7. Mylene Dizon – One of the early members of Star Magic, Mylene Dizon was part of the Batch 2 in 1996. From youth oriented show Gimik casted as loveteam with Bojo Molina to Tabing Ilog, Mylene has also evolved to be one of the most prolific actresses in the country. May it be lead role, supporting or villain role, Mylene always pulls the best character worthy of praise and recognition. Her role in the indie film 100 was her tipping point as she won several awards for the movie. Currently Mylene is playing the role of mother to Julia Montes’ characters Sarah and Kara.
Some Notable Awards:
New Movie Actress of the Year – “Calvento Files: The Movie (1999)” – PMPC Star Awards for Movies
Best Actress – “100” – Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
Movie Actress of the Year – “100” – PMPC Star Awards for Movies
Best Actress – “100” – Gawad Urian Awards
Best Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role (Drama) – “100” – ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards
Best Actress – “100” – FAP 27th Luna Awards
Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Katuwang na Aktres) – “Heneral Luna” – PASADO Awards
8. Baron Geisler – Member of Star Magic Batch 5 in 1997, Baron has become of the most controversial actors in the country. He started as a child star in Ang TV then became one of the most famous teen stars casted in Gimik and Tabing Ilog. After several roles in TV and movies Baron was finally recognized as Best Actor in the indie film “Jay” and “Donor”. Just recently Baron was featured in the highly publicized URCC match against Kiko Matos.
Some Notable Awards:
Best Actor – “Donor (2010)” – Cinemalaya Indie Film Festival
Best Actor – “Jay” – Cinemalaya Indie Film Festival
Best Supporting Actor -“Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011)” – FAMAS Award
Best Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role (Drama) – “Jay (2008)” – Golden Screen Award
9. Jodi Sta. Maria – Jodi was launched as part of Star Circle Batch 7 in 1998. Jodi’s first project was the monumental youth-oriented drama series Tabing Ilog where she was paired with Baron Geisler.
Jodi has starred in a number of TV and movie projects, her notable projects was the remake of Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara, Be Careful with My Heart and Pangako Sa ‘Yo.
Some Notable Awards:
Best Actress – “Pangako Sa ‘Yo” (2016) Gawad Tanglaw Awards
Best Television Actress – ‘Be Careful With My Heart” (2014) Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards
Best Talent Search Program Host – “Star Circle Quest” (2005) – PMPC Star Awards for TV
10. Maja Salvador – Batch 11 member in 2002, Maja Salvador started as a supporting character in John Lloyd-Bea teleserye It Might Be You. Since then she rose to the ranks of the most acclaimed actresses in the country. Her role in “Sukob” has given her the break to be recognized as one of the best dramatic actresses in the Philippines. Currently Maja is doing “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” opposite Coco Martin.
Some Notable Awards:
Best Supporting Actress – “Sukob” – 55th FAMAS Awards
New Movie Actress of the Year – “Sukob” – 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies
Breakthrough Performance by an Actress – “Sukob” – ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards
Best Actress – “Thelma” – 30th Luna Awards, 36th Gawad Urian Awards
Best Drama Actress – “Bridges of Love” – 29th PMPC Star Awards for TV
11.Gerald Anderson – A product of the 1st season of Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition, Gerald entered Star Magic as member of Batch 14 in 2006. He started as part of the Kimerald loveteam with fellow housemate Kim Chui. After going solo, Gerald proved he can make a name for himself even without a love team. And that is when Gerald was recognized for his acting abilities. His role in the advocacy teleserye Budoy has earned him Best Actor awards and was also recognized as finalist in the New York Festival’s Television & Films Awards.
Some Notable Awards:
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series – “Budoy” -Golden Screen Award
Best Performance by an Actor – “MMK” – Gawad Tanglaw Awards
Best Supporting Actor – “On The Job” – Gawad Pasado Awards
Best Actor – “Budoy” – KBP Golden Dove Awards, Gawad Tanglaw, Golden Screen TV Awards
Best Single Performance by an Actor – “MMK” – PMPC Star Awards for Television
Best New Male TV Personality – PMPC Star Awards for Television
12. John Lloyd Cruz – One of the best actors of this generation, John Lloyd Cruz joined Star Magic Batch 5 in 1997. He also started as a boy next door teen heartthrob in “ASAP” and “Palibhasa Lalake”. He was then molded into a dramatic actor via “Tabing Ilog” and started to get the needed break in “Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay”. Since then John Lloyd has been one of the most awarded and recognized actors in the country winning numerous Best Actor awards from different award giving bodies. Just recently he was also recognized alongside Piolo Pascual for their film “Hele Sa Hiwagang Hapis” which was shown in Berlin International Film Festival. Currently he was playing Romeo in the hit sitcom “Home Sweetie Home” with Toni Gonzaga.
Some Notable Awards:
Best Actor – “Honor Thy Father” – 39th Gawad Urian (2016)
Best Actor – “The Trial” – 46th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards, Gawad PASADO Awards (2015), 31st Star Awards for Movies
Best Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role for Musical or Comedy – “It Takes a Man and a Woman” – ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards (2014)
Best Actor – “The Mistress” – Luna Awards (2013)
Best Actor – “Miss You Like Crazy” – FAMAS Awards (2011)
Best Actor – “In My Life” – Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation (2010), 26th PMPC Star Awards for Movies(2010), Gawad PASADO (2010), 8th Gawad Tanglaw (2010)
Best Drama Actor – “One More Chance” – ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards (2008)
Best Actor – “All About Love” – Luna Awards (2008)
Best Drama Actor – “Maging Sino Ka Man” – PMPC Star Awards for TV (2007)
Best Supporting Actor – “Dubai” – FAMAS Awards (2006), Mara Clara Awards (2006), PMPC Star Awards for Movies (2006)
Best Single Performance by a Lead Actor – “MMK” – ENPRESS Golden Screen Entertainment TV Awards (2006)
Best Drama Actor – “It Might Be You” – PMPC Star Awards for TV (2005)
Best Drama Actor – “Tabing Ilog” – PMPC Star Awards for TV (2001)
Star Asia award – “Honor Thy Father” – 15th New York Asian Film Festival