FULL LIST: 2017 Philstage Gawad Buhay Nominations are Out!
Now on its tenth year, Gawad Buhay is the first-ever industry awards exclusively for the performing arts.
The nominations, chosen by an independent jury, were announced via our Facebook live hosted by Philstage president Audie Gemora and Karla Gutierrez. The awarding ceremonies will be on April 12, Thursday at CCP’s Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theater).
You can watch the entire video below.
Outstanding Sound Design:
Jethro Joaquin, REP’s “Agnes of God”
Jethro Joaquin, The Necessary Theatre’s “Blackbird”
Jaime Godinez and Rards Corpuz, Globe Live / 9 Works Theatrical’s “Newsies”
Rards Corpus, Full House/ Resorts World Manila’s “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”
Outstanding Lighting Design:
John Batalla, REP’s “Agnes of God”
Katsch Katoy, REP’s “In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play”
Dennis Marasigan, Tanghalang Pilipino’s “Ang Pag-uusig”
John Batalla, REP’s “Hair”
Katsch Katoy, Ballet Philippines’ “The Nutcracker”
Outstanding Set Design:
Joey Mendoza, REP’s “Agnes of God”
Mio Infante, REP’s “In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play”
Joey Mendoza, The Necessary Theatre’s “Blackbird”
Ohm David, Tanghalang Pilipino’s “Ang Pag-uusig”
Salvador Bernal, Ballet Philippines’ “The Nutcracker”
Outstanding Costume Design:
Bonsai Cielo, REP’s “In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play”
Eric Pineda, Globe Live / 9 Works Theatrical’s “Newsies”
James Reyes, Tanghalang Pilipino’s “Aurelio Sedisyoso”
Bonsai Cielo, Full House/Resorts World Manila’s “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”
Salvador Bernal, Ballet Philippines’ “The Nutcracker”
Outstanding Original Script:
No nomination
Outstanding Translation or Adaptation:
Guelan Luarca, Tanghalang Pilipino’s “Eurydice”
Jerry Respeto, Tanghalang Pilipino’s “Ang Pag-uusig”
Alan Glinoga, PETA’s “Ang Buhay ni Galileo”
Outstanding Original Libretto:
J-Mee Katanyag, PETA’s “Tagu-taguan” (WINNER)
Outstanding Original Musical Composition:
Von de Guzman, Gantimpala Theater Foundation’s “Maynila sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag, The Musical”
Diwa de Leon, Ballet Manila’s “Ibong Adarna”
Peta Music Pool (under Lutgardo Labad), PETA’s “Ang Buhay ni Galileo”
Outstanding Musical Direction:
Daniel Bartolome, Globe Live / 9 Works Theatrical’s “Newsies”
Diwa de Leon, Ballet Manila’s “Ibong Adarna”
Ejay Yatco, REP’s “Hair”
Rodel Colmenar, Full House/ Resorts World Manila’s “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”
Outstanding Choreography for a Play or Musical:
PJ Rebullida, Globe Live / 9 Works Theatrical’s “Newsies”
Nancy Crowe, Full House/ Resorts World Manila’s “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”
Outstanding Stage Direction for a Play:
Bart Guingona, REP’s “Agnes of God”
Chris Millado, REP’s “In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play”
Dennis Marasigan, Tanghalang Pilipino’s “Ang Pag-uusig”
Topper Fabregas, The Necessary Theatre’s “Blackbird”
Rody Vera, PETA’s “Ang Buhay ni Galileo”
Outstanding Stage Direction for a Musical:
Robbie Guevara, Globe Live / 9 Works Theatrical’s “Newsies”
Jaime del Mundo, Full House/ Resorts World Manila’s “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”
Outstanding Choreography for a Dance Production:
Gerardo Francisco, Ballet Manila’s “Ibong Adarna”
