Kantar Media (June 23-25) TV Ratings: ABS-CBN Rules Nationwide!

Walang Hanggan made another history after reaching its season-high 44.5% TV ratings on June 25 based on nationwide data provided by Kantar Media/TNS for the period of June 23-25. Princess and I also hit 40% ratings, another history for the Primetime Bida show.

Meanwhile, Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo dethroned Eat Bulaga as the most-watched daytime program while Hiyas entered the top 3 daytime programs. This is a good sign for Kapamilya Gold shows as ratings continue to improve and now beating their rival shows.

The story of Lola Auring and Lolo Luis eatured in MMK had also a very high ratings of 37.9%. Rated K is still Sunday's most-watched program while The X Factor Philippines'pilot weekend registered high ratings.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs June 23 to 25, 2012 among Total Philippines (Urban & Rural) households:

June 23, Saturday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 20%

2. Kapuso Movie Festival: Iputok Mo, Dadapa Ako (GMA-7) – 13.7%

3. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 11.5%

4. Maynila (GMA-7) – 10.4%

5. Young Justice (GMA-7) – 9.7%

6. The Adventures of Hello Kitty & Friends (GMA-7) – 9.2%

7. Kapamilya Saturday Blockbusters: Why Me Sweetie?! (ABS-CBN) – 9.1%

8. Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) – 8.7%

9. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) – 8%

10. My Chubby World Adventure (GMA-7) / Wish Ko Lang! (GMA-7) – 7.9%

Primetime:

1. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) – 37.9%

2. Wansapanataym: Magic Shoes (ABS-CBN) – 32.3%

3. The X Factor Philippines (ABS-CBN) – 25.1%

4. Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) – 21.2%

5. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (GMA-7) – 15.6%

6. Kapuso Movie Night: In Your Eyes (GMA-7) – 13.3%

7. TV Patrol 25 Weekend (ABS-CBN) – 13%

8. Toda Max (ABS-CBN) – 11.2%

9. Manny Many Prizes (GMA-7) – 10.3%

10. Imbestigador (GMA-7) – 9.9%

June 24, Sunday

Daytime:

1. Kapamilya Sunday Blockbusters: New Moon (ABS-CBN) – 15.7%

2. ASAP 2012 (ABS-CBN) – 12.8%

3. Young Justice (GMA-7) – 10.8%

4. Luv U (ABS-CBN) – 10.6%

5. Kapuso Movie Festival: Super Inday and The Golden Bibe (GMA-7) – 10.4%

6. Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) – 10%

7. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) – 8.8%

8. The Adventures of Hello Kitty & Friends (GMA-7) – 8.7%

9. Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) – 8.5%

10. Bakugan Gundalian Invaders (GMA-7) – 7.9%

Primetime:

1. Rated K (ABS-CBN) – 26.9%

2. Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) – 22%

3. Sarah G Live (ABS-CBN) – 21.6%

4. The X Factor Philippines (ABS-CBN) – 20.3%

5. Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) – 18.5%

6. Ibilib Featuring The Wonders of Horus (GMA-7) – 17.6%

7. TV Patrol 25 Weekend (ABS-CBN) – 16.2%

8. Pinoy Adventures (GMA-7) – 14.4%

9. Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN) – 14.2%

10. Tweets For My Sweet (GMA-7) – 14%

June 25, Monday

Daytime:

1. Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo (ABS-CBN) – 15.7%

2. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 14.7%

3. Hiyas (ABS-CBN) – 13.4%

4. Faithfully (GMA-7) – 12.6%

5. Mundo Man Ay Magunaw (GMA-7) – 12.2%

6. Hiram Na Puso (GMA-7) / Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? (GMA-7) – 11.9%

7. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 11.2%

8. PBB Teen Edition 4 Uber 2012 (ABS-CBN) – 10.7%

9. Chef Boy Logro: Kusina Master (GMA-7) – 10%

10. Kapuso Movie Festival: Drunken Master II (GMA-7) – 9.7%

Primetime:

1. Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) – 44.5%

2. Princess And I (ABS-CBN) – 40.6%

3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 34.9%

4. Dahil Sa Pag-ibig (ABS-CBN) – 28.9%

5. Aryana (ABS-CBN) – 24%

6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 18%

7. Luna Blanca (GMA-7) – 16.5%

8. Makapiling Kang Muli (GMA-7) – 13.7%

9. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition 4 (ABS-CBN) – 12.3%

10. One True Love (GMA-7) – 10.4%

Source: Kantar Media/TNS

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"The X Factor Philippines' Pilot Wins in TV Ratings, Trends on Twitter Worldwide

Most Filipinos joined celebrity judge-mentors Martin Nievera, Gary Valenciano, Charice, and Pilita Corrales last Saturday (June 23) in spotting the ‘x factor’ among Pinoy singers in the pilot episode of the biggest musical event “The X Factor Philippines.” 

