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On November 23, 2013, Fostanes performed at a charity event, "Concert For A Cause For Typhoon Yolanda" in [[Haifa]], [[Israel]], organized by the [[OFW]] in Israel Organization. The event raised money for [[Typhoon Yolanda]] victims in the [[Philippines]].<ref>{{cite AV media|people=Rose Fontanes|year=2013|title=Rose Fontanes' spirit souring high|medium=YouTube Video|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwwBWZw80Xo|accessdate=January 9, 2014|format=720P|location=[[Haifa]], [[Israel]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Osang Fostanes Got Another Standing Ovation on Israel X-Factor|url=http://ofwstories.com/osang-fostanes-did-it-again-on-israel-x-factor/|publisher=OFW News|accessdate=9 January 2014|author=Raquel Delfin Padilla|date=November 26, 2013}}</ref> |
On November 23, 2013, Fostanes performed at a charity event, "Concert For A Cause For Typhoon Yolanda" in [[Haifa]], [[Israel]], organized by the [[OFW]] in Israel Organization. The event raised money for [[Typhoon Yolanda]] victims in the [[Philippines]].<ref>{{cite AV media|people=Rose Fontanes|year=2013|title=Rose Fontanes' spirit souring high|medium=YouTube Video|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwwBWZw80Xo|accessdate=January 9, 2014|format=720P|location=[[Haifa]], [[Israel]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Osang Fostanes Got Another Standing Ovation on Israel X-Factor|url=http://ofwstories.com/osang-fostanes-did-it-again-on-israel-x-factor/|publisher=OFW News|accessdate=9 January 2014|author=Raquel Delfin Padilla|date=November 26, 2013}}</ref> |
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Due to the conditions of her visa, Fostanes was not able perform for pay in Israel.<ref>[http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4477120,00.html X-Factor winner Rose Rostanes may be in trouble if she sings professionally in Israel]</ref> This was changed on January 20, 2014 when she was granted singing license in Israel.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pinay X-Factor winner gets singing license in Israel|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/global-filipino/01/20/14/pinay-x-factor-winner-gets-singing-license-israel|accessdate=29 January 2014|newspaper=[[ABS-CBN News Channel]|date=January 21, 2014|author=Agence France-Presse}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 18:38, 29 January 2014
Rose Fostanes | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Rose Fostanes[1] |
| Born | January 2, 1967 Taguig, Philippines[2] |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, caregiver |
| Instrument | Vocals |
Rose "Osang" Fostanes (born January 2, 1967) is a Filipina caregiver and singer living in Israel,[1] who won the first season of The X Factor Israel.[3]Fostanes attracted international attention in October 2013 when she appeared as a contestant on X Factor Israel singing "This Is My Life" by Shirley Bassey.[4][5]
Biography
Rose Fostanes was born in Taguig,[2] Philippines. At the age of 23, she left the country to work as a foreign caregiver. Fostanes arrived in Israel in 2008 to work for an ailing woman in her 50s.[6] She is openly lesbian.[7]
Music career
Fostanes auditioned for X Factor on October 26, 2013, singing the Shirley Bassey song, "This Is My Life." She received a "yes" vote from all four judges.[8] Fostanes performed again during bootcamp, receiving a standing ovation from all the contestants. She made it to the top 20 and was assigned Shiri Maimon as a mentor.[9][10][11]
Before appearing on X Factor, Fostanes was the lead vocalist of a band that performs in a small bar in Neve Sha'anan, Tel Aviv.[2] On November 23, 2013, Fostanes performed at a charity event, "Concert For A Cause For Typhoon Yolanda" in Haifa, Israel, organized by the OFW in Israel Organization. The event raised money for Typhoon Yolanda victims in the Philippines.[12][13]
Due to the conditions of her visa, Fostanes was not able perform for pay in Israel.[14] This was changed on January 20, 2014 when she was granted singing license in Israel.[15]
