TEN-the number associated with perfection. To start the year, let us rewind and recapitulate the best things that happened in the world of show business and the performing arts for 1998, a truly good and productive year. Here's our rundown of the 10 best in several categories (in no particular order):

Best lead performances on film

1. Vilma Santos-"Bata, Bata Paano Ka Ginawa?''

2. Eric Quizon-"Pusong Mamon''

3. Ricky Davao-"Ang Lalake sa Buhay ni Selya''

4. Raymond Bagatsing-"Kriminal ng Barrio Concepcion''

5. Cesar Montano-"Jose Rizal''

6. Romnick Sarmenta-"Michelle/Miguel''

7. Rosanna Roces-"Curacha, Ang Babaeng Walang Pahinga''

8. Jomari Yllana-"Sa Pusod ng Dagat''

9. Rosanna Roces-'Babae sa Bintana''

10. Nida Blanca-"Sana Pag-ibig Na''

Best supporting performances on film

1. Jaime Fabregas-"Jose Rizal''

2. Allan Paule-"Ang Lalake sa Buhay ni Selya''

3. Cris Villanueva-"Michelle/Miguel''

4. Richard Joson-"Kriminal ng Barrio Concepcion''

5. Serena Darlymple-"Bata, Bata Paano Ka Ginawa?''

6. Carlo Aquino-"Bata, Bata Paano Ka Ginawa?''

7. Gloria Diaz-"Jose Rizal''

8. Efren Reyes Jr.-"Babae sa Bintana''

9. Eva Darren-"Ang Lalake sa Buhay ni Selya''

10. Raymond Bagatsing-"Bata, Bata Paano Ka Ginawa?''

Best films

1. ''Kriminal ng Barrio Concepcion'' by Lav Diaz

2. ''Bata, Bata Paano Ka Ginawa'' by Chito Roño

3. ''Ang Lalake sa Buhay ni Selya'' by Carlitos Siguion-Reyna

4. ''Jose Rizal'' by Marilou Diaz-Abaya

5. ''Michelle/Miguel'' by Gil Portes

6. ''Sa Pusod ng Dagat'' by Marilou Diaz-Abaya

7. ''Sana Pag-ibig Na'' by Jeffrey Jeturian

8. ''Pusong Mamon'' by Joel Lamangan and Enrico Quizon

9. ''Babae sa Bubungang Lata'' by Mario O' Hara

10. ''Gangland'' by Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes

Best productions

1. Cecile Licad's "Concert for a Cause" at the CCP

2. Philippine Ballet Theater's "Sarimanok" at the CCP

3. The Company's "Recycle Deluxe" concert at Music Museum

4. Ana Valdes-Lim's "Flipzoids" at the CCP

5. Moscow Ballet at the Meralco Theater

6. Tanghalang Pililipino's "Aguinaldo 1898" at the CCP

7. Ai-Ai delas Alas' birthday concert at the Folk Arts Theater

8. Zsa Zsa Padilla's "Zsa Zsa Sings" at the Music Museum

9. Repertory Philippines' "Annie" at the William Shaw Theater

10. Jim Chapell's concert at the PICC

Best surprises and discoveries

1. Troy Montero

2. Jessa Zaragosa, hitmaker

3. Brod Pete of "Bubble Gang" (Alien!)

4. Ara Mina

5. Director-screenwriter Lav Diaz for "Kriminal ng Barrio Concepcion"

6. Serena Darlymple in "Bata, Bata Paano Ka Ginawa?"

7. Ryan Eigenmann

8. Angel Aquino in "Barrio Concepcion" and "Sana Pag-ibig Na"

9. Screenwriter Jun Lana

10. Wilma Doesnt

Best albums

1. "Lea in Love," Lea Salonga

2. "Pasko sa Amin" (various artists)

3. "Vibestation," Kulay

4. "Zsa Zsa," Zsa Zsa Padilla

5. "Recycle Deluxe," The Company

6. "MTB," Michael V.

7. "Can't Help Feeling," Jessa Zaragoza

8. "Drawn," Regine Velasquez

9. "Ala-ala," Basil Valdez

10. "Tunay na Mahal," Lani Misalucha

Best performances on television

1. Cherry Pie Picache, "Aklat" episode, "Maala-ala Mo Kaya"

2. Marvin Agustin, "Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako"

3. Michael V., "Bubble Gang"

4. Kaye Abad, "Aklat" episode, "Maala-ala Mo Kaya"

5. Michael de Mesa, "Tala-arawan" episode, "Maala-ala Mo Kaya"

6. Judy Ann Santos, "Esperanza"

7. Rosanna Roces, "1 4 3"

8. Nova Villa, "Home Along da Riles"

9. Princess Punzalan, "Mula sa Puso"

10. Roderick Paulate, "Oki Doki Doc"

Best television programs

1. "The Probe Team"

2. "Maala-ala Mo Kaya"

3. "Public Life"

4. "Tapatan"

5. "Hirayamanawari"

6. "Saksi"

7. "Battle of the Brains"

8. "Dong Puno Live"

9. "Assignment"