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Pilipinas Got Talent PGT5 names 12 Grand Finalists

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - After six weeks of live semi-finals, the complete list of twelve grand finalists of the fifth season of "Pilipinas Got Talent" (PGT5) were named during the live results night at Resorts World Manila on Sunday, May 15.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgv9khP-LBIEybJh9pgj9lvdYUi8yvGPbWsVl-nuk9-9kCMvRnxSvNrjyv0Tqlm-UNcqTOZeREQ54Fq8-2DLip5Np9iJE4QPFfWXCjvZA5nTP5VJJwTRFRPcxfzUayc62MuaqDMn7m6WSG/s1600/pgt-grand-finalists.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pilipinas Got Talent PGT5 names 12 Grand Finalists" border="0" class="img" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgv9khP-LBIEybJh9pgj9lvdYUi8yvGPbWsVl-nuk9-9kCMvRnxSvNrjyv0Tqlm-UNcqTOZeREQ54Fq8-2DLip5Np9iJE4QPFfWXCjvZA5nTP5VJJwTRFRPcxfzUayc62MuaqDMn7m6WSG/s1600/pgt-grand-finalists.JPG" title="Pilipinas Got Talent PGT5 names 12 Grand Finalists" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pilipinas Got Talent Season 5 grand finalists bared.</td></tr></tbody></table>Singing hearthrob Kurt Philip Espiritu was the eleventh finalist after garnering 54.64 percent of viewers' votes, automatically sending him to the grand finals.<br /><br />Dance group Power Impact Dancers (PID), on the other hand, earned a spot in the finals after the deadlock against mud artist Percival Denolo.<br /><br />Based on franchise rules, the second highest in the public voting will win in case of tie on judges' votes. PID got 15.05 while Denolo garnered 13.79-percent of the votes.<br /><br /><b>Here's the complete list of PGT Grand Finalists:</b><br /><br />1. Next Option - Boy Band<br />2. Crossover Family - Dance Group<br />3. Mastermind - Dance Group<br />4. Sto. Tomas Bulilit Generation - Acrobatic Dance Group<br />5. UA Mindanao - Motocross Performers<br />6. Amazing Pyra - Fire dancer<br />7. Power Duo - Acrobatic dancesport duo<br />8. Ody Sto. Domingo - magician<br />9. The Chosen Ones - band<br />10. Dino Splendid Acrobats - acrobatic group<br />11. Kurt Philip Espiritu - singer<br />12. Power Impact Dancers - dance group<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT3Etz6IFeR_eG2d1oC8bhEQ5Oyiy_3zthQWKqYPZA8j4Qwpk2AmFNxTTnk4wRVnKHNW8lXKt4S_DBEyUn7b2vmNEkiL7Odi22p55y-OYc7voa4kJ45-3i8pC-Ag50kRgEq60yVKDBtmTk/s1600/pgt-5-grand-finalists.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pilipinas Got Talent PGT5 names 12 Grand Finalists" border="0" class="img" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT3Etz6IFeR_eG2d1oC8bhEQ5Oyiy_3zthQWKqYPZA8j4Qwpk2AmFNxTTnk4wRVnKHNW8lXKt4S_DBEyUn7b2vmNEkiL7Odi22p55y-OYc7voa4kJ45-3i8pC-Ag50kRgEq60yVKDBtmTk/s1600/pgt-5-grand-finalists.jpg" title="Pilipinas Got Talent PGT5 names 12 Grand Finalists" /></a></div><br />The grand finals of PGT Season 5 is set on May 21 (Performance Night) and May 22 (Results Night) at the Mall of Asia Arena.<br /><br />Who will be this season's grand winner? Do you think another singer will emerge victorious this time?<br /><br />Hosted by Luis Manzano and Billy Crawford, "Pilipinas Got Talent" airs Saturdays after "Home Sweetie Home" and Sundays after "Wansapanataym."</div>

Pilipinas Got Talent PGT5 names 12 Grand Finalists

MANILA, Philippines - After six weeks of live semi-finals, the complete list of twelve grand finalists of the fifth season of "Pilipina...

