PGT 4 Semifinalists | 2013 Pilipinas Got Talent Season 4 Top 12

The top 12 semifinalists of Pilipinas Got Talent Season 4 has been completed Sunday night (May 12) when the last two acts to enter the live semifinals showdown were revealed.

The PGT 4 Top 12 will compete in the show's semifinals starting next week to determine the final 6 acts that will enter the Pilipinas Got Talent Season 4 grand finals. This is the first time in the history of PGT that a semifinals round will be done since for the past three seasons, two quarter finalists automatically had their ticket to the grand finals during the weekly six-week showdown of the Top 36 finalists.

Here are the Pilipinas Got Talent Season 4 Top 12 semifinalists:

Group acts

• Bughaw Folkloric Dance Group - Cultural dance troupe (Cavite)
• Symmetry - Dancing twins (Davao City)
• D' Intensity Breakers - Dance crew (Lipa City)
• Zilent Overload - Blacklight performers (Pasig City)

Solo acts

• Chaeremon Basa - Flair tender (Bacolod City)
• Eumee Lyn Capile - Singer (Valenzuela City) 
• Roel Manlangit - Singer (Bukidnon)
• Frankendal Fabroa - Cyr wheel dancer (Tondo, Manila)
• Tito Cris Castro - Mask/costume change artist (Sampaloc, Manila)

Duo/Trio acts

• The Miss Tres - Singing trio (Bulacan)
• Lateral Drift Productions - Car drifters (Parañaque City)
• MP3 Band - Acoustic musicians (Davao City) 

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PGT 4 6th Quarterfinals Results Night (May 12): Bughaw Folkloric Dance Group and Lateral Drift Productions Grab Last 2 Semis Slots

Another batch of talents entered the semifinals of Pilipinas Got Talent Season 4 as revealed on Sunday, May 12. After last night's performance show, the final two acts that will advance and join 10 others in the semifinals were determined.

Before the big reveal, The Voice of The Philippines coach and rock icon Bamboo performed his famous Noypi as the show celebrates a bunch of Filipino talents outside the PAGCOR Grand Theater.

First to advance to the semifinals was Bughaw Folkloric Dance Group. The folk dancers from Cavite got the highest number of votes (23.72%) from the batch. Bughaw Folkloric Dance Group showcased Filipino traditional dances with live music and breathtaking lifts which made the colorful cultural show even more festive and exciting.

Seamen VMA Dancers and car drifting duo Lateral Drift Productions performed for the judges' votes but it was the duo which was favored by the judges. Lateral Drift Productions wowed everyone with their car drifting stunts and the judges were unanimous in amazement.

Bughaw Folkloric Dance Group and Lateral Drift Productions will join Chaeremon Basa, The Miss Tres, Zilent Overload, Eumee Lyn Capili, MP3 Band, Symmetry, D' Intensity Breakers, Tito Cris Castro, Roel Manlangit and Frankendal Fabroa  in PGT 4 semifinals next week.

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Promil Pre-School i-Shine Talent Camp 2 Introduces New Mentors; Xian, Matteo and Dimples Return as Hosts

Anew batch of i-Shiners is on the way with the launch of Promil Pre-School i-Shine Talent Camp 2, a reality TV program that aims to discover the most talented pre-schoolers in the country and together with their parents, further hone their gifts to excellence.

Already on its second year, Promil Pre-School i-Shine Talent Camp has grown to become bigger and better offering more comprehensive development programs, bigger prizes and standout winners. Open to kids above three to seven years old, the program will be divided into three main performing categories–singing, dancing and acting–with the top scorers bringing home P200,000 in cash. The Grand i-Shiner, determined by the participant with the highest marks, will also bring home an additional P300,000 in cash, Star Magic and Promil Pre-School Talent contracts and 1-year supply of Promil Pre-School.

This year, another batch of celebrated performers will mentor the young contestants to bring out their best talents. The new mentors are led by award-winning actor, recording artist and movie producer Piolo Pascual. With Piolo are acclaimed stage actress and acting coach Pinky Amador ang G-Force founder dance instructor and choreographer Georcelle Dapat.

