Darren Espanto Wins Big in the 1st Wish 107.5 Music Awards

With its strong commitment to promoting Filipino musicality, Wish 107.5, one of the fast-rising FM stations in the Metro, staged their first ever Wish 107.5 Music Awards last January 26, 2015 at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. Unlike any other music awards, the Wish 107.5 Music Awards is also a benefit show as the winners get to share Php100,000 to their chosen charitable institution.

Hosted by the very lovely couple, Robi Domingo and Gretchen Ho, the show delivered one of the coolest musical experiences ever! With live performances from Morisette Amon, Darren Espanto, JK Labajo, The Voysing, Daryl Ong, Leah Patricio, Maki Ricafort, Jason Fernandez, and many more, the venue was filled with great music and overflowing talent! 

Wish 107.5 is also dedicated to granting its loyal listeners their wishes. And with that, Wishers became a big part in this celebration. Days before the awards night, Wishers cast their votes online for their favorite artists, songs, and performances nominated in the 19 categories. The results of the online voting comprised 50% of the nominees total score. The other half came from the votes of a prestigious set of judges from the entertainment and music industry. 

Of all the nominees, Darren Espanto is the biggest winner that night bringing home a total of 6 awards. Here are the rest of the winners in the first ever Wish 107.5 Music Awards: 

WISH PROMISING ARTIST

1. 5th Gen
2. Gwyneth Dorado
3. WINNER: Jensen & The Flips
4. Lunar Lights
5. Shanne Velasco
6. The Voysing

BEST WISH COVER

1. Daryl Ong - "Ikaw Na Nga"
2. WINNER: Darren Espanto - "In Love Ako Sa Iyo"
3. Elha Nympha - "Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin"
4. Esang De Torres - "Salamat, Salamat Musika"
5. Janice Javier - "Why Can't It Be"
6. Renee - "Boy"
7. Reynan Dal-anay - "Magkaisa"
8. Tres Marias - "Sana"

BEST WISHCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE BY A YOUNG ARTIST

1. WINNER: Darren Espanto - "Chandelier"
2. Elha Nympha - "Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin"
3. Esang De Torres - "Salamat, Salamat Musika"
4. Janella Salvador - "Mahal Kita Pero"
5. Juan Karlos Labajo - "Photograph"
6. Maris Racal - "Don't Know Why"
7. Reynan Dal-anay - "Magkaisa"
8. Sassa Dagdag - "If I Were A Boy"
9. Square One - "Letra"

BEST WISHCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE BY A GROUP

1. WINNER: 5th Gen - "Contagious"
2. Iktus - "Mahal Kita"
3. Innervoices - "Find a Way"
4. Jensen & The Flips - "Love Child"
5. Lunar Lights - "If I'm Wrong"
6. Rouge Band - "Hanep"
7. Six Part Invention - "The Flame"
8. Spongecola - "Move On"
9. The Voysing - "Pag-ibig"

BEST WISHCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ARTIST

1. Brad Go - "Tokyo - I Want You Now"
2. Christian Bautista - "A Thousand Years"
3. Daryl Ong - "Ikaw Na Nga"
4. Gloc 9 - "Businessman"
5. WINNER: Jason Dy - "Stay With Me / See You Again" mash-up
6. Jed Madela - "You Mean The World To Me"
7. Maki Ricafort - "Magkabilang Mundo"
8. Marlo Mortel - "M.O.O. (My One and Only)"
9. Mitoy Yonting - "Handog"
10. Paolo Onesa - "You Are So Beautiful"

BEST WISHCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ARTIST

1. Alex Gonzaga - "Panaginip Lang"
2. Chlara - "You Complete Me"
3. Hazel Faith - "Di Na Kita Mahal"
4. Janice Javier - "Why Can't It Be"
5. Jessica Reynoso - "We Found Love"
6. Kaye Cal - "Isang Araw"
7. Marion Aunor - "Do Do Do"
8. Morisette - "Di Mapaliwanag"
9. Sabrina - "All of Me"
10. Sitti - "Ligaya"
11. WINNER: Yeng Constantino - "Ikaw"

WISH URBAN SONG OF THE YEAR

1. "Businessman" - Gloc 9 featuring Lyra
2. "Crazy 'Bout You" - Jessica Reynoso
3. "Love Child" - Jensen & The Flips
4. WINNER: "Milagro" - Jason Dy
5. "Unstoppable" - Chlara

WISH ALTERNATIVE SONG OF THE YEAR

1. "Gusto Na Rin Kita" - After 5
2. "Hanep" - Rouge Band
3. "If I'm Wrong" - Lunar Lights
4. WINNER: "Move On" - Spongecola

WISH BALLAD SONG OF THE YEAR

1. "Borrowed" - Jensen & The Flips
2. "Find A Way" - Innervoices
3. WINNER: "I Believe In Me" - Darren Espanto 
4. "Isang Araw" - Kaye Cal
5. "Liwanag" - Ronnie Liang
6. "Magpakailanman" - Klarisse De Guzman
7. "Para Sa 'Yo" - Juan Karlos Labajo
8. "Stuck" - Darren Espanto

WISH ORIGINAL SONG OF THE YEAR

1. "Businessman" - Gloc 9 featuring Lyra
2. "Contagious" - 5th Gen
3. "Crazy 'Bout You" - Jessica Reynoso
4. "Di Mapaliwanag" - Morisette
5. "Dito Ka Lang Sa Tabi" - Yeng Constantino
6. "Do Do Do" - Marion Aunor
7. "Isang Araw" - Kaye Cal
8. "Magpakailanman" - Klarisse De Guzman
9. "Mahal Kita Pero" - Janella Salvador
10. "Milagro" - Jason Dy
11. "Move On" - Spongecola
12. "Para Sa 'Yo" - Juan Karlos Labajo
13. WINNER: "Stuck" - Darren Espanto
14. "Tokyo - I Want You Now" - Brad Go

WISH MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

1. Brad Go
2. Christian Bautista
3. Daryl Ong
4. Gloc 9 
5. WINNER:  Jason Dy
6. Jason Fernandez
7. Jed Madela
8. Marlo Mortel
9. Mitoy Yonting
10. Ronnie Liang
11. Yael Yuson of Spongecola

WISH FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

1. Alex Gonzaga
2. Beverly Caimen
3. Chlara
4. Janice Javier
5. Jessica Reynoso
6. Klarisse De Guzman
7. Marion Aunor
8. WINNER:  Morisette
9. Sabrina
10. Yeng Constantino

WISH YOUNG ARTIST OF THE YEAR

1. WINNER:  Darren Espanto
2. Elha Nympha
3. Esang De Torres
4. Janella Salvador
5. Juan Karlos Labajo
6. Maris Racal
7. Reynan Dal-anay
8. Sassa Dagdag
9. Square One

WISHCLUSIVE VIRAL VIDEO OF THE YEAR

"Chandelier" by Darren Espanto

MOST WISHFUL FANDOM

Darrenatics

WISHER'S CHOICE FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR

"Don't Know Why" by Maris Racal

WISHER'S CHOICE FOR MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Jason Dy

WISHER'S CHOICE FOR FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Morisette 

Congratulations to all the winners! 

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