Star Power (TV program) explained

Genre:Interactive, Reality television
Creator:ABS-CBN Corporation
Director:Johnny Manahan
Presenter:Sharon Cuneta
Erik Santos
Christian Bautista
Judges:Bobot Mortiz
Billy Crawford
Mitch Valdes
Country:Philippines
Language:Tagalog
Num Episodes:20
Location:Quezon City, Metro Manila
Runtime: hours
Channel:ABS-CBN

Star Power: Sharon's Search for the Next Female Pop Superstar is a Philippine television reality competition show broadcast by ABS-CBN. Hosted by Sharon Cuneta, Erik Santos, and Christian Bautista[1], it aired on the network's Yes Weekend line-up from October 10, 2010 to February 20, 2011, replacing Sharon and was replaced by the second season of Pilipinas Got Talent and Gandang Gabi, Vice!.

The program aimed to develop 15- to 21-year-old female singers into becoming the next female singing superstar. Regional-wide searches began in Metro Manila, Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao from August to September 2010.

Weekly Themes

Each week of the show had a particular theme.

Star Power 5 Grand Finalists

Angeline Quinto was a grand finalist of "Star for a Night", the batch where Sarah Geronimo won in 2002.[2] Prior to Star Power, she joined in GMA 7's variety show Diz Iz It! for "Diz Iz Kantahan: Challenge the Champion", where she was a wildcard finalist this year.

  1. Habang May Buhay - Wency Cornejo, October 24, 2010
  2. Paano Kita Mapapasalamatan - Sarah Geronimo, November 14, 2010[3]
  3. I Don't Want to Miss a Thing - Aerosmith, November 21, 2010[4]
  4. Don't Cry Out Loud - Rachelle Ann Go, November 28, 2010[5]
  5. Single Ladies - Beyoncé, December 5, 2010[6]
  6. Love of My Life - Queen, December 12, 2010
  7. Pasko Na Sinta Ko - With Jed Madela, December 19, 2010
  8. How Did You Know - Gary Valenciano, December 26, 2010 (Requested by Zanjoe Marudo)
  9. Through The Fire - Chaka Khan, January 2, 2011
  10. Ikaw - Sharon Cuneta, January 9, 2011
  11. I Finally Found Someone - Bryan Adams and Barbra Streisand, with Jett Pangan January 16, 2011
  12. These Dreams - Heart (with Juris Fernandez and Nina Girado), January 30, 2011
  13. Love The Way You Lie - Rihanna, with Monica, February 6, 2011
  14. Ang Lahat ng Ito'y Para sa 'Yo - Hajji Alejandro, February 13, 2011
  15. What Kind of Fool Am I - Regine Velasquez, February 20, 2011
  16. I Don't Want to Miss a Thing - Aerosmith, February 20, 2011
  17. Patuloy Ang Pangarap - Original Song composed by Jonathan Manalo, February 20, 2011, Winner

Krissel Valdez was a band vocalist from Davao City. According to her, being in Star Power was her first singing contest on Philippine television that she ever joined.

  1. I Believe I Can Fly - R. Kelly, October 31, 2010
  2. You've Made Me So Very Happy - Blood, Sweat and Tears, November 14, 2010[7]
  3. Sweet Love - Anita Baker, November 21, 2010
  4. Ikaw Ang Pangarap - Martin Nievera, November 28, 2010
  5. One Night Only - Dreamgirls, December 5, 2010
  6. Someday - Nina, December 12, 2010
  7. Pasko Na Sinta Ko - with Jed Madela, December 19, 2010
  8. You And Me - Lifehouse, December 26, 2010 (Requested by Derek Ramsay)
  9. A Moment Like This - Kelly Clarkson, January 2, 2011
  10. Kung Ako Na Lang Sana - Sharon Cuneta, January 9, 2011
  11. Whenever You Call - Mariah Carey and Brian Mcknight, with Bugoy Drilon January 16, 2011
  12. Reasons - Earth, Wind and Fire (with Duncan Ramos and Juris Fernandez), January 30, 2011
  13. Alejandro - Lady Gaga, with K-La, February 6, 2011
  14. Nais Ko - Basil Valdez, February 13, 2011
  15. And I'm Telling You - Jennifer Holliday, February 20, 2011
  16. Someday - Nina, February 20, 2011
  17. Higher - Original Song composed by Gino Torres, February 20, 2011, Second Place

Monica Sacay was a 15-year-old contestant from Ormoc, Leyte. At her young age, her parents died and she is now living with her foster parents.

