Zeenfluential Awards 2025 Winners Revealed
On November 20 at OKADA Cove Manila, Zeen Magazine, a publication under CreaZion Studios’ Digital Group, held its inaugural awarding show, the Zeenfluential Awards. The Zeenfluential Awards aims to shine a light on the stories shaping Filipino culture and inspiring the next generation. Last night, they unveiled their list of winners and honorees, hosted by Aaron Maniego, Esteban Mara, and Chill — rising Gen Z idols in their own right.
List of Winners and Honorees:
- Zeenfluential Breakout Artist – Hey June!
- Zeenfluential P-POP Group – SB19
- Zeenfluential Music Artist – Cup of Joe
- Zeenfluential Feelmaker – Cathy Garcia-Sampana
- Zeenfluential Scene Stealer – Ang Mutya ng Section E
- Zeenfluential Dynamic Duo – Will Ashley and Bianca De Vera
- Zeenfluential Style Star – Kathryn Bernardo
- Zeenfluential Foodie – Ninong Ry
- Zeenfluential Wonder Wander – Laureen Uy
- Zeenfluential Creatorpreneur of the Year, powered by TikTok Shop – Dani Barretto
- Zeenfluential Voice Awardee – Dolly de Leon
- Zeenfluential Voice Awardee – Alex Ella
- Zeenfluential Voice Awardee – Jessica Soho
- Zeenfluential Voice Awardee – Director Antoinette Jadaone
- Zeenfluential Voice Awardee – Vico Sotto
These winners were presented their awards by some of Gen Z’s notable social media content creators and celebrities, including Alex Agustin, Chef Jose Sarasola, Gio Acosta, Migs Almendras, Tommy Tiangco, Tim Laude, Jay Ortega, Lexi Gonzales, Nour Hooshmand, Polo Laurel, Pupa Dadivas, and Gabby Padilla.
Apart from the awarding sessions, Gen Z’s P-pop groups and OPM artists showcased why modern Filipino pop music is very much alive. From ALAMAT’s first public performance of their latest single “LuzViMinda,” VVINK’s empowering single “Baduy,” 1621’s catchy track “Bababa,” Brei’s resonant performances of “Kislap” and “Digital,” Hey June!’s electrifying extended performance of “Lasik,” to BARQ’s swag-filled beats on “Shake Dat Thang.”
“We honor the voices that make Gen Z culture unstoppable. Every story we share is fueled by your energy and your voice. But the heart of tonight is this: your voice matters.
Gen Z isn’t just consuming culture — YOU are rebuilding it.
Gen Z isn’t just consuming culture — YOU are rebuilding it. You create movements on your phones, start conversations on your FYPs, and somehow make everything from music to memes a form of activism. So tonight, as we honor these incredible voices, let me leave you with this: Be the influence that builds culture, not chaos. Be the voice that brings clarity, not confusion. Be the trendsetter who inspires, not the noise that disappears tomorrow.
And tonight, we award these Zeenfluentials here in this space. Tomorrow, may we all continue to be influential with nothing but good intentions and integrity. Be seen, be Zeen,” shared Direk Real, Zeen Business Head, as the main program began.
In its pre-show, Luna performed her cover of “Show Me How You Burlesque,” while It All Started In May performed their song “Naalala.” The event also included the mini-launch of Eye Mo’s Eye Mo Red, which features menthol for instant comfort and a refreshing cool lift — designed for professionals and creators.
This year’s Zeenfluential Awards, powered by TikTok Shop and TikTok Live, co-presented by Eye Mo (#CoolNgEyeMo), and held in partnership with Luxe Beauty and Wellness Group, McDonald’s, and Okada Manila.
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