26th PMPC Star Awards for Television
The 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television ceremony was held at the Henry Lee Irwin Theater in Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City on November 18, 2012 and broadcast over ABS-CBN Channel 2 on November 25, 2012. The ceremony was hosted by Aga Muhlach, Kris Aquino and Toni Gonzaga and directed by Al Quinn.
Nominees and winners
These are the nominations for the 26th Star Awards for Television. The winners are in bold.| Network | Total # of nominees |
| ABS-CBN | 114 |
| PTV | 4 |
| TV5 | 42 |
| GMA | 77 |
| RPN | 1 |
| GMA News TV | 22 |
| IBC | 5 |
| Studio 23 | 5 |
| Net 25 | 13 |
| UNTV | 7 |
| AksyonTV | 2 |
| Network | Total # of winners |
| ABS-CBN | 30 |
| TV5 | 5 |
| GMA | 9 |
| Net 25 | 1 |
Best TV station
Best Drama Series
Best Drama Actor
- Gerald Anderson
- Dingdong Dantes
- Eddie Garcia
- Richard Gomez
- Coco Martin
- Piolo Pascual
- '''Jericho Rosales '''
Best Drama Actress
Best Drama Anthology
- Maynila
- Real Confessions
- Star Confessions
- '''Untold Stories '''
Best Single Performance by an Actress
- Angel Aquino
- Iza Calzado
- Brenna Garcia
- Jane Oineza
- Gina Pareño
- Sylvia Sanchez
- Maricel Soriano
Best Single Performance by an Actor
- Gerald Anderson
- Arjo Atayde
- Noni Buencamino
- JM de Guzman
- Robin Padilla
- Piolo Pascual
- Phillip Salvador
Best Child Performer
Best New Male TV Personality
Best New Female TV Personality
- Jasmine Curtis-Smith
- Isabelle Daza
- Ryzza Mae Dizon
- Janine Gutierrez
- Divine Lee
- Karen Reyes
- Myrtle Sarrosa
Best Comedy/Gag Show
- Banana Split
- Bubble Gang
- Goin' Bulilit
- Pepito Manaloto
- Show Me Da Manny
- Toda Max 2
- Tweets For My Sweet
Best Comedy Actor
Best Comedy Actress
Best Musical/Variety Show
- ASAP 2012
- Hey It's Saberdey!
- Party Pilipinas
- Sarah G. Live
- Sessions On 25th Street
- Sunday Funday
- Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman
Best Female TV Host
Best Male TV Host
Best Public Service Program
- Ako Ang Simula
- Imbestigador
- Legal Forum
- Public Atorni: Asunto o Areglo
- Salamat Dok
- Wish Ko Lang
- XXX: Exklusibong, Explosibong, Exposé
Best Public Service Program Host
- Persida Acosta
- Julius Babao Anthony Taberna and Pinky Webb
- Arnold Clavio
- Karen Davila, Potchy Labog and Anthony Taberna
- Alvin Elchico and Bernadette Sembrano
- Mike Enriquez
- Vicky Morales
Best Horror/Fantasy Program
Best Reality/Game Show
Best Reality/Game Show Host
- Lovely Abella, Beybisaya, Sugar Mercado, Willie Revillame, Mariel Rodriguez, Shalani Soledad and Camille Villar
- Kim Atienza, Ryan Bang, Teddy Corpuz, Billy Crawford, Coleen Garcia, Jhong Hilario, Jugs Jugueta, Karylle, Joy Rendon, Vice Ganda, Vhong Navarro and Anne Curtis
- Sharon Cuneta and Derek Ramsay
- Robi Domingo, Toni Gonzaga and Bianca Gonzalez
- Luis Manzano
- Judy Ann Santos
- Vic Sotto Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
Best Talent Search Program
- ASOP (A Song Of Praise) Music Festival
- Promil Pre-School I-Shine! Talent Camp
- Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break
- Talentadong Pinoy
- Talentadong Pinoy Kids
Best Talent Search Program Host
- Ryan Agoncillo
- Ogie Alcasid, Dingdong Dantes and Jennylyn Mercado
- Billy Crawford and Luis Manzano
- Matteo Guidicelli, Xian Lim and Dimples Romana
- Toni Rose Gayda and Richard Reynoso
Best Youth Oriented Program
Best Educational/Children's Program
- Batibot
- Born to Be Wild
- Chef Boy Logro: Kusina Master
- Convergence
- Kabuhayang Swak na Swak
- Matanglawin
- Pinoy Explorer
Best Educational/Children's Program Host
- Kim Atienza
- Neilsen Donato and Kiko Rustia
- Boy Logro
- Aga Muhlach
- Bong Revilla
- Dimples Romana and Bobby Yan
- Chris Tiu
Best Showbiz Oriented/Celebrity Talk Show
Best Male Showbiz Oriented/Celebrity Talk Show Host
- Ogie Alcasid
- Joey de Leon
- Butch Francsico
- Vice Ganda
- Raymond Gutierrez
- Ricky Lo
- Michael V.
