‘Idol’ judges exceed talent quota in Cebu
By Marinel Cruz
Inquirer
CEBU CITY—“OUR EXPECTATIONS were met, although I know there are so many good singers here who didn’t audition. They are afraid to risk their jobs,” declared “Philippine Idol” judge Pilita Corrales on the turnout of the major auditions here for the reality talent search on ABC 5.
The two-day tryouts held at the state-of-the-art Big Foot Entertainment compound yielded 36 contestants. A total of 89 had made it to the initial screening held on July 4.
“You will see these people in bars, clubs and hotel lounges here,” said Corrales, who shares judging chores task with composer Ryan Cayabyab and singer-TV host Francis Magalona. “They are afraid to leave their bands or jobs because they are unsure of their chances in the contest. I’m proud of those who made it here.”
More positive
Only 25 contestants each from the Visayas and Mindanao regions were supposed to get the coveted Golden Tickets. But since only 17 were picked from the major auditions in Davao last month, the judges were allowed to give out 33 here.
“We’ve exceeded our quota again,” Cayabyab told Inquirer Entertainment. “I feel more positive about Cebu [than Davao]. Maraming magagaling.”
Cayabyab and Corrales were very vocal about their disappointment over the low Davao turnout—only 17 were picked out of 75 who auditioned.
“I’m truly excited about the second level auditions in Manila,” said Cayabyab. “’Yun ang bakbakan (That will be the real slugfest).”
The 36 contestants will compete in the theater auditions set Aug. 1-3 at the CCP Main Theater in Pasay City.
Cayabyab said the judges found a lot of “really remarkable” contestants here but the question is whether or not they can compete with the others on the next level.”
Cayabyab cited contestant Kenneth Paul Alonzo, 21, who “looked and sounded very female” during the auditions. “He has a good singing voice. We were drawn to him. If he wins, the Philippines will be the first in the world to have an ‘Idol’ like that.”
Too good …
Magalona singled out Monette Rica Lim, a radiology technician, whom he found to be “too good to be true.” “She has the face, the height, nice hair, a good smile and a great voice,” said Magalona. “I was dumbfounded when I heard her. Mamita (Corrales’ nickname) jokingly said she didn’t want to pick a contestant prettier than [herself].”
According to “Idol” host Ryan Agoncillo, male contestants who failed the auditions have taken the rejection far worse than the females did.
“One guy didn’t want to speak at all,” Ryan noted. “He just stood by the door. I didn’t know whether he was ashamed to face the camera or he was praying to disappear. I left him alone. You just have to respect that. The girls were more composed.”
Weird moments
As expected, there were weird moments, too. One contestant sauntered in doing her do-re-mi; another mimicking drumbeats.
One guy said he was there because his friends said he could sing. Cayabyab told him his friends had lied.
Inquirer
CEBU CITY—“OUR EXPECTATIONS were met, although I know there are so many good singers here who didn’t audition. They are afraid to risk their jobs,” declared “Philippine Idol” judge Pilita Corrales on the turnout of the major auditions here for the reality talent search on ABC 5.
The two-day tryouts held at the state-of-the-art Big Foot Entertainment compound yielded 36 contestants. A total of 89 had made it to the initial screening held on July 4.
“You will see these people in bars, clubs and hotel lounges here,” said Corrales, who shares judging chores task with composer Ryan Cayabyab and singer-TV host Francis Magalona. “They are afraid to leave their bands or jobs because they are unsure of their chances in the contest. I’m proud of those who made it here.”
More positive
Only 25 contestants each from the Visayas and Mindanao regions were supposed to get the coveted Golden Tickets. But since only 17 were picked from the major auditions in Davao last month, the judges were allowed to give out 33 here.
“We’ve exceeded our quota again,” Cayabyab told Inquirer Entertainment. “I feel more positive about Cebu [than Davao]. Maraming magagaling.”
Cayabyab and Corrales were very vocal about their disappointment over the low Davao turnout—only 17 were picked out of 75 who auditioned.
“I’m truly excited about the second level auditions in Manila,” said Cayabyab. “’Yun ang bakbakan (That will be the real slugfest).”
The 36 contestants will compete in the theater auditions set Aug. 1-3 at the CCP Main Theater in Pasay City.
Cayabyab said the judges found a lot of “really remarkable” contestants here but the question is whether or not they can compete with the others on the next level.”
Cayabyab cited contestant Kenneth Paul Alonzo, 21, who “looked and sounded very female” during the auditions. “He has a good singing voice. We were drawn to him. If he wins, the Philippines will be the first in the world to have an ‘Idol’ like that.”
Too good …
Magalona singled out Monette Rica Lim, a radiology technician, whom he found to be “too good to be true.” “She has the face, the height, nice hair, a good smile and a great voice,” said Magalona. “I was dumbfounded when I heard her. Mamita (Corrales’ nickname) jokingly said she didn’t want to pick a contestant prettier than [herself].”
According to “Idol” host Ryan Agoncillo, male contestants who failed the auditions have taken the rejection far worse than the females did.
“One guy didn’t want to speak at all,” Ryan noted. “He just stood by the door. I didn’t know whether he was ashamed to face the camera or he was praying to disappear. I left him alone. You just have to respect that. The girls were more composed.”
Weird moments
As expected, there were weird moments, too. One contestant sauntered in doing her do-re-mi; another mimicking drumbeats.
One guy said he was there because his friends said he could sing. Cayabyab told him his friends had lied.
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