VIDEO: Ryan Gallager sings "Narito" on I Love OPM Finale

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Balladeer Ryan Gallager from United States has impressed the judges on his soulful rendition of Gary Valenciano's "Narito" in the grand finals night on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Resorts World Manila.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-rkNku6yY-Ztng0XbmNvsnwAZjhJW2f0BjjATbSJDgp8nMJytfEpQnkW5B6RY6D0rOj5DSeV9EeX3j8dtEurNZDsVGut-rApX4uo2NswAFKSt3reFE7pVNOGIXSwz98pch-dpSY7Daz0W/s1600/Ryan-Gallager-i-love-opm-grand-finals.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Ryan Gallager sings "Narito" on I Love OPM Finale" border="0" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-rkNku6yY-Ztng0XbmNvsnwAZjhJW2f0BjjATbSJDgp8nMJytfEpQnkW5B6RY6D0rOj5DSeV9EeX3j8dtEurNZDsVGut-rApX4uo2NswAFKSt3reFE7pVNOGIXSwz98pch-dpSY7Daz0W/s640/Ryan-Gallager-i-love-opm-grand-finals.jpg" title="Ryan Gallager sings "Narito" on I Love OPM Finale" width="560" /></a></div><br />Ryan's performance with the Mandaluyong Children's Choir earned praises not only on his powerful voice but on his golden heart for the kids.<br /><br />"Dahil sa OPM, I've got an inside look into what people's hearts here feel like cause I find homes for children," Ryan said.<br /><br />"Hindi lang kami na-touch. Ramdam namin ang sincerity mo habang kasama ang mga bata. We're happy you are here in the grand destination" Himigration Officer Lani Misalucha has commented.<br /><br />"Ang sarap mo panoorin sa entablado. Ang sarap mo din paglihian. Yung consistency ng husay mo at paghit mo ng mga notes," judge Toni Gonzaga said.<br /><br />"You definitely have the highest range. Dreams do come true and tonight, it will happen to you," judge Martin Nievera added.<br /><br />WATCH: I Love OPM Finale: Ryan Gallagher - "Narito" by Gary Valenciano (<a href="http://entertainment2.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/iloveopm/videos/2016/04/23/5842316-i-love-opm-finale-ryan-gallagher-narito-by-gary-valenciano" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">video courtesy of ABS-CBN</a>).<br /><br />Here's how to support for Ryan Gallager.<br /><br /><center><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="492" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Filoveopm%2Fposts%2F1162833290402420%3A0&width=500" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="500"></iframe></center>Did you like Ryan Gallager's performance. Tell us in the comment section below.</div>

VIDEO: Ryan Gallager sings "Narito" on I Love OPM Finale

MANILA, Philippines - Balladeer Ryan Gallager from United States has impressed the judges on his soulful rendition of Gary Valenciano's ...

Grand Touristar: Yohan Hwang wins "I Love OPM"

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Yohan Hwang from Korea was named first-ever Grand Touristar of ABS-CBN’s original singing competition for 100% non-Filipinos who love OPM music, “I Love OPM.”<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG8qFosvYAzlrL9SqPY7RKOCrPw9VquSGB-XcxqKHjnO2Lxu2djJnqdBft9GkuwXaSXI9dszqtG8_4AIG1JhbwgAnwUB2StSU_D91pIs4_AYnE7vXw9F0Xwnod5nIcJxkZvh5u_DyDu_kI/s1600/yohan-hwang.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG8qFosvYAzlrL9SqPY7RKOCrPw9VquSGB-XcxqKHjnO2Lxu2djJnqdBft9GkuwXaSXI9dszqtG8_4AIG1JhbwgAnwUB2StSU_D91pIs4_AYnE7vXw9F0Xwnod5nIcJxkZvh5u_DyDu_kI/s640/yohan-hwang.jpg" width="560" /></a></div><br />In the "Grand Destination' episode on Saturday, April 23, Yohan edged out other finalists Dio Smith from Pakistan, Ryan Gallagher from U.S.A., and and J-Morning also from Korea.<br /><br />The top 4 artists sing their hearts out in singing OPM songs but Yohan got the coveted Kababayan votes ( text and online votes).<br /><br />The Himigration officers composed of Lani Misalucha, Martin Nievera and Toni Gonzaga also gave Yohan the highest percentage of votes.<br /><br />The winner was decided from the combined votes from the judges and the public. Yohan got the highest votes of 32.82% while J Morning ranked second with 23.42%. Ryan and Dio placed third and fourth,23.27% and 20.50% respectively.<br /><br />As a Grand Touristar, Yohan will receive two million pesos in cash, recording contract with Star Music and vacation package to Cebu.</div>

Grand Touristar: Yohan Hwang wins "I Love OPM"

MANILA, Philippines - Yohan Hwang from Korea was named first-ever Grand Touristar of ABS-CBN’s original singing competition for 100% non-Fil...

