Rez Toledo, famously known as SomedayDream

MANILA, Philippines – Veteran and newbies collide in the 2012 MYX Music Awards with several older acts like Parokya ni Edgar and Pupil clashing with newbies like Somedaydream and Zia Quizon.

Nominations for the much-anticipated awards were announced on Wednesday, with Parokya ni Edgar and Somedaydream garnering six nods each. Pupil, on the other hand, shares five nominations with rap artist Gloc-9.

Vying for Favorite Music Video and Favorite Song is Parokya ni Edgar with “Pangarap Lang Kita” featuring Happee Sy and Somedaydream’s “Hey Daydreamer.”

Also up for Favorite Music Video are “20/20” by Pupil, “Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal” by Itchyworms and “Pera Pera” by Sandwich.

Other contenders for the Favorite Song plum are “20/20” by Pupil, “Walang Natira” by Gloc-9 featuring Sheng Belmonte and “Ako Na Lang” by Quizon.

Fans of the particular artist mentioned could help their favorites win by voting for them via www.myxph.com and

www.facebook.com/MYX.Philippines. The fans' votes will determine 60% of a nominee’s total score, and the other 40% will be from the artists’ poll.

Voters are only allowed to vote once per category a day until March 9.

The awarding ceremony, which will also be streamed live on myxph.com for the very first time, will be held on March 13 at the Music Museum.

Here is the complete list of nominees:

Favorite Music Video

“20/20” – Pupil (Director: Jason Tan)

“Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal” – Itchyworms (Director: King Palisoc)

“Hey Daydreamer” – Somedaydream (Director: Bianca King and Envo Valdez)

“Pangarap Lang Kita” – Parokya ni Edgar feat. Happee Sy (Director:

Avid Liongoren)

“Pera Pera” – Sandwich (Director: Marie Jamora)

Favorite Song

“20/20” – Pupil

“Ako Na Lang” – Zia Quizon

“Hey Daydreamer” – Somedaydream

“Pangarap Lang Kita” – Parokya ni Edgar feat. Happee Sy

“Walang Natira” – Gloc-9 feat. Sheng Belmonte

Favorite Artist

Christian Bautista

Gloc-9

Parokya ni Edgar

Somedaydream

Yeng Constantino

Favorite Female Artist

Karylle

Kyla

Sarah Geronimo

Yeng Constantino

Zia Quizon

Favorite Male Artist

Bamboo

Christian Bautista

Gloc-9

Sam Concepcion

Somedaydream

Favorite Group

Itchyworms

Parokya ni Edgar

Pupil

Slapshock

Sponge Cola

Favorite Mellow Video

“Hindi Kita Iiwan” – Sam Milby (Director: Treb Monteras)

“Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay” – Sponge Cola (Director: Yan Yuzon)

“Lagi” – Kiss Jane (Director: J. Pacena)

“Wag Mo Na Munang Sabihin” – Sitti (Director: Rember Gelera)

“Wala Na Tayo” – BBS feat. Kean Cipriano (Director: J. Pacena)

Favorite Rock Video

“20/20” – Pupil (Director: Jason Tan)

“Halik” – Kamikazee (Director: Avid Liongoren)

“Ngayon Na” – Slapshock (Director: Team Manila)

“Pera Pera” – Sandwich (Director: Marie Jamora)

“Unbelievable” – Chicosci (Director: Tower of Doom/Paolo Ruiz)

Favorite Urban Video

“Ain’t A Crime” – Amber Davis (Director: Luis Daniel Tabuena)

“Connection” – Chelo A, Q-York and Jay R (Director: Treb Monteras)

“Elmer” – Gloc-9 feat. Jaq Dionisio and Jomal Linao (Director: J. Pacena)

“Heartbreaker” – Mobbstarr (Director: Ace Villena)

“Kaibigan Lang” (remix) – Young JV

Favorite New Artist

Angeline Quinto

Ebe Dancel

Solenn

Somedaydream

Zia Quizon

Favorite Collaboration

“Meron Akong Ano” – Kamikazee feat. Chito Miranda, Reg Rubio and Ian Tayao

“One Hit Combo” – Parokya ni Edgar feat. Gloc-9

“Pawiin” – BBS feat. Kean Cipriano and Jay Durias

“Sari-Saring Kuwento” – Champ feat. Noel Cabangon and Gloc-9

“Walang Natira” – Gloc-9 feat. Sheng Belmonte

Favorite Remake

“Fire” – Solenn

“Forever Young” – Sam Concepcion

“Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal” – Itchyworms

“Love Moves in Mysterious Ways” – Christian Bautista feat. Kris Aquino

“Unbelievable” – Chicosci

Favorite Media Soundtrack

“Bumuhos Man ang Ulan” – Jericho Rosales (from “Green Rose”)

“Fallin'” – Sarah Geronimo (from “Catch Me I’m in Love”)

“I'm Already King” – Christian Bautista (from “A Special Symphony”)

“Kahit Walang Sabihin” – Rico Blanco (from “Imortal”)

“Where Do I Begin” – Gary Valenciano (from “In the Name of Love”)

Favorite Guest Appearance in a Music Video

Alodia Gosengfiao (“All That’s Left” with Christian Bautista)

Enrique Gil (“Ako Na Lang” with Zia Quizon)

Jasmine Curtis (“Hey Daydreamer” with Somedaydream)

JM de Guzman (“Pangarap Lang Kita” with Parokya ni Edgar feat. Happee Sy)

Kim Atienza and Eugene Domingo (“Wala Na Tayo” with BBS feat. Kean Cipriano)

Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ

Enchong Dee

Kean Cipriano

Rocksteddy

Sam Concepcion

Somedaydream

Favorite MYX Live Performance

Ebe Dancel

Juris

Kyla

Parokya ni Edgar

Pupil

Favorite International Video

“Born This Way” – Lady Gaga

“Firework” – Katy Perry

“Moves Like Jagger” – Maroon 5 feat. Christina Aguilera

“The Lazy Song” – Bruno Mars

“What Makes You Beautiful” – One Direction

Favorite K-Pop Video

“Break Down” – Kim Hyun Joong

“Lonely” – 2NE1

“Mr. Simple” – Super Junior

“The Boys” – Girls' Generation

“Tonight” – Big Bang