The show, hosted by KC Concepcion, hit a national TV rating of 25.1% beating its rival “Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho” with only 15.6%, based on Kantar Media’s data that covers urban and rural areas across the country. Kantar Media also reported that “The X Factor Philippines” won the ratings game last Sunday (June 24) scoring a national TV rating of 20.3% vs GMA’s “Pare & Pare” (10%) and TV5’s coverage of the 2012 Miss World-Philippines pageant (3.8%). 

When it comes to the online world, “The X Factor Philippines” was the talk of the town and was among the top trending topics in famous microblogging site Twitter, including judge-mentor Charice who earned various reactions from netizens worldwide for her emotional moments in the show. The crowd just cant wait for other breathtaking talents they are going to witness and for possible tensions that may build up amongst the judge-mentors. 

Don’t miss the country’s biggest and grandest musical event of the year, “The X Factor Philippines,” every Saturday, after “MMK,” and every Sunday, after “Sarah G Live” on ABS-CBN.

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Charice Plays on Kapamilya Deal or No Deal this June 23

International singing sensation Charice is set to spot the ‘x factor’ among Filipino talents as one of the celebrity judge-mentors in the biggest musical event “The X Factor Philippines.” 

But before she picks the next singing superstar, she will first try to pick the right briefcase that contains the P2 million this Saturday (June 23) in the hit game show “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal.” 

In a rare TV appearance, Charice enthusiastically deals with the Banker and plays around with host Luis Manzano. Despite her experiences performing before large international crowds, Charice can’t help but succumb to the tension brought about by the game. 

Will Charice go home as the first millionaire this season? Don’t miss “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal,” with Luis Manzano as host, this Saturday (June 23), after “TV Patrol Weekend” on ABS-CBN.

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The X Factor Philippines Reveals the Road to P4 Million Grand Prize

The country’s biggest and grandest musical event of the year kicks off this Saturday (June 23) as ABS-CBN premieres the much-awaited Philippine adaptation of the worldwide phenomenal hit ‘X Factor’ franchise, “The X Factor Philippines,” with KC Concepcion as host and Martin Nievera, Gary Valenciano, Charice Pempengco, and Pilita Corrales as celebrity judge-mentors.

“The X Factor Philippines” is searching for undiscovered talent 16 years old and above that will be divided into four categories: Girls, Boys, Adults and Groups. They should be willing to brave the panel for a chance to win the biggest prize in a Philippine singing competition, a whopping P4 million worth of prizes, and become the next Pinoy multimedia star.

After months of auditions in 70 cities across the country, more than 20,000 hopefuls flocked to the audition venues in hopes of fulfilling their dreams. But it wasn’t an easy ride for each and every one of them as they underwent a tedious screening process.

As early as the audition stage, the hopefuls must instantly impress the judges and at the same time an audience of thousands that can be a potential legion of fans. The auditionees need at least three yes’s from the judge-mentors to be able to proceed to the next stage— the Boot Camp.

In the Boot Camp, selected contestants will go through a series of performances that will further test their ‘x factor.’ This will enable the judge-mentors to select and trim them down to 20 contestants divided in four categories— five solo male contestants aged 16-25 or the “Boys,” five solo female contestants aged 16-25 or “Girls,” five solo contestants over 25 years old or the “Adults,” and five group contestants aged 16 and above or the “Groups.”

Before advancing to the Judges’ Homes stage, “The X Factor Philippines” producers will then reveal which category judge-mentors Martin, Gary, Charice, and Pilita will be mentoring. The judge-mentors then take the contestants to their respective “Judge’s Home” where they will select the best performers to take to the live show.

Only three contestants from each category will complete the final 12 contestants who will proceed in the last and final stage of the competition. At this point, the finalists must face the fifth and final judge who has the sole power to turn their dream of becoming a star into reality— the viewers.