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

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">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.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI96gYJbJlosboA7lpnxLK4_zzi7ZBYU7F1gurW2w2cufBEE8yMaxp8JawYhH4gvYtt4vSADY2txBFClmaDrhyphenhyphenHU5s0T6U-xmVgEoI9Yac884mNM8K6pr0AK9aOSczExGI6rzlBW6V5-JH/s1600/cyrus-villanueva-grand-finals.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="X Factor Australia grand finalist Cyrus Villanueva performs winner's song 'Stone'" border="0" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI96gYJbJlosboA7lpnxLK4_zzi7ZBYU7F1gurW2w2cufBEE8yMaxp8JawYhH4gvYtt4vSADY2txBFClmaDrhyphenhyphenHU5s0T6U-xmVgEoI9Yac884mNM8K6pr0AK9aOSczExGI6rzlBW6V5-JH/s640/cyrus-villanueva-grand-finals.jpg" title="X Factor Australia grand finalist Cyrus Villanueva performs winner's song 'Stone'" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">X Factor Australia grand finalist Cyrus Villanueva performs winner's song 'Stone'</td></tr></tbody></table>The 19-year-old Villanueva is one of the three finalists along with singing duo Jess and Matt and former band vocalist Louise Adams. <br /><br />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.<br /><br /><b>Watch all the performances of Cyrus Villanueva in the X Factor Australia Grand Finals (video courtesy of  X Factor Au).</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PesIj7sAhVw" width="600"></iframe></center><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KiErwhQPWBk" width="600"></iframe></center><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x67u7R7JE5g" width="600"></iframe></center></div></div><br />To vote for Cyrus, call 1902 555 709 or SMS CYRUS to 191777. <br /><br />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."<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Do you think Cyrus Villanueva will be the next grand champion of X Factor?</div>

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...

Fil-Aussie Cyrus Villanueva enters X Factor Australia Grand Finals

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Filipino-Australian Cyrus Villanueva entered the grand finals of the hit singing reality competition 'The X Factor Australia' as revealed on Tuesday, November 17.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii3-OCwLq9E2O2IgxEIo8-tFOKAewVS-bZglg6jesE8Wbcb7cq9-6ognqhxIWag8SVnngHmkTgdJo9qyQuvI3xSO9Z2HpJvVehVbXeY6BXlCzBvXZ9aIjgwiO3Sj0HFC8aHZ5k-b4QsJB3/s1600/cyrus-villanueva-x-factor-finalist.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Fil-Aussie Cyrus Villanueva enters X Factor Australia Grand Finals" border="0" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii3-OCwLq9E2O2IgxEIo8-tFOKAewVS-bZglg6jesE8Wbcb7cq9-6ognqhxIWag8SVnngHmkTgdJo9qyQuvI3xSO9Z2HpJvVehVbXeY6BXlCzBvXZ9aIjgwiO3Sj0HFC8aHZ5k-b4QsJB3/s640/cyrus-villanueva-x-factor-finalist.jpg" title="Fil-Aussie Cyrus Villanueva enters X Factor Australia Grand Finals" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">CONGRATULATIONS! Cyrus Villanueva made it to the grand finals of X Factor Australia<br />Screengrab from Youtube</td></tr></tbody></table>The 19-year-old Villanueva is one of the three finalists along with singing duo Jess and Matt and former band vocalist Louise Adams. They survived the semi-finals decider round where Big T got eliminated.<br /><br />"I had the best time tonight, and feel so blessed for everyone's response! THANKYOU all," Villanueva shared on Twitter.<br /><br />On Monday, Villanueva wowed the judges and viewers as he performed Ed Sheeran's "Don't" and Phil Collins' "In the Air Tonight" for the 'killer tracks and curveballs' theme this week.<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FTIRincAHgQ" width="600"></iframe></center><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OJW10EnOGs4" width="600"></iframe></center><br />“Every time someone wins the show they think back to that certain performance that was the nail. I think that was the nail. If you win the show people will remember that,” judge Guy Sebastian told him.<br /><br />“This week we saw you singing on top of a box. I reckon you've got a high chance, in two weeks, that they're going to stick you in the box and sell you,” James Blunt said.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />The grand finals of X Factor Australia Season 7 is set on November 23 and 24, 2015 (Monday and Tuesday). Celebrity performers include Kylie Minogue and Dannii Minogue ("100 Degrees"), Jason Derulo, Rudimental and James Blunt.<br /><br />Do you think Cyrus Villanueva will be the next grand champion of X Factor?</div>

