Kakaibang Idol
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Kakaibang Idol was a special episode of Philippine Idol
held on September 23, 2006, a week after the Top 12 Finalists
have been named. It was an interactive
reality
singing competition consisting of notable auditionees who either did not pass or failed to make it through the Top 24 Semifinalists
. The program was named Kakaibang Idol (A Different Kind of Idol) because the seven contestants takes made an impact among viewers of the show.
The songs that they each used during the auditions were the same ones which they performed that night except for Perey who performed Lara Fabian
's version of "Broken Vow" (he used the "his name" lyric rather than the "her name" lyric in Groban's version). Also, most of the performances were accompanied by back-up dancers, something the semi-finalists' performances never had.
The twelve finalists were present that night, but they only performed at the beginning and end of the show. Likewise, Philippine Idol judges Francis Magalona
, Pilita Corrales
, and Ryan Cayabyab
took a back seat, appearing in clips taking their "time off" at the start of the show. Taking over jury duties that night were comedic performers Ethel Booba
, Arnell Ignacio
, and Tuesday Vargas.
Although that night was a breather night for the finalists, voting was still active, involving viewers to pick the performer who should be proclaimed "Kakaibang Idol." The next night, with the presence of the finalists, Magalona, Corrales, and Cayabyab, Yova Alonzo was chosen by the viewers as "Kakaibang Idol."
Philippine Idol
Philippine Idol was the first franchise of Idol series in the Philippines, the 35th country in the world to air a national Idol franchise and the sixth in Asia. The franchise was first awarded by FremantleMedia, 19 Entertainment and CKX, Inc. to Associated Broadcasting Company in 2006 and then to...
held on September 23, 2006, a week after the Top 12 Finalists
Philippine Idol finalists
The Philippine Idol Finalists consisted of 12 aspiring singers who competed for Philippine Idol. They were selected after several stages of audition and theater eliminations, and succeeded in earning a spot in the Finals by popular votes from the viewers.The Final Round started on September 30,...
have been named. It was an interactive
Interactive television
Interactive television describes a number of techniques that allow viewers to interact with television content as they view it.- Definitions :...
reality
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
singing competition consisting of notable auditionees who either did not pass or failed to make it through the Top 24 Semifinalists
Philippine Idol semifinalists
The Philippine Idol Semifinalists consisted of 12 aspiring singers who competed for Philippine Idol, but were unable to secure a spot in the Top 12 Finalists. They were selected after several stages of audition and theater eliminations...
. The program was named Kakaibang Idol (A Different Kind of Idol) because the seven contestants takes made an impact among viewers of the show.
Lara Fabian
Lara Fabian is a Belgian-Italian international singer who also holds Canadian citizenship. Multilingual, she sings in French, Italian and English....
's version of "Broken Vow" (he used the "his name" lyric rather than the "her name" lyric in Groban's version). Also, most of the performances were accompanied by back-up dancers, something the semi-finalists' performances never had.
The twelve finalists were present that night, but they only performed at the beginning and end of the show. Likewise, Philippine Idol judges Francis Magalona
Francis Magalona
Francis Michael Durango Magalona , also known as FrancisM, Master Rapper, MC The Mouth and The Man From Manila, was a Filipino rapper, entrepreneur, songwriter, producer, actor, director, and photographer. He was the first Filipino rapper in the Philippines to cross over to the mainstream...
, Pilita Corrales
Pilita Corrales
Pilita Garrido Corrales is a Popular Filipina singer. She is tagged "Asia's Queen of Songs."-Biography:Pilita Garrido Corrales was born in Lahug, Cebu to a Spanish mother Maria Garrido and a half Filipino half Spanish father Jose Corrales...
, and Ryan Cayabyab
Ryan Cayabyab
Ryan Cayabyab is a Filipino musician and was the Executive and Artistic Director of the defunct San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts...
took a back seat, appearing in clips taking their "time off" at the start of the show. Taking over jury duties that night were comedic performers Ethel Booba
Ethel Booba
Ethel Gabison, also known by her stage name Ethel Booba, is a Filipino TV personality and comedienne. She has also worked in the recording industry.She is a former talent of GMA Network and was one of the hosts of Extra Challenge...
, Arnell Ignacio
Arnell Ignacio
Arnel Ignacio is a Filipino game show host, comedian and actor. Arnel has hosted several shows like Chibugan Na, Kwarta o Kahon, Go Bingo, Katok mga Misis, and K, The P1-Million Videoke Challenge...
, and Tuesday Vargas.
Although that night was a breather night for the finalists, voting was still active, involving viewers to pick the performer who should be proclaimed "Kakaibang Idol." The next night, with the presence of the finalists, Magalona, Corrales, and Cayabyab, Yova Alonzo was chosen by the viewers as "Kakaibang Idol."