The impressive credentials and vast experiences of the celebrity coaches will undoubtedly make them the ideal guiding hands that will mold contestants whose ages range from above 3 to 7 years old.

Aside from the coaches, Promil Pre-School i-Shine Talent Camp 2 will also feature the returning hosts Dimples Romana, Matteo Guidicelli and Xian Lim return for the second season. All three are successful performers who are living proof of what early training can produce.

Matteo was a young champion racer. Xian honed his musical and creative skills as a boy. Dimples began her professional acting career when she was barely out of her tweens. “We are very excited to work with our new mentors and to reunite with our talented hosts to nurture the potential of our talented children. Promil Pre-School i-Shine Talent Camp 2 is going to be a platform for parents to support, nurture and capture their kids’ talent developing to excellence. Through this, we hope to inspire more parents to discover and develop the talents of their own children,” said Promil Pre-School Senior Product Manager Rhea Villareal.

“Promil Pre-School’s i-Shine Talent Camp 2″ premieres on June 8, right before Be Careful With My Heart Sabado Rewind on ABS-CBN Channel 2.

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PGT 4 5th Quarterfinals Results Night (May 5): Roel Manlangit and Frankendal Fabroa Enter Semis

Another batch of talents entered the semifinals of Pilipinas Got Talent Season 4 as revealed on Sunday, May 5. After last night's performance show, the two acts that will advance and join 10 others in the semifinals were determined.

Before the big reveal, Vice Ganda, who sat in for judge Ai Ai Delas Alas for the week gave us a preview of what we can expect on his i-Vice Ganda Mo 'Ko sa Araneta concert on May 17.

First to advance to the semifinals was YouTube sensation Roel Manlangit. The singer from Bukidnon got the highest number of votes (37.53%) from the batch. With his amazing vocal power and background story, no wonder this boy has captured the hearts of Filipinos here and abroad. In fact, Roel had several fan club overseas.

Ring master Frankendal Fabroa and singer Cris Bernardo performed for the judges' votes but it was the variety act which was favored by the judges. Frankendal, who danced with his metal ring (which seemed has  a life of its own) beat expecting mother Cris Bernardo to capture the last semifinals slot of the night.



Roel Manlangit and Frankendal Fabroa will join Chaeremon Basa, The Miss Tres, Zilent Overload, Eumee Lyn Capili, MP3 Band, Symmetry, D' Intensity Breakers, Tito Cris Castro and 2 other yet to be determined acts in PGT 4 semifinals.

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PGT 4 4th Quarterfinals Results Night (April 28): D' Intensity Breakers and Tito Cris Castro Enter Semis

The Pilipinas Got Talent 4th Quarterfinals results night happened April 28 at the PAGCOR Grand Theater. Another batch of talents advanced to the semifinals of the hit talent show.

First to advance to the semifinals was the D' Intensity Breakers from Lipa City, Batangas. The dance group got the highest number of votes (36.72%) from the batch. With their amazing stunts and synchronized dance moves, no wonder the whole nation wanted more of them in the semis.

TFCkat representative and singer from Canada Russell Figuerroa and costume change artist/magician Tito Cris Castro performed for the judges' votes. Although the two acts had some flaws in their performances, the judges favored  the variety act.

D' Intensity Breakers and Tito Cris Castro will join Chaeremon Basa, The Miss Tres, Zilent Overload, Eumee Lyn Capili, MP3 Band, Symmetry and 4 other yet to be determined acts in PGT 4 semifinals.

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PGT 4 3rd Quarterfinals Results Night (April 21): MP3 Band and Symmetry Advance to Semifinals

Another batch of talents advanced to the semifinals of Pilipinas Got Talent Season 4 as revealed on Sunday, April 21. After last night's performance show, the two acts that will join Chaeremon Basa, The Miss Tres, Eumee Lyn Capile and Zilent Overload in the semifinals were determined.

Before the big reveal, PGT 4 first celebrated Luis Manzano's birthday with a tribute production number from his younger brother Ryan Recto, friends Nikki Gil and Iya Villania and Muay Thai coach Eugene. The PGT host was so overwhelmed that the staff was successful in making him cry.

