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Philippine Idol
Philippine Idol logo
Created by Simon Fuller
Starring Ryan Agoncillo
Francis Magalona
Pilita Corrales
Ryan Cayabyab
Country of origin Philippines
Production
Running time90 minutes
Original release
NetworkAssociated Broadcasting Company
ReleaseJuly 30, 2006

Philippine Idol is the Philippine franchise of the Idol series. The franchise was awarded by Fremantle Media, 19 Entertainment and CKX, Inc. to Associated Broadcasting Company (ABC), which also incidentally broadcasts American Idol and World Idol in the Philippines. Just like the premise of the original show Pop Idol, Philippine Idol aims to find the best young singer in the country.[1]

Local television personality Ryan Agoncillo is the host of the program.[2] Ryan Cayabyab (musical composer), Pilita Corrales (singer, known as Asia's Queen of Songs) and Francis Magalona (rapper and producer) are the judges of the show. Agoncillo, Corrales and Magalona auditioned to be a part of the program, while Cayabyab was chosen by the program's producers. [3]

First season (2006)

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Philippine Idol host Ryan Agoncillo with judges Ryan Cayabyab, Pilita Corrales and Francis Magalona.

Auditions for the first season were held in Manila on June 3, Davao on June 23 and in Cebu on July 4. Fast-track screenings were also held at satellite venues in SM Supermalls located in key cities such as Baguio City, Lucena City, Batangas City, Iloilo City, and Cagayan de Oro City on May and June. Several fast-track auditions were also done in cities without an SM Mall such as Dagupan City, Ilagan, Isabela, Tacloban City, and Zamboanga City. Applicants will be asked to fill up necessary forms and perform two songs before a set of judges, usually from the local radio and music indutries.

Successful applicants of the Fast-Tracks will each be given a pass for the audition proper. ABC-5 and its media partners Radio Mindanao Network and Manila Broadcasting Corpation provided free transportation, food and lodging to those who will pass the main auditions.

A total of 169 aspirants have received the Gold Pass from the three main judges. One-hundred nineteen (119) are from Luzon and Metro Manila, while 17 and 33 are from Davao and Cebu respectively. However, according to an article in Philippine Daily Inquirer, three Gold Passers have backed out before the Theater Rounds. The reasons for backing out range from family problems to accepting an overseas job offer. [4] The remaining contenders battled each other out during the Theater Eliminations that were held in Cultural Center of the Philippines from August 1 to 3. They were billeted at Bayview Park Hotel, where the provincial Gold Passers arrived via first-class in Super Ferry while the Luzon contenders were picked-up in selected SM Malls. It is from the Theater Eliminations that the "Top 24" finalists were selected.

Initially, the program is scheduled to begin on July 29, 2006, but ABC-5 moved it to July 30, 2006 (a Sunday) to strengthen their Sunday line-up, when other local stations have talk shows and game shows on that day.

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Idol teaser

Auditions

The main auditions were held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Manila, Bigfoot Entertainment’s International Academy of Film and Television in Cebu City, and in Waterfront Insular Hotel at Davao City.