  1. Pangarap na Bituin - Sharon Cuneta, November 7, 2010
  2. I Can - Regine Velasquez, November 14, 2010[8]
  3. Kailan - Smokey Mountain November 21, 2010[9]
  4. Bring Me to Life - Evanescence, November 28
  5. If You Could Read My Mind - Stars on 54, December 5, 2010
  6. Blue Bayou - Linda Ronstadt, December 12, 2010
  7. Nakaraang Pasko - with Jed Madela, December 19, 2010
  8. 'Till My Heartaches End - Carol Banawa, December 26, 2010 (Requested by Gerald Anderson)
  9. Through The Rain - Mariah Carey, January 2, 2011
  10. Now That You're Gone - Sharon Cuneta, January 9, 2011
  11. Fever - Michael Bublé, with Richard Poon January 16, 2011
  12. Superstar - The Carpenters, (with Sitti Navarro and Richard Poon), January 30, 2011
  13. You Belong With Me - Taylor Swift, with Krissel, February 6, 2011
  14. Ngayon - Basil Valdez, February 13, 2011
  15. This Is My Now - Jordin Sparks, February 20, 2011
  16. Through The Rain - Mariah Carey, February 20, 2011
  17. Keep On Dreaming - Original Song composed by Jonathan Manalo and Rox Santos, February 20, 2011 Third Place

K-La Rivera is a Fil-Canadian. She was discovered by Willie Revillame in Wowowee and sings in the said noontime show.[10]

  1. You Are Not Alone - Michael Jackson, November 7, 2010
  2. Greatest Love Of All - Whitney Houston, November 14, 2010
  3. Inseparable - Natalie Cole, November 21, 2010
  4. It Might Be You - Stephen Bishop, November 28, 2010
  5. I Wanna Dance With Somebody- Whitney Houston, December 5, 2010
  6. You Light Up My Life - Barbra Streisand, December 12, 2010
  7. Nakaraang Pasko - With Aiza Seguerra and Princess of ASAP Sessionistas, December 19, 2010
  8. Teenage Dream - Katy Perry, December 26, 2010 (Requested by Sam Milby)
  9. Stand Up For Love - Destiny's Child, January 2, 2011
  10. Hagkan - Sharon Cuneta, January 9, 2011
  11. When You Believe - Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston, with Vina Morales January 16, 2011
  12. Emotions - Destiny's Child (with Sitti Navarro and Nina Girado), January 30, 2011
  13. Thinking of You - Katy Perry with Akiko Solon, February 6, 2011
  14. Dito Ba - Kuh Ledesma, February 13, 2011
  15. Listen - Beyoncé, February 20, 2011
  16. It Might Be You - Stephen Bishop, February 20, 2011, Eliminated - Fourth Place

Akiko Solon was once a Monthly Finalist in Little Big Star Cebu. She won the Josenian Got Talent 2010 Grand Championship.[11]

  1. I Believe- Fantasia Barrino, October 31, 2010[12]
  2. Salamat - Yeng Constantino, November 14, 2010
  3. Last Dance - Donna Summer, November 21, 2010
  4. Home - Diana Ross, November 28, 2010
  5. Beautiful Liar - Beyoncé, December 5, 2010
  6. Nakapagtataka - APO Hiking Society, December 12, 2010
  7. Pasko Na Sinta Ko - With Jed Madela, December 19, 2010
  8. Home - Chris Daughtry, December 26, 2010 (Requested by John Lloyd Cruz)
  9. Its All Coming Back To Me Now - Celine Dion, January 2, 2011
  10. Sana'y Wala Ng Wakas - Sharon Cuneta, January 9, 2011
  11. Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis, with Yeng Constantino January 16, 2011
  12. Making Love Out of Nothing At All - Air Supply, (with Princess Velasco and Aiza Seguerra), January 30, 2011
  13. You're Love Is My Drug - Ke$ha, with Angeline Quinto, February 6, 2011
  14. Magsimula Ka - Leo Valdez, February 13, 2011
  15. Deja Vu - Beyoncé, February 20, 2011, Eliminated - Fifth Place

Star Power Final 12

Ninay Lescano is a disc jockey from Batangas who is known for her redhead fashion statement.