First to advance to the semifinals was the MP3 band getting the highest number of votes from the batch. The three-member band from Davao, which got 43.65% votes, seemed to have gained a lot fans with their cool music.

Symmetry and Randy de Silva performed for the judges' votes but it was the dance group which was favored by the big three judges. Symmetry, which features set of  twins dancing in a mirror effect beat the Michael Jackson sing-alike Randy to capture the last semifinals slot of the night.



Other acts which failed to advance to the semis were magician Michael "Mifer" Fernando, Tahanang Walang Hagdan Dancesport and BMG Dancers, and dog trainer Florendo Macalma.

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The Voice of the Philippines Live Shows Official Venue: Newport Performing Arts Theater

All is set for the biggest singing competition on Philippine TV—The Voice of the Philippines. With top caliber local and international singers as coaches, the Philippine franchise of The Voice excites more with an even grander venue.

The official venue for the live shows of The Voice of the Philippines is Resorts World Manila's Newport Performing Arts Theater (NPAT), the best theater in the country to date.

Newport Performing Arts Theater is home to major productions such as Broadway musicals, concerts and pageants. The said theater can accommodate 1,500 people, has an exclusive VIP section and features state-of-the-art technology, lighting and sound system and also has the largest Euro LED wall ever built in the Philippines. The Euro LED wall is installed at the center of the stage, which serves as a backdrop for sceneries in 3D.

"With the biggest LED screen in Asia, 1,500 luxurious seats, two Euro-LED screens equipped with 3D effects, a complex fly system, a revolving stage, intelligent lights, a state-of-the-art digital audio mixer, and a vestibule designed by world-class sculptor Impy Pilapil, Resorts World Manila’s Newport Performing Arts Theater (NPAT) is undisputedly the best theater in the country to date," an article from Resorts World Manila said describing NPAT.

According to reports, Resorts World Manila will also be one of the sponsors of The Voice of the Philippines and the partnership will include the use of Newport Performing Arts Theater as live shows venue and one of RWM's  luxurious hotels as the official home of the contestants.

The Voice of the Philippines 'Blind Auditions' had already started taping and the show is slated to air June this year after the season 4 finale of Pilipinas Got Talent. 

Hosted by Toni Gonzaga and with Robi Domingo as the social media correspondent, the highly anticipated singing competition will be determining the next singing superstars not with the looks and back stories but with The Voice. Choosing them are superstars in their own right—Bamboo, Sarah Geronimo, Lea Salonga and Apl De Ap.

Photo courtesy of Resorts World Manila

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PGT 4 Results Night (April 14): Zilent Overload, Eumee Lyn Capile Advance to Semifinals

After last night's performance show of the second batch of quarter finalists, the two acts that will advance to the semifinals were finally revealed Sunday, April 14.

Before the announcement of the results, Paolo Valenciano, Zia Quizon, hiphop artist Abra and Gloc-9 performed a Pinoy rap medley of Mga Kababayan Ko, Gayuma and Sirena

First to advance to the semifinals was the black light dance crew Zilent Overload getting the highest number of votes (40.65%). The group's performance was a feast for the eyes with several props dancing in the dark. Considered the best last night, Zilent Overload received a standing ovation from the big 3 judges.

Battling for the night's last semifinals slot were singers John Neil Roa and Eumee Lyn Capile, the two who got the 2nd and 3rd highest votes, respectively. It was Eumee Lyn Capile, however, who was chosen by the judges to join Zilent Overload in the semifinals after John Neil faltered in his performance.

The other acts which did not make it into the semifinals were Sundee Viñas, Si.Co.Gu. and EYX Point. To check out their performances, just click here.

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Videos: PGT 4 Quarterfinals Week 2 Performances

The Pilipinas Got Talent Season 4 quarterfinals week 2 performance night happened April 13 (Saturday) and six acts battled it out for the next two semifinals slots.

First to perform was the flag twirling group Si.Co.Gu followed by standard singer John Neil Roa.  Sword balancer and belly dancer Sundee Viñas came next then acrobatics trio EYX Point showcased a show. Another singer Eumee Lyn Capile and blacklight dance crew Zilent Overload were the last two performers.

