Mel Tiangco
| Mel Tiangco | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Carmela Tiangco-Cornejo August 10, 1955 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Broadcast journalist |
| Employer | GMA Network, Inc. |
| Television |
24 Oras co-Host Powerhouse former Host Magpakailanman Host (2002-2008; 2012-present) |
| Title | GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc. EVP and COO |
| Children | Wency Cornejo |
Carmela Tiangco-Cornejo, popularly known as Mel Tiangco (born August 10, 1955) is a popular television newscaster and television host in the Philippines.
After graduating from De La Salle University, she became one of the leading presenters in Philippine television journal programmes. She currently co-anchors GMA Network's evening newscast, 24 Oras with Mike Enriquez. She was also the host of the weekly drama anthology Magpakailanman and a co-host for Mel and Joey with comedian-TV host-writer Joey de Leon.
She is the mother of Wency Cornejo, a musician best known as the lead vocalist of the now-defunct Philippine rock band After Image (active in the 1990s). She is also involved in philanthropic work as the Executive Vice President of the GMA Kapuso Foundation, the network's socio-civic arm.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Sanib Puwersa | Host | GMA Network |
| 2011–2013 | Power House | Host | GMA News TV |
| 2004–2011 | Mel and Joey | Host | GMA Network |
| 2004–present | 24 Oras | News Anchor | GMA Network |
| 2004 | Partners with Mel Tiangco | Host | GMA Network |
| 2002-2008; 2012–present | Magpakailanman | Host | GMA Network |
| 2001 | Debate with Mare at Pare | Guest Host | GMA Network |
| 1999-2004 | Frontpage: Ulat ni Mel Tiangco | News Anchor | GMA Network |
| 1996-2004 | Partners Mel and Jay | Host | GMA Network |
| 1996–1999 | Saksi | News Anchor | GMA Network |
| 1988 | Bahay Kalinga | Host | ABS-CBN |
| 1987–1996 | Mel & Jay | Host | ABS-CBN |
| 1987–1996 | TV Patrol | News Anchor | ABS-CBN |
| 1986–1987 | Balita Ngayon | News Anchor | ABS-CBN |
| 1983–1986 | City 2 Balita | News Anchor | BBC |
| 1978 | Helpline sa 9 | Host | RPN |
| 1975 | NewsWatch | News Anchor | RPN |
Radio
| Year | Title | Network |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Pulis, Pulis Kung Umaksiyon, Mabilis | DZMM |
| 1987–1996 | Mel & Jay sa DZMM | DZMM |
Awards
2013
- Edukcircle MOPIP TV Awards[1]
2012
- Anak TV Makabata Hall of Famers Award
- People of the Year, People Asia Magazine
2008
- Most Outstanding Female News Presenter, COMGUILD Center for Journalism
2006
- Most Outstanding Female News Presenter of the Year, COMGUILD Center for Journalism
2004
- Outstanding Broadcast Journalist & Social Servant, Gusi Peace Prize Award
- Outstanding Host for Partners Mel & Jay, 1st Golden Screen Awards for Television
- Woman of Distinction Award, Soroptimist International
2002
- Best Talk Show/Program Host-TV, Partners Mel & Jay, 12th KBP Golden Dove Awards
- Best Female Newscaster, Frontpage, Star Awards for Television
- Outstanding Citizen of Quezon City for Mass Media
2001
- Paralegal ng Bayan Awardee, 16th Huwarang Pilipino Award for Media & Journalism
- He & She (HAS) Club Awardee, Outstanding Woman of Bataan
- Woman of Distinction Award, Soroptimist International
- Best Female Newscaster, Star Awards for Television
- Best Female Broadcaster for Television, KBP Golden Dove Awards
2000
- Trailblazer Award, Outstanding Alumna, St. Theresa’s College
1998
- Finalist, Asian Television Awards, Singapore
- Ka Dorop Broadcaster of the Year Award, KBP Golden Dove Awards
1996
- Finalist, New York International TV Festival, Mel & Jay, TV Host
1995-1997
- Best Female Newscaster, Star Awards for Television
1994
- Presidential Awardee, Best Non-Government Organization in Public Service, Armed Forces of the Philippines
- Presidential Awardee, First Media People’s Award
- Best Magazine Talk Show Host, Star Awards for Television
- Best Female Newscaster, Star Awards for Television
- Best Female Celebrity Talk show host, Star Awards for Television
1994-1995
- Gintong Ina Awardee, Single Parent of the Year, Golden Mother & Father Foundation
1994
- Commendation: Humanitarian Concern, House Resolution No. 35-Series 1995, House of Representatives, Republic of the Philippines
- Lifetime Achievement Award, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.
- Gintong Ina Awardee, Celebrity Mother of the Year, Golden Mother & Father Foundation, Inc.
1990-1996
- Best Female Television Talkshow Host, Star Awards for Television, Philippine Movie Press Club (Hall of Fame)
1990-1993
- Pinakamahusay na Programa sa Telebisyon, Gawad Cultural Center of the Philippines Awards for TV, Mel & Jay
1990-1996
- Best Female Newscaster, Star Awards for Television, Philippine Movie Press Club
1991-1992
- Broadcast Journalism Award, Public Service on Radio (Mel & Jay DZMM), Rotary Club of Manila
- TOWNS Awardee, The Outstanding Women in Nation Service (Public Service & Journalism)
1990
- Presidential Medallion, Presidential Awardee for Work for the Welfare of the Disabled, Apolinario Mabini Award
1988, 1990
- Best Female Newscaster, Star Awards for Television, Philippine Movie Press Club.
References
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