Kapuso stars were once again recognized for their outstanding performances in the media industry at the 7th Entertainment Editors’ Choice Awards, popularly known as The Eddys.
The prestigious awards night was held on July 7 at the Newport World Resorts in Pasay City. Some of the biggest names in Philippine showbiz graced the event, which was hosted by Gabbi Garcia, together with Janine Gutierrez, and Jake Ejercito.
Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera received the “Box Office Heroes” award for their exceptional performances in the record-breaking movie, Rewind. Alden Richards and his co-star Julia Montes were also named “Box Office Heroes” for their film, Five Breakups and a Romance.
Julia Montes in ‘Five Breakups
and a Romance’
‘Box Office Heroes’ awards for their performance in ‘Rewind’
Other Box Office Heroes awardees were Kathryn Bernardo for A Very Good Girl and Piolo Pascual for Mallari.
The Eddys also honored industry pillars with the “Movie Icon” award, including Gina Alajar of Asawa Ng Asawa Ko and Nova Villa of Pepito Manaloto, together with Leo Martinez, Eva Darren, and Lito Lapid.
Furthermore, Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap star Gladys Reyes received the “Best Supporting Actress” award for the movie Apag.
The Eddys is an annual event dedicated to honoring the talents and contributions of filmmakers, actors, writers, directors, and producers in the Philippine film industry. It is organized by the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd), a non-profit organization composed of past and current entertainment editors from national broadsheets, top tabloids, and leading online portals.