Check out our rankings of the best performances of the night. Meanwhile, here are the week 2 quarterfinals performances.

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'Pilipinas Got Talent 4' Second Live Quarterfinals Performance Night (April 13)

The second live quarterfinals performance night of Pilipinas Got Talent Season 4 aired on Saturday (April 13). Six acts again showcased spectacular performances to get the approval of the viewers, as well as the judges.

Sinag Color Guards of Pasig (Si.Co.Gu.) opened the night with a visual spectacle of flag twirling. Kris even exclaimed that the group was a kaleidoscope personified. Next to perform was the 13-year-old crooner from Cebu, John Neil Roa. Rendering Stevie Wonder's For Once In My Life, John Neil worked out his charm to get the approval of the judges.

Sundee Viñas added several twists in her usual belly dancing act. The engineer from Batangas did not only balanced two swords in her head, she also had those in her hips and foot while dancing and tumbling. Eyx Point also wowed with their acrobatic balancing acts. The act's level of difficulty was so high that judge Ai Ai even compared it to the one's being done in Las Vegas. 

Eumee Lyn Capile set the stage on fire with her rendition of Alicia Keys' Girl on Fire. The 23-year-old singer nailed the song according to judge FMG. Black light dancers Zilent Overload ended the night with a very big bang. The group's performance was a feast for the eyes with several props dancing in the dark. Considered the best of the night, Zilent Overload received a standing ovation from the big 3 judges.

To watch their performances, just click here.

To vote for your favorite, just text PGT <contestant code> and send to 2331 for Globe, TM and Sun Cellular subscribers, and to 231 for Smart and Talk N’ Text subscribers. You can also vote using ABS-CBN vote cards. To vote online, log on to vote.abs-cbn.com.

Who among the second batch of quarter finalists below will join Chaeremon Basa and The Miss Tres in the semi-finals? Find out tomorrow. Meanwhile, here's our ranking of the best performances of the night.

1. Zilent Overload - PGT ZILENT
2. Si.Co.Gu. - PGT SICOGU
3. Eumee Lyn Capile - PGT EUMEE
4. Eyx Point - PGT POINT
5. John Neil Roa - PGT JOHN
6. Sundee Viñas - PGT SUN

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'The Voice of the Philippines' Airs June 2013; Coaches Now Ready for Blind Auditions

It’s the voice, not the looks or backstories, that will determine the next singing superstar in the highly anticipated singing competition “The Voice of the Philippines” airing this June on ABS-CBN with top caliber singers who have made their mark in the local and international music scenes as coaches who will mentor the aspiring singers or artists.

“The Voice of the Philippines,” to be hosted by multimedia star Toni Gonzaga with Robi Domingo as social media correspondent, proved to be a unique format with its “blind auditions,” where hopefuls will audition by singing on stage with the coaches facing against them.

It will not only have the artists competing in the show, but also the coaches who will go against one another in picking the best artists for their teams as early as the auditions round.

ABS-CBN has announced that Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo, Rock Superstar Bamboo, Broadway Diva Lea Salonga, and international hiphop sensation Apl De Ap will sit on the coaches’ chairs of “The Voice of the Philippines.”

The coaches’ first task is to pick who among artists they want to be part of their respective teams. The selection process begins during the blind auditions where they will evaluate the artists’ performances based on the voices they hear and if they would like to mentor a particular artist, they must press the button that will trigger their swiveling coaches’ chair to turn to the stage and get to see the artist in person.

In the event that more than two or more coaches chose a particular artist, the coaches will have to sell themselves to the artist and convince him or her to pick them as coach.

After choosing members of their teams, the coaches will start to mentor and train their artists.  They will pit two of their own team members in the second round called the “battle rounds,” or a do or die match between the two artists who must give it their all to please their coach.  And in the end, the coaches’ chosen artists will advance to the next round of the competition— the live performance shows.

Viewers will then step in the scene and can save their favorites from elimination by voting. In the end, each coach will have one star artist left to compete against the other team’s finalists and the last one standing will be named “The Voice of the Philippines.”

