Kapatid shows & stars win in CMMA & FAMAS

MANILA, Philippines - TV5 bagged five recognitions at the recently-concluded 34th Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) while two Kapatid stars were hailed at the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards.

At the CMMA, Extreme Makeover Home Edition Philippines won Best Public Service Program. “This is a culmination of all the struggles and triumphs from the past year and a half. Natapos namin ‘yung season on a very high note and ito ay isang napakalaking bagay para sa aming lahat,” said its host Paolo Bediones (photo) after accepting the award.

CMMA also awarded the Best Entertainment Program trophy to Talentadong Pinoy. Three other Kapatid programs — Pinoy Explorer (Best Adult Educational/ Cultural Program), Ang Katapusan (Best TV Special) and USI: Under Special Investigation “Sendong” episode (Best Special Event Coverage) — earned special citations. Hosted by Paolo, USI is also set to compete for the 2012 Japan Prize next month.

On the other hand, Enchanted Garden star Edgar Allan Guzman was a recipient of German Moreno Youth Achievement Award during the FAMAS Awards night. Baron Geisler, who was recently announced as part of new super hero series Kidlat, also won Best Supporting Actor for his role in Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story.