Lea Salonga, Gary V, other stars hail Zephanie’s ‘Idol Philippines’ victory
MANILA, Philippines – The local music industry’s biggest stars hailed and extended congratulatory messages to Zephanie Dimaranan who on Sunday night emerged as the first winner of “Idol Philippines.”
No less than Tony award-winning actress Lea Salonga said she had a hunch of Dimaranan’s victory weeks ago.
“Had a pretty good feeling from many weeks ago when her pipes were paired with Paraiso. Congratulations, Zephanie! A victory well-deserved!” Salonga said Sunday in a Twitter post.
Had a pretty good feeling from many weeks ago when her pipes were paired with Paraiso. Congratulations, Zephanie! A victory well-deserved! https://t.co/HOX04AWGkI
— Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) July 28, 2019
“Mr. Pure Energy” Gary Valenciano reminded Dimaranan that her mentors will always be there for her even after her “Idol Philippines” stint.
“Congrats Zephanie. I hope you never forget all that you’ve learned with all your mentors. Kahit tapos na ang Idol Philippines, we will be here for you pa rin. God bless you and congrats!!!!” Valenciano said.
Article continues after this advertisementCongrats Zephanie. I hope you never forget all that you’ve learned with all your mentors. Kahit tapos na ang Idol Philippines, we will be here for you pa rin. God bless you and congrats!!!! 🙏🏼😊💚👍🏼 https://t.co/c0Qp6OsI6w
— GARY VALENCIANO (@GaryValenciano1) July 28, 2019
“The Voice” season two grand winner Jason Dy said there is a “bright future” ahead for Dimaranan.
He also congratulated and commended the two other top three finalists – Lucas Garcia and Lance Busa.
“Congratulations @zephdimaranan ! Treasure this moment. You have a bright future ahead of you! Kudos as well to Lance and Lucas for putting up a good fight. What an outstanding top 3 and a great season for Idol!” Dy wrote.
Congratulations @zephdimaranan! Treasure this moment. You have a bright future ahead of you!
Kudos as well to Lance and Lucas for putting up a good fight. What an outstanding top 3 and a great season for Idol! 🙌🏻
— Jason Dy (@JasonJamesDy) July 28, 2019
Erik Santos likewise hailed Dimaranan’s win over his Twitter account, saying it may have been the first time for a contestant to receive a perfect score in a singing contest.
“Parang first time ata nagkaron ng 100% total score sa isang grand winner ng isang singing contest. Wow! Breaking the record! Congratulations and welcome to the real battle, @zephdimaranan!” Santos said.
Parang first time ata nagkaron ng 100% total score sa isang grand winner ng isang singing contest. Wow! Breaking the record! Congratulations and welcome to the real battle, @zephdimaranan! ❤️
— erik santos (@realeriksantos) July 28, 2019
“We have a new superstar! Well deserved Zeph!!! #IdolPHGrandWinner,” he said in a separate post.
We have a new superstar! Well deserved Zeph!!! #IdolPHGrandWinner
— erik santos (@realeriksantos) July 28, 2019
Dimaranan, from Biñan, Laguna, garnered a combined score of 100 percent after she performed “Maghintay Ka Lamang” and “Pangarap Kong Pangarap Mo.”
Prior to her “Idol Philippines” stint, she joined other singing competitions like “The Voice Kids” and “It’s Showtime’s” “Tawag Ng Tanghalan.” /gsg
