Bigo Live Honors Top Filipino Talents at the 2026 Mid-Year Gala in Manila

MANILA, Philippines — Global livestreaming giant Bigo Live officially hosted its highly anticipated annual Mid-Year Gala in Alabang on August 8, 2026. The landmark event gathered over 150 guests to celebrate the creativity, leadership, and community impact of the country’s top digital creators.

The gala served as the grand finale for a highly competitive two-month campaign. Throughout June and July, Filipino creators battled through intense daily livestreams and challenges to secure their spots on the platform’s leaderboard.

“Our annual Mid-Year Galas celebrate the passion, vibrant culture and creativity thriving within the Filipino creator community,” stated a Bigo Live Philippines spokesperson. “We are proud to be uplifting the thousands of Filipino creators who continuously push creative boundaries and forge deep connections with their audiences.”

Key Winners of the Night

The ceremony spotlighted the top 32 creators on the platform, handing out premier awards to the most influential figures and agencies:

• Power Host Superstar: Marjorie Tagalog (BIGO ID: babymargaaaaa)
• Top 1 Agency: PH-PTA2
• Top 1 Power Family: PRIME
• Best Dressed: Arvic (BIGO ID: arvicreyesmakeup)

Showcasing Pinoy Creativity

Beyond the awards, the evening showcased the diverse musical and entertainment talents of the local Bigo community. Attendees were treated to live performances by popular creators, including:

• chubbyzeyn_
• _kayee
• rxsslbnn
• ms.kk_21
• Sbreezy
• hayeyyy

Building a Sustainable Creator Economy

The Mid-Year Gala underscores Bigo Live’s ongoing commitment to nurturing a safe, inclusive, and collaborative local ecosystem. Following successful community campaigns earlier this year—such as Women’s Month in March and Pride Month in June—the platform aims to continue expanding its creator-centric programs. By empowering both emerging and established talent, Bigo Live is focused on driving the sustainable growth of the digital creator economy across the Philippines and the global stage.