The Philippine Leaf Awards Nominees Announced

The Philippine Leaf Awards proudly announces the finalists for LEAF THEATER 2019. This covers performances from October 1, 2018 - November 30, 2019. Below is the complete list of nominees.

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL

• Kim Molina (Rak of Aegis 7/PETA)
• Joanna Ampil (Waitress/Atlantis Theatrical)
• Shiela Valderrama – Martinez (Passion/Philippine Opera Company)
• Aicelle Santos (Himala/9 Works Theatricals)
• Krystal Kane (Spring Awakening/Ateneo Blue Repertory) 
• Tanya Manalang (Ang Huling El Bimbo/Full House Theater Co./Resorts World)

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MUSICAL

• Sandino Martin (Spring Awakening/Ateneo Blue Repertory)
• Vien King (Passion/Philippine Opera Company)
• Arman Ferrer (Mabining Mandirigma /Tanghalang Pilipino)
• Gian Magdangal (Ang Huling El Bimbo/Full House Theater Co./Resorts World) 
• David Ezra (Mabining Mandirigma/Tanghalang Pilipino)

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS

IN A FEATURED  ROLE (MUSICAL)

• Bituin Escalante  (Waitress/Atlantis Theatrical)
• Marriela Munji Laurel (Binondo/MA-Yong Foundation)
• Carla Guevara-Laforteza (Ang Huling El Bimbo/Resorts World) 
• Maronne Cruz ( Waitress/Atlantis Theatrical)
• Bernadette Mamauag (Noli Me Tangere The Opera/J&S Production) 

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR

IN A FEATURED  ROLE (MUSICAL)

• Nino Alejandro (Waitress/Atlantis Theatrical)
• Rody Vera (Rak of Aegis 7/PETA)
• Vince Lim (Rak of Aegis 7/PETA)
• Bibo Reyes (Waitress/Atlantis Theatricals)
• Juancho Gabriel  (Spring Awakening/ Ateneo Blue Repertory)

OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE CAST FOR A MUSICAL

• Spring Awakening (Ateneo Blue Repertory)
• Binondo, A Tsinoy Musical (MA-Yong Foundation)
• Ang Huling El Bimbo (Full House Theater Co./Resorts World)
• Mabining Mandirigma (Tanghalang Pilipino)
• Rak of Aegis 7/(PETA) 

OUTSTANDING MUSICAL DIRECTOR

• Joed Balsamo (Mabining Mandirigma/Tanghalang Pilipino)
• Von de Guzman (Binondo, A Tsinoy Musical/MA-Yong Foundation)
• Eugene Belbis  (Sleeping Beauty/Kids’ Act Philippines Inc)
• Herminigildo Ranera (Noli Me Tangere, The Opera/J&S Production)
• Jesse Lucas (Roses for Ben/Artist Playground)

OUTSTANDING DIRECTOR FOR A MUSICAL PRODUCTION

• Ed Lacson (Himala/9 Works Theatricals)
• Chris Millado (Mabining Mandirigma/Tanghalang Pilipino)
• Missy Maramara (Spring Awakening/Ateneo Blue Repertory)
• Dexter Santos (Ang Huling El Bimbo/Resorts World)
• Jerry Sibal/Jose Jeffrey Camanag (Noli Me Tangere, The Opera/ J&S Productions)  

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OUTSTANDING PLAY

• Ang Dressing Room (Dulaang UP)
• Katsuri (Tanghalang Pilipino)
• Alyas July (Dulaang Filipino/CSB)
• Nana Rosa (Dulaang UP) 

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS

• Missy Maramara ( Stop Kiss/Music Artes)
• Bibeth Orteza (Dolorosa/Tanghalang Ateneo) 
• Peewee O’Hara (Nana Rosa/Dulaang UP)
• Delphine Buencamino (If He Doesn’t See Your Face/Arete Productions)
• Jill Pena (Dancing Lessons/Twin Bill Theater)
• Jenny Jamora (Stop Kiss/Music Artes)

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR

• Roeder Camanag (Ang Dressing Room/Dulaang UP)
• Marco Viana (Katsuri/Tanghalang Pilipino)
• Jonathan Tadioan (Katsuri/Tanghalang Pilipino)
• Ron Capinding (Dolorosa/Tanghalang Ateneo)
• Brian Matthew Sy (If He Doesn’t See Your Face/Arete Productions)
• Randy Villarama (Dancing Shoes/Twin Bill Theater)

