Billboard Philippines Women in Music | |
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Awarded for | Contributions to the Philippine music industry by women |
Country | Philippines |
Presented by | Billboard Philippines |
First awarded | 2024 |
Currently held by | Sarah Geronimo (Woman of the Year) |
Billboard Philippines Women in Music is an annual event by Billboard Philippines. The Philippine edition of Billboard 's Woman of the Year event, it will "honor the most influential women in Filipino music," according to the magazine. Like its American counterpart, the main award is titled Woman of the Year. The inaugural ceremony will be held on March 22, 2024, with Sarah Geronimo as the Woman of the Year awardee.
The Icon award honors a Filipina artist "whose musical work has led them to attain exceptional achievements as well as aided them in making momentous contributions within the music industry and towards the essence of Filipino artistry itself." It was first awarded to Pilita Corrales in 2024. [1] [2]
The Powerhouse award honors a Filipina artist "whose music has undisputedly shown utmost superiority when it comes to factors such as streamings, CD and ticket sales, as well as extensive radio play in the Philippines." Regine Velasquez was the first honoree in 2024. [1] [4]
First awarded to Moira dela Torre in 2024, the Hitmaker award is handed to "a Filipina artist whose musical work has caused significant changes and wielded influence on Filipino culture." [1]
The Hitmaker award honors "those whose work and artistry has aided them in attaining an undeniable rise in the local music scene." Girl group BINI was the first recipient of the award in 2024. [6]
According to Billboard Philippines, the Rule Breaker award is bestowed to "a Filipina artist who has consistently torn down barriers alongside defying typical expectations within the music industry; demonstrating a strong resolve to impart a powerful message to the younger generation." Ena Mori received the inaugural award in 2024. [1]
One of the key difference of Billboard Philippines Women in Music is the presence of two fan-voted awards. The People's Choice Award is given to an artist chosen by the readers, while the Listeners' Choice Award is given to a song by a Filipina artist, also voted by readers.
Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface.
Pilar Garrido Corrales is a Filipino pop singer, songwriter, actress, comedian and television presenter. She is best-known for her distinctive backbend when singing and is popularly referred to as the "Asia's Queen of Songs" for her vocal style and longevity.
Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo is a Filipino singer and actress. Known for her musical versatility and performances, she is a recipient of numerous accolades, including a Billboard Women in Music Award, an Mnet Asian Music Award, an MTV Europe Music Award, a Classic Rock Roll of Honour Award, and a World Music Award.
Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez is a Filipino singer and actress. She is considered one of the most influential figures in Philippine popular culture and is known for her vocal range and belting technique. She had unorthodox voice training during her childhood, where she was immersed neck-deep in the sea. Velasquez rose to prominence after winning the television talent show Ang Bagong Kampeon in 1984 and the Asia Pacific Singing Contest in 1989. Under the name Chona, she signed a recording contract with OctoArts International in 1986 and released the single "Love Me Again", which was commercially unsuccessful. The following year, she adopted the stage name Regine Velasquez for her debut studio album, Regine (1987), under the guidance of Viva Records executive Vic del Rosario and producer Ronnie Henares. She explored Manila sound and kundiman genres on her second and third studio albums, Nineteen 90 (1990) and Tagala Talaga (1991).
Discography of Ariel Rivera
Luisito Lagdameo Ignacio, better known as Louie Ignacio is a Filipino television director, film director, music video director, and painter. He studied AB Mass Communication in Centro Escolar University.
Pinoy pop refers to a contemporary pop music in the Philippines originating from the OPM genre. With its beginnings in the late 1970s, Pinoy pop is a growing genre in year of the 2020s. Through the 1990s to the 2000s, Pinoy pop was regularly showcased in the live band scene.
Listen Without Prejudice is the debut international studio album and sixth studio album overall of Filipina singer-actress Regine Velasquez. It was released in 1994 in the Philippines by Polycosmic Records and distributed there by Mercury Records; in other parts of Asia, including Hong Kong, Japan, China, Taiwan, Indonesia and Thailand, the album was released by PolyGram Records. Velasquez was the second Filipina artist to be signed on an international record label; the first was Lea Salonga, through Atlantic Records in 1993. The album's lead single "In Love With You" features a duet with Cantonese singer Jacky Cheung. Listen Without Prejudice has sold more than 700,000 copies worldwide, including 100,000 in the Philippines, making it the best-selling album of Velasquez's career to date.
Filipino singer-songwriter Martin Nievera has released 28 studio albums, 10 compilation albums, 2 live albums, 2 extended plays (EPs) and thirty-three singles.
The Pamusikatan: 7th PMPC Star Awards for Music. It was held at the Kia Theatre, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City on November 10, 2015, hosted by Kim Chiu and Enchong Dee with DJ Tom Taus, directed by Bert De Leon. It was aired on ABS-CBN's Sunday's Best on November 29 at 10:45pm.
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Idol Philippines is a Philippine reality singing television competition broadcast by Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and TV5. As part of the Idol franchise created by British entertainment executive Simon Fuller, the show aims to discover new solo singing talents, with the winner determined by weekly singing challenges and the viewing public. This is the third iteration of the Idol franchise in the Philippines, after Philippine Idol in 2006 by ABC 5 and Pinoy Idol in 2008 by GMA Network. It aired from April 21, 2019, to September 18, 2022, replacing World of Dance Philippines and was replaced by Everybody, Sing!.
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Iconic was a co-headlining concert tour by Filipino singers Sharon Cuneta and Regine Velasquez. Comprising 16 shows, it began on October 18, 2019, at the Araneta Coliseum in Manila, and concluded on March 26, 2023, in Los Angeles. The tour in the United States was due to begin May 2020 with six dates scheduled, but these were postponed following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic; new shows were announced after a two-year delay. It continued in June 2022 at the Resorts World Manila, followed by a series of shows in the United States throughout 2023. The concert tour featured guest appearances by Pilita Corrales, Jeremy Glinoga, and Zephanie Dimaranan.
Unified was a co-headlining concert by Filipino singers Regine Velasquez and Sarah Geronimo. It was announced in December 2019 and held on two consecutive nights in February 2020 at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. The show was a co-production by Viva Live and iMusic Entertainment, in partnership with Pinoy Box Office, Tagalized Movie Channel, and K Movies Pinoy. Ticket sales was handled by TicketNet, with Colgate as a major sponsor. Raul Mitra and Louie Ocampo served as musical directors, while Paolo Valenciano was the stage director. The set list included songs taken from the singers discographies, as well as covers of various pop and OPM music.