More Filipino acts seek Grammy recognition in new Asian pop category
Maymay Entrata, Carmelle Collado and Khimo Gumatay have entered songs, while Baby Dolls also plans to compete. Nominees will be announced on November 16.
Filipino performers Maymay Entrata, Carmelle Collado and Khimo Gumatay have submitted tracks to the 69th Grammy Awards for consideration in Best Asian Pop Music Performance. Girl group Baby Dolls also plans to enter the category, which is among five additions to the awards.
Entrata chose “Masunog Man”, Collado put forward “Morena” and Gumatay entered “Isayaw Mo Lang”. Baby Dolls will compete with “Oohh Lala Baby”. The entries are seeking consideration and have not been announced as nominees.
Writing on Instagram, Entrata linked her song to the grief she felt after her mother Lora died. Collado dedicated her entry to other Filipino female artists. Gumatay and Baby Dolls expressed thanks for the support given to Filipino music.
SB19 and BINI previously announced their entries in the Asian pop category: “Visa” and “Unang Kilig”, respectively. SB19 also entered “Lawless” for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, a category in which Ben&Ben submitted a reimagined “Leaves”.
BINI is additionally seeking Best New Artist consideration and entered “A Parallel World”, from “Forgotten Island”, for Best Song Written for Visual Media.
Active Recording Academy members have until October 22 to assess official entries and vote on nominees. The nominee announcement is scheduled for November 16, followed by the awards ceremony on February 7, 2027.
