Laarni Lozada was hailed the newest Pinoy Dream Academy Grand Star Dreamer. After garnering 651,696 votes, which is equivalent to 35.21 percent of the total text votes, she owned the stage with great pride and sang her very first single Manalig Ka. The Independent Woman from Sultan Kudarat was indeed overwhelmed upon hearing her win. She broke down in tears in the middle of her final song, but since the show must go on, she did her best to pull herself together.
Joining the new Grand Star Dreamer in the Top Three were Bugoy and Miguel who gathered a total of 26.70% and 13.69% respectively. Unfortunately, Liezel, who was a consistent Star Scholar didn’t make it into the Top Three and had to settle with fourth place with a total of 247,346 text votes. She was followed by Van who garnered 112,065 votes while Cris filled in the last slot with only a total of 36,487 text votes.
The school year has finally ended and it’s time for the Scholars to finally face the real world and show everyone what they have learned inside the Academy. Best of luck Scholars! Till the next season!
Van Name:Van Louelle Pojas Age:18 Birthdate:November 8, 1989 Place of Origin:Cebu Favorite Singer/Band/Performer:May Day Parade *hay... ang cute niya*
Cris Name:Cristina Pastor Age:21 Birthdate:November 20, 1986 Place of Origin:Parañaque Favorite Singer/Band/Performer:Beatles, The Doors, Heart, Rolling Stone, Sting, The Police
Sen Name:Hansen Nichols Age:23 Birthdate:October 21 Place of Origin:California, USA Favorite Singer/Band/Performer:Justin Timberlake
Apple Name: Apple Abarquez Age: 18 Birthday: July 23, 1989 Place of Origin:CebuCity Favorite Singer/Band/Perfomer: Lea Salonga
Chivas Name:Chivas Anton Malunda Age:22 Birthdate:November 28, 1985 Place of Origin:TanhayCity, Negros Oriental Favorite Singer/Band/Performer David Cook, The Calling
Bunny Name:Jovanie Malunda Age:22 Birthdate:October 5, 1985 Place of Origin:TanhayCity, Negros Oriental Favorite Singer/Band/Performer:Celine Dion
Inaki Name:Rafael Ting Age:18 Birthdate:August 24, 1989 Place of Origin:Pasig City Favorite Singer/Band/Performer: David Cook
Laarni Name:Laarni Losala Age:23 Birthdate:June 23 Place of Origin:Sultan Kudarat Favorite Singer/Band/Performer:Lea Salonga
Miguel Name:Miguel Mendoza Age:18 Birthdate:August 21, 1985 Place of Origin:Muntinlupa Favorite Singer/Band/Performer:John Legend, Eric Bennet
Bea Name:Beatriz Muñoz Age:18 Birthdate:February 27, 1990 Place of Origin:Alabang Favorite Singer/Band/Performer:Lea Salonga
Ross Name:Jun Ross Dio Age:25 Birthdate:August 31, 1980 Place of Origin:Quezon City Favorite Singer/Band/Performer:Boyz II Men
Bugoy Name:Jay Bogayon Age:18 Birthdate:January 1, 1980 Place of Origin:Camarines Sur Favorite Singer/Band/Performer:Guy Sebastian, Brian McKnight, Boyz II Men
Sheng Name:Michelle Belmonte Age:25 Birthdate:Quezon City Place of Origin:Quezon City Favorite Singer/Band/Performer:Beyonce, Shakira
Christian Name:Christian Alvear Age:25 Birthdate:November 30, 1982 Place of Origin:Taguig Favorite Singer/Band/Performer:Michael Jackson, Aiza Seguerra, NeYo, Chris Brown
Liezel Name:Ma. Liezel Garcia Age:23 Birthdate: December 20, 1984 Place of Origin:Puerto Galera / Dubai Favorite Singer/Band/Performer:Kyla, Beyonce, Mariah Carey
32 potential PDA scholars were introduced with their backgrounds documented their primer segment aired as part of Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus. These thirty-two will go through a primary elimination selection from which the final roster of scholars is chosen. These eliminations will be aired as a series of episodes called The Dream BIGins from June 9 to 13, 2008.
On Monday June 9 Episode, 4 scholars we're chosen to move to the 2nd round:
Last season's "Grand Star Dreamer", Yeng Constantino received a brand-new Suzuki Swift, a condominium unit at G.A. Towers, a 60-inch SXRD Sony Bravia TV, a Touch music video unit, a Belgian Waffle dine-in franchise, a recording contract with Star Records, and 1 million pesos. Her career continuously booms in radio and TV airwaves. Yeng Constantino's album entitled "Salamat" is certified triple platinum, 6 #1 singles including the monster hit "Hawak Kamay" that stayed #1 in various radio stations for 35 weeks! Yeng also endorsed Globe, Converse & Pepsi.
