The boldest of the bold. Here are the BOLD category winners for NYLON Manila’s Big Bold Brave Awards: Next Level!
Thirty categories, 158 nominees, five months, and over 24 million votes cast online later, this year’s NYLON Manila Big Bold Brave Awards winners are some of the biggest, boldest, and bravest yet. From talented homegrown creatives to globally-renowned brands, these next-level nominees had our readers vote on their faves, which have earned a stamp of approval from this generation.
This year, the BOLD category features brands, celebrities, creatives, and media that have captured the minds and hearts of Gen Z by excelling in their fields and making good on their promises to deliver novelty and quality. They take their work, and themselves, to the next level, and their supporters know it. After tireless support from fans and Gen Z voters, the winners have arrived. From Kyle Echarri to Precious Paula Nicole, Annie and Lori to Lucky Beauty, check out the winners of this year’s BOLD category of the NYLON Manila Big Bold Brave Awards: Next Level!
GEN Z-APPROVED CELEBRITY
KATHRYN BERNARDO
BELLE MARIANO
DONNY PANGILINAN
MARIS RACAL
ANTHONY JENNINGS
JANELLA SALVADOR
KYLE ECHARRI – Winner
Kyle Echarri’s been on the scene for almost a decade now, but his star’s never been more rising than ever as he comes into his own as an actor and musician. With acting roles on Beach Bros, Lyric and Beat, Senior High, and the upcoming Pamilya Sagrado under his belt, all showing different sides to his charm and talent, there’s no doubt Kyle is making his mark as one of the definitive leading men of his generation.
GEN Z-APPROVED HIT
GENTO – SB19 – Winner
ERE – JUAN KARLOS
RAINING IN MANILA – LOLA AMOUR
B.A.D. – DENISE JULIA AND P-LO
SAAN? – MAKI
SB19’s megahit GENTO, with its worldwide virality and several awards, is a clever, catchy, and high-energy track that thrust the P-pop group to new levels of success. SB19 struck gold when they made GENTO, and the whole world knew it, from fans in Canada to idols in South Korea. It was even considered for a GRAMMY nomination as an approved entry!
GEN Z-APPROVED DRAG QUEEN
MARINA SUMMERS
M1SS JADE SO
DEJA
TAYLOR SHEESH
MAXIE
PRECIOUS PAULA NICOLE – Winner
Precious Paula Nicole has earned herself another crown as this year’s Gen Z-Approved Drag Queen! The drag performer and Drag Race Philippines Season 1 winner is a supernova of her own, and a longtime legend in the drag scene. Known for her drag performances, lip syncs and impersonations of superstars, and impact on the local drag scene, Precious Paula Nicole is a queen in more ways than one. All hail.
GEN Z-APPROVED FILIPINO BEAUTY BRAND
CARELINE
ISSY
LUCKY BEAUTY – Winner
STROKES BEAUTY LAB
FILIPINTA
With their lipgloss keychains and growing list of makeup products, Andrea Brillantes’ makeup and beauty brand Lucky Beauty has been making its way to people’s vanities and makeup kits. Infusing charm, fun, and sparkle into functional and multi-use beauty products earns this local beauty brand (and dream business of Andrea’s) Gen Z Filipinos’ stamp of approval.
GEN Z-APPROVED GLOBAL BEAUTY BRAND
FLOWER KNOWS
ROM&ND
QUICKFX
BYS COSMETICS – Winner
DAZZLE ME
Australian cosmetics brand BYS came to the Philippines in 2012, and for the last 12 years, they’ve strived to encourage Filipinos to be their most authentic selves. They’ve embarked on initiatives and opportunities that uplift and empower women, showcase diversity in Filipino fashion and art, and advocate for causes ranging from mental health to sustainability.
GEN Z-APPROVED FILIPINO FASHION BRAND
DBTK
HALOHALO
RICHBOYZ – Winner
HA.MU
FORTUNE W.W.D
“Luxury streetwear” brand RICHBOYZ, seen on your favorite creators and plenty of fashion-forward, cool-as-a-cucumber Gen Z youth, won this year’s iteration of Gen Z-Approved Filipino Fashion Brand. RICHBOYZ’s minimalist, youthful, laid-back pieces are markers of the contemporary fashion scene, showing they’ve got a grasp of what this generation favors in terms of style and comfort.
