The 7th VP Choice Awards Complete List of Nominees

The Village Pipol Choice Awards (VPCA) returns for its 7th year, shining a spotlight on the most influential names and brands across television, film, radio, and music—celebrating standout performances, compelling stories, and voices that moved audiences throughout the year.

Expanding beyond entertainment, VPCA also honors trailblazers in social media, lifestyle, travel, business, and technology, recognizing the creators, innovators, and companies that continue to shape culture, conversations, and everyday experiences.

Below is the official and complete list of nominees for the 7th VPCA

Entertainment – TV Category

TV Station of the Year

• GMA
• TV5
• Net25
• A2Z
• PTV
• AllTV

TV Series of the Year

• What Lies Beneath (ABS-CBN Studio)
• Incognito (ABS-CBN)
• Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre (GMA)
• Seducing Drake Palma (Viva, TV5)
• Beauty Empire (GMA, Viu)
• Ang Mutya ng Section E (Viva, TV5)

Digital Series of the Year

• How to Spot a Red Flag (Viu)
• Bad Genius (VivaOne)
• Ghosting (iWant)
• Alibi (Prime)
• Love at First Spike (iWant)
• Golden Scenery of Tomorrow (VivaOne)

TV Actor of the Year

• Jake Cuenca (What Lies Beneath)
• Daniel Padilla (Incognito)
• Donny Pangilinan (Roja)
• Rabin Angeles (Seducing Drake Palma)
• Miguel Tanfelix (Mga Batang Riles)
• Andres Muhlach (Ang Mutya ng Section E)

TV Actress of the Year

• Kaila Estrada (What Lies Beneath)
• Maris Racal (Incognito)
• Bianca Umali (Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre)
• Andrea Torres (Akusada)
• Kyline Alcantara (Beauty Empire)
• Ashtine Olviga (Ang Mutya ng Section E)

TV Supporting Actor of the Year

• Jon Lucas (Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre)
• Kokoy De Santos (Mga Batang Riles)
• André Yllana (Ang Mutya ng Section E)
• Enchong Dee (It’s Okay Not to Be Okay)
• Harvey Bautista (Incognito)
• Marco Masa (Akusada)

TV Supporting Actress of the Year

• Ashley Sarmiento (Akusada)
• Xyriel Manabat (It’s Okay Not to Be Okay)
• Mikee Quintos (Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre)
• Lianne Valentine (Akusada)
• Zephanie (Mga Batang Riles)
• Sara Joe (Ang Mutya ng Section E)

New Male TV Personality

• Ralph De Leon
• River Joseph
• Anton Vinzon
• Matthew Uy
• JM Ibarra
• Dylan Menor

New Female TV Personality

• AZ Martinez
• Kai Montinola
• Reign Parani
• Shuvee Etrata
• Charlie Fleming
• Mika Salamanca

Fandom of the Year

• Dustbia (PowerPick)
• JMFyang
• AshDres
• KimPau
• WillCa
• CapHeath

Love Team of the Year

• WillCa (PowerPick)
• JMFyang
• KimPau
• AshDres
• Dustbia
• RabGel

Promising Male Star of the Year

• Brent Manalo (PowerPick)
• Dustin Yu
• Heath Jornales
• Rabin Angeles
• Lance Carr
• Allen Ansay

Promising Female Star of the Year

• Bianca de Vera (PowerPick)
• Kai Montinola
• Caprice Cayetano
• Angela Muji
• Ashtine Olviga
• Aubrey Caraan

Breakthrough Star of the Year

• Will Ashley (PowerPick)
• Fyang Smith
• Emilio Daez
• Klarisse De Guzman
• Faith Da Silva
• Andres Muhlach

TV Host of the Year

• Robi Domingo (Pinoy Big Brother)
• Julie Anne San Jose (The Clash)
• Alden Richards (Stars of the Floor)
• Kim Chiu (It’s Showtime)
• Dimples Romana (GudMorning Kapatid)
• Alexa Ilacad (Pinoy Big Brother)

News Program of the Year

• 24 Oras
• TV Patrol
• Frontline Pilipinas
• Balitang A2Z
• Mata ng Agila

News Anchor of the Year

• Atom Araullo (State of the Nation)
• Bernadette Sembrano (TV Patrol)
• Connie Sison (Balitanghali)
• Vicky Morales (24 Oras)
• Jervi Wrightson (Frontline Pilipinas)
• Nikki De Guzman (Frontline Weekend)