Manila
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Jhonalene Sison, also known as Anime Girl, during her Manila Auditions.
  • Bench Cruz - Came in with a cowboy get-up and admitted admiring Garth Brooks. He sang Tom Jones' version of "Kiss".
  • Jeffrey Santos - made a surprising entrance by playing his trumpet before giving a just performance of "Sugod" (English: "Charge!") by Sandwich. He should not be confused with the brother of Judy Ann Santos, who not only has the same name, but is an actor.
  • Jhonalene Sison - a band vocalist who wore an all-green animé-inspired outfit and sang a pompous version of the Voltes V theme before giving a song the judges could understand.
  • John Jerrico Perey - gave the judges and host some hula lessons before he gave his low-toned, yet original performance of Josh Groban's "Broken Vow".
  • Lalaine Enriquez - wore black while giving an energetic performance of "Babae Po Ako ('Di Ako Bakla)" (English: I'm a Girl, I'm Not Gay) by Tuesday Vargas.
  • Marcello "Markki" Stroem - gave a flawless rendition of "Anak" by Freddie Aguilar despite being profiled as someone good enough for American Idol. However, in the theater eliminations, he quit from the competition proper because he had to catch a flight to Switzerland to continue his studies.
  • Michelle Belmonte - she was accompanied by her Austrian boyfriend. She wore black and did some superb dancing with her rendition of Dianne King's "Shy Guy".
  • Rowell Quizon - a grandson of veteran comedian Dolphy who gave a good rendition of "Lately" by Stevie Wonder.
Cebu
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Kenneth Paul Alonzo, a transexual who goes by the name "Yova," during his Cebu Auditions.
  • Brian Sombrero - a boxer enrolee who came from Metro Manila who sang George Michael's "Careless Whisper".
  • Edwin Lotivio, Jr. - a seaman by profession. He sang Josh Groban's hit "You're Still You" whom he dedicated to his mother.
  • Fred Abaquita, Jr. - a barber by profession. He promised himself to give Corrales's family free haircuts if he would pass his audition. His audition piece was "I'd Rather" by Luther Vandross.
  • James Yebes - he auditioned by accident, since he was supposed to enroll at International Academy For Film and Television which is the audition venue for Visayas leg; sang a soulful rendition of "Superstar".
  • Jefferson Gayo - a bald-headed contestant who sang a song in Cebuano.
  • Kenneth Paul Alonzo - a male transexual who goes by the name "Yova" (derived from "Yobab", which is baboy or "pig" spelled backwards). He auditioned wearing a purple parachute dress; impressed the judges with his soulful yet controlled rendition of Whitney Houston's "Why Does It Hurt So Bad".
  • Lenebelle Padillo - brother of John Paul (see above); profiled as an extreme sports nut. Delivered a flawless rendition of "I Will Survive."
  • Randolph Libres, M.D. - a medical practitioner who sang a classic Filipino ballad "Ikaw Lamang" (English: Only You). Magalona complemented his clear vocal quality, but Cayabyab noticed that he had pitch problems.
  • Ricardo Sabanal III - gave out his all through one of the songs in the musical Jesus Christ, Superstar entitled "Gethsemane".
  • Zandra Tan - a dancesport competitor by profession, she belted out an otherwise pop tune "No Ordinary Love" by Jennifer Love Hewitt.
Davao
  • Ann Quitoriano - croons out a soulful version of "One Hello" by Randi Crawford. Cayabyab noted her tendency to fall on the low notes.
  • Archie Regencia - traveled a total of 18 hours from Dipolog City to Davao. He sang "Hello" by Lionel Ritchie.
  • Armando Cruz, Jr. - son of late character actor Muhammad Faizal who auditioned with sister Armarie (see below). Though both made separate audition takes, they were together to hear their advancement.
  • Cjarah Perpetua (pronounced sihara) - gave a good performance of "River Deep, Mountain High." Her bisexual husband joined her to hear her advancement.
  • Jaime Miguel Barcelon - an alumnus of Juilliard School in New York. Came to Manila but missed the auditions. Flew to Davao and rendered his audition piece "Ain't No Mountain High Enough".
  • John Peter Paul Carriedo - sang Stevie Wonder's "My Cherie Amour". Cayabyab gave him a "yes" despite his pitch problems.
  • Joseph John Temporal - a Mass Communications student who auditioned for financial reasons. His rendition of Martin Nievera's "The Promise" was disapproved by Cayabyab, but he was outvoted by Corrales and Magalona.
  • Maria Amor Bacharpa - came in the auditions in a cowgirl get-up, which looks mismatched with her song choice "I Believe In You And Me" by Whitney Houston.
  • Myla Gracia Abales - a single mother from Cagayan de Oro City who sang "Dito Ba?" (English: Right Here?) by Kuh Ledesma.
  • Ritchie Asibal - auditioned in Manila but failed. He flew to Davao and gave a soulful rendition of "Go the Distance."

Theater round

The Theater round of the show was held on August 1, 2006 at the CCP. A total of 169 contestants from the nationwide auditions were gathered in the venue for their second step to become one of the 24 finalists for the chance to become the first Philippine Idol.

