MANILA, Philippines – Filipino singer-actress Sarah Geronimo is a nominee for Best Female Artist at the 2013 World Music Awards. She competes against Adele, Beyonce, Celine Dion, Madonna, Britney Spears and more for the top prize.

She has also been nominated for World’s Best Live Act (other nominees include Psy and David Bowie) and World’s Best Entertainer of the year (other nominees include Justin Bieber and Katy Perry).

The World Music Awards recognizes the best-selling recording artists from all over the world. Nominees are selected based on record sales and online voting.

The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) first selects nominees by conducting an enquiry of sales figures and record certifications from all major territories. The top-selling artists are then announced as nominees on the World Music Awards website for fans all over the world to vote for their favorite.

The WMA has been bequeathing awards to artists from every continent since 1989. According to its official website, the WMA has helped artists reach global success and expand their fan base.

From 1989 to 2008, the WMA has held its awarding ceremonies in Monaco, Las Vegas, California and London. In 2009, 2011 and 2012, no award ceremony was held.

The WMA website has not yet released details about the award ceremony or concerts.

To vote for artists who you think should get a World Music Award, visit the WMA vote page. – Rappler.com