  1. On My Own - Whitney Houston, October 31, 2010[13]
  2. I'll Be There for You - Aiza Seguerra, November 14, 2010[14]
  3. Picture of You - Boyzone, November 21, 2010[15]
  4. I Want To Know What Love Is - Mariah Carey, November 28, 2010
  5. Whenever, Wherever - Shakira, December 5, 2010
  6. My Immortal - Evanescence, December 12, 2010
  7. Pasko Na Sinta Ko - With Jed Madela, December 19, 2010
  8. Naalala Ka - Rey Valera, December 26, 2010 (Requested by Jericho Rosales) Eliminated - January 2, 2011

Kaye Racho

  1. Breakaway - Kelly Clarkson, October 31, 2010[16]
  2. There You'll Be - Faith Hill, November 14, 2010[17]
  3. Huwag Na Huwag Mong Sasabihin - Kitchie Nadal, November 21, 2010[18]
  4. I'll Never Love This Way Again - Dionne Warwick, November 28, 2010[19]
  5. Waking Up in Vegas - Katy Perry, December 5, 2010
  6. Alone - Heart, December 12, 2010
  7. Nakaraang Pasko - With Aiza Seguerra and Princess of ASAP Sessionistas, December 19, 2010 Eliminated - December 26, 2010

Macy delos Reyes (17, Pop Charmer of Cebu)

  1. True Colors - Cyndi Lauper, October 24, 2010
  2. You're The Inspiration - Peter Cetera, November 14, 2010
  3. I Need You - LeAnn Rimes, November 21, 2010[20]
  4. Better Days - Dianne Reeves, November 28, 2010[21]
  5. Disturbia - Rihanna, December 5, 2010, Eliminated - December 12, 2010

Laurice Bermillo (15, Aspiring Star of Bataan)
She was a previous contestant in the second season of Little Big Star where she placed fourth in the grand finals of Big Division.

  1. Only Hope - Mandy Moore, October 24, 2010
  2. Angels Brought Me Here - Carrie Underwood, November 14, 2010
  3. You've Got A Friend - James Taylor, November 21, 2010
  4. A House Is Not a Home - Luther Vandross, November 28, 2010
  5. Closer - Ne-Yo, December 5, 2010, Eliminated - December 12, 2010

Rose Ann Francisco (15, Singing Bida from Batangas City)

  1. I'll Be Alright - Sarah Geronimo, November 7, 2010
  2. Dahil Minahal Mo Ako - Sarah Geronimo, November 14, 2010[22]
  3. Ikaw - Sarah Geronimo, November 21, 2010
  4. Brick By Boring Brick - Paramore, November 28, 2010, Eliminated - December 5, 2010

Natasia Cunanan (20, Precious Voice from Bulacan)

  1. Iingatan Ka - Carol Banawa, November 7, 2010
  2. You Are My Song - Regine Velasquez, November 14, 2010
  3. Rainbow - South Border, November 21, 2010, Eliminated - November 28, 2010

Sam Hernandez (16, All Out Performer from Taguig)

  1. I Turn to You - Christina Aguilera, October 24, 2010
  2. Thanks to You - Tyler Collins, November 14, 2010
  3. I Dreamed a Dream - Susan Boyle, November 21, 2010, Eliminated - November 28, 2010

Semi-finals

  1. Manalig Ka - Laarni Lozada, October 31, 2010
  2. Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler, November 14, 2010, Eliminated - November 21, 2010
  1. You'll Never Walk Alone - Regine Velasquez, October 31, 2010
  2. Healing - Deniece Williams, November 14, 2010, Eliminated - November 21, 2010
  1. Listen - Beyoncé, November 7, 2010
  2. At Your Side - The Corrs, November 14, 2010, Eliminated- November 21, 2010
  1. Lipad ng Pangarap - Gary Valenciano, October 24, 2010, Eliminated- November 7, 2010
  1. If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys, October 24, 2010, Eliminated - November 7, 2010
  1. The Time of My Life - David Cook, October 24, 2010, Eliminated- November 7, 2010
  1. Note to God - Charice, October 31, 2010, Eliminated - November 7, 2010
  1. The Voice Within - Christina Aguilera, November 7, 2010, Eliminated - November 7, 2010