News Reporter of the Year

• EJ Gomez (GMA Integrated News)
• Ian Cruz (GMA News)
• RG Cruz (ABS-CBN News)
• Kaxandra Salonga (ABS-CBN News)
• Gio Robles (News5)
• Lyza Aquino (ABS-CBN News)

Entertainment News Reporter of the Year

• MJ Marfori (TV5)
• MJ Felipe (ABS-CBN News)
• Nelson Canlas (GMA)
• Aubrey Carampel (GMA)
• Lhar Santiago (GMA)
• Ganiel Krishnan (ABS-CBN News)

International

BL Series of the Year

• Revenged Love (China)
• Secret Relationships (South Korea)
• School Trip: Joined a Group I’m Not Close To (Japan)
• The Next Prince (Thailand)
• Sashes and Hearts (Philippines)
• Got My Eyes On You (Philippines)

BL Love Team of the Year

• Zi Yu & Tian Xu Ning (Revenged Love)
• Kim Jun-seo & Cha Sun-hyung (Secret Relationships)
• Joss Way-ar Sangngern & Fluke Gawin Caskey (My Golden Blood)
• Perawat Sangpotirat & Prachaya Ruangroj (The Ex-Morning)
• Mac Alonzo & Larence Brenches (Sashes and Hearts)
• Esteban Mara & Mikoy Morales (Got My Eyes On You)

K-Drama Couple of the Year

• IU & Park Bo-gum (When Life Gives You Tangerines)
• Gong Myung & Kim Min-ha (Way Back Love)
• Yoona & Lee Chae-min (Bon Appetit, Your Majesty)
• Moon Ga-young & Choi Hyun-wook (My Dearest Nemesis)
• Kim Woo-bin & Bae Suzy (Genie, Make a Wish)
• Lee Jun-ho & Kim Hye-jun (Cashero)

K-Drama Series of the Year

• When Life Gives You Tangerines
• Weak Hero Class 2
• Study Group
• Beyond the Bar
• Bon Appetit, Your Majesty
• The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call

Entertainment – Music and Radio Category

Radio FM Station of the Year

• Wish FM 107.5
• Love Radio 90.7
• Brgy LS FM 97.1
• 92.3 FM Radio Philippines
• Energy FM 106.7
• 101.1 Yes FM

Female Radio DJ of the Year

• Gandang Kara (Energy FM 106.7)
• DJ Chacha (105.9 TRUE FM)
• DJ Robin Sienna (Love Radio 90.7)
• Sexy Megan (101.1 Yes FM)
• DJ Alex Baltazar (92.3 FM Radio Philippines)
• DJ Faye (Wish FM 107.5)

Male Radio DJ of the Year

• DJ Jhai Ho (92.3 FM Radio Philippines)
• Papa Dudut (Brgy LS FM 97.1)
• Papa Jackson (Energy FM 106.7)
• Kim Chino (Love Radio 90.7)
• DJ Kitchie (105.9 TRUE FM)
• DJ Toby (Energy FM 106.7)

Group Performer of the Year

• BINI (BiniVerse)
• SB19 (Simula at Wakas)
• Sexbomb Girls (Get Get Aww Concert)
• Ben&Ben (Traveller Across Dimensions Tour)
• Cup of Joe (Star Dust)
• Lola Amour (Love On Loop)

Solo Performer of the Year

• Ashtine Olviga (Mutya ng Section E Concert) – PowerPick
• Kai Montinola (Kai’s The Limit)
• Klarisse De Guzman (The Big Night)
• Rain Celmar (Meteor Rain)
• Kolette Madelo (Call Me Kolette)
• Maki (KOLORCOASTER The Concert)

Composer of the Year

• John Paulo Nase (Dungka!)
• Andreanna Therese Pantig (Pag-Ibig ay Kanibalismo II)
• Ralph William Datoon (Kahel na Langit)
• Hazel Faith D. Santos (Mahal Pa Sa Mahal)
• Jayson Fernandez (Anghel) 
• Edgar Gian Bernardino (Sandali)

Music Video of the Year

• Aya – Earl Agustin 
• Naiilang – Le John
• What If Tayo? – Mika Salamanca & Brent Manalo
• Hanggang Dito Na Lang Ba Tayo? – Ogie Alcasid
• Minamahal – Andres Muhlach & Ashtine Olviga 
• Wishing Someday – Regine Velasquez

OPM Song of the Year

• Pahuway – Rain Celmar (PowerPick)
• Paalam Muna Sandali – Darren Espanto
• Pag-Ibig ay Kanibalismo II – fitterkarma
• Pahina – Cup of Joe
• Kahel na Langit – Maki
• Sasamahan Ka (Araw-Araw) – Kolette Madelo