Fil-Aussie Cyrus Villanueva enters X Factor Australia Grand Finals

MANILA, Philippines - Filipino-Australian Cyrus Villanueva entered the grand finals of the hit singing reality competition 'The X Factor...

Mini Selena Gomez Xiamara Vigor is 'Mini Me 2' Grand Winner

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN's noontime show It's Showtime has named the grand winner of the kiddie competition 'Mini Me 2' on Saturday, May 23, 2015. The 'Mini Me' of Selena Gomez Xiamara Sophia Vigor won the contest.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt8bVD1bt_9UEX7q57c6ddlt-d_UIRRQ5J9-UttzoXzSrKRHaYwk1ESTs2PiV100cjFOLtnEyLY2PmzaK5Sg8Z0ZUEckaicUw4NvmrKJSq-dGw_X8T6a_bSfl8SPIo9uOY-VcUKGZASWZT/s1600/Xiamara-Sophia-Vigor-MiniMe-grand-winner.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mini Selena Gomez Xiamara Vigor is 'Mini Me 2' Grand Winner" border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt8bVD1bt_9UEX7q57c6ddlt-d_UIRRQ5J9-UttzoXzSrKRHaYwk1ESTs2PiV100cjFOLtnEyLY2PmzaK5Sg8Z0ZUEckaicUw4NvmrKJSq-dGw_X8T6a_bSfl8SPIo9uOY-VcUKGZASWZT/s640/Xiamara-Sophia-Vigor-MiniMe-grand-winner.jpg" title="Mini Selena Gomez Xiamara Vigor is 'Mini Me 2' Grand Winner" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mini Selena Gomez Xiamara Sophia Vigor wins 'Mini Me 2' | Credit: Xiamara's Facebook page</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The 5-year old talented kid from Binangonan, Rizal got the highest score from the judges and will bring home P300,000 cash prize.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOJPN5uv0_Z3dqlqOqUIjOzD8CURCQIma03tkVa_5GF9fKSH2wGkEcdYRLyzCPM7woI9cSPQx0VGFWx8_MGy7iOwS3h-NKvzwqiWg-0V7CjKknkcXDTadruePkXMpPSn85mwz7mNntM-gO/s1600/Xiamara+Sophia+Vigor.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mini Selena Gomez Xiamara Vigor" border="0" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOJPN5uv0_Z3dqlqOqUIjOzD8CURCQIma03tkVa_5GF9fKSH2wGkEcdYRLyzCPM7woI9cSPQx0VGFWx8_MGy7iOwS3h-NKvzwqiWg-0V7CjKknkcXDTadruePkXMpPSn85mwz7mNntM-gO/s640/Xiamara+Sophia+Vigor.jpg" title="Mini Selena Gomez Xiamara Vigor" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">CONGRATULATIONS! Mini Selena Gomez </span><span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Xiamara Sophia Vigor</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b>WATCH: It's Showtime MiniMe Season 2: Selena Gomez </b>(video courtesy of ABS-CBN Entertainment)<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="355" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vUuoXWxslGI" width="600"></iframe></center><br />The Mini Me second runner-up was Mini Daniel Padilla Enzo Pelojero while Mini Maja Salvador Chun Sa Angela Junggot, a Fil-Korean got the first runner-up award.<br /><br />Sitting as judges for the grand finals are “Goin’ Bulilit” director Bobot Mortiz, The Voice Kids runner-up Darren Espanto, veteran actress Gloria Sevilla and TV and radio personality Amy Perez.<br /><br />The grand finals of Mini Me became the top trending topic on Twitter Philippines and Worldwide with the official hashtag '#MiniMe2GrandFinals' dominates online conversations.<br /><br />Mini Me is a hit segment of the show for kids aged 9 and below. Each contestant is featured as a mini version of his or her idol celebrity and will perform the chosen talent. In June 2014, It's Showtime named its first ever Mini Me grand winner - the Mini Michael Jackson Nhikzy Vheench Calma of San Andres Bukid, Manila.</div>

Mini Selena Gomez Xiamara Vigor is 'Mini Me 2' Grand Winner

MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN's noontime show It's Showtime has named the grand winner of the kiddie competition 'Mini Me 2'...

