It looks like everything is getting back up to speed with live events and award shows. This year, the 8th Wish Music Awards (WMAs) sets the example by kicking off the awards season! The event was held at Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City and hosted by Gretchen Ho, Christian Bautista, and directed by Paolo Valenciano. The night celebrated the return of live music that includes performances from: Moira, Ben&Ben, Zack Tabudlo, Flow G, and more!
Apart from the awards given that night, Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid was named KDR Icon of Musical Excellence for her tremendous contribution to OPM and its industry.
“Maraming maraming salamat po sa karangalang ito. [N]agpapasalamat ako sa Panginoon for giving me this wonderful talent,” she said in her speech. For the younger generation of Filipino artists, she has this as her words of advice: “Keep creating music. Kayo ang future ng OPM.”
REGINE VELASQUEZ-ALCASID
The main attraction was of course knowing the winners in each of the categories up for grabs that night. SB19 took home the most number of awards, winning in three categories. The winners were determined by votes from a panel of judges which weighed 70% and from the public which weighed 30%.
Wish 107.5 donates Php100,000 to beneficiaries of major-category winners so a total of Php1.97 million will be handed out to Adarna Group Foundation, A Home For The Angels Crisis Home For Abandoned Babies Foundation, Autism Society Philippines, ChildHope Philippines, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Philippine Cancer Society, Resources For The Blind, Virlanie Foundation Inc., and Operation Smile Philippines Foundation, INC.
“It’s a big thing for us artists to share our music with each and everyone — and being able to help people in other aspects is way beyond. At a blink of an eye, we faced challenges that in previous years, would have seemed insurmountable. But when days seemed to have been engulfed in darkness, distress, and despair, we refused to give in. Instead, we all clung to a bright ray of hope — a hope that all will be all right in God’s time.”
ADIE
Check out the full list of winners below and rewatch the awards show on the Wish 107.5 YouTube channel in February.
Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year
Wishclusive Ballad Performance of the Year
Wishclusive R&B Performance of the Year
Wishclusive Rock/Alternative Performance of the Year
Wishclusive Hip-hop Performance of the Year
Wishclusive Contemporary Folk Performance of the Year
Wishclusive Contemporary R&B Performance of the Year
Wishclusive Collaboration of the Year
Wish Pop Song of the Year
Wish Ballad Song of the Year
Wish R&B Song of the Year
Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year
Wish Hip-hop Song of the Year
Wish Contemporary Folk Song of the Year
Wish Contemporary R&B Song of the Year
Wish Song Collaboration of the Year
Wish Breakthrough Artist of the Year
Wish Group of the Year
Wish Artist of the Year
Wishers’ Choice: SB19
KDR Icon of Music and Philanthropy: Andrea O. Veneracion (AOV) Sing Philippines Foundation
KDR Icon of Musical Excellence: Regine Velasquez-Alcasid
Bronze Wishclusive Elite Circle (10 million views)
Silver Wishclusive Elite Circle (25 million views)
Gold Wishclusive Elite Circle (50 million views)
Platinum Wishclusive Elite Circle (75 million views)
Diamond Wishclusive Elite Circle (100 million views)
Cover Photo Credit: Wish 107.5
Missed the Wish Music Awards? Don't worry MYX has the round up of winners and performances for you! This year, the event was hosted by Gretchen Ho and Xian Lim and featured performances from your favorite artists. It was a powerhouse lineup with KZ Tandingan, Moira Dela Torre, Ben&Ben, SB19, The Juans, Arthur Nery, Zack Tabudlo, Zephanie, Lyca Gairanod, and VXON
SB19 was all the buzz as a top trending topic. They snagged five awards including Group of the Year, Pop Song of the Year for “What?”, and Wisher’s Choice. Another big winner is Moira with Artist of the Year and Contemporary Folk Song of the Year for “Paubaya.” Catch what all went down at the Wish Music Awards below!
Even though the event was held entirely online, it didn't stray away from the full-packed show. The WMA's continued to celebrate Filipino artists and OPM. Check out the list of categories and its winners!
Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year
BGYO – “The Light”
Morissette – “Phoenix”
WINNER: SB19 – “Ikako” (Beneficiary: Autism Society Philippines)
TJ Monterde – “Inday”
Wishclusive Ballad Performance of the Year
KZ Tandingan – “Dodong”
Lyca Gairanod – “Akala Ko Ba”
WINNER: SB19 – “Hanggang Sa Huli” (Beneficiary: Autism Society Philippines)
The CompanY – “Sumakabilang Puso”
Wishclusive R&B Performance of the Year
Darren – “Tama Na”
Elha Nympha – “Do It”
WINNER: Jay R – “Hinay” (Beneficiary: Make-A-Wish Foundation)
Kyle Echarri – “Panaginip”
Wishclusive Rock/Alternative Performance of the Year
Bandang Lapis – “Kabilang Buhay”
WINNER: The Juans – “Pangalawang Bitaw” (Beneficiary: A Home For The Angels Crisis Home For Abandoned Babies Foundation, INC.)
Zack Tabudlo – “Binibini”
Zild – “Kyusi”
Wishclusive Hip-hop Performance of the Year
1096 Gang – “Pajama Party”
WINNER: Ez Mil – “Panalo” (Beneficiary: Adarna Group Foundation, INC.)
MC Einstein ft. Flow G, Yuri Dope, and Jekkpot – “Bahala Ka”
Smugglaz – “HakunaMatata”
Wishclusive Contemporary Folk Performance of the Year
Adie – “Paraluman”
WINNER: Ben&Ben – “Sa Susunod na Habangbuhay” (Beneficiary: A Home For The Angels Crisis Home For Abandoned Babies Foundation, INC.)
Janine Teñoso – “Art of Letting Go”
Juan karlos – “Boston”
Wishclusive Contemporary R&B Performance of the Year
WINNER: Arthur Nery – “Binhi” (Beneficiary: Operation Smile Philippines Foundation, INC.)
James Reid – “Soda”
Leanne & Naara – “Who’s Gonna Love You”
Quest – “Tuloy Tuloy”
Wishclusive Collaboration of the Year
Jay R and CLR – “Pangako”
WINNER: KZ Tandingan and TJ Monterde – “Simula” (Beneficiary: Operation Smile Philippines Foundation, INC.)
Monty Macalino and Rangel Fernandez – “Kailan Ba Ako Gagaling?”
Young JV and Khel Pangilinan – “Come Thru”
Wish Pop Song of the Year
“Born to Win” – BINI
“Sigurado” – Belle Mariano
“Trophy” – Morissette
WINNER: “What?” – SB19 (Beneficiary: Autism Society Philippines)
Wish Ballad Song of the Year
WINNER: “Dulo” – The Juans (Beneficiary: A Home For The Angels Crisis Home For Abandoned Babies Foundation, INC.)
“Halong” – SUD
“Manatili” – Ebe Dancel
“Orbiting” – Reese Lansangan
Wish R&B Song of the Year
“Anticipation” – Leanne & Naara
WINNER: “Take All The Love” – Arthur Nery (Beneficiary: ChildHope Philippines)
“Try Love Again” – Julie Anne San Jose
“YK” – Cean Jr.
Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year
WINNER: “Bungantulog” – Zild (Beneficiary: Adarna Group Foundation, INC.)
“Fragile and Human” – Gabby Alipe
“Guillotine Drops” – Bita and The Botflies
“Wala Lang” – I Belong To The Zoo
Wish Hip-hop Song of the Year
“Beautiful Day” – Mike Swift, D-Coy, Alisson Shore, kiyo, and Mark Beats
WINNER: “Ibong Adarna” – Flow G ft. Gloc-9 (Beneficiary: Adarna Group Foundation, INC.)
“Operation 10-90” – Shockra
“Teknik” – Shanti Dope ft. DJ Buddah
Wish Contemporary R&B Song of the Year
“Angel Baby” – GIBBS, Moophs
WINNER: “Hello” – James Reid (Beneficiary: A Home For The Angels Crisis Home For Abandoned Babies Foundation, INC.)
“Lagi” – Skusta Clee
“Paagi” – UDD
Wish Contemporary Folk Song of the Year
“Ako Naman Muna” – Angela Ken
“Maligaya” – Munimuni
WINNER: “Paubaya” – Moira Dela Torre (Beneficiary: Sto Niño Home for the Aged, INC.)
“Upuan” – Ben&Ben
Wish Song Collaboration of the Year
“Happy W U” – Arthur Nery and Jason Dhakal
WINNER: “Lunod” – Ben&Ben, Zild, and juan karlos (Beneficiaries: A Home For The Angels Crisis Home For Abandoned Babies Foundation, INC., Adarna Group Foundation, INC., and Philippine Cancer Society)
“Pelikula” – Janine Teñoso and Arthur Nery
“Sugat” – Ben&Ben and Munimuni
Wish Breakthrough Artist of the Year
Adie
Bandang Lapis
BGYO
WINNER: Zack Tabudlo (Beneficiary: ChildHope Philippines)
Wish Group of the Year
Ben&Ben
Leanne & Naara
WINNER: SB19 (Beneficiary: Autism Society Philippines)
The Juans
Wish Artist of the Year
Arthur Nery
WINNER: Moira Dela Torre (Beneficiary: Sto Niño Home for the Aged, INC.)
Morisette
Zild
Wishers’ Choice: SB19
KDR Icon of Music and Philanthropy: Ramon “Chino” Alfonso Soberano
KDR Icon of Musical Excellence: Maestro Louie Ocampo
Bronze Wishclusive Elite Circle (10 million views)
Bandang Lapis – “Kabilang Buhay”
Bandang Lapis – “Pagsisisi”
Ez Mil – “Panalo”
Gigi De Lana – “Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka”
JuanThugs n Harmony – “Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang”
MC Einstein ft. Flow G, Yuri Dope, and Jekkpot – “Titig”
Skusta Clee – “Umaasa”
Silver Wishclusive Elite Circle (25 million views)
Bandang Lapis – “Kabilang Buhay”
CLR and Omar Baliw – “K&B”
Ez Mil – “Panalo”
kiyo and Alisson Shore – “Urong; Sulong”
MC Einstein ft. Flow G, Yuri Dope, and Jekkpot – “Titig”
Michael Pangilinan – “Rainbow”
Pricetagg ft. Gloc-9, JP Bacallan – “Pahina”
Gold Wishclusive Elite Circle (50 million views)
Bandang Lapis – “Kabilang Buhay”
Ez Mil – “Panalo”
Gloc-9 ft. Flow G – “Halik”
Regine Velasquez-Alcasid – “Araw-Gabi”
Platinum Wishclusive Elite Circle (75 million views)
Gloc-9 ft. Flow G – “Halik”
Morissette – “Against All Odds”
Cover Photo Credit: Wish1075.com
Wish 107.5 held their 6th Annual Wish 107.5 Music Awards at the Araneta in Manila that was live-streamed on social media.
Here are the 2021 Wishclusive nominees & winners from your favorite performers of the year from the Wish Music Awards. The winners have been bolder in the various categories.
This category is a special distinction dedicated to artists who have challenged the limitations brought forth by the pandemic to come up with a fresh release that best resonates with people during these challenging times.
As in the previous years, winning acts of the major awards will be receiving a cash prize worth Php 25,000, plus an additional Php 100,000 for their handpicked beneficiaries. For more info and exclusive videos & photos visit Wish 107.5.
