Most voted for celebs and brands attend 5th VP Choice Awards in glitz and glam

MANILA, Philippines — The people have spoken! After a month of exciting online voting, Filipinos have named their bets from tech, travel, lifestyle, business and showbiz categories, in this year’s Village Pipol (VP) Choice Awards.

Nominees and awardees attended the star-studded awards night held last May 21 at the Glass Garden in Pasig City. It was all glitz and glamour as they walked down the red carpet donning striking gowns and attires in shades of black, gold and red.

Arriving early at the red carpet and catching everyone’s attention in an elegant gold number was A-list celebrity Marian Rivera. She was chosen by voters as Movie Actress of Year for Rewind.

Receiving the award later in the night, Rivera expressed, “Maraming salamat sa award na ito. Sabi ko nga, sa tuwing narerecognize ang mga gawa naming artista at tayo din, nakakataba ng puso. Kaya siguro itong recognition na ito, isang inspiration hindi lang po sa akin, kung hindi para sa ating lahat na patuloy tayong gumawa ng mga magagandang pelikula, magandang content kasi don tayo sa magpapasaya sa iba, magpapasaya sa sarili natin.”

Another headliner who graced the event was Alden Richards, who was named Movie Actor of Year for the film Five Breakups and a Romance.

He said, “I thank my supporters for the vote that I have gotten from the poll. Sila po yong nagpuyat at nag-effort to vote for me. And this award is for them. I would like to dedicate this award to my partner sa Five Breakups and a Romance, Julia Montes.”

Rising stars from the biggest networks ABS-CBN and GMA 7 were also present, such as Jon Lucas, Vivoree Esclito, KD Estrada, Alexa Ilacad, Myrtle Sarrosa, Kych Minemoto, Patrick Quiroz, Karina Bautista Jeff Moses and more.

Aside from celebrities, the biggest names on YouTube and Tiktok also came at the 5th VP Choice Awards as they were voted for by their countless online fans. These included Kimpoy Feliciano, Lenie Aycardo and Hajie Alejandro, Baninay, Bont Bryan, Vern Ong and Riva Quenery, Joyang TV, among others.

Making the night exciting for the attendees and partner guests were performances from the country’s hottest P-Pop groups, BGYO, G22 and Yes My Love. BGYO also received the Group