ABS-CBN bagged the exclusive rights to air and adapt the worldwide hit franchise from Dutch-based Talpa Media Group and joins 40 other countries around the world that localized it on TV, including the more popular US version of “The Voice” hosted by Carson Daly with Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Cee Lo Green, and Blake Shelton as coaches.

Who will be part of Team Sarah, Team Bamboo, Team Lea, and Team Apl? Watch out for “The Voice of the Philippines” airing this June on ABS-CBN. For updates, log on to www.thevoice.abs-cbn.com, like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/thevoiceabscbn , orfollow @thevoiceabscbn on Twitter.

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Bida Next Radio Superstar Auditions this March 22

ABS-CBN is looking for the next big hit on radio. Bida next radio superstar!

If you are 18-35 years old and have what it takes to be the next radio star, just audition on March 22 at the ABS-CBN audience entrance, 9 am to 5 pm. Bring your resume and 'kalog' powers.

For more details watch the video below:

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Pilipinas Got Talent "Tayo'y Mga Pinoy" Music Video

Pilipinas Got Talent Season 4 premiered Saturday, February 16 and the the Philippines' 'Got Talent' franchise has definitely something new and big to offer.

Aside from the new opening billboard patterned from that of Britain's Got Talent, PGT season 4 also started the season with a music video of master rapper Francis Magalona's Tayo'y Mga Pinoy, with hosts Luis Manzano and Billy Crawford performing with a bunch of talents from the country. This is the Philippines' version of BGT's hosts flash mob dance when its 6th season opened last year.

Pilipinas Got Talent season 4 is also going global since Pinoys from Europe, Canada, USA, Australia, Middle East and all over Asia can now join (via TFCkat). Meanwhile, check out the music video of Tayo'y Mga Pinoy which aired as part of PGT's opening title sequence.

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The Voice Philippines Visayas Auditions Schedule Dates and Venue

Visayas, your voice is about to be heard!

After the radio and online auditions, The Voice of the Philippines now opens its on-ground auditions and on February 23 (Saturday), the voice of Visayas will be heard. Auditions will be from 9 AM to 6 PM. Below is The Voice of the Philippines audition schedule venue for Visayas.

February 23

BACOLOD CITY

ABS-CBN Broadcasting Complex, 26th Lacson Street

ILOILO CITY

Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center, 101 General Luna St.

TACLOBAN CITY 

CCB Gym, Leyte Park Resort and Hotel, Magsaysay Blvd.

CEBU CITY

Sarossa International Hotel and Residential Suites, Cabahug St. Cor. Pre. Quirino St., Kasambagan

CLICK HERE for more audition details.

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The Voice Philippines Online Auditions Now Open

Online auditions for The Voice of the Philippines is now open! 

To qualify for online auditions, you must have Filipino ancestry and should be 16 years old by June 2013 or older. For this audition, you need to upload a video (or give a video link) of yourself singing an entire song.

Take note that only A CAPPELLA performances are allowed. This means that there should be NO minus one / background tracks, no musical accompaniment. You are also not allowed to play musical instruments.

You may now register and submit your video starting February 9-19, 2013. To register, just log on to thevoice.abs-cbn.com. For radio and on ground auditions details, click here.

For the open call auditions, bring your birth certificate and at least one (1) valid ID. Also prepare two (2) songs. You may not perform both, but have them ready. Songs can be by any artist and from any genre (pop, rock, R&B, hip-hop, alternative, latin, country, blues, indie) but remember that only A CAPELLA is allowed.

Family, friends, managers, vocal instructors, etc. will NOT be allowed at the audition. If you are under 18 or are otherwise a minor in your home state, one (1) parent or guardian will be allowed with you at the audition.

If you require special accommodations due to a disability or other need, contact the casting team prior to your audition. Come dressed in a style that represents you as an artist. Do NOT come in "chicken costumes."

Please do remember that the coaches will NOT be at the open call auditions.

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'Big Three Judges' Return for Pilipinas Got Talent Season 4

The Big Three judges of “Pilipinas Got Talent” are back as the country’s biggest and grandest talent-reality show returns on television soon on ABS-CBN. 

