Broadcast giant GMA Network achieved top honors for the Philippines at the ContentAsia Awards 2024, securing four awards including a Gold medal for its documentary, Secret Slaves: The Jessica Soho Special Report on Human Trafficking.
Secret Slaves, produced by GMA Public Affairs and presented by renowned journalist Jessica Soho, won the Gold Award in the Best Current Affairs Programme Made in Asia for Regional Asia and/or International Markets category. The documentary explored global human trafficking issues through survivor testimonies and investigative reporting.
The film Firefly, produced by GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs, earned a Silver Award in the Best Asian Feature Film/Telemovie category. Directed by Zig Dulay, the film stars Euwenn Mikaell and Alessandra de Rossi and follows a young boy’s quest for a mythical island of fireflies from his mother’s bedtime stories.
All-Out Sundays, a musical variety show known for its energetic performances and engaging games, won the Bronze Award in the Best Variety Programme category.
GMA Network’s Senior Vice President for Entertainment Group, Lilybeth G. Reasonable, and GMA Public Affairs Senior Program Manager and Creative Producer of Firefly, Kristian Julao, accepted the awards on behalf of the network.
Additionally, the Thai drama series The Betrayal, part of GMA Network’s Afternoon Prime lineup, won the Gold Award in the Best Asian Drama Series Made for a Regional or International Market category.
The winners were announced at a ceremony held on Sept. 5 in Taipei, Taiwan. The ContentAsia Awards, now in its fifth year, celebrate exceptional content in premium video and television. Judged by industry peers, the awards recognize excellence in entertainment and information content.
