Artista Academy Awards Night (grand finals) happened October 27 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum and TV-5 crowned the winners of the said artista search. Vin Abrenica and Sophie Albert were hailed as the search's Best Actor and Best Actress, respectively.
Six students in the Artista Academy honors list vied for the title including Akihiro Blanco, Chanel Morales, Mark Neumann, Shaira Mae, Sophie Albert and Vin Abrenica. The winners were determined based on 40% accumulated average for the past 3 weeks, 40% grades for their performance during the Awards night and 20% text votes.
Before the announcement of winners, the Artista Academy Final 6 showcased their talent in singing, dancing and acting. Their individual short films helmed by Eric Quizon (girls) and Bb. Joyce Bernal (boys) were also shown after each of their song and dance performance.
Artista Academy’s Best Actor and Best Actress winners Vin and Sophie took home a total of P20 million in cash and prizes plus guaranteed lead roles in an upcoming TV5 teleserye. Each bagged a total of P10 million worth of prize package which includes a trophy especially crafted by Leeroy New, a condominium unit at Lakefront in Parañaque City, 1 million pesos cash, a Toyota Innova and an exclusive TV5 contract with a minimum guarantee of P5 million.
Vin and Sophie will also be the new Close-Up ambassadors. Being trained at the Asian Academy of Televison Arts (AATA), they are now the new breed of professional actors who are equipped with the proper training and attitude that will rightfully make them the industry’s future stars.
Vin and Sophie will also be the new Close-Up ambassadors. Being trained at the Asian Academy of Televison Arts (AATA), they are now the new breed of professional actors who are equipped with the proper training and attitude that will rightfully make them the industry’s future stars.
The Artista Academy Top 16 were also given exclusive talent management contract by TV-5. They will also star in the new Kapatid youth-oriented series, Forever Barkada (FB). This summer, TV-5 will also launch Artista Academy Tweens.
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