In a recent interview with Pinoy RnB sensation Billy Crawford on TV Patrol, he confirmed that he will be hosting the second season of Pinoy Dream Academy and soon on other upcoming Kapamilya show. Billy Crawford said: “Sabi nila maghost ka muna ng Pinoy Dream Academy, sabi ko sure why not, It's a pleasure naman na bumalik ako sa Pilipinas eh”
There's a rumor that Kuya Germs (Billy's Mentor) is upset on Billy's transfer from GMA-7 to ABS-CBN. Billy Crawford's last show in the Kapuso Network is "M.O.V.E",the show is a reality search for Billy's back-up dancers.
Pinoy Idol Versus Pinoy Dream Academy! Two new star search just started today, updates on Pinoy Idol Versus Pinoy Dream Academy:
Pinoy Idol
video from: idolflux
Raymond Gutierrez did a great job at hosting and i must say, one hour is not enough for the whole audition process episode they should allot atleast 2 hours for the primer, will GMA-7 make it a big hit this time? Yes i think! More on infos on Pinoy Idol here.
btw, the official website is not yet updated, when they will update that?
Pinoy Dream Academy Star Dreamer
video from: decoy448
A very fresh Yeng Constantino, presented the 31 Pinoy Dream Academy Hopefuls, take note of the guy named Glenn Ternal,24 from Lucena City at 3:58 LOL! He sang "Mukha Kang Sofa" with the lyrics:
"Mukha kang sofa, di nakakatuwa ang iyong mukha, Mukha kang sofa muntik na akong mapahiga at ngaun anong nang nangyari bakit di ka na sexy ang cute cute mo noon butete ka na ngaun"
Patawa to! LOL when i heard that! haha!
PDA Hopefuls:
Hansen Nichols, 23 Taguig City The Cancer Survivor
"Hansen was one of the 30 NCR finalists in Pinoy Dream Academy's first season but unfortunately he didn't make it to the scholar shortlist. However for this Fil-Am guy, he's not ready to give up on his dream just yet and he's back to give singing another shot. Although his identical twin brother is pursuing an acting career in Hollywood, Hansen chose to follow his career in his home country. Diagnosed with thyroid cancer after surviving a car crash, Hansen was told that he might not sing again and almost did not push through with his surgery. He's very thankful though for he still has his voice and is able to share it with others. "It's worth the move, worth the sacrifice...It was a tough battle, but I'm still here."
Christian Alvear, 25 Taguig City Small Boy Wonder
"He may be short in stature but this Taguig resident’s talents more than make up for his lack of height (due to a growth deficiency). Aside from his impressive singing talent, effortlessly hitting the high notes, Christian is also a dubber for anime shows on ABS-CBN and Hero Channel. This small but terrible contender is also into jujitsu, which landed him a sidekick role in Cesar Montano’s “Bullet.”
Jay Bogayan, 17 Camarines Sur The Farmer’s Son
Maria Carmela Tiodianco, 19 Surigao del Sur The Barrio Lass
The Lovers:
Miguel Mendoza, 18 Muntinlupa City The Romantic Crooner
Beatriz Munoz, 17 Muntinlupa City the Sweet Chanteusse
Chivas Anton Mallinda, 22 Tanjay, Negros Oriental The Student Husband
Jovannie Mallinda, 22 Tanjay, Negros Oriental The Teacher Wife
The Kids:
Jun Ross Dio, 25 Quezon City The Stylist’s Son
Catherine Palma, 22 Zamboanga City The Obedient Daughter
Maria Consuelo Osorio, 25 Pampanga The Director’s Daughter
Apple Abarquez, 18 Cebu Different Couple’s Daughter
The Professionals
Mark Macapinlac, 22 Pampanga The Singing Receptionist
Lamberto Reyes, 30 Bulacan The Singing Engineer
Cristina Pastor, 20 Paranaque City The Singing Interior Designer
Kristin Raiza Santosidad, 21 Cebu The Singing Instructor
The Students:
Kathrina Marie Pambuena, 21 Cainta, Rizal The Rebel Daughter
"When Kathrina's former group disbanded, she didn't feel sad at all and has instead seen this as an opportunity to grow as a solo perfomer. Upon learning of the Pinoy Dream Academy auditions, this Nursing student knew that this was her time to shine. Some people have told her that she doesn't have what it takes to be successful in the music industry but Kathrina did not let those words get her down. And she's going to make these detractors of hers sit up and listen when she becomes a scholar on PDA's second season.