Podcast of the Year

• The Bare It All
• Chicks 2 Go
• Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast
• Paano Ba ’To: The Podcast
• Dogshow Divas
• Lecheng Pag-Ibig ’To

P-Pop Song of the Year

• First Luv – BINI
• sht sobrang init* – VXON
• Pa-Pa-Pa-Palaban – G22
• Bababa – 1621
• DAM – SB19
• All These Ladies – BGYO

P-Pop Group of the Year

• BINI
• VXON
• KAIA
• ALAMAT
• G22
• SB19

Rising P-Pop Group

• WRIVE (PowerPick)
• AJAA
• 1621
• 6ENSE
• GAT
• Cloud 7

INTERNATIONAL

K-Pop Act of the Year

• Hori7on
• UNIS
• Huntrix
• StrayKids
• KAI (Exo)
• Blackpink

Global Pop Song of the Year

• Golden by Huntrix
• APT by Bruno Mars & Rose
• Manchild by Sabrina Carpenter
• Chanel by Tyla
• Gariela by Katseye
• Opalite by Taylor Swift

Entertainment – Movie Category

Movie of the Year

• Meet, Greet & Bye (ABS-CBN Film Productions)
• My Love Will Make You Disappear (ABS-CBN Studios, ABS-CBN Film Productions)
• Unmarry (Quantum Films, Cineko Productions)
• Love You So Bad (ABS-CBN Studios, GMA Pictures, Regal Entertainment)
• Sunshine (Project 8 Projects, Cloudy Duck Pictures, Happy Infinite Productions)
• Call Me Mother (ABS-CBN Studios, The IdeaFirst Company, Viva Films)

Movie Actor of the Year

• Joshua Garcia (Meet, Greet & Bye)
• Paulo Avelino (My Love Will Make You Disappear)
• Zanjoe Marudo (Unmarry)
• Will Ashley (Love You So Bad)
• Andres Muhlach (Minamahal)
• Vice Ganda (Call Me Mother)

Movie Actress of the Year

• Belle Mariano (Meet, Greet & Bye)
• Kim Chiu (My Love Will Make You Disappear)
• Angelica Panganiban (Unmarry)
• Glaiza De Castro (Bar Boys)
• Maris Racal (Sunshine)
• Nadine Lustre (Call Me Mother)

Movie Director of the Year

• Cathy Garcia-Sampana (Meet, Greet & Bye)
• Chad V. Vidanes (My Love Will Make You Disappear)
• Jeffrey Jeturian (Unmarry)
• Kip Oebanda (Bar Boys)
• Antoinette Jadaone (Sunshine)
• Jun Lana (Call Me Mother)

Supporting Movie Actor of the Year

• JK Labajo (Meet, Greet & Bye)
• Dustin Yu (Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins)
• Zaijan Jaranilla (ImPerfect)
• Bryce Eusebio (Bar Boys)
• Elijah Canlas (Sunshine)
• Esnyr Ranollo (Call Me Mother)

Supporting Movie Actress of the Year

• Kaila Estrada (Meet, Greet & Bye)
• Ysabel Ortega (Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins)
• Eugene Domingo (Unmarry)
• Ashtine Olviga (Manila’s Finest)
• Sassuh Girl (Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins)
• Rochelle Pangilinan (Child No. 82)

Breakthrough Movie Star of the Year

• Krystel Go (ImPerfect)
• JM Ibarra (Child No. 82)
• Bianca De Vera (Love You So Bad)
• Ashtine Olviga (Minamahal)
• Zac Sibug (Unmarry)
• Karina Bautista (Shake, Rattle & Roll)

Entertainment – Social Media Category

Breakthrough Social Media Star of the Year

• Joy Barcoma (PowerPick)
• Grace Tanfelix
• Max Collins
• Cassy Legaspi
• Shuvee Etrata
• Athisa Manalo

YouTuber of the Year

• Esnyr
• Zeinab Harake
• Cong TV
• Alex Gonzaga
• Ivana Alawi
• Toni Fowler

TikTok Star of the Year

• Marie Twins (PowerPick)
• Vrix Gallano
• Sanya Lopez
• Kika Kim
• Euleen Castro
• Bea Borres

Local Drag Queen of the Year

• Maxie
• Arizona Brandy
• Khianna
• Viñas Deluxe
• Brigiding
• Bernie

Content Creator of the Year

• Steven Bansil
• Abi Marquez
• Jomar Yee
• Christian Antolin
• Hajie Alejandro
• Arshie Larga