The Queen of All Media Kris Aquino, Comedy Queen Ai Ai Delas Alas, and ‘The Expert’ Freddie “FMG” Garcia will take their seats in the judges panel and decide who among the hopefuls got talent. Their keen eye for talent already fulfilled the dreams and changed the lives of various finalists. 

Whose dreams will be fulfilled and whose lives will be changed next and emerge as the next grand winner? Watch out for “Pilipinas Got Talent” coming very soon on ABS-CBN.

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'The Voice Philippines' Audition Schedule Dates and Venue

The hit reality singing competition The Voice has arrived in the country!

ABS-CBN, the Philippines' largest network has acquired the franchise to the said talent competition. Titled The Voice of the Philippines, this will be under the business unit of Direk Laurenti Dyogi.

The Voice, which was created by John De Mol, the business tycoon behind Big Brother, Deal Or No Deal, 1 vs 100 and Fear Factor, among others originally aired in the Netherlands with the title The Voice of Holland before it was franchised internationally.

The auditions for The Voice of the Philippines started in the US, particularly in Los Angeles and San Francisco last September 15-16 and Philippine radio auditions and pre-screenings will be on January 7-11 at selected M.O.R radio stations.

RADIO AUDITIONS: 
Metro Manila – To qualify for the 'The Voice ng Radyo", you must be sixteen (16) years old and above. To join, call Tambayan 101.9 ( 924-26-84 o 415-1111).

For Gensan, Davao, CDO, Zamboanga, Palawan, Bacolod, Ilo-ilo, Tacloban, Cebu, Baguio, Dagupan, Laoag, Naga, and Legazpi, you may call the nearest MOR (My Only Radio) Stations near you to audition for "The Voice ng Radyo." Winners will have a chance to join the blind auditions.

ONLINE AUDITIONS:
You can click here for details of online registration and auditions.

ON GROUND AUDITIONS:

VISAYAS AUDITIONS
February 23, 2013 (from 9 AM to 6 PM)	Bacolod	ABS-CBN Broadcasting Complex 26th Lacson Street, Bacolod City
	Iloilo	Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center 101 General Luna St., Iloilo City
	Tacloban	CCB Gym, Leyte Park Resort and Hotel, Magsaysay Blvd., Tacloban City
	Cebu	Sarossa International Hotel and Residential Suites, Cabahug St. Cor. Pre. Quirino St., Kasambagan, Cebu City
MINDANAO AUDITIONS
March 2, 2013 (from 9 AM to 6 PM)	General Santos	Ellis Arcade and Suites Aparente Street, General Santos City
	Zamboanga	ABS-CBN Zamboanga San Jose Road, Zamboanga City
	Cagayan De Oro	N Hotel, Kauswagan Highway 9000, Cagayan De Oro City
	Davao	ABS-CBN Davao Complex Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City
LUZON AUDITIONS
March 9, 2013 (from 9 AM to 6PM)	Palawan	ABS-CBN Palawan Complex Mabini St., Puerto Princesa City
	Laoag	Plaza del Norte, Laoag City Ilocos Norte
	Naga	ABS-CBN Naga Panganiban Drive, Naga City
	Legazpi
	Baguio	Porta Vaga Mall, Baguio City
	Dagupan
	Metro Manila	ABS-CBN Studio 5 Mother Ignacia St., Quezon City

In order to qualify for auditions, you must be 16 years old by June 1, 2013 and must have a Filipino ancestry. Auditionees should bring one close up and one full body photo, a valid identification and birth certificate.

Each should also be ready with two songs for open call auditions (though it may not be both performed) and is only allowed to sing Acapella with no background music and instruments at hand. Family, friends and coaches are not allowed at the audition. If you are under 18, (1) one parent or guardian will be allowed.

The Voice of the Philippines will air second quarter of 2013 after the Season 4 finale of Pilipinas Got Talent. Toni Gonzaga will be hosting the show with Robi Domingo as the social media correspondent.

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Pilipinas Got Talent Season 4 Airs in 2013, Online Auditions Extended Until December 30

Pilipinas Got Talent Season 4 will be aired first quarter of 2013 according to online reports. The said ABS-CBN reality-talent show is supposed to air after The X Factor Philippines finals in October but was moved to November later on.

