The first-ever ZEENfluential Awards has officially wrapped up, and the winners have finally been revealed.
Celebrating the voices shaping pop culture today, the ZEENfluential Awards spotlights creators, artists, storytellers, and cultural forces who continue to influence conversations across music, film, fashion, and digital media.
The show was held on November 20, 2025, at Okada Cove Manila, hosted by Gen Z personalities Aaron Maniego, Esteban Mara, and Chill.
Photo: ZeenMedia.com
This inaugural edition honored a mix of breakout acts and established names—each recognized for the impact they’ve made on Filipino creativity and culture.
Here are the winners and honorees of the ZEENfluential Awards 2025:
Music
- ZEENfluential Breakout Artist: Hey June!
- ZEENfluential P-Pop Group: SB19
- ZEENfluential Music Artist: Cup of Joe
Film & TV
- ZEENfluential Feelmaker: Cathy Garcia-Sampana
- ZEENfluential Scene Stealer: Ang Mutya ng Section E
Culture & Lifestyle
- ZEENfluential Dynamic Duo: Will Ashley and Bianca De Vera
- ZEENfluential Style Star: Kathryn Bernardo
- ZEENfluential Foodie: Ninong Ry
- ZEENfluential Wonder Wander: Laureen Uy
- ZEENfluential Creatorpreneur of the Year (powered by TikTok Shop): Dani Barretto
Special Honors
ZEENfluential Voice Awardees:
Dolly de Leon
Jessica Soho
Antoinette Jadaone
Vico Sotto
Throughout the night, presenters included Gen Z creators and celebrities such as Alex Agustin, Chef Jose Sarasola, Gio Acosta, Migs Almendras, Tommy Tiangco, Tim Laude, Jay Ortega, Lexi Gonzales, Nour Hooshmand, Polo Laurel, Pupa Dadivas, and Gabby Padilla.
The awards night also featured standout performances from P-pop and OPM acts.
ALAMAT debuted their new single “LuzViMinda,” while VVINK performed “Baduy.” 1621 played their catchy track “Bababa,” and Brei performed “Kislap” and “Digital.” Hey June! energized the crowd with an extended version of “Lasik,” while BARQ closed their set with “Shake Dat Thang.”
During the pre-show, Luna performed her cover of “Show Me How You Burlesque,” followed by It All Started In May with their song “Naalala.”
Zeen business head Direk Real opened the main program with a message highlighting the heart of the awards: “We honor the voices that make Gen Z culture unstoppable… Be the influence that builds culture, not chaos. Be the voice that brings clarity, not confusion. Be the trendsetter who inspires, not the noise that disappears tomorrow.”
The event also marked the mini-launch of Eye Mo Red, a menthol-infused variant designed to offer instant comfort for both professionals and creators.
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