Monday, 23 November 2015

VIDEO: Pinoy Cyrus Villanueva wows during X Factor Australia Grand Finals

MANILA, Philippines - Filipino-Australian Cyrus Villanueva wowed the judges and viewers during the grand finals performance night of the hit singing reality competition 'The X Factor Australia' on Monday, November 23, 2015.

X Factor Australia grand finalist Cyrus Villanueva performs winner's song 'Stone'
X Factor Australia grand finalist Cyrus Villanueva performs winner's song 'Stone'
The 19-year-old Villanueva is one of the three finalists along with singing duo Jess and Matt and former band vocalist Louise Adams.

Villanueva performed Labrinth's ‘Jealous,’ looked back to his audition song ‘Earned It’ and sang his Winner’s song ‘Stone.’ He impressed judges James Blunt, Dannii Minogue, Chris Isaak and Guy Sebastian.

Watch all the performances of Cyrus Villanueva in the X Factor Australia Grand Finals (video courtesy of  X Factor Au).




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After the live grand finals, Villanueva shared his message on Twitter: "Regardless of what happens I am so grateful for everything I have been through. Sending out all my love."

The grand winner of this year's X Factor will be named on Tuesday, November 24. If he will win this year's X Factor in Australia, it will be a back-to-back celebration for Pinoys as the teen singer Marlisa Punzalan won the title last year.

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LOOK: Dingdong Dantes, Marian Rivera share first photo of baby Zia

MANILA, Philippines - Kapuso Network's Primetime King and Queen Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera welcomed their first baby on Monday morning, November 23 at the Makati Medical Center.

Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera
Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera. Photo Credit: @therealmarian/Instagram
On his Instagram account, Dantes shared the first photo of Maria Letizia or Baby Zia.

Dingdong, Marian welcome their first baby Maria Letizia
FIRST PHOTO: Dingdong, Marian welcome their first baby Maria Letizia. Photo Credit: @dongdantes/Instagram
"Twenty-three November, 2015: The day God decided to deliver His most precious gift. This morning, I witnessed a miracle...and during that moment, i realized that my life would never be the same again.

"As we welcome this new graceful chapter with open hearts, we thank everyone who prayed with us through this sweet journey. Friends, say hello to our Maria Letizia," Dantes said.

Rivera gave normal delivery to baby Zia at 5:25am according to her manager Rams David as posted on Instagram.


"I just received the best news from Dong and the best Christmas gift from God. LoloLa Nako!!!! Congrats @dongdantes & @therealmarian God Bless Maria Letizia. Salamat sa lahat Ng nag pray for Yan and Zia mahal po namin kayo. Ito na ang magandang balita sa Araw na ito," David shared.

Rivera announced she's pregnant last April in an interview on GMA-7's 24 Oras, four months after she and Dantes tied the knot.