Eisa Jocson, Ballet Philippines’ “Your Highness”
Bam Damian III, “Minamahal, Sinasamba” from Ballet Philippines’ “A Gala Celebration”
Edna Vida, Alice Reyes and, Adam Sage, Ballet Philippines’ “The Nutcracker”
Gener Caringal, “Ang Sultan” from Ballet Philippines’ “The Exemplars: Amada and Other Dances”
Outstanding Ensemble Performance for Modern Dance:
Ballet Manila’s “Ibong Adarna”
“Visions of Fire” from Ballet Philippines’ “A Gala Celebration”
“Ang Sultan” from Ballet Philippines’ “The Exemplars: Amada and Other Dances”
“Songs of a Wayfarer” from Ballet Philippines’ “The Exemplars: Amada and Other Dances”
Female Featured Performance in Modern Dance:
Abigail Oliveiro, Ballet Manila’s “Ibong Adarna”
Katrene San Miguel, “Minamahal, Sinasamba” from Ballet Philippines’ “A Gala Celebration”
Sarah Alejandro, “Amada” from Ballet Philippines’ “The Exemplars: Amada and Other Dances”
Male Featured Performance in Modern Dance:
Mark Sumaylo, Ballet Manila’s “Ibong Adarna”
Rudolph Capongcol, Ballet Manila’s “Ibong Adarna”
Romeo Peralta, Ballet Manila’s “Ibong Adarna”
Elpidio Magat, Ballet Manila’s “Ibong Adarna”
Female Lead Performance in Modern Dance:
No nomination
Male Lead Performance in Modern Dance:
Rudy de Dios, Ballet Manila’s “Ibong Adarna”
Anselmo Dictado, Ballet Manila’s “Ibong Adarna”
Victor Maguad, “Moon” from Ballet Philippines’ “A Gala Celebration”
Eugene Obille, “Ang Sultan” from Ballet Philippines “The Exemplars: Amada and Other Dances”
Ronelson Yadao, “Songs of the Wayfarer” from Ballet Philippines’ “The Exemplars: Amada and Other Dances”
Outstanding Modern Dance Production:
Ballet Manila’s “Ibong Adarna”
Ballet Philippines’ “A Gala Celebration”
Ballet Philippines’ “Your Highness”
“Ang Sultan” from Ballet Philippines’ “The Exemplars: Amada and Other Dances”
“Songs of a Wayfarer” from Ballet Philippines’ “The Exemplars: Amada and Other Dances”
Outstanding Ensemble Performance for Classical Dance:
Ballet Manila’s “Don Quixote”
Ballet Philippines’ “Swan Lake”
Ballet Philippines’ “The Nutcracker”
Female Featured Performance in Classical Dance:
Abigail Oliveiro, Ballet Manila’s “Don Quixote”
Veronica Atienza, Philippine Ballet Theatre’s “La Bayadere”
Stephanie Cabral, Ballet Philippines’ “The Nutcracker”
Male Featured Performance in Classical Dance:
Victor Maguad, “Grand Pas Classique” from Ballet Philippines’ “A Gala Celebration”
Peter San Juan, Philippine Ballet Theatre’s “La Bayadere”
Gerardo Francisco, Ballet Manila’s “Swan Lake”
Victor Maguad, Ballet Philippines’ “The Nutcracker”
Female Lead Performance in Classical Dance:
Denise Parungao, Ballet Philippines’ “Swan Lake”
Kim Abrogena, Philippine Ballet Theatre’s “La Bayadere”
Denise Parungao, Ballet Philippines’ “The Nutcracker”
Jemima Reyes, Ballet Philippines’ “The Nutcracker”
Katherine Barkman, Ballet Manila’s “Swan Lake”
Male Lead Performance in Classical Dance:
Victor Maguad, Ballet Philippines’ “Swan Lake”
Victor Maguad, Ballet Philippines’ “The Nutcracker”
Elpidio Magat, Ballet Manila’s “Snow White”
Outstanding Classical Dance Production:
Ballet Manila’s “Don Quixote”
Ballet Philippines’ “Swan Lake”
Ballet Philippines’ “The Nutcracker”
Outstanding Ensemble Performance for a Play:
REP’s “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”
REP’s “Agnes of God”
REP’s “In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play”
Tanghalang Pilipino’s “Ang Pag-uusig”
PETA’s “Ang Buhay ni Galileo”
Female Featured Performance in a Play:
Rebecca Coates, REP’s “Agnes of God”
Caisa Borromeo, REP’s “In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play”
Tami Monsod, REP’s “In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play”
Antonette Go, Tanghalang Pilipino’s “Ang Pag-uusig”
Lhorvie Nuevo, Tanghalang Pilipino’s “Ang Pag-uusig”
Male Featured Performance in a Play:
Marco Viaña, Tanghalang Pilipino’s “Ang Pag-uusig”
Jonathan Tadioan, Tanghalang Pilipino’s “Ang Pag-uusig”
Joshua Tayco, Tanghalang Pilipino’s “Ang Pag-uusig”
Bodjie Pascua, PETA’ “Ang Buhay ni Galileo”
Noel Comia Jr., PETA’s “Ang Buhay ni Galileo”
Female Lead Performance in a Play:
Roselyn Perez, REP’s “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”
Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, REP’s “Agnes of God”
Giannina Ocampo, REP’s “In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play”
Mikkie Bradshaw-Volante, The Necessary Theatre’s “Blackbird”
Blanche Buhia, Tanghalang Pilipino’s “Lukot-lukot, Bilog-bilog”
Male Lead Performance in a Play:
Michael Williams, REP’s “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”
Joshua Spafford, REP’s “In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play”
JV Ibesate, Tanghalang Pilipino’s “Ang Pag-uusig”
Bart Guingona, The Necessary Theatre’s “Blackbird”
Joel Lamangan, PETA’s “Ang Buhay ni Galileo”
Outstanding Production of Existing Material for a Play:
REP’s “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”
REP’s “Agnes of God”
REP’s “In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play”
The Necessary Theatre’s “Blackbird”
PETA’s “Ang Buhay ni Galileo”
Outstanding Play—Original or Translation/Adaptation:
Tanghalang Pilipino’s “Ang Pag-uusig” (WINNER)
Outstanding Production for Children:
No nomination
Outstanding Ensemble Performance for a Musical:
Globe Live / 9 Works Theatrical’s “Newsies”
Full House/ Resorts World Manila’s “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”
Female Featured Performance in a Musical:
Shiela Valderrama-Martinez, Gantimpala Theater Foundation’s “Maynila sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag, The Musical”
Aicelle Santos, Gantimpala Theater Foundation’s “Maynila sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag, The Musical”
Upeng Galang-Fernandez, PETA’s “A Game of Trolls”
Joan Bugcat, PETA’s “Tagu-taguan”
Maronne Cruz, REP’s “Hair”
Male Featured Performance in a Musical:
Jef Flores, Globe Live / 9 Works Theatrical’s “Newsies”
Baron Geisler, Tanghalang Pilipino’s “Aurelio Sedisyoso”
Floyd Tena, Gantimpala Theater Foundation’s “Maynila sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag, The Musical”
Roi Calilong, PETA’s “Tagu-taguan”
Reb Atadero, Full House/ Resorts World Manila’s “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”
Female Lead Performance in a Musical:
No nomination
Male Lead Performance in a Musical:
Gian Magdangal, Globe Live / 9 Works Theatrical’s “Newsies”
Arman Ferrer, Gantimpala Theater Foundation’s “Maynila sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag, The Musical”
David Ezra, Tanghalang Pilipino’s “Aurelio Sedisyoso”
Markki Stroem, REP’s “Hair”
George Schulze, REP’s “Hair”
Outstanding Production of Existing Material for a Musical:
Globe Live / 9 Works Theatrical’s “Newsies”
Full House/ Resorts World Manila’s “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”
Outstanding Musical—Original or Translation/Adaptation:
No nomination
