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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