Van Louelle Pojas, 17 Cebu The Young Heartthrob
^he's a cutie ^
Louise Christine Remata, 20 Sibalan, Negros Oriental The Unwed Mom
Rafael Ignacio Ting, 18 Pasig The Stage Performer
From the Foreign Land:
Mariel Reyes, 23 Singapore The Stage Performer
Cristina Aldecoa, 19 New York, USA The Filipino Dreamer
"Though she has been calling New York City home since she was 5-years-old, Cristina is always a Filipina at heart and visits her relatives in the Philippines as often as she could. They have deeply ingrained in her a love for music and she has since wanted to pursue her dream of performing. After meeting singer Carmen Patena in a charity event last July 2007, Cristina finally had the courage to leave everything behind in the US, including her studies as a first year pre-med student, and audition for Pinoy Dream Academy. Going after this ambition of hers is a big risk but for Cristina it’s now or never. “I realized that you don't let go of your dreams, I don’t want to be 30 and look back, tell myself 'di ko ginawa to. So I have to try.”
Rumailah Burden, 17 The Netherlands The Dutch Sacrifice
Maria Liezel Garcia, 22 Dubai Pride of Puerto Galera
The Power Women:
Hera “Banig” Redoblado, 20 Davao City The Fighting Davaoena
Reinaflor Layug, 22 Bataan The Spirited Soul Sistah
Laarni Losala, 22 Sultan Kudarat The Independent Woman
Mary Karen Malinao, 22 Antipolo The Superfan
The Faces:
Ranjit Singh, 24 Binangonan, Rizal The Videojock
Jorell Canuel, 19 Cavite Second Chance in a Million
Pinoy Dream Academy will have a special primer this Saturday, April 5, 2008 on ABS-CBN. It is true that 2 Ryans are in PDA? [Ryan Agoncillo as host & Ryan Cayabyab as headmaster] see the PDA Scholar photos below.
Pinoy Dream Academy's website is now up and running, and this are the eight that can be seen on that webby,and 2 spots left meaning there's only 10 scholars? unlike last year's 20 scholars? we'll confirm it on the special PDA primer this Saturday!
Scholars Infos:
Cristina Aldecoa 19 years old Madaluyong City
Though she has been calling New York City home since she was 5-years-old, Cristina is always a Filipina at heart and visits her relatives in the Philippines as often as she could. They have deeply ingrained in her a love for music and she has since wanted to pursue her dream of performing. After meeting singer Carmen Patena in a charity event last July 2007, Cristina finally had the courage to leave everything behind in the US, including her studies as a first year pre-med student, and audition for Pinoy Dream Academy. Going after this ambition of hers is a big risk but for Cristina it’s now or never. “I realized that you don't let go of your dreams, I don’t want to be 30 and look back, tell myself 'di ko ginawa to. So I have to try.”
Hansen Nichols 23 years old Taguig City
Hansen was one of the 30 NCR finalists in Pinoy Dream Academy's first season but unfortunately he didn't make it to the scholar shortlist. However for this Fil-Am guy, he's not ready to give up on his dream just yet and he's back to give singing another shot. Although his identical twin brother is pursuing an acting career in Hollywood, Hansen chose to follow his career in his home country. Diagnosed with thyroid cancer after surviving a car crash, Hansen was told that he might not sing again and almost did not push through with his surgery. He's very thankful though for he still has his voice and is able to share it with others. "It's worth the move, worth the sacrifice...It was a tough battle, but I'm still here."
Kathrina Pambuena 20 years old Cainta, Rizal
When Kathrina's former group disbanded, she didn't feel sad at all and has instead seen this as an opportunity to grow as a solo perfomer. Upon learning of the Pinoy Dream Academy auditions, this Nursing student knew that this was her time to shine. Some people have told her that she doesn't have what it takes to be successful in the music industry but Kathrina did not let those words get her down. And she's going to make these detractors of hers sit up and listen when she becomes a scholar on PDA's second season.
Christian Alvear 25 years old Taguig, Manila
He may be short in stature but this Taguig resident’s talents more than make up for his lack of height (due to a growth deficiency). Aside from his impressive singing talent, effortlessly hitting the high notes, Christian is also a dubber for anime shows on ABS-CBN and Hero Channel. This small but terrible contender is also into jujitsu, which landed him a sidekick role in Cesar Montano’s “Bullet.”
info from: http://www.pinoydreamacademy.ph/updates.htm
They already revealed the PDA Scholars [atleast the 8 of them] , unlike the PBB Teen Edition Plus who like to hide their housemates first, that's why the PBB Teens are the most searched in the internet now. Also, Pinoy Idol will be launched this Saturday hmmm, i think that's the reason for the early premiere of PDA? We'll too early to conclude....
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