Vice Ganda, BINI among early winners at 17th Star Awards for Music

June 23 ------ The PMPC Star Awards Inc. has announced the partial list of winners for the 17th Star Awards for Music. The remaining category winners will be revealed on June 25 at Teatrino in Greenhills, San Juan City.

Leading the early winners is the country's reigning "Nation's Girl Group," BINI, which won the Dance Recording of the Year award for its chart-topping hit "Salamin, Salamin." Rising P-pop boy group Bilib also won the same category for its infectious dance track "Say Whatcha Wanna Say."

As the group continues to be nominated in a number of significant categories, such as Song of the Year (“Salamin, Salamin”), Album of the Year (“Talaarawan”), Duo/Group Artist of the Year, Music Video of the Year, and Pop Album of the Year, fans are also excited to see if BINI will add more awards to its expanding collection.

Meanwhile, acclaimed singer-songwriter Juan Karlos has already won the Male Acoustic Artist of the Year award for his hit song "Tanga Mo Juan." The artist, also known as JK, is nominated for other prestigious awards, including Male Recording Artist of the Year, Concert of the Year, and Male Concert Performer of the Year. Adding color to the winners’ circle is the Unkabogable Superstar Vice Ganda, who won Best Christmas Song for “Rainbow Christmas.”

A heartfelt tribute segment will be led by Ima Castro, JV Decena, and Chad Borja in honor of Pilita Corrales Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Celeste Legaspi and Parangal Levi Celerio Lifetime Achievement Awardee Mon del Rosario. The legendary rap group Salbakuta will likewise perform a special tribute for fellow Pilita Corrales Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Andrew E. A special performance is also in store from Rainmakers, which will be honored as Mga Natatanging Alagad ng Musikang Pilipino. The group is celebrating its remarkable 50th anniversary in the music industry.

Adding to the evening entertainment lineup is a special spot number from the “Revival King,” Jojo Mendrez, while Moira Dela Torre is set to deliver the highly anticipated finale performance.

Source: news.abs-cbn.com