Star Power (Philippine TV series)
Encyclopedia
Star Power: Sharon's Search for the Next Female Pop Superstar is a Philippine
reality
talent show
airing on ABS-CBN
. The show premiered October 10, 2010, and is hosted by Sharon Cuneta
, Erik Santos
, and Christian Bautista
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The program aims to develop 15- to 21-year-old female singers into becoming the next female singing superstar. Regional-wide searches begun in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao from August to September 2010.
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Angeline Quinto
was a grand finalist of Star For A Night, the batch where Sarah Geronimo
won in 2002. http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-178384.html Prior to Star Power, she joined in GMA 7's variety show Diz Iz It!
for Diz Iz Kantahan: Challenge the Champion where she was a wildcard finalist this year.
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Krissel Valdez
A band vocalist from Davao City. According to her, joining in Star Power is her first singing contest on Philippine television that she ever joined.
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Monica Sacay
is a 15-year old contestant from Ormoc, Leyte. At her young age, her parents died and she is now living with her foster parents.
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K-la Iovan Rivera is a Fil-Canadian. She was discovered by Willie Revillame
in Wowowee
and sings in the said noontime show. http://forums.abs-cbn.com/yaf_postst514_Luzons-Star-Power-Finalist--Kla-Rivera-OT.aspx
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Akiko Solon
was once a Monthly Finalist in Little Big Star Cebu. She won the Josenian Got Talent 2010 Grand Champion. http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=478904
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Kaye Racho
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Macy delos Reyes (17, Pop Charmer of Cebu)
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Laurice Bermillo (15, Aspiring Star of Bataan)
She was a previous contestant in the second season of Little Big Star
where she placed fourth in the grand finals of Big Division.
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Rose Ann Francisco (15, Singing Bida from Batangas City)
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Natasia Cunanan (20, Precious Voice from Bulacan)
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Sam Hernandez (16, All Out Performer from Taguig)
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Contributor:RSalaJr
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
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...
talent show
Talent show
A talent show is an event where participants perform their talent or talents of acting, singing, dancing, acrobatics, drumming, martial arts, playing an instrument, and other activities to showcase a unique form of talent, sometimes for a reward, trophy or prize...
airing on ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
. The show premiered October 10, 2010, and is hosted by Sharon Cuneta
Sharon Cuneta
Sharon Cuneta-Pangilinan, better known as Sharon Cuneta, is a popular and multi-awarded Filipino singer, actress and TV host dubbed as Megastar of Philippine Entertainment, fondly called Mega by fans and people from the entertainment industry....
, Erik Santos
Erik Santos
Rhoderick Ramos Santos , more commonly known as simply Erik Santos, is a Filipino singer, actor, TV host, commercial model, and the winner of the ABS-CBN program Star In A Million Season 1 in January 2004.-Early life:...
, and Christian Bautista
Christian Bautista
Christian Joseph Morata Bautista , more popularly known by his screen name Christian Bautista, is a Filipino singer, actor, host, and model. He was a finalist of Star In A Million, a Philippine reality show aired on ABS-CBN channel, winning the 4th place in the competition in 2003...
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The program aims to develop 15- to 21-year-old female singers into becoming the next female singing superstar. Regional-wide searches begun in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao from August to September 2010.
Weekly Themes
- October 24, 31 and November 7, 2010: My Story, My Song
- October 24, 2010: First batch - Camille, Glaiza, Angeline, Laurice, Rheena, Macy, Sam
- October 31, 2010: Second batch - Pauline, Ninay, Kaye, Joy, Akiko, Cristele, Krissel
- November 7, 2010: Third batch - Rose Ann, Jizelle, Mia, Natasia, K-La, Monica
- November 14, 2010: Songs of Dedication and Thankfulness
- November 21, 2010: Favorite Things and Persons
- November 28, 2010: Versatility (Songs Chosen by their Co-Finalists)
- December 5, 2010: Sing and Dance Week
- December 12, 2010: Arnel PinedaArnel PinedaArnel Pineda is a Filipino singer-songwriter who has served as the lead singer of the American rock band Journey since 2007. Pineda has had a successful musical career in the Philippines for the last 25 years.- Biography :...
