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Filipinos were able to experience anew the glitz, glamour and victories of the 7th Eddys (Entertainment Editors' Choice) Awards held last July 7, 2024 at the Ceremonial Hall of the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Newport World Resorts in Pasay City through a delayed telecast of the awards night held the week after on ALLTV to cap off a day filled with relaxation and peace of mind before the start of a brand new week of hardwork, productivity and perseverance. The star-studded awards night, organized by the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd) and directed by veteran Filipino actor Eric Quizon, was highlighted by A-list performances and showcased a roster of distinguished acting award winners.
Julia Montes won Best Actress for Five Breakups and a Romance while Piolo Pascual took home Best Actor for Mallari. Charlie Dizon, who tied with Julia for her role in Third World Romance, was unable to accept her award. Julia and Piolo were also honored as Box-Office Heroes for their films alongside Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera for Rewind and Kathryn Bernardo for A Very Good Girl. The Eddys Movie Icons for 2024 Nova Villa, Leo Martinez, Eva Darren, and Gina Alajar, received their trophies personally while another awardee Senator Lito Lapid was represented by his nephew Atty. DX Lapid. About Us But Not About Us won Best Film with Jun Robles Lana earning Best Director for the same film. Gladys Reyes and Enchong Dee won Best Supporting Actress for Apag and Best Supporting Actor for GomBurZa, respectively. The event was hosted by 6th Eddys Best Actress Janine Gutierrez, Kapuso Millennial It Girl Gabbi Garcia, and rising actor Jake Ejercito.
Special performances were rendered by award-winning singer Jed Madela, OPM icon and singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid, drag queens Rampa Reynas, and promising young artists Elisha Ponti and Andrea Gutierrez. Radio and online personality Mr. Fu served as the red carpet host. Presenters included 6th Eddys acting winners Elijah Canlas, Max Eigenmann, Mon Confiado, and Nikki Valdez as well as Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr., Congresswoman Lani Mercado-Revilla, Cedrick Juan, James Reid, Jose Javier Reyes, Joross Gamboa, Arnell Ignacio, RS Francisco, Liza Reyes of Globe Telecom, Kelley Day, Michael Sager, Jeric Gonzales, Miss New Zealand Universe 2024 Franki Russell, Christophe Sommereux, Beaver Magtalas, Khai Flores, Shaira Tweg, and PCSO acting director Imelda Papin. Korina Sanchez-Roxas received the Joe Quirino Award, while siblings CJ and Peach Caparas accepted the posthumous award for their late father Carlo J. Caparas. Director-producer Perci Intalan accepted the awards for About Us But Not About Us, while Mentorque Productions, producer of Mallari, was named Rising Producer of the Year accepted by Brian Dy. Former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson and former House Speaker Sonny Belmonte (on behalf of his daughter, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte) received the Isah V. Red Award. Actor Leandro Baldemor designed and created the new Eddys trophy. Several nominees, including Romnick Sarmenta and Keempee de Leon, also attended the awards night.
Newport World Resorts and ALLTV collaborated to support SPEEd’s 7th Eddys along with sponsors like Globe Telecom and iFern/Kim’s Diary. Additional partners included DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos, Mayor Albee Benitez, Beautéderm by Rhea-Anicoche Tan, Unilab, Frontrow, Kat Corpus Atelier, Senate President Chiz Escudero, Senator Bong Revilla, Camille Villar, Senator Nancy Binay, former Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson, Congressman Arjo Atayde, Emelette Gorospe, Rowena Gutierrez, Kamiseta, Casa Juan, and Echo Jham Entertainment Production. Juancho Robles of Chan Robles & Company (CPAs) served as the official auditor.
