Many of the images we see on TV don’t provide good examples for us to emulate, as they are calculated to appeal to our baser instincts and the “least common denominator” in viewers’ interests. Once in a rare while, however, the medium gifts us with inspiring role models of individuals who rise above extreme [...]
“Pilipinas Got Talent” is one of the few reality talent searches in the country today where you’ll see acrobats, magicians, dance troupes, vocal groups, impersonators and a whole bunch of acts that will make you either scream or squirm. But for some reason, the voting public seems to prefer singers, as evidenced by past “PGT” [...]
Markki Stroem is playing Shane Gray in the stage version of Disney’s “Camp Rock,” which wraps up its run at Repertory Philippines tomorrow. But, the hunky Filipino-Norwegian runner-up of “Pilipinas Got Talent” swears he’s farthest from Joe Jonas’ singing, dancing and tweener-baiting alter ego. He quips, “This is my ‘happy’ side—but, I’m more comfortable in ‘darker,’ unconventional fare.”
Ten performing acts battled for the P2-million cash prize in the Season 3 finale of the reality-talent show “Pilipinas Got Talent” (PGT) last night at the Pagcor Grand Theater Airport Casino Filipino in Parañaque City. The results show will be held tonight in the same venue. PGT is based on the “Got Talent” franchise, a [...]
“I watched the latter part of ‘Pilipinas Got Talent’ last Saturday and I almost turned to other channels because Kris Aquino did it again – texting when she’s supposed to be judging,” shares Marian Delicona, college student: “When the camera swept to where she was seated, she was texting. That’s being disrespectful to the contestants [...]
Ai-Ai de las Alas, to hopefuls on ABS-CBN’s “Pilipinas Got Talent,” where she is member of a three-man jury: “Galingan niyo, kasi lalamunin kayo ng ibang napakahusay na contestants. Agaw-buhay dapat at lahat ng ugat sa katawan niyo, buhayin niyo.”
Until recently, to make ends meet, Marcelito Pomoy spent his mornings selling ice cream, and his nights peddling balut in Imus, Cavite, his hometown. That’s about to change. The 25-year-old singer won ABS-CBN’s reality talent search, “Pilipinas Got Talent 2,” at the Araneta Coliseum Sunday night. Besting 13 other contenders, a tearful Marcelito raised his [...]
One of the 14 finalists in reality show “Pilipinas Got Talent 2” will be declared grand winner and bring home a cash prize of P2 million, after the viewers’ choice is revealed on the “Live Results Night” at the Araneta Coliseum tonight at 8. The winner could come from a long list of singing acts—the [...]