The contestants are grouped into 11 with 15 members where each one will perform in acapella. Right then and there after all the 15 rendered their songs, the judges selected who would go home and who would advance to the next round.

From 169 contestants, 84 were chosen to proceed to the next test—the group performance. Each group has 3 all-male/all-female members.

From 84 contenders, the list was trimmed down to 40, and eventually the judges selected the top 24 who would compete for the live show semi-final round. This is a complete list of the Top 84

The top 24 was announced on August 27, 2006. They are listed below.


Semifinals

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SM Megamall
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Philippine Idol Miniature Stage

After the top 24 were selected and divided by gender, the two groups will alternately perform at SM Megamall Cinema 3, where a stage was specially built for the show. The top 4 contestants of each group will enter the Top 12. The remaining 16 will then perform in a Wildcard round, with the Top 4 completing the Top 12. The elimination after that will be one by one.

The 24 semi-finalists, announced August 27, 2006, along with their songs performed on the show, were:

Boys

  • Freddie Cabael, Jr. - is searching for his long-lost African-American father. He gave an "original" performance of Gary Valenciano's "Shout For Joy". Auditioned in Cebu, but was shown together with the Manila auditions.
    1. Macho Guwapito (Rico J. Puno)
  • Miguel Mendoza - is the youngest, yet tallest of the finalists. He turned 16 when he joined the screenings. Auditioned in Manila.
    1. Highways of My Life (The Isley Brothers)
  • Joseph Astor - is from Angeles City, Pampanga. Many claim he has a slight resemblance to actor-heartthrob Piolo Pascual. Auditioned in Davao.
    1. Why Can’t It Be (Rannie Raymundo)
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The Top 24 contenders celebrate after they made it.
  • Reymond Sajor - from Lucena City, was one of the winners in the 2003 Hamilton Talent Hunt in Canada. He has released an inspirational album in the Philippines. Auditioned in Manila.
    1. Tell Her About It (Billy Joel)
  • Ramirr Grepo - is a voice teacher at Yamaha Music School and a band member in Baguio City. One of his compositions was adjudged Best Jingle for Red Horse “MuzikLaban,” a competition for unsigned bands. Auditioned in Manila.
    1. Bed of Roses (Bon Jovi)
  • Paul Andrae Ybañez - is an active volunteer at the Children’s Garden of the Philippines and the Children Community Ministries—groups dedicated to saving the lives of street children. Auditioned in Manila.
    1. What You Won’t Do for Love (Bobby Caldwell)
  • Robert Bernadas - says he joined “Idol” to break his family’s “chain of poverty.” This Cebuano is also into drawing, sketching, painting and acting. Auditioned in Cebu.
    1. Take a Look Inside My Heart (David Benoit)

Girls

  • Jellica Marie Mateo - a lounge singer and part-time model whose looks alone attracted Magalona's attention. One of her family friends was the late composer George Canseco. She sang "You Don't Know Me" by Ray Charles. Auditioned in Manila.
  • Stephanie Lazaro Bainbridge - a former contender of Australian Idol who tried her luck in her mother's homeland; sang "Out of Love" by Anastacia. Auditioned in Cebu.
  • Erika Jill Bautista - has a hearing impairment after her eardrums were damaged in an accident. She sang "Mahiwaga" by Society of Seven, in which her late father, Gary Bautista, was a member. Auditioned in Manila.
  • Paula Patricia Chavez - an openly lesbian canditate. She also was said to have survived a gunshot wound in a mugging incident. She rendered the Jackson 5 song "I Want You Back". Auditioned in Manila.
  • Ira Patricia Marasigan - is the daughter of theater artists Dennis Marasigan and Irma Adlawan. She sang "Route 66" which was a song popularized by Nat King Cole. Auditioned in Manila.
  • Armarie Lourdes Cruz - is the daughter of late character actor Muhammad Faizal who auditioned with her brother Armando. Though both made separate audition takes, they were together to hear their advancement. She had won various contests, including a singing tilt in Indonesia sponsored by National Panasonic. Her piece was "Hiram" (English: Borrowed Time) by Zsa Zsa Padilla. Auditioned in Davao.
  • Abigail Blanco - was singing professionally at the age of 12 in her hometown in Cebu. In Manila, she did commercial jingles. She is also the wife of PBA basketball player Dondon Hontiveros. Auditioned in Manila.
  • Christina Otero - is a medical representative from a pharmaceutical company in Davao. Auditioned in Davao.
  • Maureen Marcelo - from Lucena City, has been a “staple” in singing tilts, but swears it is “Philippine Idol” that she’s been most excited about. Auditioned in Manila.
  • Yasmin Rose Medina - a former band member, took time off from singing last year to be a full-time mother. Auditioned in Manila.
  • Rina Lei Pangan - became a finalist of the Metropop Song Festival in 1998. She bagged the grand prize in ABC 5’s Singgaling ni Pops on the same year. Auditioned in Manila.

