Marian Rivera, Michael V, Kris Aquino, Lorna Tolentino and 5 programs are the official Philippine nominees in the 18th Asian Television Awards.

Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera (“Temptation of Wife”) and veteran actress Lorna Tolentino (“Pahiram ng Sandali”) are both vying for Best Actress in a Leading Role category. The two Pinay actresses are competing against Jade Chou and Wen-Lin of Taiwan, Kate Tsui Tsz-shan of Hong Kong and Malaysia’s Debbie Goh.

Versatile comedian–Michael V.–on the other hand, is nominated again for Best Comedy Performance by an Actor/Actress. He is vying against Alaric Tay, Chua Enlai and Chua Enlai from Singapore, Cyrus Broacha of India, and Malaysia’s Jan Chin and Jack Yap.

Meanwhile, the Queen of All Media Kris Aquino bags a nomination in the Best Entertainment Presenter/Host category. Her competition are British host Oli Pettigrew representing Singapore, Thailand’s Krit Sripoomseth and Phanya Nirunkul, and Bryan Wong, also from Singapore.

The five Philippine programs nominated this year are:

“Saksi (Eye-Witness): Typhoon Pablo’s Trail of Death”
GMA Network
Best News Programme

“24 Oras (24 Hours): Bagyong Pablo (Typhoon Pablo)”
GMA Network
Best News Programme

“Reporter’s Notebook: Bagyong Pablo (Typhoon Pablo)”
GMA Network
Best Current Affairs Programme

“Born Impact: When Whales Strand”
GMA Network
Best Natural History or Wildlife Programme

“The X Factor Philippines”
ABS-CBN Corporation
Best Reality Show