Contestants
The following, in order of performance in the show, are:- Jhonalene "Jhona" Sison - a band vocalist who wore an all-green animeAnimeis the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
-inspired outfit and sang a pompous version of the Voltes VVoltes Vis a Japanese anime television series that was first aired on TV Asahi starting June 4, 1977. It was created by Saburo Yatsude and directed by Tadao Nagahama...
theme (ボルテスＶのうた, "Voltes V no Uta" by Mitsuko HorieMitsuko Horieis a Japanese seiyū and singer. She was born on March 8, 1957 in Yamato, Kanagawa, Japan. She has voiced several characters throughout her career, such as Sailor Galaxia in Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars and Remi in the Nippon Animation World Masterpiece Theater series Remi, Nobody's Girl...
, Columbia Yurikago-kai, and Koorogi '73) before giving a song the judges could understand ("Moonraker" by Shirley BasseyShirley BasseyDame Shirley Bassey, DBE , is a Welsh singer. She found fame in the late 1950s and was "one of the most popular female vocalists in Britain during the last half of the 20th century"...
). Auditioned in Manila and passed, but was eliminated halfway through the theater rounds. - John Jerrico "Jeck" Perey - gave the judges and host some hula lessons before he gave his low-toned, yet original performance of Josh GrobanJosh GrobanJoshua Winslow "Josh" Groban is an American singer-songwriter, musician, actor, and record producer. His four solo albums have been certified at least multi-platinum, and in 2007, he was charted as the number-one best selling artist in the United States with over 21 million records in that country...
's "Broken Vow". Auditioned in Manila and passed, but was eliminated at some point in the theater rounds. - Lalaine Enriquez - wore black while giving an energetic performance of "Babae Po Ako ('Di Ako Bakla)" (I'm a Girl, I'm Not Gay) by Tuesday VargasTuesday VargasTuesday Vargas is a Filipina singer, actress, comedian and a residence judge in T.V 5 show Talentadong Pinoy. She is a notable alumni of Manila Science High School aside from Michael V...
. Auditioned in Manila and passed, but was eliminated during the theater rounds. - Leonard Ocampo - wore his "lucky" trench coat, but ended up pleading to the judges, especially an infuriated Cayabyab, for another chance because of his mediocre version of VST & Co.VST & Co.VST & Company was a Filipino disco group prominent during the late 1970s in the Philippines. Considered to be the pioneer and icon of what is known as the Manila Sound, VST & Co. released disco singles such as Swing It, Baby, Magsayawan, Ipagpatawad Mo, Awitin Mo, Isasayaw Ko and Disco Fever...
's "Sumayaw, Sumunod" ("Dance and Follow"). Auditioned in Manila, but failed. His trench coat get-up made him one of the contenders. - Sheryll Ann "Shane" Romulo - She sang a very choreographed version of "Huwag Mo Akong Ligawan (Kuya, 'Wag Po)" (Don't Date With Me; Master, Don't!) which actually sounded like she had just breathed heliumHeliumHelium is the chemical element with atomic number 2 and an atomic weight of 4.002602, which is represented by the symbol He. It is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, non-toxic, inert, monatomic gas that heads the noble gas group in the periodic table...
. Auditioned in Manila, but failed; it was shown only in parts. She was later picked because of the sheer hilarity of the audition. - Win John Dacay - his mouthful rendition of "Joyful, Joyful" was masked by his sudden dance moves and frequent splitsSplit (gymnastics)A split is a human body configuration in which the legs are parallel to each other and extended in opposite directions. Splits are performed in various athletic activities, including dance, figure skating, gymnastics, martial arts, contortionism, synchronized swimming, cheerleading and yoga...
. Auditioned in Cebu, but failed. He was even being compared to entertainer Mystica because of his splits. - Kenneth Paul "Yova" Alonzo - a male-to-female (mtf) transexual whose nickname is derived from "Yobab", which is baboy or "pig" spelled backwards. She auditioned wearing a purple parachute dress; impressed the judges with her soulful yet controlled rendition of Whitney HoustonWhitney HoustonWhitney Elizabeth Houston is an American singer, actress, producer and a former model. Houston is the most awarded female act of all time, according to Guinness World Records, and her list of awards include 1 Emmy Award, 6 Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, among...
's "Why Does It Hurt So Bad". Auditioned in Cebu and passed, but was shut out of the Top 24. She was still chosen to be compete for the "Kakaibang Idol" edition for her resiliency in singing despite the ambiguity of her gender.
External links
- Episode 12 – Kakaibang Idol Philippine Idol Official Website, Recaps section