PIPOL’s Face and Sexiest of the Year Batch 3 Final Five Announced

PIPOL MGZN and Village Pipol conclude the third batch of the search for nominees for the two new titles serving as the flagship award of the forthcoming VP Choice Awards: Face of the Year and Sexiest of the Year. 

This recognition honors a roster of promising and outstanding male and female public figures in the country who embody beauty, confidence, uniqueness, character, and influence, reflecting Pipol’s vision and the face of modern inspiration. 

As the month-long search nears its culmination with the third quarter of nominations concluding, the Batch 3 Final Five joins the ten finalists in each category from the previous batches. 

Once the voting period ends, the Top 20 finalists will proceed to the final voting in January 2026, leading the 7th VP Choice Awards. 

Batch 3 Voting Results 

From October 15 to November 10, the fans cast their votes for nominees of Face of the Year Male and Female (Teen & Adult), and Sexiest Male and Female of the Year. 

This time around, the voice of the Pi-Poll also goes beyond the competition and extends to a greater cause. The last three days of the voting period, starting November 7, were crucial as a portion of the proceeds from the votes will be donated to support relief efforts for communities deeply affected by Typhoon Tino. 

With this, the fans determine which nominees will rise to the top and secure a spot in the Top 20. Finally, the Batch 3 Final Five emerged. 

FACE OF THE YEAR

Female Adult

1. Mikha Lim (BINI)
2. Riva Quenery
3. Atasha Muhlach
4. Francine Diaz
5. Kyline Alcantara

Male Adult

1. KD Estrada 
2. Justin De Dios (SB19) 
3. Darren Espanto 
4. Ethan David (GAT) 
5. Jairus Aquino

Teen Female

1. Gaea Mischa 
2. Hannah Vito 
3. Elisia Parmisano (UNIS) 
4. Sofie Jewel 
5. Gehlee Dangca (UNIS) 

Teen Male 

1. Raikko Mateo 
2. Amiel Salisi (ONEVERSE) 
3. Marco Gloria 
4. Jan Silva 
5. John Clifford 

SEXIEST OF THE YEAR 

Female 

1. Rhian Ramos 
2. Maris Racal 
3. Heaven Paralejo 
4. Nadine Lustre 
5. Andrea Brillantes 

Male 

1. Marco Gallo 
2. Kyle Echarri 
3. Naia Ching 
4. Mac Alonzo 
5. Aljon Mendoza

Final Five Perks 

Congratulations to the Batch 3 Final Five! Additionally, the top-ranking nominees earn a 7% bonus vote advantage for the Pi-Poll final round in January 2026. 

The Top 20 finalists per category will receive invitations to the 7th VP Choice Awards Night in April 2026. Furthermore, the Top 3 winners per category will bring home the VPCA Black Obelisk Trophy and be featured in Village Pipol Magazine and PIPOL MGZN.

Ultimately, the grand winners will also enjoy a special magazine cover feature.

Next Round: Batch 4 

Stay tuned for the announcement of Batch 4 nominees! The next voting period will run from November 20 to December 20 via the VP Choice Awards App and Web Voting Portal. Voting credibility and security remain powered by Choicely, a global leader trusted by Miss Universe, Eurovision, and The Recording Academy/GRAMMYs. 

Nominations also remain open until November 14, 2025. Keep sending them and give your favorite stars a chance to get a spot in the fourth and final batch of voting—learn more about the nomination process here.

For more details, follow PIPOL MGZN on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or visit  www.vpchoiceawards.com 

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