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MANILA - A 23-year-old man from Olongapo City is the first to get the coveted "golden ticket" on the pilot episode of "Idol Philippines" Sunday. Juancho Gabriel wowed the judges with his baritone as he performed the country tune "Your Man" by Josh Turner. Watch more in iWant or TFC.tv "Masaya ako sa performance mo. You look great, you seem very confident. You're talented, sobrang good vibes 'yung performance mo," judge James Reid told Gabriel. "Parang nakikiliti ako every time ginagawa mo 'yung mababa...Parang wala na akong masyadong naririnig na baritone. So it's a very unique sound, tapos 'yung tone mo, kakaiba rin. I actually like it," Regine Velasquez added. Gabriel received four "yesses" from the judges and will be competing in the next round. Hosted by Billy Crawford, "Idol Philippines" airs Saturdays after "Home Sweetie Home" and Sundays after "Wansapanataym." … [Read more...] about ‘Idol Philippines’: Young man from Olongapo gets season’s first ‘golden ticket’

MANILA — With the “Search for the Idol Philippines” nearing its premiere, one of the superstar-judges of its American counterpart is helping promote the ABS-CBN program. In a video released on Thursday, “Firework” hitmaker Katy Perry addressed her Filipino fans as she expressed her excitement over the latest iteration of the global “Idol” franchise. “Hey, Philippines! I’m Katy Perry, and I’ll be keeping my eyes glued on ‘Search for the Idol Philippines.’ Catch only on ABS-CBN,” she said. Perry is seen alongside fellow “American Idol” judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie in the clip. Watch more in iWant or TFC.tv “Search for the Idol Philippines” marks the first judging stint of “Asia’s Songbird” Regine Velasquez, who will share the judging panel with Vice Ganda, James Reid, and Moira dela Torre. To be hosted by Billy Crawford, the nationwide search will premiere on … [Read more...] about WATCH: Katy Perry promotes ‘Idol Philippines’

MANILA - A new teaser for the upcoming “Idol Philippines” has been released. It features judges Regine Velasquez, Moira dela Torre, James Reid and Vice Ganda talking about the characteristics of an "idol." While no exact date was given yet, the teaser revealed that “Idol Philippines” will debut in April. Watch more in iWant or TFC.tv Aside from being a judge, Velasquez previously told ABS-CBN News that she really wants to mentor aspiring singers. "I wanna be honest because I want them to improve," she said, adding that she is certain to have a hard time playing her role. "Mahirap kasi when you say 'no' to a contestant, it's like you ruining their dreams," she explained. Dela Torre, on the other hand, said she is more than excited for the show to start because she is also a product of a singing contest. As for Reid and Vice Ganda, both feel honored to be part of a panel that will be instrumental in fulfilling one's dream. “Idol Philippines” is the … [Read more...] about ‘Idol Philippines’ to air in April

MANILA — One of the four judges of the highly anticipated “Search for the Idol Philippines” was handpicked by the owner of the global format, Fremantle. Vice Ganda, James Reid, and Moira dela Torre were revealed Tuesday as the three stars who join previously announced Regine Velasquez in the judging panel. Of the four, only Vice Ganda has prior experience as a judge on a talent search. He was in the debut season of “Pinoy Boyband Supertar,” and was in two seasons of “Pilipinas Got Talent.” Admittedly surprised to have been chosen to join “Idol Philippines,” the comedy superstar shared that his previous televised judging stints turned out to be a factor in his casting. “Natutuwa ako na natatawa kasi lagi akong personal pick ng franchise,” Vice Ganda told ABS-CBN News’ Mario Dumaual. “Kasi ‘pag nanonood ‘yung franchise kung sino ‘yung mga possible judges, ‘pag nakikita ‘yung ibang … [Read more...] about This ‘Idol Philippines’ judge was handpicked by global franchise owner

Ipinakilala na ang mga makakasama ni Regine Velasquez sa pagkahurado sa "Search for the Idol Philippines." Kasama ni Velasquez bilang judge ng talent competition sina Vice Ganda, James Reid at Moira Dela Torre habang napili namang host si Billy Crawford. Watch more in iWant or TFC.tv Ayon kay Velasquez, higit pa sa pagiging hurado, nais daw niyang maging mentor din sa mga mapipiling contestant. "I wanna be honest because I want them to improve," ani Velasquez. Dagdag pa ng binansagang "Asia's Songbird," ang pagiging hurado na raw ang pinakamahirap na papel na kaniyang gagampanan. "Mahirap kasi when you say 'no' to a contestant, it's like you ruining their dreams," ani Velasquez. Hindi naman makapaniwala si Vice Ganda na napili siyang hurado sa isang singing contest. "Sure kayo diyan talagang 'Idol Philippines' magja-judge ako?" anang komedyante. Inihayag naman ni Dela Torre ang kaniyang pagkasabik. "Sobrang excited po ako kasi as a person coming from a singing contest also. I can … [Read more...] about KILALANIN: Mga hurado ng ‘Idol Philippines’