The Pipol’s Choice for the Philippines’ Faces and Sexiest of 2025 Opens January 15, 2026
PIPOL mgZn and Village Pipol Magazine, in partnership with the 7th VP Choice Awards, officially bring forth the much-anticipated Pipol’s Choice for the country’s most beautiful, handsome faces and sexiest personalities of 2025.
Through this collaboration, the 7th VP Choice Awards introduces two new special titles—Face of the Year and Sexiest of the Year—while, at the same time, giving the Pipol a stronger voice in celebrating standout personalities. Moreover, nominees chosen through the Pi-PoLL voting system will receive an exclusive feature in PIPOL mgZn, while winners earn VPCA trophies and a coveted magazine cover invitation.
The Selection Process
Dubbed as the Pipol’s Choice, the nomination process underwent a rigorous, month-long Pi-PoLL voting period via the VP Choice Awards App, powered by Choicely. Additionally, the selection spanned four months and four batches, ultimately completing the Final 20 roster across Sexiest Male and Female, as well as Face Teen and Adult Male and Female categories.
While the Face of the Year category highlights the country’s most beautiful and handsome personalities, the Sexiest of the Year category celebrates charm, confidence, and undeniable appeal. Furthermore, these honors recognize not only physical beauty but also personality, achievements, and the ability to inspire the Pipol.
Consequently, winners will receive official recognition during the 7th VP Choice Awards Night in April 2026.
PIPOL’s Choice: The Final 20 Nominees of 2025
This year, the Pipol selected a dynamic mix of personalities from entertainment, sports, business, and social media, while also reflecting diverse forms of influence. As a result, these nominees advance to the final Pi-PoLL voting round, where the Pipol, experts, and the editorial team determine the ultimate winners.
Meet the PIPOL Face of the Year Final 20
Male Adult:
| BATCH 1 | Rabin Angeles |
| Will Ashley | |
| Lance Carr | |
| Brent Manalo | |
| Donny Pangilinan | |
| BATCH 2 | Andres Muhlach |
| Gab Lagman | |
| River Joseph | |
| Jm Ibarra | |
| Stell Ajero | |
| BATCH 3 | KD Estrada |
| Justine De Dios | |
| Darren Espanto | |
| Ethan David | |
| Jairus Aquino | |
| BATCH 4 | JM Dela Cerna |
| Wilbert Ross | |
| Iñigo Jose | |
| Jerome Ponce | |
| JC Dacillo |
Female Adult:
| BATCH 1 | Angela Muji |
| Aubrey Caraan | |
| Bianca De Vera | |
| Mika Salamanca | |
| Anji Salvacion | |
| BATCH 2 | Ashtine Olviga |
| Hyacint Callado | |
| Kollete Madelo | |
| Kylie Padilla | |
| Aiah Arcenta | |
| BATCH 3 | Mikha Lim |
| Riva Quenery | |
| Atasha Muhlach | |
| Francine Diaz | |
| Kyline Alcantara | |
| BATCH 4 | Marielle Montellano |
| Bea Binene | |
| Krissha Viaje | |
| Belle Mariano | |
| Cassy Legaspi |
Male Teen:
| BATCH 1 | Mad Ramos |
| Jarren Garcia | |
| Jeremiah Ong | |
| Anton Vinzon | |
| Kurt Delos Reyes | |
| BATCH 2 | Kady Costales |
| JP Cabrera | |
| Jeromy Batac | |
| Rave Victoria | |
| Jayson David | |
| BATCH 3 | Raikko Mateo |
| Amiel Salisi | |
| Marco Gloria | |
| Jan Silva | |
| John Clifford | |
| BATCH 4 | Fred Moser |
| Heath Jornales | |
| Miguel Vergara | |
| Joaquin Arce | |
| Charles Law |
Female Teen:
| BATCH 1 | Rain Celmar |
| Kai Montinola | |
| Threse Villamor | |
| Charlie Fleming | |
| Kendra Kramer | |
| BATCH 2 | Kyla Davies |
| Fyang Smith | |
| Carmen | |
| Lella Ford | |
| Kanata Tapia | |
| BATCH 3 | Gaea Mischa |
| Hanna Vito | |
| Elisia Parmisano | |
| Sofie Jewel | |
| Gehlee Dangca | |
| BATCH 4 | Carmelle Collado |
| Caprice Cayetano | |
| Sabrina Cuervo | |
| Krystal Mejes | |
| Ashley Sarmiento |
Meet the PIPOL Sexiest of the Year Final 20
Male:
| BATCH 1 | Paulo Avelino |
| Dustine Yu | |
| Niko Badayos | |
| Christian Martinez | |
| Ralph De Leon | |
| BATCH 2 | Patrick Ramirez |
| Alden Richards | |
| Josh Cullen | |
| Vince Maristela | |
| Ion Perez | |
| BATCH 3 | Marco Gallo |
| Kyle Echarri | |
| Naia Ching | |
| Mac Alonzo | |
| Aljon Mendoza | |
| BATCH 4 | Kobe Chan |
| Argel Saycon | |
| Clyde Garcia | |
| David Licauco | |
| Enchong Dee |
Female:
| BATCH 1 | Kim Chiu |
| Az Martinez | |
| Perlas | |
| Jas Escales | |
| Shuvee Entrata | |
| BATCH 2 | Kathryn Bernardo |
| Kaila Estrada | |
| Sachzna Laparan | |
| Sara Joe | |
| Jackie Gonzaga | |
| BATCH 3 | Rhian Ramos |
| Maris Racal | |
| Heaven Paralejo | |
| Nadine Lustre | |
| Andrea Brilliantes | |
| BATCH 4 | Julie Anne San Jose |
| Kaori Oinuma | |
| Angel Guardian | |
| Xyriel Manabat | |
| Janella Salvador |
Final Voting and Criteria
The Final 20 nominees will undergo one last Pi-PoLL voting period via the VP Choice Awards App and the Web Voting Portal, starting January 15 until February 14, 2026. Moreover, public votes will account for 50% of the total score, while the remaining 50% will come from the Panel of Judges and the Editorial Teams of Village Pipol and PIPOL mgZn.
Ultimately, the combined scores will determine the final rankings, which will also receive exclusive features in the April 2026 print issue of PIPOL mgZn. Meanwhile, all nominees will receive invitations to the 7th VPCA Red Carpet and Awards Night, while the Top 3 will take home VPCA trophies, and the Rank 1 winner will secure an invite as PIPOL mgZn cover feature.
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