's Choice - December 19, 2010: ChristmasChristmasChristmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
Special (Non-Elimination Round)- With Jed MadelaJed MadelaJohn Edward Tajanlangit , better known by his stage name, Jed Madela, is a Filipino recording artist and TV host. His hit songs as a solo artist include How Can I Fall, The Past, The Search is Over, and Love Always Finds a Way....
- With Aiza SeguerraAiza SeguerraCariza Yamson Seguerra better known as Aiza Seguerra is a Filipino actress, singer-songwriter and guitarist. She traces her roots from Calauag, Quezon....
and Princess of ASAP Sessionistas
- With Jed Madela
- December 26, 2010: Requested Songs by Kapamilya Leading Men
- January 2, 2011: Prof. Kitchy Molina's Choice
- January 9, 2011: Mega Song Choice (Birthday Tribute)
- January 16, 2011: Celebrity Duets
- January 30, 2011: Performance with Sessionistas
- February 6, 2011: Showdown of Showmanship
- February 13, 2011: Homecoming Special and Classic OPM Love Songs
- February 20, 2011: Star Power Grand Showdown (Personal Choice, Judges' Choice, Star Records Compositions)
- Red for Akiko
- Green for Angeline
- Pink for K-La
- Yellow for Krissel
- Blue for Monica
Star Power 5 Grand Finalists
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Angeline Quinto
Angeline Quinto
Angeline Quinto is a Filipino singer, dubbed as the "Pop Superstar," was the first grand winner of Star Power: Search For The Next Female Pop Superstar in 2011.-Early life:...
was a grand finalist of Star For A Night, the batch where Sarah Geronimo
Sarah Gerónimo
Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo is a Filipino recording artist, actress and dancer. Geronimo started her career appearing in children's variety shows such as Pen-pen de Sarapen, Ang TV and NEXT...
won in 2002. http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-178384.html Prior to Star Power, she joined in GMA 7's variety show Diz Iz It!
Diz Iz It!
Diz Iz It! was a Filipino pre-noontime variety show produced by the Television And Production Exponents Inc. of Malou Fagar and Tony Tuviera and GMA Network...
for Diz Iz Kantahan: Challenge the Champion where she was a wildcard finalist this year.
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Krissel Valdez
Krissel Valdez
Krissel Joy Valdez is a Filipina-Davaoena singer and the first runner-up of Star Power: Sharon Search For the Next Female Superstar. Better known as Krissel Valdez and dubbed as "The Soulful Diva of Davao".-TV Appearances:...
A band vocalist from Davao City. According to her, joining in Star Power is her first singing contest on Philippine television that she ever joined.
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Monica Sacay
Monica Sacay
Monica Sacay is the third runner-up of Star Power: Sharon Search For the Next Female Superstar. She is dubbed as "The Charming Biritera of Leyte".-Early life:...
is a 15-year old contestant from Ormoc, Leyte. At her young age, her parents died and she is now living with her foster parents.
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K-la Iovan Rivera is a Fil-Canadian. She was discovered by Willie Revillame
Willie Revillame
Willie Revillame is a television host, actor, and a recording artist in the Philippines.-Career:He is the host of TV5's primetime variety show Wil Time Bigtime...
in Wowowee
Wowowee
Wowowee was a Philippine noon-time variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN. The show premiered on February 5, 2005, and aired live on weekdays and Saturdays. The show was also broadcast worldwide through ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel...
and sings in the said noontime show. http://forums.abs-cbn.com/yaf_postst514_Luzons-Star-Power-Finalist--Kla-Rivera-OT.aspx
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Akiko Solon
Akiko Solon
Akiko Solon is Filipino singer, actress. He joined Star Power: Sharon Search For the Next Female Superstar in 2010 and placed in fifth place. She is currently under with Star Magic.-Early life:...
was once a Monthly Finalist in Little Big Star Cebu. She won the Josenian Got Talent 2010 Grand Champion. http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=478904
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Star Power Final 12
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Kaye Racho
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Macy delos Reyes (17, Pop Charmer of Cebu)
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Laurice Bermillo (15, Aspiring Star of Bataan)
She was a previous contestant in the second season of Little Big Star
Little Big Star
Little Big Star is a singing contest aired every Saturday afternoon on ABS-CBN in the Philippines and internationally on The Filipino Channel. The show was hosted by a Filipina singer and actress Sarah Geronimo. The series premiered on Saturday, September 24, 2005...
where she placed fourth in the grand finals of Big Division.