Mentors

Round 1 Theme: Her Choice

Finalist SongScore Place
A. Akiko Solon Deja Vu 78.774% OUT
B. K-la Rivera Listen 81.512% 4TH
C. Monica Sacay This is my Now 84.924% 2ND
D. Angeline Quinto What Kind of Fool I Am 89.291% 1ST
E. Krissel Valdez And I'm Telling You 84.430% 3RD

Round 2 Theme: Judge Choice Song

Finalist Song Score Place
A. Akiko Solon OUT TBA OUT
B. K-la Rivera It Might Be You 83.45% OUT
C. Monica Sacay Through The Rain 86.07% 2ND
D. Angeline Quinto I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing 90.03& 1ST
E. Krissel Valdez Someday 84.92% 3RD

Round 3 Theme: Original Composition

Finalist Song Score Place
A. Akiko Solon OUT TBA OUT
B. K-la Rivera OUT TBA OUT
C. Monica Sacay Keep On Dreaming 85.196 OUT
D. Angeline Quinto Patuloy Ang Pangarap 92.888 1ST
E. Krissel Valdez Higher 88.703 2ND

Total of The Showdown

Finalist Score 1 Score 2 Score 3 Total Score Place
A. Akiko Solon 78.774 OUT OUT 78.774
B. K-la Rivera 81.512 83.45 OUT 82.481
C. Monica Sacay 84.924 86.07 85.196 85.396
D. Angeline Quinto 89.291 90.03 92.888 90.736
E. Krissel Valdez 84.430 84.92 88.703 86.176

Elimination chart

In each round, contestants were ranked to separate the lowest 4 ("Low4"). In the final rounds, there were 4 runners-up.

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Top 20Top 15Top 12Top 5Non-EliminationRunners-UpWinner
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PlaceContestantResult
1Angeline QuintoNon-
Elim
Non-
Elim
2Krissel ValdezNon-
Elim
Non-
Elim
1st
3Monica SacayNon-
Elim
Non-
Elim
2nd
Runner-up
4K-La RiveraNon-
Elim
Non-
Elim
3rd
Runner-up
5Akiko SolonNon-
Elim
Non-
Elim
4th
Runner-up
6Ninay LescanoNon-
Elim
Elim
7Kaye RachoNon-
Elim
Elim
8-9Macy Delos ReyesElim
Laurice Bermillo
10Rose Ann FranciscoElim
11-12Natasia CunananElim
Sam Hernandez
13-15Pauline LuteroElim
Joy Laquinario
Mia Flores
16-20Camille PeraltaElim
Rheena Rei Ferrer
Glaiza Micua
Cristele Rein Gonzales
Jizelle Formilleza

Guesting

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Calderon . Ricky . Christian, Erik lend star power to Sharon Cuneta's new reality show . PhilStar.com . September 1, 2010 . October 24, 2010.
  2. Web site: Angeline Quinto of MTB's Pop Idol [Archive] - PinoyExchange ]. www.pinoyexchange.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120405140614/http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-178384.html . 2012-04-05.
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  6. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Angeline-Quinto/146006055437016?v=wall&filter=1
  7. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Krissel-ValdezFan-Page/166869103324445?v=app_2309869772
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  10. http://forums.abs-cbn.com/yaf_postst514_Luzons-Star-Power-Finalist--Kla-Rivera-OT.aspx
  11. Web site: Akiko Maria Leslie Solon ~♥ Star Power Dreamer from Cebu ♥~ — Showbiz - Female Celebrities.
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  21. https://www.facebook.com/pages/We-love-Macy-de-los-Reyes-Star-Power/138435942875105?v=wall&filter=1
  22. November 14, 2010 . Dahil Minahal Mo ako Rose Ann Francisco performance Star Power November 14, 2010 . simplyroseann . . September 27, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160529101350/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzEapJED_bA . May 29, 2016 . live.