Female TikTok Face of the Year

• BINI Maloi
• Chrishanna Luisa Austria (Forda Ferson)
• BINI Gwen
• Lenie Aycardo
• AC Bonifacio
• Charlie Fleming

Male TikTok Face of the Year

• Christian Martinez
• Rave Victoria
• Dan Laudit (Mentor)
• Anton Vinzon
• Josh Ford
• Michael Sager

Viral TikTok Video of the Year

• Bini Sheena (Shagidi)
• Mika Salamanca (Sino Nga Ba Sya)
• Ruffa Mae Quinto (Your Face Sounds Familiar – Moira)
• Lenie Aycardo (Cleopatra Transformation)
• Sanya Lopez (Hot Maria Clara)
• Michelle Dee (Reyna)

Lifestyle Category

Beauty Influencer of the Year

• Lenie Aycardo
• Criza Taa
• Raiza Contawi
• Geraldine Rivera
• Rei Germar
• Paula Pelaez

Beauty Clinic of the Year

• The Aivee Clinic
• Avignon Clinic
• Royal Aesthetics
• Bellezza Aesthetics
• Elyse Aesthetics
• Belo Medical Group

Lifestyle Influencer of the Year

• Kimpoy Feliciano (@kimpoyfeliciano)
• Russco Jarvina (@russcojarvina)
• Kreg (@kregvd_)
• Mark Ian (@mark.ian)
• Charles Angeles (@imcharlesangeles_)
• Gab Lagman (@gablagman)

Fashion Influencer of the Year

• Jarren Garcia
• Hyacinth Callado
• Mika Salamanca
• Mimiyuuuh
• Andrea Brillantes
• Brent Manalo

Author of the Year (Digital)

• Jonquil Joy Regala Rellin (Jonquil)
• Gwy Saludes (4reuminct)
• Ariesa Domingo (beeyotch)
• Mia Alfonso (UndeniablyGorgeous)
• R.C. Musni (AkoSiIbarra)
• Jonahmae Panen Pacalan (Jonaxx)

Online Streamer of the Year

• Dexie Diaz
• Myrtle Sarrosa
• Sharlene San Pedro
• Doc Z Gaming
• Kristine Santamena
• OhMyV33NUS

Dentist of the Year

• Dr. Ralph Figaroa Delas Alas (Urban Smiles)
• Dr. Darwin Ferrolino (Variahealth)
• Dr. Samantha Rose G. Bernardo (Awesam Smile)
• Dr. Mario Guiang (Dream Smile Dental Clinic)
• Dr. Steve Mark Gan (GAOC Dental)
• Dr. Frank Vicoy (Smile Creations)

Beauty Surgeon of the Year

• Dr. Arvin Roy Reyes
• Dr. Alexandra Chua-Jaro (Alexandra Jaro Aesthetics Clinic)
• Dr. Anne Caoile (Elyse Aesthetics)
• Dr. Patrick David Tan
• Dr. Ralph Timothy Ong (Dr. O Medical Aesthetics)
• Dr. Niño Ordillo (Vibrant Skin & Body Clinic)

Travel Category

Airline of the Year

• Cebu Pacific
• Philippine Airlines
• AirAsia
• Sunlight Air

Travel App of the Year

• Airbnb
• Klook
• Agoda
• Booking.com
• Traveloka
• AirAsia MOVE

Transport App of the Year

• Grab
• Angkas
• JoyRide
• inDrive
• Move It
• Green GSM

Travel Influencer of the Year

• Geo Ong
• Jen Barangan
• Arshie Larga
• Nana Silayro
• Angel Dei
• Colz Vidal

Technology Category

Mobile Phone Brand of the Year

• Xiaomi
• HONOR
• OPPO
• Infinix
• realme
• Samsung

Home Appliances Brand of the Year

• Sharp Philippines
• HAIER
• TCL
• LG
• BEKO
• Xtreme Appliance

Online Shopping Portal of the Year

• TikTok Shop
• Shopee
• Lazada
• SM Malls Online

TV Brand of the Year

• Sharp Philippines
• TCL
• Samsung
• Devant
• Haier
• LG

Camera Brand of the Year

• CANON
• Fujifilm
• Sony
• Nikon
• GoPro
• Insta360

Laptop Brand of the Year

• Acer
• ASUS
• Lenovo
• HP
• MSI
• DELL

Business Category

Cosmetic Brand of the Year

• Ever Bilena
• GRWM
• Colourette Cosmetics
• Dazzle Me
• Chu Chu Beauty
• BarenBliss

