Philiana covers Emmy and Oscar season as a member of TheWrap awards team. She is a writer and editor with over 16 years of experience covering entertainment with expertise in television. She is a Daytime Emmy winner and a two-time National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards honoree.

Philiana Ng
Experience:
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Peabody Awards: ‘Shōgun,’ ‘Hacks,’ ‘Baby Reindeer’ Among Final Batch of Nominees
“Ripley,” “We Are Lady Parts” and Alex Edelman’s comedy special are also among the nominated programs
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Peabody Award Nominees Include ‘Sugarcane,’ ‘Black Box Diaries,’ ‘Will & Harper’
Winners will be announced May 1, ahead of the 85th annual ceremony on June 1
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‘Saturday Night Live,’ NBC News’ Andrea Mitchell to Be Honored at 2025 Peabody Awards
The ceremony will happen on June 1
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Lionsgate’s Kevin Beggs Named Chairman of International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Bruce Tuchman will take over as treasurer following Beggs’ appointment
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‘Anora’ Director Sean Baker Delivers ‘Battle Cry’ to Save the Movie-Going Experience
The four-time Oscar winner called on distributors to prioritize theatrical releases during his Best Director acceptance speech
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Zoe Saldaña, Harrison Ford and Samuel L. Jackson Added as Oscar Presenters
Conan O’Brien hosts the 97th annual Academy Awards on Sunday
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‘Conclave’ Cast Addresses Film’s Timeliness During Pope Francis’ Health Crisis: ‘We Are Very Worried’
“The film has ended up extremely timely,” John Lithgow said Sunday after the ensemble’s SAG win
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Colin Farrell Is ‘Open’ to ‘The Penguin’ Season 2 if a ‘Strong’ Idea Is Compelling Enough
The SAG Award winner warmed to the idea of returning to his role on Max’s Batman drama
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At Spirit Awards, Sean Baker Calls on ‘Unsustainable’ Indie Film System to Change
“There’s a good chance you’re making a film for free or making next to nothing on production or sale,” the “Anora” filmmaker said while accepting Best Director
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Can ‘Wicked’ Pull Off a Surprise Sweep at the SAG Awards?
TheWrap magazine: With “Anora” picking up steam heading into the Oscars, Sunday’s final guild awards ceremony may be the last shot for a potential spoiler
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Beyoncé and Daughter Blue Ivy Among Winners on Night 2 of NAACP Image Awards
Kendrick Lamar, “Wicked,” “Nickel Boys,” “Emilia Pérez” and more were honored ahead of the 56th annual ceremony on Saturday
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Oscar-Nominated Shorts Filmmakers Swap Stories About Their Creative Process
TheWrap Screening Series: Nominees for live-action, documentary and animated shorts talk about the joy, trauma and universal human themes explored in their work
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Directors Guild Awards 2025: Sean Baker Wins Top Prize for ‘Anora’
“Shōgun,” “Hacks” and “Ripley” won in the television categories
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Muslim Rights Group Says Karla Sofía Gascón’s Deleted Tweets Favoring Islam Ban Are ‘Hurtful, Offensive and Shocking’ | Exclusive
Sue Obeidi of MPAC tells TheWrap the Oscar nominee’s posts are especially disheartening “coming from someone who is a member of another vulnerable community”
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‘Chicken Shop Date’ Host Amelia Dimoldenberg Returns as Oscars Red Carpet Correspondent
The YouTube creator will be the Academy’s social media ambassador for the second straight year