“It’s Showtime” marked another highlight of its 17th anniversary celebration with the second “It’s Showtime AWAAARD,” a lighthearted awards segment recognizing the hosts’ most memorable on-air moments.
Ryan Bang, Jackie Gonzaga, Darren Espanto, Brent Manalo, and guest host Bianca Umali led the awarding ceremony, joined by guest presenters Fyang Smith, Kyle Echarri, Joaquin Arce, Inigo Jose, Charo Santos, Ruffa Gutierrez, and GMA Senior Vice President Ms. Annette Gozon-Valdes.
Vice Ganda won the “Best Actress in Eme-Eme Showtime Awaaard Consideration Role” for her performances in “Laro, Laro, Pick,” while Jhong Hilario and Teddy Corpuz shared the “Best Actor in Eme-Eme Showtime Awaaard Consideration Role” for their acting in the same segment.
Anne Curtis received the “HA? Hakdog Award” for her memorable mispronunciations, while Ryan won the “Karir na Karir Award” for his trending sea lion imitation. Karylle took home the “Wow, Sabaw Award” for her forgetful moments as a judge on “Miss Q and A.”
Vhong Navarro earned the “Pero ‘Nay Aminin Mo Puwedeng Special Jury Citation ‘To Award” for his memorable quotes, including “Love is blind,” while Ogie Alcasid received the “Fallen Star Award” for his onstage slips and falls.
Ion Perez and Ryan Bang shared the “Natutulog Ba Ang Joke Award” for jokes that failed to get a laugh, while Jugs Jugueta won the “Best Live Sound Effects Award” for his unmistakable laughter caught on the microphone.
Amy Perez received the “It’s Showtime It’s About Time Lifetime Sa Noontime Award” in recognition of her role as a mother figure to the show. In her emotional acceptance, Tyang Amy reflected on the hosts’ strong bond and thanked the Madlang People for their continued support through the years.
The second “It’s Showtime AWAAARD” was part of the show’s weeklong 17th anniversary celebration, which featured special performances and segments for the Madlang People.
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