Award-winning actress Dolly de Leon
Award-winning actresses Dolly De Leon and Kathryn Bernardo headlined the roster of honorees at the 1st Zeenfluential Awards 2025, an event celebrating culture-shapers who define what it means to influence with intention.
Held on Thursday, November 20, at a hotel in Pasay City, the inaugural ceremony brought together some of the country’s most impactful voices from entertainment, digital media, sports, and youth culture.
De Leon, who received the Zeenfluential Voice Award, expressed heartfelt gratitude during her acceptance speech, emphasizing the significance of recognition from the younger generation.
“Nothing gives me greater pleasure than to receive praise from the young people ‘cos I feel like you guys are the future, so what you say matters a lot. So I’m very flattered,” she said.
Among the night’s highlights was the recognition of three powerhouse names who also made waves with their influence. Actress Kathryn Bernardo, honored as Zeenfluential Style Star, received loud cheers from the crowd as she celebrated another milestone in her career.
Alex Eala, another Zeenfluential Voice Awardee, was praised for elevating Filipino excellence in the global sports arena, while P-pop kings SB19 were named Zeenfluential P-Pop Group for their continued streak of representing Filipino talent on the world stage.
Here's the complete list of awardees:
• Zeenfluential Foodie Award – Ninong Ry
• Zeenfluential Wonder Wander Award – Laureen Uy
• Zeenfluential Creatorpreneur of the Year – Dani Barretto
• Zeenfluential Voice Awardee – Alex Eala
• Zeenfluential Style Star – Kathryn Bernardo
• Zeenfluential Voice Award – Jessica Soho
• ZEENfluential Breakout Artist – Hey June
• ZEENfluential P-Pop Group – SB19
• ZEENfluential Music Artist – Cup of Joe
• ZEENfluential Feelmaker – Cathy Garcia-Sampana
• ZEENfluential Scene Stealer – Ang Mutya ng Section E
• ZEENfluential Dynamic Duo – Will Ashley and Bianca De Vera (WillCa)
• ZEENfluential Voice Awardee – Mayor Vico Sotto
Special performances energized the event, including a crowd-favorite set from P-pop group 1621.
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