The 11th edition of the Wish Music Awards was undeniably TJ Monterde‘s night, who was declared Artist of the Year and KDR Icon of Breaking Boundaries. The awards followed the continued success of his smash hit, “Palagi,” the successful “Sariling Mundo” tour, and collaborations with various artists.
“WISH! @wish1075! I’m overwhelmed! bonus lahat ‘tooo! Maraming salamat! Mga bituiiiiin! love you,” read part of Monterde’s Facebook post.
He added: “KZ — ‘di baleng di sakin, basta satin’. Satin to. Lord Jesus — our songs are forever Yours. Thank YOU.”
Other artists who also won big at the ceremony were Cup of Joe and SB19, winning Group of the Year and Wishers’ Choice, among other awards. Despite the P-pop powerhouse’s absence, their artist manager Leah Gonzales and marketing director Gallahan Ventura were present to accept the awards on their behalf.
Held at the Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, January 11, the 11th Wish Music Awards brought together OPM artists from different generations in celebration of the genre’s continuous rise.
Here is the complete list of winners:
Wish Artist of the Year: TJ Monterde
Wish Group of the Year: Cup of Joe
Wish Breakthrough Artist of the Year: Earl Agustin
Wish Song Collaboration of the Year: “Umaaligid” by Sarah Geronimo and SB19
Wish Pop Song of the Year: “DUNGKA!” by SB19
Wish Ballad Song of the Year: “Darating Din” by TJ Monterde
Wish R&B Song of the Year: “Marilag” by Dionela
Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year: “Multo” by Cup of Joe
Wish Hip-Hop Song of the Year: “Gusto Ko Sakin Ka Lang” by Robledo Timido
Wish Contemporary Folk Song of the Year: “Saranggola” by Ben&Ben
Wish Contemporary R&B/Neo-Soul Song of the Year: “Tayong Dalawa” by Earl Agustin
Wishclusive Collaboration of the Year: “Pahinga” by James Reid and TJ Monterde
Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year: “DAM” by SB19
Wishclusive Ballad Performance of the Year: “Time” by SB19 — “Time”
Wishclusive R&B Performance of the Year: “Statue (Tagalish version)” by Lil Eddie and Jay R
Wishclusive Rock/Alternative Performance of the Year: “Multo” by Cup of Joe
Wishclusive Hip-Hop Performance of the Year: “POGI” by Paul N’Bollin
Wishclusive Contemporary Folk Performance of the Year: “Sa Bawat Sandali” by Amiel Sol
Wishclusive Contemporary R&B/Neo-Soul Performance of the Year: “Hulaan” by Janine
Wishers’ Choice: SB19
KDR Icon of Musical Excellence: Apo Hiking Society
KDR Icon of Music and Philanthropy: Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit
KDR Icon of Breaking Boundaries: TJ Monterde (Hannah Mallorca © Philippine Daily Inquirer)
