‘Little Mermaid,’ ‘Bona,’ ‘Phantom’: 2012 Broadway World PH winners

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The big winners of Philippine theater for 2012 are announced

THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL. 'Bona' goes from fan to Broadway World PH big winner. Image from Eugene Domingo's Facebook page

MANILA, Philippines – On January 7, international theater news site Broadway World (BWW) announced the winners of their annual BWW Philippines awards.

The big winners were:

  • “The Little Mermaid” by Atlantis Productions – 9 awards 
  • “Bona” by the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) – 5 awards
  • “The Phantom of the Opera” by Lunchbox Theatrical Productions – 4 awards

The winners are based on fan votes. What started with 4,000 nominations was narrowed down to 125 finalists in 2012.

Fans cast their votes online for 25 categories. Results were tabulated in the BWW head office in New York, USA.

Awardees will receive their awards in Manila by end-January.

Here is the complete list of winners from the BWW website:

  • Best Actor (Musical): Jonathan Roxmouth – The Phantom of the Opera
  • Best Actor (Play): Edgar Allan Guzman – Bona
  • Best Actress (Musical): Rachelle Ann Go – The Little Mermaid
  • Best Actress (Play): Eugene Domingo – Bona
  • Best Book, Lyrics for a Filipino Musical (New/Revival): Vince Tanada – Joe: The Filipino Rock’sical
  • Best Choreography (Musical): Cecile Martinez – The Little Mermaid
  • Best Costume Design (Musical/Play): Eric Pineda – The Little Mermaid
  • Best Crossover Artist (Mainstream to Theater): Erik Santos – The Little Mermaid
  • Best Direction of a Musical: Bobby Garcia, Chari Arespacochaga – The Little Mermaid
  • Best Direction of a Play: Soxie Topacio – Bona
  • Best Featured Actor (Musical): Anthony Downing – The Phantom of the Opera
  • Best Featured Actor (Play): Joey Paras – Bona
  • Best Featured Actress (Musical): Eula Valdez – Nine
  • Best Featured Actress (Play): Cindy Liper – Ang Bangkay
  • Best Filipino Musical (New/Revival): Joe: A Filipino Rock’sical – Philippine Stagers Foundation
  • Best Filipino Play (New/Revival): Ang Bangkay – Philippine Stagers Foundation
  • Best International Touring Production (Musical/Play): The Phantom of the Opera – Lunchbox Theatrical Productions
  • Best Lighting Design (Musical/Play): Art Gabrentina – Joe: The Filipino Rock’sical
  • Best Locally Produced Broadway Show (Musical/Play): Disney’s The Little Mermaid – Atlantis Productions
  • Best Music for a Filipino Musical (New/Revival): Ed Gatchalian – Rivalry: Ateneo-La Salle the Musical
  • Best Musical Direction (Musical): Ceejay Javier – The Little Mermaid
  • Best Scenic Design (Musical/Play): Lex Marcos – The Little Mermaid
  • Best Sound Design (Musical/Play): Bobbit Jacinto – The Little Mermaid
  • Best Theater Company: Philippine Educational Theater Association
  • Best Theatrical Venue: CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo

– Rappler.com 

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