El Gamma Penumbra is first Asia's Got Talent Grand Winner

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Filipino pride El Gamma Penumbra was named first-ever grand winner of Asia's Got Talent in the finals night held at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on Thursday, May 14, 2015.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUY1ojXmywPXDZq-x1sDehTM3PCowWZtOHypgEXJPyjRIuck2sGC9htX6Uk9hJE9gPHjEyDF3euNbFIWFWdvhQ3cLV-fuV7rs5rWvWtILj8TV5OGVfXpajk1S9TBiIig3n78fQPUWqxeoF/s1600/El-Gamma_penumbra-agt-winner.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="El Gamma Penumbra AGT grand winner" border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUY1ojXmywPXDZq-x1sDehTM3PCowWZtOHypgEXJPyjRIuck2sGC9htX6Uk9hJE9gPHjEyDF3euNbFIWFWdvhQ3cLV-fuV7rs5rWvWtILj8TV5OGVfXpajk1S9TBiIig3n78fQPUWqxeoF/s640/El-Gamma_penumbra-agt-winner.jpg" title="El Gamma Penumbra AGT grand winner" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">El Gamma Penumbra | Credit: Asia's Got Talent Facebook page</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The shadow play group El Gamma Penumbra from Tanauan City, Batangas earned the highest percentage of votes from Asian audience. El Gamma Penumbra was among the top 3 finalists of the first pan-regional edition of the hit global "Got Talent" franchise airing on AXN.<br /><br />"Our journey in Asia's Got Talent is the highlight of, not only our career, but of our lives," El Gamma Penumbra said.<br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">Congrats to El Gamma & Khusugtun on making to the Top2. ONE will be crowned the very first <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AsiasGotTalent?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#AsiasGotTalent</a> winner! <a href="http://t.co/P4bKrUx8df" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/P4bKrUx8df</a></div>— AXN Asia (@axnasia) <a href="https://twitter.com/axnasia/status/598843503989391360" rel="nofollow">May 14, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />Musical ensemble Khusugtun from Mongolia placed second in the competition. Filipino classical singer Gerphil Flores finished her journey on third spot. <br /><br />"This is so amazing. We don't have any words to express ourselves. Thank you!" says one of the members of Khusugtun.<br /><br />"We speak for so many people when we say THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING!  We all know how tough...," Gerphil-Geraldine Flores said.<br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GerphilFlores?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#GerphilFlores</a> you are STILL <a href="https://twitter.com/officialdfoster" rel="nofollow">@officialdfoster</a>'s Golden Buzzer Girl with a bright, bright future! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AsiasGotTalent?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#AsiasGotTalent</a> <a href="http://t.co/YTNj4MkcWr" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/YTNj4MkcWr</a></div>— Asia's Got Talent (@asiasgottalent) <a href="https://twitter.com/asiasgottalent/status/598844134846169088" rel="nofollow">May 14, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />Nine finalists battled for the title on Thursday night which also include two other Filipino acts - teen dance troupe Junior New System and 10-year-old singer Gwyneth Dorado. The rest are from Thailand, China, Singapore, Mongolia and Japan.<br /><br />AGT trimmed down the list to top 6 with El Gamma Penumbra (Philippines), Gerphil Flores (Philippines), The Talento (Thailand), Triqstar (Japan), Khusugtun (Mongolia) and Junior New System (Philippines).<br /><br />The top 4 was named next. Triqstar and Junior New System got eliminated.<br /><br />Based from the social media poll created by Asia's Got Talent on Facebook, El Gamma Penumbra was also the top choice ahead of Khusugtun.<br /><br />Charice and illusionist Cosentino (Australia's Got Talent season 5 runner-up) performed in the results night, with the judges covering their own version of "Let's Groove" by Earth, Wind & Fire.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: El Gamma Penumbra 'Colors of the Wind' AGT Grand Finals Performance (video courtesy of Asia' Got Talent)</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="355" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1ReuOnKSi0s" width="600"></iframe></center><br /><br />The grand finals of Asia's Got Talent landed as the most talked-about topic on social media on Thursday night with '#AsiasGotTalentGrandFinals' topped Philippine Twitter trends.<br /><br /></div>

El Gamma Penumbra is first Asia's Got Talent Grand Winner

MANILA, Philippines - Filipino pride El Gamma Penumbra was named first-ever grand winner of Asia's Got Talent in the finals night held a...

