PHILSTAGE proudly announces the nominees for the 15th Gawad Buhay, honoring outstanding achievements in Philippine theater. 2024 was a year of bold choices and boundless creativity, with productions that opened between January 1 and December 31 showcasing the power, passion, and innovation of live performance. This year’s nominees, announced by Kakki Teodoro and Phi Palmos, reflect the vibrant spirit of a theater community that continues to inspire and transform. Below is the complete list of Nominees.
Outstanding Translation or Adaptation
- Rody Vera, Chris Millado, Sabrina Basilio,
Delphine Buencamino, and the
Tanghalang Pilipino Actors Company
Balete
Outstanding Book of a Musical Nominees
- Juan Ekis
Pingkian: Isang Musikal - Pat Valera
Bar Boys: A New Musical
Outstanding Original Score Nominees
- Myke Salomon and Pat Valera
Bar Boys: A New Musical - Juan Ekis and Ejay Yatco
Pingkian: Isang Musikal
Outstanding Costume Design Nominees
- Mio Infante
Little Shop of Horrors - Joey Mendoza
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change - Raven Ong
Buruguduystunstugudunstuy: Ang Parokya ni Edgar Musical - Carlo Pagunaling
Pingkian: Isang Musikal - Carlos Siongco
Balete
Outstanding Lighting Design Nominees
- John Batalla
Betrayal - D. Cortezano
Pingkian: Isang Musikal - Roman Cruz
Balete - Meliton Roxas, Jr.
Buruguduystunstugudunstuy: Ang Parokya ni Edgar Musical - Meliton Roxas, Jr.
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
Outstanding Sound Design Nominees
- Teresa Barrozo
Balete - Aji Manalo
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change - Fabian Obispo
Betrayal - TJ Ramos
Pingkian: Isang Musikal - Myke Salomon
One More Chance: The Musical
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Outstanding Musical Direction Nominees
- Myke Salomon
Bar Boys: A New Musical - Myke Salomon
One More Chance: The Musical - Ejay Yatco
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change - Ejay Yatco
Little Shop of Horrors - Ejay Yatco
Pingkian: Isang Musikal
Outstanding Choreography Nominees
- Delphine Buencamino
Balete - Jomelle Era
Bar Boys: A New Musical - Jomelle Era
Pingkian: Isang Musikal
Outstanding Set Design Nominees
- Ohm David
Bar Boys: A New Musical - Joey Mendoza
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change - Wika Nadera
Balete - Carlo Pagunaling
Pingkian: Isang Musikal - Miguel Urbino
Betrayal
Outstanding Projection and Video Design Nominees
- GA Fallarme
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change - GA Fallarme
Pingkian: Isang Musikal - GA Fallarme & Joyce Garcia
Buruguduystunstugudunstuy: Ang Parokya ni Edgar Musical - JM Jimenez
Balete
Male Lead Performance in a Play Nominees
- James Bradwell
Betrayal - Nonie Buencamino
Balete - James Cooney
Betrayal
Female Featured Performance in a Play Nominees
- Toni Go-Yadao
Balete - Lhorvie Nuevo-Tadioan
Balete - Gabby Padilla
Tiny Beautiful Things
Male Featured Performance in a Play Nominees
- Earvin Estioco
Balete - Gelo Molina
Balete - Jonathan Tadioan
Balete - Marco Viaña
Balete
Female Lead Performance in a Musical Nominees
- Krystal Kane
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change - Nicole Omillo
One More Chance: The Musical - Tex Ordoñez-De Leon
Buruguduystunstugudunstuy: Ang Parokya ni Edgar Musical - Gabby Padilla
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change - Sue Ramirez
Little Shop of Horrors
Male Lead Performance in a Musical Nominees
- Sam Concepcion
One More Chance: The Musical - Alex Diaz
Bar Boys: A New Musical - CJ Navato
One More Chance: The Musical - Benedix Ramos
Bar Boys: A New Musical - Vic Robinson
Pingkian: Isang Musikal
Female Featured Performance in a Musical Nominees
- Sheena Belarmino
One More Chance: The Musical - Bituin Escalante
Pingkian: Isang Musikal - Sheila Francisco
Bar Boys: A New Musical - Gab Pangilinan
Pingkian: Isang Musikal - Lance Reblando
RENT
Male Featured Performance in a Musical Nominees
- Paw Castillo
Pingkian: Isang Musikal - Noel Comia Jr.
Buruguduystunstugudunstuy: Ang Parokya ni Edgar Musical - Audie Gemora
Little Shop of Horrors - Juliene Mendoza
Bar Boys: A New Musical - Omar Uddin
Bar Boys: A New Musical
Outstanding Ensemble Performance for a Play Nominee
- Balete
Tanghalang Pilipino
Outstanding Ensemble Performance for a Musical Nominees
- Bar Boys: A New Musical
Barefoot Theatre Collaborative - I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
Repertory Philippines - Pingkian: Isang Musikal
Tanghalang Pilipino
Outstanding Stage Direction for a Play Nominee
- Victor Lirio
Betrayal - Chris Millado
Balete
Outstanding Stage Direction for a Musical Nominees
- Mikko Angeles and Pat Valera
Bar Boys: A New Musical - Toff de Venecia
Little Shop of Horrors - Jenny Jamora
Pingkian: Isang Musikal - Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
Outstanding Production of Existing Material for a Play Nominee
- Betrayal
Repertory Philippines
Outstanding Production of Existing Material for a Musical Nominees
- I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
Repertory Philippines - Little Shop of Horrors
The Sandbox Collective
Outstanding Play – Original or Translation/Adaptation Nominee
- Balete
Tanghalang Pilipino
Outstanding Musical – Original or Translation/Adaptation Nominees
- Bar Boys: A New Musical
Barefoot Theatre Collaborative - Pingkian: Isang Musikal
Tanghalang Pilipino
Outstanding Production for Children Nominee
- Jepoy and the Magic Circle
Repertory Philippines
No Nominees for Outstanding Original Script and Female Lead Peformance in a Play
To all the nominees—your work continues to inspire and elevate the stage. Save the date: the winners of the 15th Gawad Buhay Awards will be announced on July 30! We can’t wait to celebrate with you.
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