Several GMA personalities and programs were recognized at the 49th Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation (GMMSF) Box-Office Entertainment Awards held last Sunday at Resorts World Manila.
Kapuso Primetime King and Queen Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera were two of the night’s biggest winners as Dingdong brought home the coveted Film Actor of the Year award while Marian received the Female TV Host of the Year award.
Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid bagged the Female Concert Performer of the Year award while Pambansang Bae Alden Richards went home with the Male Recording Artist of the Year award.
Seasoned actor Gabby Concepcion won the TV Actor of the Year award for his performance in the hit Afternoon Prime drama series Ika-6 Na Utos.
Eat Bulaga! host Vic Sotto took home the Comedy Actor of the Year award while child star Baste Granfon received the Most Popular Male Child Performer award.
Sought-after Kapuso actor Ruru Madrid brought home the Most Promising Actor of the Year Award.
In the News & Public Affairs category, GMA Network’s top-rating Sunday program Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho received the Most Popular TV Program award.
In addition, receiving special awards were Janno Gibbs (Bert Marcelo Lifetime Achievement Award); drama anthology Maynila (Longest Running Daytime Drama/Drama Anthology & Highest Rating Morning Primetime Drama of All Time); and Maynila’s host Cong. Lito Atienza (Outstanding Public Service Award).