Mel Tiangco

Mel Tiangco
Born	Carmela Tiangco-Cornejo (1955-08-10) August 10, 1955
Nationality	Filipino
Occupation	Broadcast journalist
Employer	GMA Network, Inc.
Television	24 Oras co-Host Powerhouse former Host Magpakailanman Host (2002-2008; 2012-present)
Title	GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc. EVP and COO
Children	Wency Cornejo

Carmela Tiangco-Cornejo, popularly known as Mel Tiangco (born August 10, 1955) is a popular television newscaster and television host in the Philippines.

After graduating from De La Salle University, she became one of the leading presenters in Philippine television journal programmes. She currently co-anchors GMA Network's evening newscast, 24 Oras with Mike Enriquez. She was also the host of the weekly drama anthology Magpakailanman and a co-host for Mel and Joey with comedian-TV host-writer Joey de Leon.

She is the mother of Wency Cornejo, a musician best known as the lead vocalist of the now-defunct Philippine rock band After Image (active in the 1990s). She is also involved in philanthropic work as the Executive Vice President of the GMA Kapuso Foundation, the network's socio-civic arm.

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Network
2011	Sanib Puwersa	Host	GMA Network
2011–2013	Power House	Host	GMA News TV
2004–2011	Mel and Joey	Host	GMA Network
2004–present	24 Oras	News Anchor	GMA Network
2004	Partners with Mel Tiangco	Host	GMA Network
2002-2008; 2012–present	Magpakailanman	Host	GMA Network
2001	Debate with Mare at Pare	Guest Host	GMA Network
1999-2004	Frontpage: Ulat ni Mel Tiangco	News Anchor	GMA Network
1996-2004	Partners Mel and Jay	Host	GMA Network
1996–1999	Saksi	News Anchor	GMA Network
1988	Bahay Kalinga	Host	ABS-CBN
1987–1996	Mel & Jay	Host	ABS-CBN
1987–1996	TV Patrol	News Anchor	ABS-CBN
1986–1987	Balita Ngayon	News Anchor	ABS-CBN
1983–1986	City 2 Balita	News Anchor	BBC
1978	Helpline sa 9	Host	RPN
1975	NewsWatch	News Anchor	RPN

Radio

Year	Title	Network
1993	Pulis, Pulis Kung Umaksiyon, Mabilis	DZMM
1987–1996	Mel & Jay sa DZMM	DZMM

Awards

2013

• Edukcircle MOPIP TV Awards

2012

• Anak TV Makabata Hall of Famers Award
• People of the Year, People Asia Magazine

2008

• Most Outstanding Female News Presenter, COMGUILD Center for Journalism

2006

• Most Outstanding Female News Presenter of the Year, COMGUILD Center for Journalism

2004

• Outstanding Broadcast Journalist & Social Servant, Gusi Peace Prize Award
• Outstanding Host for Partners Mel & Jay, 1st Golden Screen Awards for Television
• Woman of Distinction Award, Soroptimist International

2002

• Best Talk Show/Program Host-TV, Partners Mel & Jay, 12th KBP Golden Dove Awards
• Best Female Newscaster, Frontpage, Star Awards for Television
• Outstanding Citizen of Quezon City for Mass Media

2001

• Paralegal ng Bayan Awardee, 16th Huwarang Pilipino Award for Media & Journalism
• He & She (HAS) Club Awardee, Outstanding Woman of Bataan
• Woman of Distinction Award, Soroptimist International
• Best Female Newscaster, Star Awards for Television
• Best Female Broadcaster for Television, KBP Golden Dove Awards

2000

• Trailblazer Award, Outstanding Alumna, St. Theresa’s College

1998

• Finalist, Asian Television Awards, Singapore
• Ka Dorop Broadcaster of the Year Award, KBP Golden Dove Awards

1996

• Finalist, New York International TV Festival, Mel & Jay, TV Host

1995-1997

• Best Female Newscaster, Star Awards for Television

1994

• Presidential Awardee, Best Non-Government Organization in Public Service, Armed Forces of the Philippines
• Presidential Awardee, First Media People’s Award
• Best Magazine Talk Show Host, Star Awards for Television
• Best Female Newscaster, Star Awards for Television
• Best Female Celebrity Talk show host, Star Awards for Television

1994-1995

• Gintong Ina Awardee, Single Parent of the Year, Golden Mother & Father Foundation

1994

• Commendation: Humanitarian Concern, House Resolution No. 35-Series 1995, House of Representatives, Republic of the Philippines
• Lifetime Achievement Award, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.
• Gintong Ina Awardee, Celebrity Mother of the Year, Golden Mother & Father Foundation, Inc.

1990-1996

• Best Female Television Talkshow Host, Star Awards for Television, Philippine Movie Press Club (Hall of Fame)

1990-1993

• Pinakamahusay na Programa sa Telebisyon, Gawad Cultural Center of the Philippines Awards for TV, Mel & Jay

1990-1996

• Best Female Newscaster, Star Awards for Television, Philippine Movie Press Club

1991-1992

• Broadcast Journalism Award, Public Service on Radio (Mel & Jay DZMM), Rotary Club of Manila
• TOWNS Awardee, The Outstanding Women in Nation Service (Public Service & Journalism)

1990

• Presidential Medallion, Presidential Awardee for Work for the Welfare of the Disabled, Apolinario Mabini Award

1988, 1990

• Best Female Newscaster, Star Awards for Television, Philippine Movie Press Club.