Who will become the first grand winner of “The X Factor Philippines” and win about P4 million in prizes? Will the winner come from the Boys, Girls, Adults, or Groups? Who among the mentors will coach the country’s next singing superstar?

Watch out for jaw-dropping performances from auditionees and unexpected tensions among the celebrity judge-mentors. More surprises are also coming your way in weeks to come.

First introduced in the UK, “The X Factor” has conquered more than 30 countries as of mid-2011 and produced more than 50 winners around the world. Its UK format gave birth to multi-platinum album selling artists Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke and the newest group hitting the charts, One Direction. To date, it is considered to be UK’s biggest talent search.

Meanwhile, in the US, the second season of “The X Factor USA” will soon hit TV screen with Britney Spears and Demi Lovato joining the judges table. Together with Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid, they are about to search the successor to first “The X Factor USA” grand winner, Melanie Amaro.

Don’t miss the much-awaited premiere of the country’s biggest and grandest musical event of the year, “The X Factor Philippines,” this Saturday (June 23) after “MMK,” on ABS-CBN. The show also airs on Sundays after “Sarah G Live.”

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The X Factor Philippines Premieres June 23, Cheesa Laureta in Manila for the Franchise

It's coming! The biggest, the grandest and most awaited musical event of the year, The X Factor Philippines will premiere this Saturday, June 23 on ABS-CBN.

After conquering 30 countries, United Kingdom's No. 1 program is now ready to shake Philippine grounds! Hosted by KC Concepcion, Kapamilyas get to showcase their singing prowess on The X Factor Philippines before millions of viewers and in front of four respected industry icons - Martin Nievera, Gary Valenciano, Charice and Pilita Corrales.

Get ready as the winner will be going home with P4 million pesos plus the pride and fame of being the very first The X Factor Philippines champion.

The Voice 2 finalist, Cheesa Laureta also revealed in her Bandila interview on June 15 that she was in the country for X Factor without revealing any details. This will add excitement to the premiere of The X Factor Philippines and the succeeding episodes as we guess what will be her role in the singing reality competition franchise.

Watch the latest teaser of The X Factor Philippines below:

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The X Factor USA Season 2 to Air on Studio 23, Demi Lovato and Britney Spears New Judges!

Studio 23 today announced it has acquired the rights to air the highly-anticipated second season of the hit talent search “The X Factor USA” via satellite very soon with judges Simon Cowell, L.A.Reid, and newly-signed and talked about judges— singer-actress Demi Lovato and multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning pop icon Britney Spears.

After months of rumors and hearsays that the two will be filling in on the vacant seats left by former judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger, Britney and Demi made it official to the public during Fox’s presentation for its 2012-2013 offerings held in New York recently.

Britney and Demi joins Simon and L.A. Reid on The X Factor Season 2

“I couldn’t be more excited to join ‘The X Factor’ judging panel. I’m a huge fan of the show and now I get to be a part of the action. Simon and L.A. better watch out!” said Spears in an official release from Fox.

For 19-year-old ‘Camp Rock’ star, she is just thrilled just by being part of such a legendary group of judges. Lovato said, “To be able to spend each week with Simon, L.A. and Britney watching the best that America has to offer is truly a dream come true.”

“The X Factor” producer and notorious talent show judge Simon Cowell expressed how happy he is that Britney and Demi are officially on board. “I’m absolutely delighted Britney and Demi are joining us,” he said. “Britney remains one of the biggest stars in the world, she’s talented, fascinating – and I believe she knows exactly how to spot the ‘x factor.’ Demi’s had an amazing career in music, TV and film for someone her age. She’s young, confident, and enthusiastic. I think it’s really important that she speaks to our younger audience. The new panel will be dynamic and will work really well with the changes we are making to the show.”

Cowell is yet to announce who will host the second season of “The X Factor USA,” replacing season one host Steve Jones.

Spears is one of the most successful and celebrated entertainers in pop history. Her musical career boasts nearly 100 million albums sold worldwide and countless awards and accolades, including the 2011 MTV Video Vanguard Award and Billboard’s Best-Selling Female Artist of the Decade (1998-2008). So far, Spears has earned a total of five No.1 debut albums and 24 Top 40 songs in her career.

Meanwhile, Lovato is an accomplished singer and actress with a devoted and engaged young fan base. Her single, “Skyscraper,” off of her most recent album, “Unbroken,” recently went platinum, while the video for her new single, “Give Your Heart a Break,” already has garnered 10 million YouTube views. Her first album, “Don’t Forget,” debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart and her second album, “Here We Go Again,” debuted at No. 1.