GEN Z-APPROVED GLOBAL FASHION BRAND
GENTLEWOMAN
UNIQLO
H&M
ADIDAS – Winner
GENTLE MONSTER
A staple in fashion both globally and locally, adidas has expanded from just being a shoe brand to being a top apparel brand for sportswear and athleisure. We dare you to find someone you know that doesn’t have a pair of adidas in their closet. From Superstars to Sambas, this year’s Gen Z-Approved Global Fashion Brand always sets the trend, making apparel that can be worn by anyone, anywhere, with anything.
GEN Z-APPROVED FILIPINO FOOTWEAR BRAND
RENEGADE FOLK
ANDANTE
OAK THE LABEL
ANNIE AND LORI – Winner
WEAR.STRUT
Annie & Lori gets their flowers as this year’s Gen Z-Approved Filipino Footwear Brand. The brand makes artisanal, sustainable leather footwear for women inspired by traditional Filipino culture and made with quality craftsmanship, versatility, and comfort in mind. Annie & Lori shoes have been worn by stars like Catriona Gray and featured in British Vogue.
GEN Z-APPROVED GLOBAL FOOTWEAR BRAND
CROCS
CONVERSE
NEW BALANCE – Winner
BIRKENSTOCK
NIKE
This year, it’s all about the kicks. With their shoes balancing the retro with the contemporary, and the ever-changing trends of the modern age, New Balance has earned massive attention lately, making the brand even more of a household name than it was in the last hundred years or so. Trends like the “dad shoe,” chunky sneakers, and athleisure have alerted many to the unique, now-timeless aesthetic the brand is known for, making them a top choice for people who want stylish comfort.
GEN Z-APPROVED TV SERIES
SENIOR HIGH
CAN’T BUY ME LOVE – Winner
WHAT’S WRONG WITH SECRETARY KIM REMAKE
DIRTY LINEN
REPLACING CHEF CHICO
The 2023-2024 TV season saw loveteam Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, or DonBelle, in their first teleserye together—a romantic drama with an undertone of thrilling mystery. Can’t Buy Me Love features Caroline (Mariano), a wealthy heiress trying to fit in a family that always seems to exclude her and navigate a life after her mother passed away, and Bingo (Pangilinan), a struggling young man who saves her. Their worlds collide, and the rest is history.
The series hits all the tropes that audiences just can’t get enough of. With its twists and turns, standout storylines, talents, and chemistry, this TV series earns its title as this year’s Gen Z-Approved TV Series.
GEN Z-APPROVED TIKTOK STAR
NIANA GUERRERO
ARSHIE LARGA
MATHILDA AIRLINES
ANGELO MARASIGAN – Winner
BEA BORRES
LA-based Filipino TikTok content creator Angelo Marasigan is known for his skits, impressions, challenges, POVs and general quirky, often hilarious videos. With over 13 million followers on TikTok and over 470 million likes on his videos, Angelo’s taken his platform to a whole new level, making people laugh all over the world.
GEN Z-APPROVED CREATIVE
PETERSEN VARGAS
SAMANTHA LEE
SHAIRA LUNA
FEMME MNL
ANTOINETTE JADAONE – Winner
Filmmaker Antoinette Jadaone is known for her heartwarming, emotional, and lighthearted romantic comedy films like That Thing Called Tadhana (2014), Alone/Together (2019), and Fan Girl (2020), as well as for her podcast with JP Habac Ang Walang Kuwentang Podcast. The writer, director, filmmaker and creative has made some of this generation’s most loved feel-good films, and has proven her merit in being able to spin charming stories about life, love, and growing up.
GEN Z-APPROVED APP
TIKTOK
GCASH
GRAB
SPOTIFY – Winner
LAZADA
Spotify is the go-to music platform for many, and its roster of music, podcasts, playlists, and features is totally Gen Z-approved. From giving us the much-awaited Spotify Wrapped to making exclusive content featuring our favorite artists, like Spotify RADAR, this app has got our back.
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