Top-grossing stars, screen legends to be honored as 'Box Office Heroes,' 'Movie Icons' at 8th EDDYS

The eighth edition of The EDDYS (Entertainment Editors' Choice) is set to shine brighter than ever as it honors nine box-office powerhouses and six veterans of Philippine cinema with the titles "Box Office Heroes" and "Movie Icons" this year.

- By Patricia Dela Roca

Happening on July 20 at the Ceremonial Hall of the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Newport World Resorts, the awards night will be hosted by a mix of Kapuso and Kapamilya stars: Kyline Alcantara, Darren Espanto, Alexa Ilacad and Kaila Estrada. DJ Mr. Fu and Alexa Miro will lead the Red Carpet segment.

Now in its second year, the Box Office Heroes recognition by the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd) continues to honor stars whose films have achieved outstanding commercial success.

Leading the roster are Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards for their reunion film "Hello, Love, Again," which earned a record-breaking P1.6 billion worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing Filipino film to date.

Vice Ganda also joins the list for the holiday hit "And the Breadwinner Is...," which grossed P460 million.