PMPC Star Award for Best Child Performer
The PMPC Star Award for Best Child Performer is an award presented annually at the PMPC Star Awards for Television by the Philippine Movie Press Club. The "Best Child Performer" award was first introduced in the 26th PMPC Star Award for Television.
Winners and nominees
The award was not presented for the 35th edition in 2023.[1] The 36th PMPC Star Award for Television was not held, while the 37th edition comprised television programming that ran from 2022-2023, with the ceremony being held in 2025.
In the list below, the winner of the award for each year is shown first, followed by the other nominees.
| ‡ | Indicates the winner |
2010s
| Year | Actor | Film | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 (26th) [2][3] | |||
| Xyriel Manabat‡ | 100 Days to Heaven | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Bugoy Cariño | E-Boy | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Jillian Ward | Luna Blanca | GMA 7 | |
| Louise Abuel | 100 Days to Heaven | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Mona Louise Rey | Munting Heredera | GMA 7 | |
| Yogo Singh | Walang Hanggan | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Zaijian Jaranilla | Ikaw ang Pag-ibig | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| 2013 (27th) [4] | |||
| Andrea Brillantes‡ | Annaliza | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Izzy Canillo | My Little Juan | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| JB Agustin | Little Champ | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Jillian Ward | Home Sweet Home | GMA 7 | |
| Louise Abuel | Juan dela Cruz | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Xyriel Manabat | Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Zaijan Jaranilla | Lorenzo's Time | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| 2014 (28th) | |||
| Raikko Mateo ‡ | Honesto | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Andrea Brillantes | Annaliza | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| David Remo | Binoy Henyo | GMA 7 | |
| Jillian Ward | My BFF | GMA 7 | |
| Marc Justin Alvarez | Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real | GMA 7 | |
| Mona Louise Rey | My BFF | GMA 7 | |
| Yogo Singh | Maria Mercedes | ABS CBN 2 | |
| 2015 (29th) [5] | |||
| Harvey Bautista (tied) ‡ | Wansapanataym: Remote ni Eric | ABS-CBN | |
| Marco Masa (tied) ‡ | Nathaniel | ABS-CBN | |
| Alonzo Muhlach | Inday Bote | ABS-CBN | |
| Ashley Sarmiento | Flordeliza | ABS-CBN | |
| Chlaui Malayao | Yagit | GMA 7 | |
| Jana Agoncillo | Dream Dad | ABS-CBN | |
| Xyriel Manabat | Hawak Kamay | ABS-CBN | |
| Zaijian Jaranilla | Hawak Kamay | ABS-CBN | |
| 2016 (30th) | |||
| McNeal "Awra" Briguela‡ | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | ABS-CBN | |
| Alonzo Muhlach | Ang Panday | TV5 | |
| Jana Agoncillo | Ningning | ABS-CBN | |
| John Steven de Guzman | Ningning | ABS-CBN | |
| Marco Masa | My Super D | ABS-CBN | |
| Miggs Cuaderno | Poor Senorita | GMA 7 | |
| Onyok Pineda | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | ABS-CBN | |
| Ryzza Mae Dizon | Princess in the Palace | GMA 7 | |
| 2017 (31st) | |||
| Nayomi Ramos‡ | My Dear Heart | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Angelica Ulip | Ika-6 na Utos | GMA 7 | |
| Awra Briguela | Wansapanataym Presents: Amazing Ving | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Enzo Pelojero | My Dear Heart | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Justin James Quilantang | La Luna Sangre | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Marc Justine Alvarez | Pinulot Ka Lang Sa Lupa | GMA 7 | |
| Xia Vigor | Langit Lupa | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Yesha Camile | Langit Lupa | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Yuan Francisco | Encantadia | GMA 7 | |
| 2018 (32nd) | |||
| Seth dela Cruz‡ | Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka | GMA 7 | |
| Caprice Cayetano | Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka | GMA 7 | |
| Karlo Ezekiel Torres | The Blood Sisters | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Leanne Bautista | The Cure | GMA 7 | |
| Nayomi "Heart" Ramos | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Sofia Pablo | Sherlock Jr. | GMA 7 | |
| Yñigo Delen | Since I Found You | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Zachie Rivera | The Stepdaughters | GMA 7 | |
| 2019 (33rd) | |||
| Sophia Reola‡ | Nang Ngumiti ang Langit | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Euwenn Aleta | Cain at Abel | GMA 7 | |
| Iyannah Sumalpong | Sino ang Maysala?: Mea Culpa | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| JJ Quilantang | Playhouse | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Kenken Nuyad | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Krystal Mejes | Nang Ngumiti ang Langit | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Miguel Vergara | Nang Ngumiti ang Langit | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Nayomi Ramos | Nang Ngumiti ang Langit | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Raphael Landicho | Bihag | GMA 7 |
2020s
| Year | Actor | Film | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 (34th) | |||
| Enzo Pelojero‡ | Starla | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Charles Jacob Briz | The Gift | GMA 7 | |
| Euwenn Aleta | Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko | GMA 7 | |
| Jana Agoncillo | Starla | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Kenken Nuyad | Parasite Island | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Raikko Mateo | Pamilya Ko | ABS-CBN 2 | |
| Yuan Francisco | The Better Woman | GMA 7 | |
| 2025 (37th) | |||
| Euwenn Mikaell‡ | The Write One | GMA 7 | |
| Althea Ruedas | Dirty Linen | A2Z 11/TV5 | |
| Brianna Advincula | Tadhana: Bayad-Utang | GMA 7 | |
| Chastity Dizon | Can't Buy Me Love | A2Z 11/TV5 | |
| Grant Sommereux | One For All, All For One | INC TV 48 | |
| JJ Quilantang | Dirty Linen | A2Z 11/TV5 | |
| Kian Co | The Write One | GMA 7 | |
| 2025 (38th) [6] | |||
| Zion Cruz‡ | Ang Himala ni Niño | TV5 | |
| Argus Aspiras | High Street | A2Z 11/TV5 | |
| Brianna Advincula | Pulang Araw | GMA 7 | |
| Cassy Lavarias | Pulang Araw | GMA 7 | |
| Jeremiah Cruz | Can't Buy Me Love | A2Z 11/TV5 | |
| Natalia Espejo | Lavender Fields | A2Z 11/TV5 | |
| Raphael Landicho | My Guardian Alien | GMA 7 | |
| TG Daylusan | Pulang Araw | GMA 7 |
Notes:
- Raikko Mateo is the first male winner of this award for Honesto in 2014.
- Seth dela Cruz is the first talent from GMA 7 to win this award for Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka in 2018.
- Zion Cruz is the first talent from TV5 to win this award for Ang Himala ni Niño in 2024.
References
- ^ Mallorca, Hannah (2023-01-29). "35th PMPC Star Awards for Television unveils list of winners". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
- ^ "PMPC bares nominees for 26th Star Awards for TV". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
- ^ "ABS-CBN sweeps 26th Star Awards for TV; Nora Aunor and Helen Gamboa tie for Best Drama Actress". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
- ^ "ABS-CBN dominates nominations for 27th Star Awards for Television". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
- ^ "29th Star Awards for TV winners bared; Alden Richards and Maja Salvador get top drama acting honors". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
- ^ Mallorca, Hannah (March 24, 2025). "PMPC Star Awards for TV: 'Batang Quiapo,' Piolo Pascual, Kim Chiu among winners". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved March 26, 2025.