FAMAS announces nominees for first Broadcast Arts Awards

The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) has revealed the list of the nominees contending in different categories at the inaugural edition of its Broadcast Arts Awards.

The award-giving body made the announcement through a series of posts on its Facebook page, ahead of its awards night on July 20.

Here are the candidates vying for accolades:

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Best Series – Long/Short Form)

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“Batang Quiapo” (ABS-CBN)

“Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre” (GMA)

“Esnyr’s High School Series” (YouTube)

“Lavender Fields” (ABS-CBN)

“Widow’s War” (GMA)

Kristories” (YouTube)

Best Anthology

“Magpakailanman” (GMA)

“Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN)

“Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko” (GMA)

“Wish Ko Lang” (GMA)

“Tadhana” (GMA)

“Regal Studio Presents (GMA)

Best Performer – Series/Anthology

Bea Alonzo – “Widow’s War”

Coco Martin – “Batang Quiapo”

Jodi Sta. Maria – “Lavender Fields”

Esnyr – Esnyr’s High School Series

Sharon Cuneta – “Saving Grace”

Kelvin Miranda – “Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre”

Best Supporting Performer – Series/Anthology

Carlo Aquino – “It’s Okay Not to Be Okay”

Angel Aquino – “Batang Quiapo”

Joel Lamangan – “Batang Quiapo”

John Estrada – “Batang Quiapo”

Eula Valdez – “Totoy Bato”

Mon Confiado – “Totoy Bato”

Best Director – Series/Anthology

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Jojo Saguin – “Lavender Fields”

Coco Martin – “Batang Quiapo”

Enzo Williams – “Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre”

Dado Lumibao – “Maalaala mo Kaya”

Don Michael Perez – “Magpakailanman”

Zig Dulay – “Widow’s War”

Best Screenplay – Series/Anthology

Maribel Ilag – “Lavender Fields”

Coco Martin – “Batang Quiapo”

Anna Aleta Nadela – “Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre”

Senedy Que – “Magpakailanman”

Arah Jell Badayos – “Maalaala Mo Kaya”

Lobert Villela – “Widow’s War”

Best Variety Show

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“It’s Showtime”

“Eat Bulaga”

“ASAP”

“Kada Umaga”

“TiktoClock”

“Letters and Music”

Best Comedy Show – Long/Short Form

“Bubble Gang”

“Benta Nights”

“Pepito Manaloto”

CongTV

Malupiton Official

Davao Conyo

Best Educational Show

“Artsy Craftsy”

“Born to Be Wild”

“Kinder Yes”

Zac Alviz

Sining Bulilit

Doc Alvin

Best Lifestyle Show

“Health@Home” (PTV4)

Vicky Belo (YouTube)

Heart Evangelista (Instagram)

“Pinas Sarap” (GMA)

“Byahe ni Drew” (GMA)

Mimiyuuuh (YouTube)

Small Laude vlog (YouTube)

Ranz Kyle (Instagram)

Best Show for Game, Reality, and Competition

“Rainbow Rumble”

“The Voice Kids Philippines”

“Wil to Win”

“Your Face Sounds Familiar”

“Pinoy Big Brother”

“Family Feud”

Best AM Anchor

Alvin Elchico

Atty. Joey Lina

Papa Ahwel Paz

Tatay Rannie

Fernan De Guzman

Dr. Carl E. Balita

Best FM Radio DJ

DJ Chacha

Papa Jack

Nicole Hyala

Raqi Terra

Laila Chicadora

Rico Panyero

DJ Samantha

DJ JhaiHo

Best Radio Drama Show

DZRH (666AM) – Gabi ng Lagim

DYHP RMN Cebu – RMN Drama Presents

DZWT 540 AM (Radyo Totoo) – Kapitan Enteng

RMN DYHB Bacolod – Dabudabo

DZRH (666AM) – Mr. Romantiko

Friends Radio 96.7 FMR Iligan – Nong Lading Official Drama

Best AM Radio Program

Kabayan

Bombo Radyo News

Gising Pilipinas

Healing Mass sa Veritas

Serbisyong Bayan ni Tatay Rannie: Kapatid

Saksi sa Dobol B

Positibong Balita with Dr. Carl E. Balita

Balita Antemano

Best Radio Drama Performer

Leonel Benjamin – Gabi ng Lagim, DZRH 666AM

Pricilla Raganas – RMN Drama Presents, DYHP RMN Cebu

Joseph Glenn Banawe – Kapitan Enteng, DZWT 540AM Radyo Totoo

Josh Maidz – Dabudabo, RMN DYHB Bacolod

Phil Cruz – Mr. Romantiko, DZRH 666AM

Nong Lading – Nong Lading Official Drama, 96.7 FMR Iligan

Best FM Radio Program

Stick to Juan

Talk to Papa

Dr. Love

BananaKrew

Top 10 Countdown, Love Radio 90.7

Wishclusives/ Wish 107.5 Bus

Dear iFM

Barangay Love Stories

Best Podcast

Barangay Love Stories

The Koolpals

Facts First

Bare It All

Dear MOR

Dogshow Divas

Dabaddest Radio

CHINK POSITIVE

Best Podcast Host

Mikey Bustos

Baus Rufo

Bretman Rock

Dani Barretto

Christian Esguerra

Francis Kong

Chinkee Tan

Papa Dudut

Other nominees for categories Best News Program, Best News Anchor, Best Public Service Show, Best Documentary, Best Magazine Show, Best Entertainment Talk Show and Best Public Affairs Talk Show, among others, have yet to be announced as of this writing.

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The awarding ceremony will be held at The Manila Hotel on July 20. /ra