This June, Filipinos will also have the chance to show their ‘x factor’ as ABS-CBN localizes the worldwide hit franchise and produces “The X Factor Philippines” with KC Concepcion as host and Martin Nievera, Gary Valenciano, Charice, and Pilita Corrales sitting on the judges panel.

Aside from “The X Factor” franchise, Studio 23 also serves as home to another phenomenal hit singing competition, “The Voice.” Now on its second season with judges Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, and Cee Lo Green and host Carson Daly, “The Voice” will air every Saturday and Sunday on the Kabarkada Network beginning Saturday (May 26). Catch the live show on Saturdays at 5:30 PM and the results show on Sundays at 6:30 PM. A back-to-back replay of both episodes will also come your way every Monday at 6 PM.

Keep tuning in on Studio 23 for the most watched and talked about talent searches today, “The X Factor USA” and “The Voice.” For more information, log on to www.studio23.tv or follow its official Twitter account @s23channel.

Text by Studio 23

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Charice Gets 2nd Tattoo to Mark Heartbreak

Pinay international singing sensation Charice Pempengco acquired a new tattoo which says "I never knew true love until someone broke my heart." The said tattoo on the right arm of Charice was her second after the tattoo on the left saying "Love Eternally."

Charice during her contract signing for The X Factor Philippines (image credit: ABS-CBN)

In an interview with TV Patrol on Monday, May 14, Charice said that whenever she acquired a tattoo, there's always a meaning.

"Actually it's a true story but I'd rather not tell the story. I know a lot of people kapag nabasa nila 'yan makaka-relate. Again talagang kapag naglalagay ako, may meaning. When I put something like this there's a meaning," Charice said.

"It's part of me. It's part of the look and everything. Let's just say it's an accessory," she added.

Charice, who returned to the country to be part of the upcoming "The X Factor Philippines," said that she got her new tattoo in Los Angeles.

Charice's 2nd tattoo says "I never knew true love until someone broke my heart."

In the interview, Charice was once again asked about her sexuality.

"I don't care whatever you think. As long as my fans love me and support me forever, I'm good with that," she said. "Whoever stays with my until the end of my career or whatever, those are the people [who trust me]. The others that still have doubts, questions, who are confused... I will understand."

Charice stressed that she never had a change of image, and that her look now simply shows her real personalty.

"What you see right now is the real me. What you see before wasn't me. A lot of people around me like in the US, like in here, they didn't know what I really want. They were deciding for me. Like they were deciding, 'let's do this, let's gonna do that, do the curly hair.' I didn't get the chance to decide for myself," she explained.

"Now that I'm being so independent, while it's early, I really, really want to tell all the people that I don't care if you hate. I don't care if you don't like it," she added.

Charice said what is important is that she's really happy.

"I'm extremely happy. Unbelievable. Like I could cry, I could cry because I'm going out in public showing my tattoo, showing my hair, showing my outfit. I feel more free," she said.

Source: ABS-CBNnews.com

Photo courtesy of Charice Thailand (Facebook)

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The X Factor PH Judges Now Bound for Cebu, Davao and Manila Auditions

The celebrity judge-mentors of  “The X Factor Philippines” will soon tour the country together with host KC Concepcion. KC joined “The X Factor Philippines” team during the first round of auditions and shared how she was blown away by the contestants.

The X Factor Philippines judges and host -
Martin Nievera, Pilita Corrales, Charice, KC Concepcion and Gary Valenciano

“They are really good. You will be surprised to see all of them. It is true that we have the best performers. For example, there is one carenderia vendor, wearing a simple duster, whom you wont believe can sing like Whitney Houston,” KC shared.

KC and the judge-mentors will first go to Cebu on Wednesday (May 16) and on Thursday (May 17) for the Visayas leg of auditions to be held in Hoops Dome, Cebu City.

They will then go to Davao Del Sur Coliseum in Davao on May 23 and 24 to see if Mindanao hopefuls have the ‘x factor.’

Manilenos and auditionees from the rest of Luzon will be adjudged last as the team goes to its final stop at the PAGCOR Theater this May 30, 31, and June 1.

Live auditions are open to the public. Keep tuning in on ABS-CBN to know how to claim free tickets.