VIDEO: El Gamma Penumbra gets standing ovation on Asia's Got Talent Grand Finals

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Filipino shadow play group El Gamma Penumbra got standing ovation from the judges on Asia's Got Talent grand finals performance night on Thursday, May 7 at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqZdoR6F8zuzCbDvPBZyu-t5vWYaTybFE6qUjejD8DmyUWBG2F-VJlHsUKnHQb4a0PP6CjYINjp7huF_H8shUbl_k9Ez__nTOKVYz-6N7UeJ5xaxuTY81wBgiB6UxkXR8s2CngWuYisC81/s1600/El-Gamma-Penumbra-finals.png" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="El Gamma Penumbra gets standing ovation on Asia's Got Talent Grand Finals" border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqZdoR6F8zuzCbDvPBZyu-t5vWYaTybFE6qUjejD8DmyUWBG2F-VJlHsUKnHQb4a0PP6CjYINjp7huF_H8shUbl_k9Ez__nTOKVYz-6N7UeJ5xaxuTY81wBgiB6UxkXR8s2CngWuYisC81/s640/El-Gamma-Penumbra-finals.png" title="El Gamma Penumbra gets standing ovation on Asia's Got Talent Grand Finals" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />El Gamma Penumbra, the two-time 'golden buzzer' recipient of the Asia-wide talent competition gave an important message about protecting the environment.<br /><br />“You know what really make me fell in love with you with your performance, the possibility of message that you put in is endless. Wonderful performance,” teary eyed Anggun Cipta Sasmi said.<br /><br />"Our job as entertainers is to entertain people, but if you can - if WE can - raise awareness on a subject that really matters..that makes our job really noble," Anggun added.<br /><br />Judge David Foster commented: “Your message is so clear. So beautifully profound.”<br /><br />"It's such a moving performance and very touching, very emotional. You guys are graet example and thank you guys for the message," Vanness Wu said.<br /><br />"Couldn’t. Agree. More! We are so proud to host amazing talents like El Gamma Penumbra, who use their moment in the spotlight to spread positive messages that can make a difference in the world. You are true role models, thank you!," Asia's Got Talent shared on Facebook.<br /><br />Aside from El Gamma of Tanauan City, Batangas, there are three other Pinoy acts in “Asia’s Got Talent” - the classical singer Gerphil Flores, 10-year-old singer Gwyneth Dorado and teen dance troupe Junior New System.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2015/05/video-el-gamma-penumbra-3-other-pinoy-acts-enter-asia-got-talent-grand-finals.html" rel="nofollow">VIDEO: El Gamma Penumbra, 3 other Pinoy acts enter Asia's Got Talent Grand Finals</a></b><br /><br />Voting is now open and viewers can vote for their favorite acts anytime before 11:59 on Monday. There are 3 ways to vote: SMS voting (codes vary by country), Facebook Voting (Facebook desktop or Facebook mobile) and Asia’s Got Talent App Voting. For further instructions on how to vote, please visit the Asia’s Got Talent Voting Page - http://asiasgottalent.tv/vote/.<br /><br />The first-ever grand winner of Asia's Got Talent will be named next week, May 14 as it airs live the second part of finale episode.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: El Gamma Penumbra 'Colors of the Wind' AGT Grand Finals Performance (video courtesy of Asia' Got Talent)</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="355" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Zf2QteWRLrs" width="600"></iframe></center><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="355" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oZM_HoKvmIQ" width="600"></iframe></center></div>

VIDEO: El Gamma Penumbra gets standing ovation on Asia's Got Talent Grand Finals

MANILA, Philippines - Filipino shadow play group El Gamma Penumbra got standing ovation from the judges on Asia's Got Talent grand final...