May 11, 2017
Philstage is an umbrella organization of professional performing arts companies in the Philippines. Presently the members include: 9Works Theatrical, Actor’s Actors Inc. Ballet Manila, Ballet Philippines, Full House (Resort World Manila), Gantimpala Theater Foundation, PETA, Philippine Ballet Theater, Philippine Opera Company, Repertory Philippines, Red Turnip, Stages, Tanghalang Pilipino and Trumpets. Its yearly awards of excellence among its member companies are called the Gawad Buhay.
The Gawad Buhay Awards for the productions of 2016 were given out last night May 10, 2017 in ceremonies held at the CCP Little Theater, with Jon Santos hosting the show. There was a segment of the show that honored the 50th anniversary of two Philstage members -- PETA and Repertory Philippines -- bringing together on stage two institutions of Philippine theater -- Cecile Guidote-Alvarez and Baby Barredo.
2016 is my second year to have served on the Gawad Buhay jury, an independent panel of critics, scholars, artists and theater enthusiasts who cite, nominate and vote for the winners for the awards. We have voted on the final list of nominees last January 28, 2017, which was a holiday Chinese New Year so most of us jurors were able to attend. Since the final vote was by secret balloting, some of these winners came as a surprise for me when announced last night.
Gawad Buhay Jury Deliberations
Robinsons Magnolia Residences, Tower B Function Room
January 28, 2917
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COMPLETE LIST OF 2016 NOMINEES AND WINNERS (in bold) IN ALL CATEGORIES:
OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL SCRIPT
No nomination
OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL LIBRETTO
Mixkaela Villalon and Rody Vera, “3 Stars and a Sun” (Peta) (MY REVIEW)
OUTSTANDING TRANSLATION OR ADAPTATION
Rolando Tinio, “Pangarap sa Isang Gabi ng Gitnang Tag-araw” (Tanghalang Pilipino)
(MY REVIEW)
OUTSTANDING MUSICAL DIRECTION
Myke Salomon, “3 Stars and a Sun” (Peta)
Daniel Bartolome and Onyl Torres, “American Idiot” (9 Works Theatrical)
Gerard Salonga, “Rebel” (Ballet Manila)
Rodel Colmenar, “Annie” (Full House Theater Company)
Jed Balsamo, “Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko” (Ballet Philippines)
OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL MUSICAL COMPOSITION
Malek Lopez, “Opera” (Ballet Philippines)
OUTSTANDING CHOREOGRAPHY FOR A DANCE PRODUCTION
Redha, “Opera” (Ballet Philippines)
George Birkadze, “Firebird” from “Firebird and Other Ballets” (Ballet Philippines)
Carlo Pacis, “Weighted Whispers” from “Firebird and Other Ballets” (Ballet Philippines)
James Laforteza, Patrick John Rebullida, Carissa Adea, Paul Alexander Morales and Gia Gequinto, “Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko” (Ballet Philippines)
OUTSTANDING CHOREOGRAPHY FOR A PLAY OR MUSICAL
PJ Rebullida, “American Idiot” (9 Works Theatrical) (MY REVIEW)
Rose Borromeo, “Stepping Out” (Repertory Philippines) (MY REVIEW)
Nancy Crowe, “Annie” (Full House Theater Company)
Dexter Santos, “A Little Princess” (Repertory Philippines)
Patrick John Rebullida and Yek Barlongay, “A Christmas Carol” (9 Works Theatrical) (MY REVIEW)
OUTSTANDING COSTUME DESIGN
Gino Gonzales, “3 Stars and a Sun” (Peta)
Mickey Hirai, “American Idiot” (9 Works Theatrical)
Mark Higgins, “Firebird and Other Ballets” (Ballet Philippines)
Gino Gonzales, “Annie” (Full House Theater Company)
Marsha Roddy, “The Tempest Reimagined” (Peta) (MY REVIEW)
OUTSTANDING LIGHTING DESIGN
John Batalla, “Constellations” (Red Turnip Theater)
John Batalla, “Almost, Maine” (Repertory Philippines) (MY REVIEW)
Ian Torqueza, “3 Stars and a Sun” (Peta)
John Batalla, “Opera” (Ballet Philippines)
Tsuguo Izumi, “The Tempest Reimagined” (Peta)
OUTSTANDING SOUND DESIGN
