2009 MTRCB Awards � Nominees and Winners

The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) turns to be an award-giving body when it unveiled the 1^st MTRCB TV Awards at Gateway Cinema 5, Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City.

MTRCB Awards was conceptualized by the government-created regulatory board to salute television programs that best embody the organization's standards as dictated by its vision and principles.

Here are this year's finalists and winners:

Best Public Affairs Show:

ABS-CBN 2, Rated K, Pamilya
GMA 7, I-Witness, Ambulansyang De Paa - Winner
Q-11, Reunions
Studio 23, Y Speak, Estudyanteng 3rd World

Best Educational Show:

ABS-CBN 2, Sineskwela, Global Warming episode - Winner
GMA 7, Ka-Blog, Feb. 7 episode
Q-11, Go Negosyo, Kaya Mo

Best Reality Show:

Q-11, Dare Duo, Episode 4 Volunteerism
ABS-CBN 2, I Survived, episode aired last March 26 - Winner
GMA 7, Pinoy Records, episode last May 10

Best Comedy Show:

TV5, Wow Mali - Winner
GMA 7, Bubble Gang, Dec. 5, 2008 episode

Best Talent Show:

TV5, Talentadong Pinoy - Winner
TV5 Shall We Dance?

Best Drama Special:

GMA 7, Obra (Butch episode) - Winner
ABS-CBN 2, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Transistor episode

Best Teleserye:

ABS-CBN 2, Kahit Isang Saglit (whole season) - Winner
GMA 7: Dyesebel (whole season)

Special Awards:

Y Speak
Power to Unite
Born to Be Wild
Moments
May Bukas Pa

Best Actor:

GMA 7, Michael V. - Bubble Gang

Best Actress:

ABS-CBN 2, Bea Alonzo - Betty La Fea

Male Star of the Night:

Ryan Agoncillo

Female Star of the Night:

Isabel Oli

Best Male Host:

ABS-CBN 2, Edu Manzano

Best Female Host:

Jessica Soho

Lifetime Achievement Award:

Gloria Romero