If you want to watch auditions in Davao, get your tickets at ABS-CBN Davao on May 19, 1 PM on on May 21 at the audition venue at the same time.

For tickets to auditions in PAGCOR Theater, just line up at the ABS-CBN audience entrance on Saturday (May 26) at 1 PM.

“The X Factor” is a world-renowned musical franchise by Simon Cowell that started in the UK. ABS-CBN bagged the exclusive rights to localize the program with KC Concepcion as host. The show will also give away P4 million in prizes— the biggest prize for a talent search in the history of Philippine TV.

Watch out for biggest musical event of the year, “The X Factor Philippines,” with host KC Concepcion, airing soon on ABS-CBN.

Text  by ABS-CBN

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‘The X Factor Philippines’ Begins Search for Next Singing Superstar

The X Factor Philippines brings together four of the country’s biggest names in the recording industry across generations, Concert King Martin Nievera, Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano, international singing sensation Charice, and Asia’s Queen of Songs Pilita Corrales, as celebrity judge-mentors who will start touring the country this week and begin the search for the next Pinoy singing superstar.

“It’s such an honor to be part of the show. I’ve been there. I joined singing contests and I know how they feel. So, as a judge-mentor, I’m just going to be kind but honest to them,” said Charice who is the youngest ‘The X Factor’ judge-mentor in the history of the international franchise.

Martin also expressed his excitement to work with his fellow “The X Factor Philippines” judge-mentors.

“Gary and I have a great working relationship. Tita Pilita is my mentor. Not too many people know it though, but she was the one who discovered me and said that I have a future in the industry. Charice is the youngest with most experience so I’m sure she has a lot to bring so I am just excited to work with all of them,” he explained.

Gary, on the other hand, is just as excited as Martin to start the show especially on mentoring the contestants. He also shared his stand on the possible competition that may happen among the judge-mentors.

“I am that kind of guy that if I challenge anyone— it’ll be myself. It will not be for the other judges because the other judges have their own idea on who’s going to be the next big thing. Whether I get to mentor the Boys, the Girls, the Over 30s, or the Groups, I hope that in the end it’ll be one from my group who will win. But knowing the judges we have, it will not be a challenge to put down anybody but rather bringing out the best in whomever the contestant is,” said Gary.

Meanwhile, Pilita, who is not new in judging talent searches, admitted she is quite challenged because the show is entirely different from the past shows or judging she did.

“There is mentoring involved here. We are not just looking for the voice. We are looking for a personality you can sell worldwide. If we are looking for someone who sings well, there are thousands in this country, on every corner of the street but they need to have that ‘x factor.’ We can’t even define it but once we see it on someone, we would know,” said Pilita.

The celebrity judge-mentors will soon tour the country together with host KC Concepcion. 

Text and photo by ABS-CBN

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Pilita Corrales Now Officially an X Factor Philippines Judge/Mentor!

Popular singer-songwriter and "Asia's Queen of Songs" Ms. Pilita Corales will seat as one of the judge-mentors of the biggest singing-reality competition “The X Factor Philippines.”

Ms. Pilita Corrales is the 4th Judge-Mentor of The X Factor Philippines

Pilita joins the Concert King Martin Nievera, Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano and International singing sensation Charice in searching and training the next singing superstar to hit the local music scene.

Ms. Pilita holds the distinction of being the first female artist to top the Australian pop music charts long before Helen Reddy, Olivia Newton-John and Kylie Minogue. She also recorded at least 3 LPs in the late 1950s early 1960s: Pilita with Arthur Young :Pilita tells The Story of Love, I'll Take Romance and This is Pilita under Astor Records. Being one of the pioneers of Australia's early television years, a street was named after her in Victoria. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) featured the veteran singer and several pioneering female artists in Australia in the 2nd episode of the highly acclaimed TV special, Love is in the Air. Her multiawarded TV program at ABS-CBN, An Evening with Pilita (1965–1972), is widely considered as one of the benchmarks in Philippine broadcasting history.

“The X Factor” is a world-renowned musical franchise by Simon Cowell that started in the UK. ABS-CBN bagged the exclusive rights to localize the program with KC Concepcion as host. The show will also give away the biggest prize for a talent search in the history of Philippine TV.

“The X Factor Philippines” showdown begins June 23, 2012 on ABS-CBN.

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Pilita Corrales is the 4th Judge/Mentor of 'The X Factor Philippines!'

