The Popstar Royalty is the face of the Filipino talent and style at the Billboard Women in Music
Marking another milestone in her two-decade career in the industry, Sarah Geronimo takes her force to Los Angeles for the Billboard Women in Music event at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. The Popstar Royalty is the first female Filipino artist to receive the Global Force Award recognition.
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All eyes on our Global Force Honoree Sarah Geronimo (@JustSarahG) as she stuns the blue carpet at #BBWomenInMusic #SarahGWIM#SarahGforBillboardPH#BillboardPH#BillboardPhilippines pic.twitter.com/4dchETJsln
— Billboard Philippines (@BBPHOfficial) March 7, 2024
Geronimo graced the occasion in full feminine force as she donned a pink Michael Cinco gown with a corseted lining, as well as a layered choker set from JMA Jewelry. Adding a rocker side to her ensemble, she opted for a wolf cut style courtesy of Raymond Santiago and a soft glam makeup look by Gela Laurel.
Winning women
Along with the singer-producer, other artists such as Brazilian pop star Luíza Sonza and Italian singer-songwriter Annalisa join the roster of honorees for the said event. This year, Billboard honors Colombian reggaeton and pop singer Karol G as the Women of the Year. Meanwhile, Charli XCX, Ice Spice, Kylie Minogue, Marren Morris, Tems, Victoria Monét, Young Miko, and NewJeans are also at the occasion for their respective recognitions.
Sarah Geronimo (@JustSarahG) with fellow Global Force Honoree @NaliOfficial of @BillboardItalia at #BBWomenInMusic #SarahGWIM#SarahGforBillboardPH #BillboardPH#BillboardPhilippines pic.twitter.com/SqxDgErSnN
— Billboard Philippines (@BBPHOfficial) March 7, 2024
For more than two decades, Sarah has influenced and impacted the lives of Filipinos through her force in the entertainment industry—a journey Billboard Philippines has taken into consideration for choosing Geronimo. Apart from her chart-topping releases and sold-out concerts, she has also starred in a number of films and series throughout her career.
The female face of OPM
“Billboard Philippines stays true to its vision of connecting Filipino music and the world. We are proud to witness Sarah Geronimo inspire a nation as the embodiment of a true Filipina icon and artist during this global celebration of women in music,” said Bret Jackon, Editor in Chief of Billboard Philippines.
The country’s pop royalty, Sarah Geronimo (@JustSarahG) makes her way inside @youtubetheater #SarahGWIM#SarahGforBillboardPH #BillboardPH#BillboardPhilippines pic.twitter.com/z09zCB3nV0
— Billboard Philippines (@BBPHOfficial) March 7, 2024
Nodding Jackson’s statement, Chief Operating Officer of Modern Media Group, Inc, Anne Bernisca, also pointed out, “When we were asked if Billboard Philippines wanted to join this year’s Billboard Women In Music, our team did not hesitate. In terms of choosing Billboard Philippines’ nominee, we saw Sarah Geronimo as the perfect fit for one of the very first Global Force awardees. Sarah Geronimo is an all-around performer that has ranked on Billboard’s global charts and has consistently sold out shows across the world.”
Sarah Geronimo (@JustSarahG) with the Editorial Director of @billboard at #BBWomenInMusic #SarahGWIM#SarahGforBillboardPH#BillboardPH#BillboardPhilippines pic.twitter.com/EqJsvIXZwO
— Billboard Philippines (@BBPHOfficial) March 7, 2024
“This is not just an incredible opportunity for Billboard Philippines, but also for the Filipino music industry as a whole. This is us keeping our promise to bridge Filipino music to a greater global platform that it deserves. Our Filipino artists truly deserve a place on the global stage and this is the first of many more milestones to come,” she added.
Discover more about her legacy as pop royalty, and her impact on the local music scene: https://t.co/zjrbMLMo4f#SarahGWIM#SarahGforBillboardPH #BBWomenInMusic
— Billboard Philippines (@BBPHOfficial) March 7, 2024
Since 2007, Women In Music is an annual event presented by Billboard in its pursuit to recognize women whose work and contribution have inspired generations to dream and flourish in their respective fields, especially in the music industry.
