Hula hoop master Astroboy (real name: Daniel Darwin) from Quezon City was hailed as Talentandong Pinoy 2012 Grand Champion during the talent show's grand finals (Battle of the Champions) held on May 5 and 6 at the Quezon City Memorial Circle.
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| ASTROBOY, Talentadong Pinoy 2012 Grand Finals winner and the 3rd Ultimate Talentado |
Eight Hall of Famers battled it out to be this year's ultimate talentado. They were Ayegee (singer) of Marikina City, Melbelline (Kundiman singer) of Guiguinto, Bulacan, Dancing is Fun (ballroom dancing team) of Catarman, Northern Samar, Craig and Samantha (dancing duo) of New Jersey, USA, Astroboy (hula hoop master) of Fairview, Quezon City, Sustantivo (pole dancer) of Holy Spirit, Quezon City, Monica (sand artist) of Hagonoy , Bulacan and the wildcard Rhyzza (soul singer) of San Mateo, Rizal.
Astroboy wowed the viewers with his breath-taking stunts using the fiery hula hoop. He was the 3rd Ultimate Talentadong Pinoy Grand Champion after Joshua, the Yoyo Tricker and Joseph, The Sand Artist.
Watch Astroboy's performance during the Talentadong Pinoy Grand Finals on May 5.
The Ultimate Talentado for 2012 grand winner, Astroboy will bring home a grand prize package of P1 M cash (tax free), a 4-year college scholarship and a brand new Chevrolet Cruze. He will also have the chance to compete and represent the Philippines in the World Championships of the Performing Arts (WCOPA) in Hollywood.