Best Female Showbiz Oriented/Celebrity Talk Show Host
Best Documentary Program
- I-Witness
- Investigative Documentaries
- Krusada
- Reel Time
- Reporter's Notebook
- S.O.C.O.: Scene of the Crime Operatives
- Storyline
Best Documentary Program Host
- Gus Abelgas – S.O.C.O.: Scene of the Crime Operatives / ABS-CBN 2)
- ABS-CBN News And Current Affairs Hosts and Anchors
- Sandra Aguinaldo, Kara David, Howie Severino and Jay Taruc
- Martin Andanar
- Paolo Bediones
- Luchi Cruz-Valdez
- Jiggy Manicad and Maki Pulido
Best Documentary Special
- Cheche Lazaro Presents: Edsa at Pinoy
- Dolphy: Hari Ng Komedya
- Maalaala Mo Kaya 20th Anniversary
- Oras Na
- Philippine Treasures
- Sa Hapag ng Mga Bayani
- Sagwan ng Tagumpay
Best Magazine Show
Best Magazine Show Host
- Cesar Apolinario and Susan Enriquez
- Luchi Cruz-Valdez
- Rovilson Fernandez
- Vicky Morales
- Korina Sanchez
- Rhea Santos
- '''Jessica Soho '''
Best News Program
Best Male Newscaster
- Julius Babao
- Arnold Clavio
- Kirby Cristobal
- Noli de Castro
- Mike Enriquez
- Ted Failon
- Anthony Taberna
- Raffy Tima
Best Female Newscaster
- Pia Arcangel
- Cheryl Cosim
- Karen Davila
- Ces Drilon
- Vicky Morales
- Korina Sanchez
- Jessica Soho
- Mel Tiangco
Best Morning Show
- Good Morning Club
- Good Morning Kuya
- Home Page
- Kumare Klub
- Metro One
- Umagang Kay Ganda
- Unang Hirit
Best Morning Show Host
- Nica Alejar, Tony Arevalo, Ronald Defeo, Chris dela Cruz, Rodel Flordeliz, Roberto Garcia, Rene Jose, Rolly Layug, Minyong, Mr. Bin, Pangyao, Sahlee Piamonte, Lyn Perez, Ponce, Daniel Razon, Beth Santiago, Aldrin Solibet, Dondon Tenorio and Lea Ylagan
- Martin Andanar, Paolo Bediones, Christine Bersola-Babao, Cheryl Cosim, Pat Fernandez, April Gustilo, Roda Magnaye, Lucky Mercado, Amy Perez, Raymar Reyes, Chiqui Roa-Puno, Shalala, Makata Tawanan and Joseph Ubalde
- Alma Angeles, Eduard Banez, Weng dela Fuente and Nelson Lubao
- Love Añover, Pia Arcangel, Drew Arellano, Lyn Ching-Pascual, Arnold Clavio, Gabby Concepcion, Nathaniel Cruz, Luane Dy, Susan Enriquez, Suzi Entrata-Abrera, Ivan Mayrina, Winnie Monsod, Lhar Santiago, Rhea Santos, Connie Sison and Monica Verallo
- Gerry Baja, Winnie Cordero, MJ Felipe, Andre Felix, Bianca Gonzalez, Venus Raj, Edmund Rosales, Alex Santos, Bernadette Sembrano, Anthony Taberna, Ariel Ureta and Iya Villania
- Christine Bersola-Babao, Amy Perez and Chiqui Roa-Puno
- Audrey Gorricetta, Issa Litton, Dianne Medina, JC Tejano and Gio Tingson
Best Public Affairs Program
- Bawal ang Pasaway
- The Bottomline with Boy Abunda
- Face to Face
- Failon Ngayon
- Kasangga Mo Ang Langit
- Law Profile
- Patrol ng Pilipino
Best Public Affairs Program Host
- Boy Abunda
- Dominic Almelor, Zyann Ambrocio, Atom Araullo, Ryan Chua, Apples Jalandoni, Gretchen Malalad, Jenny Reyes and Jasmin Romero
- Arlyn dela Cruz
- Ted Failon
- JR Langit and Rey Langit
- Winnie Monsod
- Amy Perez
Best Lifestyle/Travel Show
- Biyaheng Langit
- Eats More Fun in the Philippines
- Landmarks
- Pinoy Adventures
- Travel: More Fun In The Philippines
- Us Girls
- Weekend Getaway
Best Lifestyle/Travel Show Host
- Ina Alegre, Carl Balita and Joy Belmonte
- Angel Aquino, Cheska Garcia and Iya Villania
- Drew Arellano
- Cesar Apolinario, Maey Bautista, Kara David, Susan Enriquez, Betong Sumaya, Raffy Tima and Mariz Umali
- Faye de Castro
- Richard Gutierrez
- Rey Langit
Special awards
Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Awardee
Excellence in Broadcasting Awardee
- Buddy Oberas
- Tina Monzon-Palma