Asia's Queen of Songs Pilita Corrales will be joining other big names in the music industry as judges/mentors in the upcoming ABS-CBN talent-reality search The X Factor Philippines. 

Earlier, ABS-CBN had already confirmed that 'Concert King' Martin Nievera, 'Mr. Pure Energy' Gary Valenciano and international singing sensation Charice Pempengco will be taking on the judges' seats. Now, it is confirmed that Ms. Pilita Corrales will be the 4th judge-mentor of The X Factor Philippines.

Pilita Corrales had been one of the judges in Philippine Idol (Philippines' Idol franchise) together with Maestro Ryan Cayabyab and Master Rapper (the late) Francis Magalona. This stint led her to be chosen as one of the judges of the very first Asian Idol competition held in Indonesia in 2007 (joined by Mau Marcelo) which was eventually won by Singapore's Hady Mirza.

After conquering 30 countries, United Kingdom's No. 1 program is now ready to shake Philippine grounds! Hosted by KC Concepcion, Kapamilyas get to showcase their singing prowess on The X Factor Philippines before millions of viewers and in front of million viewers and in front of four respected industry icons - Martin Nievera, Gary Valenciano, Charice and Pilita Corrales.

“The X Factor” is a world-renowned musical franchise by Simon Cowell that started in the UK. ABS-CBN bagged the exclusive rights to localize the program with KC Concepcion as host. The show will also give away the biggest prize for a talent search in the history of Philippine TV.

The X Factor Philippines will premiere this June 23, a week after the PBB Teen Edition 4 Big Night and will air during weekends..

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Charice Now Officially an X Factor Philippines Judge/Mentor

International singing sensation Charice Pempengo returns to the country to be one of the judge-mentors of the biggest singing-reality competition “The X Factor Philippines.” Charice joins the Concert King, Martin Nievera, and Mr. Pure Energy, Gary Valenciano, in searching and training the next singing superstar to hit the local music scene. 

Charice is the 3rd judge/mentor in The X Factor Philippines. Who is the 4th judge?

The 19-year-old singer came a long way from being a runner-up in ABS-CBN’s 2005 singing competition “Little Big Star.” Her YouTube video, viewed by more than one million netizens worldwide, catapulted her to international stardom which paved way for her to guest in hit US talk shows Oprah, Ellen, and Good Morning America and share a duet with world-renowned music icons Celine Dion, Andrea Bocelli, and Josh Groban. She also made her first acting stint on US television via hit musical-drama “Glee.” Charice was also part of the David Foster and Friends concert tour by her mentor David Foster and just recently, she performed in various countries with her Infinity world tour. With her experience as a certified international music artist, Charice will find another Pinoy talent that can be the next big star in the music industry. 

“The X Factor” is a world-renowned musical franchise by Simon Cowell that started in the UK. ABS-CBN bagged the exclusive rights to localize the program with KC Concepcion as host. The show will also give away the biggest prize for a talent search in the history of Philippine TV. 

Who is the last judge-mentor to complete the panel, joining Gary, Martin, and Charice in the show? Find out in the next few days as ABS-CBN reveals the last big name in the music industry who will be on the lookout for the next big thing in Philippine singing-reality competition. Watch out for biggest musical event of the year, “The X Factor Philippines,” airing soon on ABS-CBN.

Text by ABS-CBN

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Gary Valenciano Now Officially an X Factor Philippines Judge/Mentor

Mr. Pure Energy, Gary Valenciano, will help the country search for the next singing superstar after being named the second judge-mentor in the biggest singing-reality competition “The X Factor Philippines.”

Gary will utilize his 29 years of experience as a concert performer, endorser, host, and actor to spot who among the auditionees have the ‘x factor.’ Select contestants will be mentored and trained by Gary himself to better prepare them for the last and final stage of the competition. From vocal quality, image, projection, stage presence, and many more, Gary, alongside other judge-mentors, will be tasked to turn finalists to total performers.

ABS-CBN earlier announced that Concert King, Martin Nievera, is one of the four judge-mentors. “The X Factor” is a world-renowned musical franchise by Simon Cowell that started in the UK. ABS-CBN bagged the exclusive rights to localize the program with KC Concepcion as host. The show will also give away the biggest prize for a talent search in the history of Philippine TV.