Fast Food Chain of the Year

• Mang Inasal
• Jollibee
• Chowking
• McDonald’s
• KFC
• Greenwich Pizza

Car Brand of the Year

• BYD
• Kia
• Toyota
• Hyundai
• Ford
• Mitsubishi

Clothing Brand of the Year

• Bench
• Penshoppe
• Bayo
• Tayo Studio
• ForMe
• MN+LA

Bank of the Year

• Bank of Commerce
• BDO Unibank, Inc.
• Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
• Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank)
• Security Bank Corporation
• Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC)

Coffee Chain of the Year

• Zus Coffee
• B1T1 Takeaway Coffee
• PICKUP COFFEE
• Figaro Coffee
• Seattle’s Best Coffee
• But First, Coffee

Local Coffee Shop of the Year

• Yardstick Coffee
• El Union Coffee
• % Arabica (Philippines)
• Pedal Cafe
• Made with Love Cafe
• Coffee Blanc

Convenience Store of the Year

• DALI
• 7-Eleven
• Lawson
• Uncle John’s

Courier of the Year

• LBC
• Flash Express
• J&T Express
• Lalamove
• GrabExpress
• JRS Express

Digital Bank of the Year

• Maya
• GoTyme
• Tonik Digital Bank
• CIMB Bank
• UnionDigital Bank
• UNObank

Entrepreneur of the Year

• Anna Magkawas (Luxe Beauty and Wellness)
• Miss Glenda (Brilliant Skin Essentials)
• Rhea Tan (Beautederm)
• Mae Layug (GRWM)
• Joanah Sison (Dear Face)
• Nina Ellaine Dizon (Colourette Cosmetics)

Internet Service Provider of the Year

• Converge ICT Solutions, Inc.
• PLDT Home Fibr
• Globe Home Fiber
• DITO Telecommunity
• Smart Home WiFi
• Starlink

Supermarket of the Year

• Landers
• S&R
• Robinsons Supermarket
• Puregold
• SM Supermarket
• Allday Supermarket

Telco of the Year

• Smart Communications Inc.
• Globe Telecom, Inc.
• DITO Telecommunity Corporation
• TNT

Video Streaming Service of the Year

• Netflix
• Amazon Prime Video
• Disney+
• Viu
• Viva One
• iWant

Sunscreen Brand of the Year

• Ellana Cosmetics (Ellana Mineral Sunscreen)
• Luxe Skin (Ecran De Luxe Sunscreen)
• Brilliant Skin (Brilliant Skin Sunscreen)
• Camou for Men
• FairySkin (FairySkin Premium Sunscreen)
• Barefaced (Barefaced Sunkissed)

Wellness Beauty Drink of the Year

• Sappe Beauti Drink
• Dear Face Beauty Milk
• Luxe Slim Caffe Macchiato
• Wellness Whispers by Dani Barretto
• Pure Beauty Collagen Drink
• Brilliant Skin Hello Melo Beauty Drink

Beauty Brand of the Year

• Brilliant Skin Essentials
• Luxe Beauty and Wellness
• DearFace
• Beautederm
• GRWM
• Ever Bilena

Sustainable Beauty Brand

• Pili Ani
• Ellana Cosmetics
• Pure Culture
• Human Nature
• Simula PH
• Milea Bath and Body

Breakthrough Brand of the Year

• Purse Maison
• Camou for Men
• Maddox Jewelry
• Zion Philippines
• BeautyVault
• Gentry Timepieces

The VPCA continues to honor excellence, influence, and innovation by celebrating the people, brands, and stories that shape today’s pop culture and digital landscape. More than an awards show, VPCA stands as a reflection of what truly resonates with the audience—where impact, creativity, and community come together.

As the country’s leading PIPOL’s Choice Awards, the 7th VP Choice Awards determines its winners through a balanced and transparent voting system. Fifty percent of the final results will come from the PIPOL’s votes, cast from February 15 to March 14, 2026 via online voting and the VP Choice Awards App, powered by Choicely, a globally renowned voting platform. Meanwhile, the remaining fifty percent will come from the collective insights of the Panel of Judges and the Village Pipol and PIPOL Editorial Team.

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Produced by Red Entertainment, Inc., the 7th VP Choice Awards Red Carpet and Awards Night is set for April 29, 2026, where the country’s brightest stars and industry personalities will come together for an evening of glamour, excellence, and celebration.

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