GMA International gets two nods from NAMIC awards

MANILA, Philippines - GMA International, the business unit that manages the operations and distribution of GMA Network’s international channels GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV and GMA News TV International, received two nominations from the 2013 NAMIC Vision Awards alongside some of the biggest names in the US television industry.

GMA Pinoy TV’s long-running immigration program Pusong Pinoy Sa Amerika (Into the Hearts of Filipinos in America) was nominated in the Foreign Language category while the 30-minute cooking show Kusina Master, which is seen worldwide via GMA Life TV, earned a nomination in the Lifestyle category.

Hosted by immigration lawyer Lou Tancinco, Pusong Pinoy Sa Amerika is now on its eighth season of informing the Filipino-American community on immigration law. This time around, the show tackles immigrant issues and stories that are affected by new immigration policies.

Meanwhile, Chef Boy Logro’s Kusina Master has become a popular source of entertainment and recipes among Filipinos abroad ever since it started airing on GMA Life TV. With each episode, Fil-Ams are introduced to new and exciting dishes that remind them of the exceptional flavor and qualities of Pinoy cooking.

“We welcome these nominations from NAMIC and are grateful for their appreciation of our programs,” said GMA VP and head of International Operations Joseph Francia.

The NAMIC Vision Awards is described in its website as “one of the few national competitions that salutes original television or digital content that reflects the depth and breadth of experience, and contributions of people of color.” It is founded in 1994 by NAMIC Southern California and is presented this year by the NAMIC National office in partnership with NAMIC-Southern California.