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS

IN A FEATURED  ROLE 

• Stella Canete  (Ang Bahay ni Bernarda Alba/Dulaang UP)
• Sherry Lara (Coriolano/Tanghalang Pilipino)
• Joan Cabunag (Alyas July/Dulaang Filipino)
• Krystle Valentino (Nana Rosa/Dulaang UP)
• Jannah Baniasia (Ang Dakilang Teatro ng Daigdig/ CSB School of Design)

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR

IN A FEATURED  ROLE  

• Brian Matthew Sy (Coriolano/Tanghalang Pilipino)
• Norman Penaflorida (Nakakapagpabagabag/Artist Playground)
• Mitoy Sta Ana (Ang Dressing Room/Dulaang UP)
• Seth Dela Llana (Alyas July/Dulaang Filipino/CSB)

OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE CAST

• Ang Dressing Room (Dulaang UP)
• M. Butterfly National Tour (Frontrow Entertainment)
• Alyas July (Dulaang Filipino/CSB) 
• Manila Notes(Tanghalang Pilipino/Japan Foundation)
• Katsuri (Tanghalang Pilipino)
• Marat/Sade (UP Dulaang Laboratoryo)

OUTSTANDING DIRECTOR

• Carlitos Siguion Reyna (Katsuri/Tanghalang Pilipino)
• Alexander Cortez (Ang Dressing Room/Dulaang UP)
• Riki Benedicto (Alyas July/Dulaang Filipino/CSB)
• Francis Matheu (Dancing Lessons/Twin Bill Theater) 
• Ed Lacson Jr. (Stop Kiss/Music Artes)
• Joy Cerro (Marat/Sade, UP Dulaang Laboratoryo)

OUTSTANDING EMERGING PERFORMANCE ART (Musical or Non Musical)

• Mural (Uyat Artista/Jocson College CLDCAS)
• Tao Po  (Rise Up/Juana Change Movement)
• La Luna Roja (Fundacion Centro Flamenco)
• The Weight of Words (Black Canvas Theater)

OUTSTANDING  PERFORMER IN AN EMERGING PERFORMANCE ART 

• Elle Ocampo (Mural/Jocson College/CLDCAS) 
• Mae Paner  (Tao Po/Rise Uo/Juana Change Movement)
• Tami Monsod (La Luna Roja/Fundacion Centro Flamenco)
• Abner  Delina Jr. (The Weight of Words/Black Canvas)

OUTSTANDING DIRECTOR  EMERGING PERFORMANCE ART

• Leo Rialp (La Luna Roja/Fundacion CentroFlamenco)
• Ed Lacson Jr (Tao Po/Rise Up/Juana Change Movement)
• Jayson Gantan Pabalan (Mural/Uyat Artista/Jocson College CLDCAS
• Abner Delina Jr. (The Weight of Words/Black Canvas)

OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION FOR CHILDREN

• Tigmamanukin (Artist Playground)
• Sleeping Beauty (Kids Acts Philippines Inc.) 
• The Quest for the Adarna (Repertory Philippines)
• Hanggang Isang Araw (UP Dulaang Laboratoryo)
• Nia & Anwar/The Whale Shark Tale (Gloria Fantasyland/Dapitan)

OUTSTANDING CULTURAL/THEATER GROUP

• Uyat Artista (Angeles City)
• Tanghalang Sandaang Pulo  (Alaminos Pangasinan)
• Aklan Performing Arts Network  (Western Visayas)
• Kanlaon Theater Guild (Negros Occidental)
• Barasoain Kalinangan (Malolos Bulacan)

OUTSTANDING SCENOGRAPHY

• Nia and Anwar/The Whale Shark Tale/ Gloria Fantasyland 
• Katsuri/Tanghalang Pilipino
• Alyas July/Dulaang Filipino CSB
• Himala/9 Works Theatricals
• Hanggang Isang Araw (UP Dulaang Laboratoryo)

BEST SPECIAL EVENTS 

• Imbukada (Belison, Antique)
• 70th Anniversary PESA (Phil Electronic Suppliers Assoc)
• San Miguel Yamamura Packaging Conference 
• Pinoy Playlist, BGC 
• Koryo Mindanao

BEST SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR

• Noel Maximo (San Miguel Yamamura Packaging Corp Conference)
• Rodel  Mercado  (70th Anniversary, Federation of  Electrical Suppliers)
• Basilidas Pilapil (Koryo Mindanao)
• Peter Macrohon (Imbukada)