Teresa Barrozo, “Constellations” (Red Turnip Theater)
Teresa Barrozo, “3 Stars and a Sun” (PETA)
Teresa Barrozo, “Tribes” (Red Turnip Theater) (MY REVIEW)
Rards Corpus, “Annie” (Full House Theater Company)
Rards Corpus and Jaime Godinez, “A Christmas Carol” (9 Works Theatrical)
OUTSTANDING SET DESIGN
Coco Anne and Baby Imperial, “Almost, Maine” (Repertory Philippines)
Gino Gonzales, “3 Stars and a Sun” (Peta)
Mio Infante, “American Idiot” (9 Works Theatrical)
Ed Lacson Jr., “Tribes” (Red Turnip Theater)
Marsha Roddy, “The Tempest Reimagined” (Peta)
FEMALE LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A PLAY
Cris Villonco, “Constellations” (Red Turnip Theater) (MY REVIEW)
Natalie Everett, “Almost, Maine” (Repertory Philippines)
Caisa Borromeo, “Almost, Maine” (Repertory Philippines)
Blanche Buhia, “The Wong Kids in the Secret of the Space Chupacabra Go!” (Tanghalang Pilipino)
Liesl Batucan, “Pangarap sa Isang Gabi ng Gitnang Tag-araw” (Tanghalang Pilipino)
MALE LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A PLAY
JC Santos, “Constellations” (Red Turnip Theater)
Reb Atadero, “Almost, Maine” (Repertory Philippines)
Jamie Wilson, “Almost, Maine” (Repertory Philippines)
Kalil Almonte, “Tribes” (Red Turnip Theater)
Aldo Vencilao, “The Wong Kids in the Secret of the Space Chupacabra Go!” (Tanghalang Pilipino)
FEMALE FEATURED PERFORMANCE IN A PLAY
Pinky Amador, “The Game’s Afoot” (Repertory Philippines) (MY REVIEW)
Angela Padilla, “Tribes” (Red Turnip Theater)
Dolly de Leon, “Tribes” (Red Turnip Theater)
Thea Yrastorza, “Tribes” (Red Turnip Theater)
Antonette Go, “Pangarap sa Isang Gabi ng Gitnang Tag-araw” (Tanghalang Pilipino)
MALE FEATURED PERFORMANCE IN A PLAY
Teroy Guzman, “Tribes” (Red Turnip Theater)
Jonathan Tadioan, “Pangarap sa Isang Gabi ng Gitnang Tag-araw” (Tanghalang Pilipino)
Marco Viana, “Pangarap sa Isang Gabi ng Gitnang Tag-araw” (Tanghalang Pilipino)
Bodjie Pascua, “The Tempest Reimagined” (Peta)
Norbs Portales, “The Tempest Reimagined” (Peta)
FEMALE LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL
Angela Padilla, “Stepping Out” (Repertory Philippines)
Krystal Brimner, “Annie” (Full House Theater Company) (MY REVIEW)
Isabeli Elizalde, “Annie” (Full House Theater Company)
MALE LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL
Nicco Manalo, “3 Stars and a Sun” (Peta)
Nel Gomez, “American Idiot” (9 Works Theatrical)
Jef Flores, “Tick, Tick…Boom” (9 Works Theatrical) (MY REVIEW)
Miguel Faustmann, “A Christmas Carol” (9 Works Theatrical)
Carla Guevara-Laforteza, “3 Stars and a Sun” (Peta)
Joy Virata, “Stepping Out” (Repertory Philippines)
Ela Lisondra, “American Idiot” (9 Works Theatrical)
Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, “Annie” (Full House Theater Company)
Tanya Manalang, “Tick, Tick…Boom” (9 Works Theatrical)
MALE FEATURED PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL
Nar Cabico, “3 Stars and a Sun” (Peta)
Bodjie Pascua, “3 Stars and a Sun” (Peta)
Ariel Reonal, “Tick, Tick…Boom” (9 Works Theatrical)
Jef Flores, “Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko” (Ballet Philippines)
Sandino Martin, “Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko” (Ballet Philippines)
FEMALE LEAD PERFORMANCE IN MODERN DANCE
Rita Winder, “Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko” (Ballet Philippines) (MY REVIEW)
MALE LEAD PERFORMANCE IN MODERN DANCE
JM Cordero, “Simoun” (Ballet Philippines)
JM Cordero, “Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko” (Ballet Philippines)
Garry Corpuz, “Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko” (Ballet Philippines)
FEMALE FEATURED PERFORMANCE IN MODERN DANCE
Denise Parungao, “Opera” (Ballet Philippines)
Gia Gequinto, “Simoun” (Ballet Philippines)
Denise Parungao, “Simoun” (Ballet Philippines)
