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Energy, excitement, and star power filled URBN QC October 15 as ZeenMedia officially revealed the nominees for the ZEENfluential Awards 2025 during a media conference.
The ZEENfluential Awards celebrates the most influential voices shaping pop culture today—from rising stars to changemakers across music, film, fashion, digital content, and the arts. More than just a night of recognition, it’s a platform for hearing the voices of the youth and championing Filipino creativity and storytelling in all its forms. Winners are determined through a combined 50% public voting and 50% editorial voting, recognizing that influence isn’t dictated—it’s chosen.
Born from the spirit of ZEEN, this year’s theme, Culture X Influence, marks where creativity meets impact—where every voice, story, and idea pushes culture forward. It’s a celebration of the creators, trendsetters, and cultural forces who turn moments into movements, inspiring a generation to dream louder, act bolder, and define the times.
Here are the awards and the nominees:
● ZEENfluential Breakout Artist: Maxie Andreison, Hey June!, Michelle Dee, Earl Agustin, AmielSol
● ZEENfluential P-Pop Group: BINI, SB19, ALAMAT, GAT
● ZEENfluential Music Artist: Cup of Joe, Dionela, TJ Monterde, Maki, BINI, SB19
● ZEENfluential Feelmaker: Zig Dulay, Cathy Garcia-Sampana, Mikhail Red, Theodore Boborol
● ZEENfluential Scene Stealer: Ang Mutya ng Section E, Incognito, Beauty Empire, Sang’gre, Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition
● ZEENfluential Dynamic Duo: #AshDres (Andres & Ashtine), #ShuKla (Shuvee & Klarisse), #BreKa (Brent & Mika), #RabGel (Rabin & Angela), #DonBelle (Donny & Belle), #BarDa (Barbie & David), #WillCa (Will & Bianca), #JMFyang (JM & Fyang)
● ZEENfluential Style Star: RuruMadrid, Kyline Alcantara, Brent Manalo, Kyle Echarri, AtashaMuhlach, Mimiyuuuh, Kathryn Bernardo
● ZEENfluential Foodie: ErwanHeussaff, Seohee Jang, Ninong Ry
● ZEENfluential Wonder Wander: Jessica Lee, Kye “Kulas” Jennermann, Laureen Uy
“Gen Z isn’t just part of the culture, they are shaping it—and in a time when everything feels loud, fast, and kind of blurry. ZEEN is here to be that space of clarity, authenticity, and connection, a place where real stories, real people, and real influence matter. ” said Real S. Florido, Creative Chief Officer and Executive Vice President of CreaZion Studios, and Business Head of Zeen Media.
The celebration continues at the ZEENfluential Awards Night on November 20 at Okada Manila’s Night Lounge.
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