Results: Filipino Idol 2009 AUDITION in Jersey City

Filipino Idol 2009 Finalists

[UDPATE: June 28, 2009] Balahadia wins Filipino Idol 2009

[Original Post: June 16, 2009] The results of Filipino Idol 2009 Audition are in. Out of 13 participants who auditioned last Saturday (June 13, 2009) at Five Corners Branch Library in Journal Square area of Jersey City, six were picked to advance to the Grand Finals which will be held at Exchange Place Plaza (by the waterfront) in Downtown, Jersey City. Along with last year’s finalists, they will all vie for the title of Filipino Idol 2009.

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2009 Participants in Action:

Like previous year’s auditions, this year was participated by Filipinos from across New Jersey and other East-Coast states as far as New York and Virginia. The collection of talents were either students, professionals, or both. Five (5) of last year’s Finalists were also in attendance.

PAFCOM Chairperson Hector Magno said that this year’s Grand Finals will be very tough to judge. “Good thing I won’t be judging in the Finals.” Mr. Magno joked as the results of the audition were computed. Mr. Magno also added that professional in the field of music and arts will be invited to judge in the Finals, and he warned the Finalists that comments will be made after each Finalist’s performance, similar to American Idol.

Before the results were announced, Filipino Idol 2009 Chairwoman Rosemarie Flores thanked all the participants. “If you didn’t make it, please don’t be discouraged…” She added that participants should keep on honing their skills, and join in the next auditions as Filipino Idol will be here for many more years to come.

The Finalists: (alphabetically arranged)

Last year’s Filipino Idol Grand Finals was cancelled due to the hurricane that cut the festival short. As a result, finalists from last year will automatically advance to this year’s event. Below is the list of finalists from 2008 and 2009 auditions:

2008 (names in green were present in the audition) – Balahadia, Riana | Bello, Fernando “Andy” | Bukiron, Elizabeth | Calalang, Michael Ray | DeMiao, Cherry Joy | Eclar, Jon Michael | Evangelista, Chelsea | Parcon, Kristine May | Villena, Vanessa Angela

2009 -Bayle, Joanna | Balingcos, Anier | Carpio, Leo | Manlangit, Jackie | Ragotero, Henry | Saway, Wilson

NOTE TO THE FINALISTS: Mr. Hector Magno will be contacting you via email for pointers and tips and other information; Please do arrive early (3PM the latest) on the day of the competition and bring entourage to help you with preparation. Dress Code: Sunday dress; no jeans, T-shirts, or sneakers. Finalists should label their CDs with their names. No duplication of songs. Finalists encouraged to submit title of song ASAP (1st come, 1st served basis) by e-mailing, or calling Hector Magno, (magnopi@yahoo.com), 908-229-0155;  or Rosemarie Flores (rosemarie.flores@gmail.com).

CASH PRIZES:

1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $300
3rd Place: $200

Who is your favorite Finalist?

Vote below and show your support to them! (Poll is not scientific, and will not affect the outcome of the Finals)

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Good luck to all the Filipino Idol 2009 Finalists and see you at the Philippine-American Friendship Day Parade!