However, latest developments confirmed that PGT 4 will be aired first quarter of 2013. According to reports, two of its judges, Ai Ai Delas Alas and Kris Aquino will be busy shooting for their MMFF 2012 entry Sisteraka to be shown on December, the reason PGT Season 4's airing was delayed until next year.

The show had already shot for one Judges' Audition episode in Cebu wherein the contestants have to perform in front of the three judges: Kris Aquino, Ai Ai Delas Alas and Freddie 'FMG' Garcia.

This is a good news for talented Pinoys as the online auditions was also extended until December 30, 2012, 11:59 PM. There is no age limit on who can audition online. Just register at  http://www.cge.tv and upload your audition video under the "Pilipinas Got Talent Season 4" category (www.cge.tv/PGT4). Take note that videos should be clear (without cuts or edits) and must not exceed two minutes.

A Pilipinas Got Talent staff will contact you via your registered email address used here in http://www.cge.tv if you qualified.

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Artista Academy Kicked Out 4 Students in One Night, Twist Coming Up

Artista Academy sent home 4 students on Monday's (September 17) Kick Out episode. Alberto Bruno, Marvelous Alejo, Nicole Estrada and Stephanie Rowe were expelled from the academy after getting the lowest combined scores from the AATA, the live exams and text votes.

After a memorable weekend in Hong Kong last week where they performed for thousands of OFWs and had the time of their lives in Hong Kong Disneyland, last night’s Kick Out episode proved to be most devastating for the Artista Academy students as four of them were instantly expelled in one sweep.

Alberto Bruno, Marvelous Alejo, Nicole Estrada and Stephanie Rowe now joined the ranks of Artista Academy kickouts after they failed to make the grade in the now intensifying competition for the coveted P20 Million total pizes, the biggest pot to be given away by any talent search in the country.

With eight contenders remaining in TV5’s grandest and most intensive artista search, the students will have to work doubly hard if they are really intent on making it to the grand finals and winning the title of Artista Academy’s Best Actor and Best Actress.

This week, in line with their “Fearless” challenge, the remaining eight students will be doing two horror flicks to be directed by highly acclaimed director Topel Lee. The short films will be shown in the Live Exam this Saturday and will comprise a portion of the grades to be given by the Live Exam critics.

Artista Academy Principal Wilma V. Galvante also announced in last night’s episode that the eliminated students will form a group called Tropang Kickout and will be given one production number in upcoming Live Exams. Though expelled from Artista Academy, the kickouts continue their extensive training at the Asian Academy of Television Arts (AATA) and are bound to be professional ‘artistas’ when they graduate.

Artista Academy airs weeknights at 9:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. on TV5.

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American Idol Season 12 Judges Officially Announced! Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban Join Mariah Carey and Randy Jackson

American Idol Season 12 is now all set for its return January 2013. The judges for the new season were officially announced Sunday morning with the start of the auditions in New York.

Mariah Carey, who was the first judge to be confirmed will be joined by singer-rapper Nicki Minaj and Aussie country singer Keith Urban. Completing the judges panel for American Idol 2013 is Randy Jackson, the only remaining judge who's been with the show since the first season. 

After Idol season 10 and 11 judges Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez quit American Idol, Fox considered shifting Randy Jackson to a mentor role in an attempt to bring an all-new judges line up to freshen the format.  However, when the talks with Enrique Iglesias broke down, the network decided to bring back Randy to the judges' seat.

Here is an excerpt of Fox's press release confirming the new judges for American Idol Season 12:

Judges Mariah Carey and Randy Jackson Joined by Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban

When AMERICAN IDOL’s 12th season debuts in January 2013, superstar judge Mariah Carey – the best-selling female recording artist of all time – and returning judge Randy Jackson, a Grammy Award-winning producer whose expertise and beloved persona have been instrumental in discovering IDOL talent from the beginning, will be joined by two new judges: quadruple-platinum singer, songwriter, rapper and fashion icon Nicki Minaj; and Keith Urban, a four-time Grammy Award winner who has sold more than 15 million albums.

Are you excited with the return of American Idol this 2013 with the new judges Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban and returning judge Randy Jackson?

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