Philippine Idol: Exclusive

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Teaser ad of Philippine Idol Exclusive's new host, which said to be Heart Evangelista

Philippine Idol: Exclusive is a fifteen-minute daily program that features behind-the-scene footages, news, and updates. Since its premiere last August 14, 2006, a male voice talent (who also voices the plugs for ABC programs) has been facilitating the program, with appearances by Jmie who is the host of ABC's now-defunct Animé Ring Kaisho and also a production associate of Philippine Idol.

A new host is being introduced by the network, and sources have confirmed that she is young actress and host Heart Evangelista.[5]

Controversies

  • A fast-track audition that was to be held at SM City Sta. Mesa was cancelled leading to complaints from hopefuls and parents. After several hours of waiting, a representative of ABC-5 arrived and relocated each of the 160 frustrated applicants to other scheduled Fast-Track auditions. [6]
  • Several Filipinos living in Mindanao reacted negatively to what the Philippine Idol judges said after a low Gold Pass turnout at the Davao Main Auditions, with Corrales (a Cebuana herself) was quoted as: "Davao is not the place to look for an Idol. All the good ones are in Cebu." [7]
  • Another controversy came out when ABC confirmed that a Gold Passer (later identified in the show's official website as Czarina Rosales [8]) was pirated by ABS-CBN's Pinoy Dream Academy, the Philippine franchise of Star Academy. Sources said that some employees of ABS-CBN even approached a judge to “just let (some of) the contestants go.” [9] This came after news that ABS-CBN wanted to co-produce Philippine Idol with ABC, but was denied.[10] However, ABS-CBN, through a letter sent to the Philippine Daily Inquirer, the newspaper that published the said report, denied the allegations, saying that they successfully staged competitions without poaching contestants from other contests and would fully respect a contestant's choice in which competition one would join.[11] Auditions for Pinoy Dream Academy were already held before the theater rounds.

References

  1. ^ Finally, Philippine Idol, INQ7.net, February 11, 2006 issue
  2. ^ Cruz, Marinel R. (June 11, 2006). "Mr. C, 'Idol' judge: Tough job". Philippine Daily Inquirer. pp. A2-1.
  3. ^ San Diego, Bayani Jr. (May 30, 2006). "Pilita, Francis M complete trio of RP 'Idol' judges". Philippine Daily Inquirer. pp. A16. (No online version)
  4. ^ Idol begins today, INQ7.net, July 30, 2006 issue
  5. ^ Heart Evangelista to Host Idol Exclusive, August 31, 2006, Philippine Idol Updates.
  6. ^ ‘Philippine Idol’ organizers no-show at mall audition, INQ7.net, May 28, 2006 issue
  7. ^ No 'Idols' Here, INQ7.net, June 28, 2006 issue
  8. ^ Philippine Idol, The Journey Has Just Begun, Philippine Idol Official Website Features
  9. ^ ABC-5 Confirms Talent 'Piracy', INQ7.net, August 7, 2006 issue
  10. ^ Was ABS-CBN eyeing ‘Idol’ co-prod deal with ABC 5? INQ7.net. Published, April 30, 2006; accessed August 13, 2006.
  11. ^ Feedback, p.F3, Philippine Daily Inquirer, August 13, 2006.

External links

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