Kanta Pilipinas

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Kanta Pilipinas
Kanta Pilipinas logo.jpg
Genre Reality
Created byFuturetainment Inc.
TV5
Developed byFuturetainment Inc.
Directed byGB Sampedro [1]
Creative directorJimmy Antiporda [1]
Presented by Rico Blanco
Judges Ryan Cayabyab
Lani Misalucha
Rico Blanco
Voices of Lea Salonga (Theme Song) [2]
Opening theme"Kanta Pilipinas"
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of episodes8
Production
Running time1 hour
Production companiesFuturetainment Inc.
Cignal Entertainment
Release
Original network TV5
Original releaseFebruary 9 (2013-02-09) 
March 24, 2013 (2013-03-24)
Chronology
Related Talentadong Pinoy

Kanta Pilipinas (English: Sing Philippines) is a reality singing competition that airs on TV5. It is hosted by Rico Blanco, Rivermaya's former lead vocalist. With the tagline "Kanta Mo, Kwento Mo, Kapatid" (Your Song, Your Story, Sibling), the show premiered on February 9, 2013. [3] The show airs every Saturday at 9:00 PM (PST). [4]

Contents

Unlike any other reality singing competitions, the winner of Kanta Pilipinas will only be determined by the judges. Also, the show was already completely filmed before it was aired.

After airing 8 episodes, on March 24, 2013, the 18-year-old Chadleen Lacdo-o of Cebu was proclaimed as the winner of the competition. She won 1 million peso cash prize, a recording and a management contract under TV5. [5] [6]

Overview

The show is produced by TV5 and Futurentertainment Inc., owned by Marvin Agustin. [7]

Format

Kanta Pilipinas is a reality singing competition. It was open to Filipino males and females, whether solo, duo, trio or hatdog of singers with a maximum of five members. From the initial number of auditionees who passed the regional auditions, 24 of them will proceed to the final auditions round. From the top 24 auditionees, 12 are then selected to become the top 12 finalists whom will then compete for the vetted position of the first ever winner of Kanta Pilipinas, and of the grand prize of 1 million pesos, a recording and management contract from TV5. [1] [8]

Judges and hosts

Lea Salonga and Sharon Cuneta were rumored to host Kanta Pilipinas. Cuneta formerly hosted Star Power , a singing competition aired on ABS-CBN. [9] However, TV5 and people behind the show failed to comment on the rumors. Salonga was eventually selected to sing the theme song of the show.

In January 2013, it was announced that Rico Blanco will host the show. [10] It was also revealed in January 2013 that Ryan Cayabyab, Lani Misalucha and Rico Blanco, the show's host, will serve as the judging panel. [11]

Selection process

Auditions

Auditions took place in the following locations: [12]

DateVenueCity
February 24, 2012 SM City Cagayan de Oro Cagayan de Oro
March 2, 2012 SM City Cebu Cebu
March 10, 2012 SM City Davao Davao City
March 16, 2012 SM City Baguio Baguio
March 23, 2012 SM City Iloilo Iloilo
March 30, 2012 SM City North EDSA Quezon City
April 20, 2012 SM City Batangas Batangas City

Online auditions

Online auditions also took place from February to June 2012.

Top 24 auditionees

Before the show aired on February 9, 2013, the top 24 auditionees were already announced. In the final auditions, each auditionee must present themselves and sing their final audition songs. From the top 24 auditionees, 12 finalists will advance for the semifinals and compete for the grand prize.

The following are the top 24 auditionees: [13] [14]

The Top 24 auditionees of Kanta Pilipinas [15] [16]
Solo
Duos
  • Daniel and JB (composed by Daniel Grospe and JB Landrito)
  • Carlo and Nicole (composed by Carlo and Nicole David)
Groups
  • 5az1 (composed by Bryann Foronda, Ghielan Rex Flores, Herbert Kho, Jr., John Maynard Aisa, and Mick Pronteras)

Final auditions

The top 24 auditionees were divided into 4 batches. 1 batch composed of 6 hopefuls will perform in front of the judges and the audience per episode.