Rita Winder, “Simoun” (Ballet Philippines)
Edna Vida, “Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko” (Ballet Philippines)
MALE FEATURED PERFORMANCE IN MODERN DANCE
Erl Sorilla, “Simoun” (Ballet Philippines)
Nonoy Froilan, “Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko” (Ballet Philippines)
FEMALE LEAD PERFORMANCE IN CLASSICAL DANCE
Rita Winder, “Firebird” from “Firebird and Other Ballets” (Ballet Philippines)
Irene Kim Abrojena, “The Great Classics” (Philippine Ballet Theatre)
Regina Magbitang, “The Great Classics” (Philippine Ballet Theatre)
Dawna Mangahas, “Cinderella” (Ballet Manila)
Abigail Oliveiro “The Swan, The Fairy, and the Princess” (Ballet Manila)
MALE LEAD PERFORMANCE IN CLASSICAL DANCE
Garry Corpuz, “Firebird” from “Firebird and Other Ballets” (Ballet Philippines)
Jimmy Lumba, “The Great Classics” (Philippine Ballet Theater)
Rudy de Dios, “Cinderella” (Ballet Manila)
FEMALE FEATURED PERFORMANCE IN CLASSICAL DANCE
Monica Gana, “Firebird” from “Firebird and Other Ballets” (Ballet Philippines)
Denise Parungao, “Firebird” from “Firebird and Other Ballets” (Ballet Philippines)
Tiffany Chan, “Cinderella” (Ballet Manila)
Violet Hong, “Cinderella” (Ballet Manila)
MALE FEATURED PERFORMANCE IN CLASSICAL DANCE
Cyril Fallar, “Firebird” from “Firebird and Other Ballets” (Ballet Philippines)
Victor Maguad, “Firebird” from “Firebird and Other Ballets” (Ballet Philippines)
OUTSTANDING MODERN DANCE PRODUCTION
“Weighted Whispers” from “Firebird and Other Ballets” (Ballet Philippines)
“Simoun” (Ballet Philippines)
“Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko” (Ballet Philippines)
OUTSTANDING CLASSICAL DANCE PRODUCTION
“Firebird” from “Firebird and Other Ballets” (Ballet Philippines)
OUTSTANDING STAGE DIRECTION FOR A PLAY
Rem Zamora, “Constellations” (Red Turnip Theater)
Bart Guingona, “Almost, Maine” (Repertory Philippines)
Topper Fabregas, “Tribes” (Red Turnip Theater)
Ralph Peña, “The Wong Kids in the Secret of the Space Chupacabra Go!” (Tanghalang Pilipino)
OUTSTANDING STAGE DIRECTION FOR A MUSICAL
Nor Domingo, “3 Stars and a Sun” (Peta)
Robbie Guevara, “American Idiot” (9 Works Theatrical)
Michael Williams, “Annie” (Full House Theater Company)
Robbie Guevara, “Tick, Tick…Boom” (9 Works Theatrical)
OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE FOR A PLAY
“Almost, Maine” (Repertory Philippines)
“Tribes” (Red Turnip Theater)
“The Wong Kids in the Secret of the Space Chupacabra Go!” (Tanghalang Pilipino)
“The Tempest Reimagined” (Peta)
OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE FOR A MUSICAL
“3 Stars and a Sun” (Peta)
“American Idiot” (9 Works Theatrical)
“Annie” (Full House Theater Company)
“Tick, Tick…Boom” (9 Works Theatrical)
OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE FOR MODERN DANCE
“Weighted Whispers” from “Firebird and Other Ballets” (Ballet Philippines)
“Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko” (Ballet Philippines)
OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE FOR CLASSICAL DANCE
No nomination
OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION OF EXISTING MATERIAL FOR A PLAY
“Constellations” (Red Turnip Theater)
“Almost, Maine” (Repertory Philippines)
“Tribes” (Red Turnip Theater)
“The Wong Kids in the Secret of the Space Chupacabra Go!” (Tanghalang Pilipino)
OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION OF EXISTING MATERIAL FOR A MUSICAL
“American Idiot” (9 Works Theatrical)
“Annie” (Full House Theater Company)
“Tick, Tick…Boom” (9 Works Theatrical)
OUTSTANDING PLAY -- ORIGINAL OR TRANSLATION/ADAPTATION
No nomination
OUTSTANDING MUSICAL -- ORIGINAL OR TRANSLATION/ADAPTATION
“3 Stars and a Sun” (Peta)
NATATANGING GAWAD BUHAY
Joy Virata (Repertory Philippines)
Soxie Topacio (Peta)
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