors.
The award-giving body also acknowledges the great contribution of their collaborators for this year’s event: Jhay Layson, Marqed Salon, HORIZON Digital Management, Joey Peria Event and Floristry, Tangere, ON THE GO Mobile Bar, Design Therapy Experience, Momentous Journey, Faithworks Mirror Photobooth and Events, and Philgifts.
Meanwhile, the Tech Expert Partner in the 5th VP Choice Awards was Gizguide and the following are our media partners: Philstar Global, Business Week Mindanao, Pilipino Mirror, BusinessWeek National, blogapalooza, LionhearTV, KLIK.PH, The New Channel, ZOE Broadcasting Network, and A2Z.
Furthermore, this year’s VPCA benefited Dialysis PH Support Group, Inc., thanks to the great contributions and active participation of fans and supporters who voted through reel stars, proving themselves to be the real stars of this year’s event.