The series of results of the final auditions is divided into two parts. The first results were aired on February 16, 2013 after 12 of the top 24 auditionees had already performed; the second results will be aired on March 2, 2013, wherein half of the remaining auditionees will be eliminated and the other half, whom will complete the top 12, will advanced for the semifinal rounds.

Vehnee Saturno served as a guest judge for the whole duration of the final auditions. [17]

EpisodeOrderNameAge, HometownSong (Original artist) [17] Result
February 9, 2012 [18]
(Batch 1)
1.1Timmy Pavino23, Parañaque "Go the Distance" (Michael Bolton)Advanced
1.2Thara Therese Jordana22, Metro Manila "The Only Exception" (Paramore)Advanced
1.3Janeth Gomez17, Quezon City "On My Own" (Nikka Costa)Eliminated
1.45az120 – 26, Metro Manila"More than This" (One Direction)Advanced
1.5Giancarlo Baldonido26, Sampaloc, Manila "I'll Never Say Goodbye" (Melissa Manchester)Eliminated
1.6Carlo & Nicole24 & 26, Quezon City"Always" (Atlantic Starr)Advanced
February 16, 2012 [18]
(Batch 2)
2.1Dea Formilleza18, Compostela Valley "Don't Know Why" (Norah Jones)Advanced
2.2Adrian Tabaldo26, California, United States"If I Ain't Got You" (Alicia Keys)Eliminated
2.3Haizel Fernando20, Makati "California King Bed" (Rihanna)Eliminated
2.4Zari Bilon18, Bacoor, Cavite "You and I" (Lady Gaga)Eliminated
2.5Isaiah Antonio22, Manila "She Will Be Loved" (Maroon 5)Eliminated
2.6Allan Gonzales26, Quezon City"Ikaw Lamang" (Ogie Alcasid)Advanced
February 23, 2012 [19]
(Batch 3)
3.1Chadleen Lacdo-o17, Cebu City "Beautiful" (Christina Aguilera)Advanced
3.2Daniel and JB22 & 24, Las Piñas "Man in the Mirror" (Michael Jackson)Advanced
3.3Pia Diamante19, Naga, Camarines Sur "I'm with You" (Avril Lavigne)Advanced
3.4Esther Martinez17, Surigao City "Lipad Ng Pangarap" (Dessa)Eliminated
3.5Raz Mendoza21, Valenzuela City "Get Here" (Oleta Adams)Eliminated
3.6Jacob Gayanelo20, Parañaque"Broken Vow" (Lara Fabian)Eliminated
March 2, 2012 [19]
(Batch 4)
4.1Jeniffer Maravilla19, San Pedro, Laguna "Habang May Buhay" (AfterImage)Advanced
4.2Ricky Deloviar23, Iloilo City "Goodbye" (Air Supply)Advanced
4.3Gregory Llamoso25, Lucena City, Quezon "Saving All My Love for You" (Whitney Houston)Eliminated
4.4Allison Gonzales20, Quezon City"Only Hope" (Switchfoot)Eliminated
4.5Roshelle Soledad23, Marilao, Bulacan "I Need You" (LeAnn Rimes)Eliminated
4.6Ferns Tosco26, Boracay Island, Aklan "Island Called Boracay" (Ferns Tosco)Advanced

Finalists

Finalists [19]
MalesTimmy PavinoAllan GonzalesRicky Deloviar
FemalesThara Therese JordanaDea FormillezaPia Diamante
Chadleen Lacdo-oJennifer MaravillaFerns Tosco
Duos and groups5az1Carlo and NicoleJB and Daniel

Results summary

Color keys
Weekly results per contestant
Contestants Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4: Finals
Round 1Round 2
Chadleen Lacdo-oSafeBottom sevenSafeSafeWinner
Jeniffer MaravillaSafeSafeSafeSafeRunner-up
Ricky DeloviarSafeSafeSafeEliminatedEliminated (Week 4)
Thara JordanaSafeBottom sevenSafeEliminated
Carlo and NicoleSafeSafeEliminatedEliminated (Week 3)
Ferns ToscoBottom fourBottom fourEliminated
Pia DiamanteSafeSafeEliminated
Timmy PavinoSafeBottom sevenEliminated
5az1SafeBottom fourEliminated (Week 2)
Daniel and JBBottom fourBottom four
Allan GonzalesBottom fourBottom four
Dea FormillezaBottom fourEliminated (Week 1)