Who are the two remaining judge-mentors joining Gary and Martin in the show? Find out in the next few days as ABS-CBN reveals the other big names in the music industry who will be on the lookout for the next big thing in Philippine singing-reality competition. Watch out for biggest musical event of the year, “The X Factor Philippines,” airing soon on ABS-CBN.

(Of course, we all know that Charice is the 3rd judge/mentor. But, who is the 4th one. It's a female based on the picture above. Let's find out soon.)

Text by ABS-CBN

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Martin Nievera Now Officially an X Factor Philippines Judge/Mentor

ABS-CBN today announced that Martin Nievera is joining its biggest singing-reality competition “The X Factor Philippines” as one of the four judges who has what it takes to spot the x-factor among the thousands of Filipinos who have auditioned.

In his 30 years in showbiz, Martin has proven himself as a multi-awarded singer and concert performer, songwriter, and TV host. Martin will not only serve as a judge during eliminations, but he will also serve as a mentor to select finalists as he helps them unleash their talent and grooms them for the last and final round of the competition.

“The X Factor” is a world-renowned musical franchise by Simon Cowell that started in the UK. ABS-CBN bagged the exclusive rights to localize the program with KC Concepcion as host. The show will also give away the biggest prize for a talent search in the history of Philippine TV.

Who are the other judges joining Martin in the judges seats? Of course, we already know that Gary Valenciano and Charice will also be joining Martin as X Factor Philippines judge/mentors. But, who is the 4th judge/mentor? As we can see in the photo above, the remaining unknown judge will be a female.

Find out in the next few days as ABS-CBN reveals the other big names in the music industry who will be on the lookout for the next big thing in Philippine singing-reality competition. Watch out for “The X Factor Philippines” airing soon on ABS-CBN.

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P4 Million Prize Awaits 'The X Factor Philippines' Grand Winner

A whopping P4 million in prizes is up for grabs for the first ever grand winner of ABS-CBN’s highly-anticipated singing competition, “The X Factor Philippines,” to be hosted by KC Concepcion.

This will be the biggest prize to be given away in a talent search in the history of Philippine television. To all hopefuls who still want to try their chances on becoming the next singing superstars, the show will be conducting its last and final set of nationwide auditions this coming April 12-14.

Get your audition pieces ready and audition this Thursday (April 12) in ABS-CBN Davao, ABS-CBN Cebu, or Porta Vaga Mall in Baguio City.

You can also audition in ABS-CBN Complex Cagayan De Oro, Gaisano Capitol, Iloilo, or ABS-CBN Compund in Naga City on Friday (April 13).

Hopefuls from Metro Manila will get their last shot on Saturday (April 14) in the auditions to be held in ABS-CBN compound in Quezon City. Just proceed to the audience entrance.

The competition is open to all Filipinos, aged 16 and above, who can sing and who thinks he or she has the ‘x factor.’ Hopefuls can audition in solo, duo, trio, or group acts. Please bring a minus one CD of your audition piece.

First introduced in the UK, “The X Factor” has conquered more than 30 countries as of mid-2011 and produced more than 50 winners around the world, including Melanie Amaro, who became the first season winner of “The X Factor USA” last month. Who will be the first Pinoy “The X Factor” winner?

Watch out for “The X Factor Philippines,” hosted by KC Concepcion,” airing soon on ABS-CBN.

Text by ABS-CBN

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Confirmed: Gary Valenciano is the 3rd Judge/Mentor of The X Factor Philippines

Mr. Pure Energy himself, Gary Valenciano confirmed that he is one of the judges in the forthcoming reality talent competition, The X Factor Philippines. The said competition is a franchise of Simon Cowell's The X Factor.

Joining Gary V. in the judges' table are Concert King, Martin Nievera and international singing sensation, Charice Pempengco.

In an interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com, Gary Valenciano shared his excitement to be part of the hit talent competition in a press conference for his upcoming concert series which will start this April 12, Thursday at the Music Museum.

"I'm flattered talaga na pinili ako bilang isa sa mga judges. X Factor kasi iba din yon. Yung X factor na yon, kaya siya X di mo masasabi kung sino ang may X na yon. Maaaring sasabin ng tao what does the X stand for? We don't know but it's all going to be seen. It's going to be experienced and interpreted in the contestant's own way and the judges will see that. Yung tipong di ko alam pero ang galing noon, yun ang x-factor." 

Gary said ABS-CBN really found the right judges for the show.

