Cheryl, Ritz are Golden Screen winners

MANILA, Philippines - After 15 years in the broadcasting industry, Cheryl Cosim finally won her first award as a news anchor for TV5’s flagship newscast AKSYON; while Ritz Azul’s acting debut in TV5 dramaserye Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak earned her the Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actress at the Golden Screen TV Awards held recently at Teatrino in Greenhills, San Juan City.

The PLAN International child ambassador has already won several awards as public service host from reputable award-giving bodies — just recently at the 20th KBP Golden Dove Awards for Alagang Kapatid — but the time has come for Cheryl to be recognized as an Outstanding Female News Presenter; besting other veteran names in the industry such as Jessica Soho, Mel Tiangco, Vicky Morales, Kara David, Pia Arcangel and Korina Sanchez who were also nominated in the same category. “It is an honor to be recognized for my work, considering the roster of anchors who have already been awarded in a similar category. I have always looked up to these veteran anchors and colleagues, and it is a privilege to join their ranks. This award inspires me not only to try to achieve what those before me have accomplished, but also to continue to improve my craft so as to better serve the viewing public. I’m grateful to TV5 for believing in me,” Cheryl said.

Currently seen in Glamorosa, Ritz zooms up with an outstanding performance in Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak after placing fourth in the network’s star search Star Factor late last year. She was also the Amazing Female Newcomer at the 2011 Yahoo! OMG! Awards.