Broadcast media giant GMA Network earned top honors for the Philippines at the ContentAsia Awards 2024, taking home four awards, including a Gold medal for “Secret Slaves: The Jessica Soho Special Report on Human Trafficking.”
“Secret Slaves: The Jessica Soho Special Report on Human Trafficking,” won the Gold Award in the Best Current Affairs Programme Made in Asia for Regional Asia and/or International Markets category. Produced by GMA Public Affairs, the documentary examined the global issue of human trafficking through survivor testimonies and investigative reporting. The program was presented by the country’s most awarded broadcast journalist Jessica Soho.
The critically acclaimed film “Firefly” added another win to its growing list of accolades with a Silver Award in the Best Asian Feature Film/Telemovie category. Produced by GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs, the film is about a young boy who searches for the mythical island of fireflies described in his mother’s bedtime stories. It starred Euwenn Mikaell and Alessandra de Rossi and was directed by Zig Dulay.
Winning the Bronze Award in the Best Variety Programme category is “All-Out Sundays.” The musical variety show is known for its non-stop entertainment every Sunday, giving Kapuso viewers dynamic musical performances and fun games led by various Kapuso talents.
GMA Network Senior Vice President for Entertainment Group, Lilybeth G. Reasonable and GMA Public Affairs Senior Program Manager and Creative Producer of “Firefly” Kristian Julao proudly accepted the awards on behalf of GMA Network.
Also winning at the ContentAsia Awards 2004 is “The Betrayal.” The Thai drama series, which is part of GMA Network’s Afternoon Prime line-up, won the Gold Award in the Best Asian Drama Series Made for a Regional or International Market category.
This year’s winners were unveiled in an awarding ceremony held on September 5 in Taipei, Taiwan.
The ContentAsia Awards honors outstanding content that provides entertainment and information. Now in its fifth year, it is more committed than ever to recognizing excellence in premium video and TV content. Entries to the ContentAsia Awards are all judged by industry peers with hands-on knowledge of the creative and production process. For more news and updates, visit www.GMANetwork.com.