"They chose the right judges. You even have Charice. Some people say: 'What? Charice?' But Charice is international. Isnt' that what every artist want to be – international?"

He also said he will be firm in finding the contestant who deserves to win.

"I will be looking at everything because it's not just the talent, because a person can have a lot of talent but if that person doesn't have a right character that person comes and goes. Especially now, nandiyan na yung Twitter at Facebook you can know the artist in a very personal way. So it's not just the talent that I will look at and I will be very firm," 

The Philippine version of The X Factor will be hosted by actress-singer KC Concepcion, who has been going around the country for the show's auditions.

Source: ABS-CBN News

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Charice Sports Blonde Hair, Acquires A Tattoo

Pinay international singing sensation Charice Pempengco recently sports a new hair-do. The Pyramid singer had her locks colored blonde prior to her Manila concert at the Araneta Coliseum tonight and at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu this March 11 with RNB sensation Iyaz. 

Charice is also seen having a tattoo etched on her left arm stating 'Love Eternally' with an infinity sign in the middle. The said tattoo was acquired after Charice's concert in Singapore.

Charice said that her new look was a reflection of what she really is. In a media interview, Charice explained why she color her hair blonde and why she got a tattoo.

"It‘s not just a tattoo. It has a meaning for me. This is for my love for the people, love for my dad, love for my family. I think everybody‘s shocked. This is such a big step for me and I love it. This is me. This is who I am. I just don‘t want to stay a person that I don‘t like...I‘ve been thinking about it for years and years. This is a dream come true for me."

Is Charice's new look hot or not? What do you think? Will this be her look in the staging of newest ABS-CBN franchise, The X Factor Philippines where she will serve as the only female mentor/judge?


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Charice To Be A Judge/Mentor in 'The X Factor Philippines'!

Pinay international singing sensation, Charice Pempengco will be one of the judges in The X Factor Philippines. This was what Bum Tenorio Jr. revealed in his Philippine Star article entitled "Meet The 'Chasters'." According to the article, Charice will be the only female judge of the Philippine franchise of Simon Cowell's The X Factor.

In his March 4 article published in the PhilStar website, Tenorio wrote:

"The only thing the AJC requested from me was to tell them stories about Charice. I obliged and regaled them with the humble and humorous side of Charice. I updated them that her movie with Salma Hayek and Kevin James titled Here Comes the Boom will be shown in October this year. I also told them that Charice would be the only female judge in the local version of the worldwide hit talent search, X Factor, on ABS-CBN. As for the resurgence of Sunshine Corazon on Glee, I said I knew something about it but my lips were sealed for the moment. And if plans push through, Charice will do the lead role in the musical film version of a Broadway musical soon. The heat is on in Charice!"

AJC means All Japan Chasters and Bum Tenorio also noted how popular Charice was in Japan. Some 'Chasters' (which include a top honcho of a multinational company and professors) would say that "Charice is my life" and "No Charice, no life."

If Charice will indeed join the X Factor Philippines as a judge/mentor, then we can assume that the line up for the judges is nearly complete. We have Martin Nievera and rumored judge Gary Valenciano. Will there be any other? Who's the 4th mentor/judge?

The X Factor Philippines will wow us sooner with the revelation of other judges that will mentor the next singing superstars. According to reports, the said reality singing search will premiere this August 2012.

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The X Factor Philippines Audition Goes to Manila

The long wait is over as the highly-anticipated singing competition “The X Factor Philippines” finally invades the country’s capital for its one-day audition in search for the next singing superstar.

Join host KC Concepcion at the Trinity University of Asia (High School campus) in E. Rodriguez Blvd. in Quezon City this Saturday (Mar 3). “The X Factor Philippines” is open to all Filipinos, aged 16 and above, who can sing and who thinks he or she has the ‘x factor.’ Those interested can audition solo, duo, trio, or group acts. Those auditioning should bring a minus one CD of their audition piece. First introduced in the UK, “The X Factor” has conquered more than 30 countries as of mid-2011 and produced more than 50 winners around the world, including Melanie Amaro, who became the first season winner of “The X Factor USA” last month.

Who will be the first Pinoy “X Factor” winner? Watch out for “The X Factor Philippines,” hosted by KC Concepcion, airing soon on ABS-CBN.

Text and photo by ABS-CBN via Starmometer

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"The X Factor Philippines" - Bacolod and Cebu Audition Dates

Auditions for The X Factor Philippines  are now open!