The X Factor Philippines Final 12 Make-Over Photos Unveiled!

Last Sunday, July 29, the Top 12 finalists (Final 12) of The X Factor Philippines have been named. The final 12 consisted of three hopefuls from the 4 categories -- boys, girls, over 25's and groups.

The live shows of The X Factor Philippines will start this weekend, August 4 and 5 and before they set foot on The X Factor stage, the Final 12 had their make-over to totally unleashed that X Factor within them.

See the transformation of The X Factor Philippines Final 12 in the photos below:

Boys (Gabriel Maturan, Kedebon Colim and Jeric Medina)

Girls (Allen Jane Sta. Maria, Jerrianne Mae Templo and KZ Tandingan)

 Over 25's (Modesto taran, Joan Da and Mark Mabasa)

Groups (Daddy's Home, Lucky Girls and Takeoff)

This August 4, brace yourselves as more surprises will unfold on the first day of The X Factor Philippines Live Show. Are these 12 the only ones who made it to the live show stage or will there be four more to complete a Final 16? #WildCard

Don't miss The X Factor Philippines on August 4 after MMK and on August 5 after Sarah G Live!

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The X Factor Philippines Top 20 Finalists Revealed!

The X Factor Philippines revealed tonight, July 22 the top 20 hopefuls who will move to the Judges' Home Round. 

After the heated Boot Camp Round and from 172 contestants, only 20 had impressed  the judges and will move to the next round of competitions. There were four categories for the Top 20 finalists - boys, girls, over 25s and groups. After the Judges' Home Round, only 12 finalists (3 from each category) will make it to the live show rounds which will start on August 4.

Early favorites KZ Tandingan, Michael Pangilinan and group Daddy's Home made it as top 20 finalists. The judges also formed a group out of the others who did not make it to their respective categories. Six girls were chosen to form the group 'Lucky Girls' which completed the four groups announced. 'Lucky Girls' is made up of Katrina Velarde, Alyssa Quijano (former New Born Divas members of Talentadong Pinoy), Auriette Divina (former Star Magic talent), Monique Lualhati, Jhelsea Maine Flores and Ashley Campbell.

Here are the Top 20 Finalists of The X Factor Philippines:

BOYS	GIRLS
Anton Paolo Antenorcruz Jeric Medina Michael Pangilinan Gabriel Maturan Anciano Kedebon Colim	KZ Tandingan Allen Jane Sta. Maria Jerriane Mae Templo Abigail Mendoza Angelica Prado
OVER 25s	GROUPS
Mark Mabasa Cristine Ledesma Joan Da Paulo Castro Modesto Taran	Takeoff Sweet Bliss 5th Avids Daddy's Home Lucky Girls

Next week, we will learn which category will be assigned to each of the four judges as the contestants move to the Judges' Home Round. Don't miss The X Factor Philippines next week, Saturday after MMK and Sunday after Sarah G Live!

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Video: Michael Pangilinan, The X Factor Philippines Heartthrob Performs 'Wonderful Tonight'

Michael Pangilinan's audition aired last night, July 14 on The X Factor Philippines. Michael Pangilinan, 16 years old,  captured the audience with his good looks and voice. Charice exclaimed that Michael has the total package.

Michael Pangilinan said he joined the X Factor to help his family and fulfill his dream of entering showbiz and eventually be a well-known singer. He did his rendition of Eric Clapton's Wonderful Tonight to the delight of the crowd. Fans scream and the judges were unanimous in bringing Michael to the Bootcamp round, giving him 4 nods. One good news to all the girls, he's sexy, free and single.

If he is familiar to you, then it was because you saw Michael Pangilinan in German "Kuya Germs" Moreno's Walang Tulugan and had already performed in several bar gigs with comedians Wally Bayola, Jose Manalo and Allan K.

According to reports, he was already one of the competition's Top 20 and will vie to get the slot in the Final 12 who will be on for the live performance shows. Another stand-out, KZ Tandingan may also be included in the finals (watch her live audition performances here).

Here is Michael Pangilinan's performance of Wonderful Tonight:

Photos courtesy of Michael Pangilinan Facebook

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Video: KZ Tandingan Impresses The X Factor Philippines Judges

On last night's episode (July 14) of The X Factor Philippines, we have met another stand-out contestant who easily captured the masses with her undeniably unique style and soothing voice. She was KZ Tandingan from Digos, Davao del Sur.

Twenty-year-old Kristine Zhenie "KZ" Tandingan earned a standing ovation from all the X Factor PH judges after hearing her rendition of Somewhere Over The Rainbow. She brought the house down with another performance, Ready Or Not (Can't Hide From Love) with a Tagalog rap twist after the audience asked for more.

Related: Michael Pangilinan, The X Factor PH Heartthrob Performs Wonderful Tonight

KZ Tandingan joined The X Factor not just to help her family but also to prove that the music industry is not all looking for singers with good looks and belters.

Watch KZ Tandingan's amazing performance on The X Factor Philippines below:

KZ will be one of those frontrunners and I will not be surprised if she make it long in the competition and even emerging as the winner. After all, the judges wanted to guest on her first solo concert.

Photo courtesy of KZ Tandingan Facebook

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