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Rose Ann Francisco (15, Singing Bida from Batangas City)
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Natasia Cunanan (20, Precious Voice from Bulacan)
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Sam Hernandez (16, All Out Performer from Taguig)
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Semi-finals
- Pauline Lutero (15, Makati City)
- Manalig Ka - Laarni LozadaLaarni LozadaLaarni Lozada is a Filipino pop, ballad, classical, and soul singer. She is the winner of Pinoy Dream Academy , Philippine franchise of Endemol's Star Academy...
, October 31, 2010 - Wind Beneath My WingsWind Beneath My Wings"Wind Beneath My Wings" is the title of a song written in 1982 by Jeff Silbar and Larry Henley. They recorded a demo of the song, which they gave to musician Bob Montgomery. Montgomery then recorded his own demo version of the song, changing it from the mid-tempo version he was given to a ballad...
- Bette MidlerBette MidlerBette Midler is an American singer, actress, and comedian, also known by her informal stage name, The Divine Miss M. She became famous as a cabaret and concert headliner, and went on to star in successful and acclaimed films such as The Rose, Ruthless People, Beaches, and For The Boys...
, November 14, 2010, Eliminated - November 21, 2010
- Joy Laquinario (19, Davao)
- You'll Never Walk AloneYou'll Never Walk AloneYou'll Never Walk Alone is a song from the musical Carousel, a pop standard and football club anthem, for example that of Liverpool F.C.You'll Never Walk Alone may also refer to:* You'll Never Walk Alone , studio album...
- Regine VelasquezRegine VelasquezRegina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez , better known as Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez, is a Filipino singer, actress, record producer and TV host...
, October 31, 2010 - HealingHealingPhysiological healing is the restoration of damaged living tissue, organs and biological system to normal function. It is the process by which the cells in the body regenerate and repair to reduce the size of a damaged or necrotic area....
- Deniece WilliamsDeniece WilliamsJune Deniece Chandler known by her stage name Deniece Williams is an American Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and record producer who achieved success in the 1970s and 1980s...
, November 14, 2010, Eliminated - November 21, 2010
- Mia Flores (18, Mandaluyong City)
- Listen - Beyoncé, November 7, 2010
- At Your Side - The CorrsThe CorrsThe Corrs are an Irish band which combine pop rock with traditional Celtic folk music. The brother and sisters are from Dundalk, Ireland. The group consists of the Corr siblings: Andrea ; Sharon ; Caroline ; and Jim .The Corrs came to international prominence with their performance at the...
, November 14, 2010, Eliminated- November 21, 2010
- Camille Peralta (18, Plaridel, Bulacan)
- Lipad ng Pangarap - Gary ValencianoGary ValencianoEdgardo Jose Martin Santiago Valenciano , better known as Gary Valenciano or Gary V., is a Filipino musician. He is also dubbed as Mr. Pure Energy. He has released 26 albums, and won the Awit Awards for "Best Male Performer" 11 times. In 1998, he became UNICEF Philippines first national Ambassador...
, October 24, 2010, Eliminated- November 7, 2010
- Glaiza Micua (18, Taguig City)
- If I Ain't Got YouIf I Ain't Got You"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded, written, and produced by American recording artist Alicia Keys for her second studio album, The Diary of Alicia Keys. Released in February 2004 as the album's second single, the song peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second...
- Alicia KeysAlicia KeysAlicia Augello Cook , better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She was raised by a single mother in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan in New York City. At age seven, Keys began playing the piano...
, October 24, 2010, Eliminated - November 7, 2010
- Rheena Ferrer (18, Makati City)
- The Time of My LifeThe Time of My Life (David Cook song)"The Time of My Life" is the coronation song and the debut single for the winner of the seventh season of American Idol, David Cook.-Background:...
- David CookDavid Cook (singer)David Roland Cook is an American rock singer-songwriter, who rose to fame after winning the seventh season of the reality television show American Idol...
, October 24, 2010, Eliminated- November 7, 2010