Weekly performances

Week 1 (March 9)

GroupOrderContestantSong (Original artist)Result
Group 11Daniel & JB"Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko" (Sharon Cuneta)
"Kasama Kang Tumanda" (Toni Gonzaga)
Bottom four
Dea FormillezaBottom four
Allan GonzalesBottom four
Ferns ToscoBottom four
Group 225az1"Bulong" (Kitchie Nadal)
"Pagsubok" (Orient Pearl)
Safe
Ricky DeloviarSafe
Pia DiamanteSafe
Thara Therese JordanaSafe
Group 33Carlo & Nicole"Hanggang" (Wency Cornejo)
"Ngayon" (Basil Valdez)
Safe
Chadleen Lacdo-oSafe
Jeniffer MaravillaSafe
Timmy PavinoSafe
Sagip round (Final performance)
Group 11Ferns Tosco"Tao" (Sampaguita)Safe
2Allan Gonzales"Imagine" (John Lennon)Safe
3Daniel & JB"This Love" (Maroon 5)Safe
4Dea Formilleza"Huwag na Huwag Mong Sasabihin" (Kitchie Nadal)Eliminated

Week 2 (March 16)

GroupOrderContestantSong (Original artist)Result
Aegis group1Carlo & Nicole"Halik" & "Sinta" (Aegis)Safe
Pia DiamanteSafe
Ricky DeloviarSafe
Jeniffer MaravillaSafe
Willie Revillame group2Chadleen Lacdo-o"Ikaw Na Nga" & "I Love You" (Willie Revillame)Bottom seven
Allan GonzalesBottom four
Timmy PavinoBottom seven
5az1Bottom four
Gloc-9 group3Daniel & JB"Hari Ng Tondo" & "Sirena" (Gloc-9)Bottom four
Thara Therese JordanaBottom seven
Ferns ToscoBottom four
Sagip round (Final performance)
Gloc-9 group1Daniel & JB"Ipagpatawad Mo" (Janno Gibbs)Eliminated
Willie Revillame group25az1"All Out of Love" (Air Supply)Eliminated
Gloc-9 group3Ferns Tosco"Dito pa rin Ako" (Ferns Tosco)Safe
Willie Revillame group4Allan Gonzales"Just the Way You Are" (Bruno Mars)Eliminated

The Aegis group was announced Safe, while the Willie Revillame and Gloc-9 groups became the two bottom groups. From the two bottom groups, the four least performing contestants (2 from each groups) performed in the Sagip round.

Week 3 (March 23)

ContestantOrderSong (Original artist)Result
Pia Diamante1"Survivor" (Destiny's Child)Eliminated
Thara Therese JordanaSafe
Chadleen Lacdo-o2"'Di Bale Na Lang" (Gary Valenciano)Safe
Carlo & NicoleEliminated
Timmy Pavino3"Whenever You Call" (Mariah Carey)Eliminated
Jeniffer MaravillaSafe
Ferns Tosco4"Nosi Ba Lasi" (Sampaguita)Eliminated
Ricky DeloviarSafe

Note that, during this week, the contestants were group in pairs. The designated pair of contestants battled in a sing-off wherein the weakest contestant in each of the pairs will be automatically be eliminated. There is no Sagip round held this week.

Finals (March 24)

ContestantOrderDuet round [20] OrderSolo round [20] Results
First song (Original artist)Duet withSecond song (Original artist)
Chadleen Lacdo-o1"Ewan" (APO Hiking Society) Aia De Leon 1"Himala" (Rivermaya)Winner
Jeniffer Maravilla2"Foolish Heart" (Steve Perry) Nina 2"Someone Who Believes in You" (Russell Hitchcock)Runner-up
Thara Therese Jordana3"Upuan" (Gloc-9)Gloc-93"Skyscraper" (Demi Lovato)Eliminated
Ricky Deloviar4"Luha" (Aegis)Aegis4"Maghintay Ka Lamang" (Ted Ito)Eliminated

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