It was that time of the year where we celebrate and recognize the remarkable talent in the OPM scene through the MYX Music Awards 2016! This star-studded event took place at the Kia Theater, a first for the MMAās (atleast from what I know) and it was just like the previous years - extraordinary, fun-filled and a huge success!
Every year, MYX comes up with a theme and the first MMA I attended had the motif of āstreet wearā (the first red carpet photo above). That year was also very special to me, because that was the night I told myself that one day, Iāll work for a company like MYX. A year later, the center photo was taken of me working for MYX as a writer. Dreams do come true if youāre determined, motivated and work hard! Anyway, that year (2015), the theme wasĀ ābohemian chicā. Then this 2016 wasĀ āstriking in stripesā! This year was more enjoyable for me since I wasnāt working, unlike in 2015 and I know how things will run, unlike in 2014 where I was clueless. I just got to soak up the thrill of the night and it was awesome!
What I loved about attending this event was being able to reunite with some of the MYX family like the VJs (even though some couldnāt make it). Everything there was fast-paced, but I was able to small talk with VJs Tippy Dos Santos, Robi Domingo and Ai Dela Cruz before they headed down to the red carpet. VJ Chino Lui Pio was also present that night, whom I got to catch up with over some cocktails. Itās nice to know everyoneās doing well. It was great to see everybody, plus the new VJs which some Iāve already been acquainted with like VJs Jairus Aquino, Sharlene San Pedro and Alex Diaz in my past MYX Ā coverages.
Hereās some more red carpet looks of some of the local artists present that night. Above is Mark Neumann, Ella Cruz, G-Force, Callalily with Maychelle Bay, Denise Laurelle and Tom Tauss.
Iāve gotta say, my favorite performance would probably have to be the opening number, simply because I love the artists that performed altogether. They were KZ Tandingan, Jayda Avanzado, Alex Diaz, Tippy Dos Santos, Jason Dy, Morissette and JK Labajo. Plus, they did a medley of the pop songs nominated for favorite song in their own rendition!
Here are some more photos during the awards night show of performances and artists receiving their respective awards. Below is Darren Espanto, Kyla, Jason Dy, Cheats, Yeng Constantino and Donna Cruz.
Back on the red carpet, above is Jonnalyn Viray with Julian Trono, Bretman Rock, and below is Sofia Andres, The Juans, McCoy De Leon with Jon Lucas, Sue Ramirez, Maris Racal and Jensen and The Flips.
The trophy bagger that night went to Nadine Lustre, who unfortunately couldnāt make it to the event because of her world tour. But Kyla and Abra also won a handful awards, with Abra taking the very first ever Favorite Music Video award. And of course, the prestigious MYX Magna award went to none other than Ogie Alcasid. He had no idea he was receiving that award because apparently he was told he would just be a presenter of an award. Before calling him onstage, a medley of his original songs were performed by several artists, including Angeline Quinto, Matteo Guidicelli, Christian Bautista, Yeng Constantino, Aicelle Santos, Jonnalyn Viray, Kyla, Jay-R, Eric Santos and the legendary Jaya.
And of course, after the show, we took the time to try and see everyone we could and take a few groufies here and there. Itās never a dull moment with these guys and although we never have a complete photo together, I think these couple of photos can transcend how we all felt, being able to hangout together again, even just for the night! I missed everyone! Legit.
Congratulations to all the winners, nominees, performers, the MYX family, staff, for another unforgettable night! Tilā the next MYX Music Awards!
*Photos above were taken by the MYX photographers that night. All credits go to them: Mayi Guarina, Rinna Leong, Red Rivera, Kat Alcazar and of course, Tita Happy Dos Santos who took some of the photos above as well. Thank you!
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