Philippine Blog Awards 2010Fil-Brit Charlie Green Frontrunner on Britain’s Got Talent
April 25, 2008 by admin
Filed under Britain's Got Talent, Competitions
After Madonna Decena, another frontrunner wowed the televiewers in England on the second episode of the reality talent competition “Britain’s Got More Talent” and he’s a Filipino-British lad by the name of Charlie Green.
Green’s father, Roger, said that his wife, Cecilia Surmargo, hails from the Philippines’ queen city – Cebu. That makes Charlie half-Filipino because Cecilia originated from Dumanjug is a Cebuana.
The 10-year-old boy from Droitwich, Worcestershire will advance to the semi-finals after receiving three “yeses” from the judges Simon Cowell, actress Amanda Holden and journalist Piers Morgan during the live audition at Manchester Theatre.
Charlie, born February 16, 1997, performed Frank Sinatra’s “Summer Wind” and got a standing ovation from the audience and was praised by the show’s judges.
Piers Morgan said, “You’re not just a brilliant singer, you’re also dancing… you got it all Charlie!” Amanda Holden said, “I predict you can win this show.” Simon Cowell said, “Charlie you are fantastic. Charlie, I think you are a little star, I really, really like you.”
Madonna Decena – I Will Always Love You – Britain’s Got Talent
April 22, 2008 by admin
Filed under Competitions
Madonna Decena blows the judges and audience away on Britains Got Talent 2008 with a breathtaking performance of this famous Whitney Houston song..Britains Got Talent 2008.
But this 33 year-old from the Philippines lived up to her billing, as she wowed the judges and audience with her powerful performance and heart-felt story.
‘American Idol’ David Archuleta Once Beaten by a Pinoy
April 22, 2008 by admin
Filed under Performing Arts
Did you know that American Idol finalist, David Archuleta was once beaten by a Pinoy named Mark Mejia in another US TV talent search?
Pinoys Grab 2nd and 3rd Place in Voice of McDonalds 2008
April 22, 2008 by admin
Filed under Competitions, Music, Performing Arts
Over 3,600 McDonalds employees from 53 countries participated in the 2008 Voice of McDonalds Global Singing Competition. The 3,600 entries were trimmed down to 35 semi-finalists and five of them are Filipinos! The 35 semi-finalists were being voted upon on the internet and the Top 14 who received the most number of votes advanced to the finals. 3 Filipinos made it to the Top 14.
(video after the jump)
2 RP Tourist Spots Compete in New 7 Wonders of Nature
The New7Wonders Foundation, which is behind the The New 7 Wonders of the World (which was announced during the Official Declaration ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday, July 7, 2007), is now in search for the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
Contrary to the 7 Wonders of the World, this one’s about “natural” development meaning it’s not man-made like the Taj Mahal or the Great Wall. It’s about 100% unadulterated, unalienable, unalterable, pure nature goodness.
Guess what? 2 Philippine tourist spots are currently making their mark in the Top 10.
Here’s the current ranking according to a global poll:
Filipino Jose Antonio Vargas Wins the Pulitzer Prize
27-year-old internet savvy Filipino American, Jose Antonio Vargas, became the 6th Pinoy to win the Pulitzer Prize.
(Complete list of Filipino Pulitzer Prize winners after the jump)
Vanessa Hudgens, Ramiele Malubay Nominated in Asian Excellence Awards 2008
April 22, 2008 by admin
Filed under Awards, Celebrities
Vanessa Hudgens of High School Musical and Ramiele Malubay of American Idol are two of a number of Filipino-Americans who are nominated in this year’s Asian Excellence Awards.
The Asian Excellence Awards is an annual celebration of the outstanding achievements of Asians and Asian Americans in film, television, music, and the performing arts.
The complete list of nominees are:
