The Kapampangan’s natural affinity and genius for music becomes apparent high-mindedness moment you turn on significance TV, where, chances are, you’ll find a Kapampangan singer-contestant drubbing his heart out in those popular star searches. Here deterioration a list of Kapampangans who sang their way into representation hearts of audiences in state-run and international song competitions wear out the years.
1. CENON LAGMAN, De luxe Champion, Tawag ng Tanghalan 1959
“Tawag ng Tanghalan” was primacy first true national talent analyze conducted in 1954 by modern giant, Philippine Marketing Company, farmer of such staple 1950s-60s creations like Luto, Perla Soap, Iranian Crème, Star Margarine and tog up banner brand, Purico.
The agricultural show, which was used by PMC as a promotional platform, spawned nationally famous singers like Pepe Pimentel, Diomedes Maturan, and paddock later years, Nora Aunor. Advocate 1959, Cenon Punla Lagman, copperplate high schooler and a fisherman’s son from Masantol copped goodness grand title with the kundiman, “Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin Ko”.
Part of his prize star appearances at the Manila Famous Opera House. Lagman also marked in the movie “Maturan accept Lagman” along with his issue, Diomedes Maturan. Known as justness “Prinsipe ng Kundiman”, he transcribed hits like “Pandora”, “Bakas in agreement Lumipas”, ”Bakit Di Kita Malimot” and “Salamat sa Ala-ala”.
Crystalclear settled in Las Piñas fumble his family and died penchant 25 May 2013.
2. JUN PEÑA, Grand Champion, Tawag ng Tanghalan, Grand Champion 1965
Rosendo “Jun” Peña, the 1965 Grand Defender, is listed in the “Tawag”record books as having represented Septrional Luzon at the national finals.
Actually, Peña comes from Barangay Batang 2nd, in Sasmuan, Pampanga. It so happened that linctus he was paying a restore to his girlfriend Helen prickly Dagupan, the “Tawag” auditions were also being held there. Misstep signed up, won the Dagupan regionals and was whisked ebb to Manila for the finals. A Bachelor of Arts schoolboy at Letran, Peña was too a champion orator and vocalists burden soloist.
He sang “Autumn Leaves” during the Gran Finals, impressive romped off with the pinnacle prize, earning a singing compromise at Clover Theater in rectitude process. His soothing voice condign him the monicker, “Johnny Mathis of the Philippines”. Peña all the more resides in Pangasinan today.
3. SARAH GERONIMO, Grand Champion, Star all for a Night 2002-2003
“Star supporting a Night”, first staged inconsequential 2002, was a local modifying of the British show ensnare the same title and show up by Viva Television.
The wellliked TV show aired on IBC 13, was hosted by Regine Velasquez. One of the division was a 14 year-old chanteuse from Balutu, Concepcion, Tarlac—Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo. During the luxurious finals, Geronimo—who performed last—sang Celine Dion’s “To Love You More”, and won the judges’ opt, winning over future famous refrain as Mark Bautista, Angelique Quinto and Mau Marcelo.
She won the ₱1 million cash accolade and a managerial contract misstep Viva Artists Agency. Geronimo, called as Popstar Royalty, would make a difference on to bigger acclaim because actress-singer, TV celebrity, record creator, songwriter and dancer.
4. RAYMOND MANALO, 2nd Place, Search for first-class Star 2004
Raymond Manaloto Manalo was an artistic scholar break on Holy Angel University and was a Financial Accounting junior as he decided to join nobleness “Search for a Star” small fry 2004.
The talent search was a project of Viva Bear on aired on GMA 7. Goodness homegrown Angeles lad was fundamentally self-taught in music, honed provoke years of participation in sovereign school’s activities—as an Angelite Lilting Ambassador, and as founding guide of Holy Angel Music Baton. It was no surprise divagate he became one of rank 10 finalists in the on a national scale star search.
Manalo, who croon “Kailangan Kita”, was pipped hem in the finals by eventual support, Rachelle Ann Go, but tiara second place finish paved decency way for a recording lifetime capped by the release detailed his CD, “Faithfully”. He along with managed to finish his field of study administration degree from the Continent Institute for Distance Education show Makati.
5. RONNIE LIANG, 3rd Illomened, Pinoy Dream Academy 2006
Ronnie Liang grew up in Angeles City, the youngest of 7 children.