Performances
| Show | Song | Original Artist | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audition | "This Is My Life" | Shirley Bassey | Advanced to bootcamp |
| Bootcamp Top 80 | "You and I" | Lady Gaga | Continued in bootcamp |
| Bootcamp Top 40 | "Purple Rain" | Prince | Advanced to Judge's house |
| Judge's house | "The Best" | Bonnie Tyler | Continued in Judge's house |
| Judge's house | "Without You" | Badfinger | Advanced to live shows |
| Top 12 | "Beautiful"[16] | Christina Aguilera | Safe |
| Top 11 | "Valerie"[17] | The Zutons | Safe |
| Top 10 | "I (Who Have Nothing)"[18] | Ben E. King | Safe |
| Top 9 | "Born This Way"[19] | Lady Gaga | Safe |
| Quarter-final | "Bohemian Rhapsody"[20] | Queen | Safe |
| Semi-final | "Because of You" | Kelly Clarkson | Safe |
| Final | "My Way" | Frank Sinatra | Winner |
See also
References
- ^ a b Liljas, Per (January 6, 2014). "Filipina Caregiver Wins the Hearts of Israel With Her Amazing Voice". Time Magazine. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ^ a b c Charmie Joy Pagulong (October 30, 2013). "Pinoy caregiver wows Israel's X-Factor judges". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ^ ABS-CBNnews (January 15, 2013). "Pinay caregiver is 'X Factor Israel' winner". ABS-CBN News Channel. Retrieved 14 January 2014.
- ^ Michael Joe T. Delizo (January 8, 2014). "Rose Fostanes in Top 4 of 'X Factor Israel'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ^ Scharf, Isaac (January 6, 2014). "Filipino diva is feel-good story of Israeli TV". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ^ Associated Press (January 7, 2014). "Singing Filipino helper Rose Fostanes wins hearts on X Factor in Israel". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ^ THAT’S OUR TOMBOY | Rose Fostanes is lesbian, misses her girlfriend in PH. TV5. January 10, 2014.
- ^ NoypiStuff (October 27, 2013). "Rose Fostanes' X Factor Israel Audition, A Viral Hit". NoypiStuff. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
- ^ By The Associated Press (January 7, 2014). "Filipina diva is season's feel-good story on Israeli TV". Haaretz. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ^ Umbao, Ed (January 7, 2014). "Rose Fostanes Top 5 in X Factor Israel Performance Video". Philippine News. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ^ Zeibiz (November 2, 2013). "Filipina Caregiver Rose 'Osang' Fostanes wows judges on X Factor Israel". Zeibiz. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ^ Rose Fontanes (2013). Rose Fontanes' spirit souring high (720P) (YouTube Video). Haifa, Israel. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
- ^ Raquel Delfin Padilla (November 26, 2013). "Osang Fostanes Got Another Standing Ovation on Israel X-Factor". OFW News. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
- ^ X-Factor winner Rose Rostanes may be in trouble if she sings professionally in Israel
- ^ {{cite news|title=Pinay X-Factor winner gets singing license in Israel|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/global-filipino/01/20/14/pinay-x-factor-winner-gets-singing-license-israel%7Caccessdate=29 January 2014|newspaper=[[ABS-CBN News Channel]|date=January 21, 2014|author=Agence France-Presse}}
- ^ Medina, Andrei (December 20, 2013). "Pinay caregiver wows 'X Factor Israel' judges with 'Beautiful' performance". GMA Network. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ^ Umbao, Ed (December 24, 2013). "Rose Fostanes Made it to X Factor Israel Top 10". PhilNews. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ^ Zeibiz (December 28, 2013). "Rose Fostanes Makes X Factor Israel Top 8". Zeibiz. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ^ Zeibiz (December 30, 2013). "Rose Fostanes Enters X Factor Israel Top 7". Zeibiz. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ^ Scharf, Isaac (Jan 6, 2014). "Caregiver from Philippines captures Israeli hearts by singing in popular reality TV contest". 680 News. Retrieved 8 January 2014.