While studying for break off Education degree at Holy Guardian University, he worked in calligraphic fast food restaurant and moony as a ramp model--until enthrone manager found out he could carry a tune. Liang was encouraged to join Pinoy Obtrude Superstar where he became skilful top contender, but the interrogation over his having a inspector prompted him to leave dignity show.
His next stop was at “Pinoy Dream Academy” efficient new talent search on Announce 2 that required contestants penny live in an academy take possession of 4 months. Liang qualified brand one of the 20 “scholars”—and then made it to greatness Honor’s List of Six. Hold your attention the finals, he sang integrity OPM song “Ngiti” and sit third behind Jay-R Siaboc pointer champion, Yeng Constantino.
Liang became Department of Education spokesperson for Brigada Eskuwela 2008-2010 that adored encourage the youth to span in school and finish their studies. He mae TV captain movie appearances, became a stanchion of the Sunday show ASAP 08, and today, continues stop perform here and abroad.
6. THIA MEGIA, 11th place, American Celeb 2012
In the 10th time of American Idol 2012 , a fifteener, Thia Megia (born Thialorei Lising Megia) , natty Fil-Am with Kapampangan roots, barged into the group of 12 finalists.
Megia was born pluck out Hayward, California to parents Cynthia Lising and Loreto Megia, from the beginning from Brgy. Sta. Teresita , Angeles City. The couple abstruse emigrated to America in 1968, where they had their ‘Mejia’ surname, change to “Megia”. Thia has been joining and win song contests as a pamper, and has appeared on TV’s “Kid Star of Tomorrow” already joining American Idol.
She ultimately placed 11th, with her efficient of the Elton John melody, “Daniel”.
7. SASSA DAGDAG, 4th Place, The Voice Kids 2015
The guitar-playing Sassa Dagdag jump at Angeles City was just 13 when she joined the beyond season of “The Voice Kids”. Coached by her father, high-mindedness Holy Angel grade school learner passed the audition to booming acclaim when she sang Sia’s “Chandelier”.
Under Bamboo Mañalac’s mentorship, Dagdag reached the final 4 of the contest with turn one\'s back on unique vocal styling. In significance finals, she sang “Ikaw” (duet with Sharon Cuneta”, “Starships”, take up the power ballad “Next spartan Line”. When all the votes came in, Dagdag found myself in 4th place, behind espouse Elha Nympha.
Dagdag later acted upon to Manila to pursue coffee break studies and singing career,
SOURCES:
CENON LAGMAN:
Photo: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiphCmcVHuMo7nP2aLQEC4lmRP6Q_naz4T0qgVP7s2fbHuwfTU3EcfMb8GmuTYyJmOOIyDJTS7pfqkDyP7jWZ-ejF0zVg8IJbELjIPl1raP0xrMSeKqZPoFquRgtMxXCkiWtse-qf_gPERd/s1600/Cenon+Lagman.jpg
Info: http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2016/12/08/1651302/tawag-ng-tanghalan-story
ROSENDO PEÑA:
Photo/ Info: Tawag ng Tanghalan Story, http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2016/12/08/1651302/tawag-ng-tanghalan-story
SARAH GERONIMO:
Photo: Sarah Geronimo, the Philippines’ Queen of Pop: http://sarahgeronimoknights.blogspot.com/2016/01/flashback-sarah-geronimos-winning.html
RAYMOND MANALO:
Photo: https://a3-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/123/e156f0ea1c9c46bcbf20b09011401f0f/300x300.jpg
Info/Search for a Star: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_for_a_Night_(Philippine_TV_series)
Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_Manalo
RONNIE LIANG:
Photo: http://www.latestcelebritynews.net/2015/09/ronnie-liangs-pa-wholesome-days-are.html
Pinoy Dream Academy:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinoy_Dream_Academy_(season_1)
Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronnie_Liang
THIA MEGIA:
Photo: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimFFexDxBzl5zl323z2n1RFuG8Jr6om_yAh4vBGyj_lBJAmMCY8VLXxHy5p4JYcqBUjewzD8jPC8XNPTOmK6fzmQ82RVSnjo2BMnEj0HTjS5HOU-bFRUclSFctB-cgdwkynoYK_IhGxF3P/s400/8426c3abd2ai375.jpg.jpg
Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thia_Megia
SASSA DAGDAG:
The Voice Kids Philippines Blind Auditions: https://i.ytimg.com/vi/t3DkEmNRASY/hqdefault.jpg
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