TFCKat’s remaining contender all set to compete in PGT 4 quarter finals

QUEZON CITY, Philippines - May 3, 2013 - PRLog -- After four weeks of a diverse showcase of world-class talents and rigorous judging at Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) season 4, eight acts have so far made it to the semi-finals round - Flair tender Chaeremon Basa; transgender singing trio The Miss Tress; black light dancers Zilent Overload; singer Eumee Lyn Capile; band MP3, twins dance group Symmetry, and just this weekend, break dancers D’ Intensity Breakers and quick mask artist Tito Cris Castro.    Meanwhile, twelve remaining acts, including TFCKat Middle East winner Cris Bernardo, will compete in the coming days for a chance at becoming PGT’s season 4 winner.


Just last month, the biggest and grandest talent-reality show drew the curtains for its 36 quarter finalists, then with two TFCkat winners getting the chance to compete in the semi-final round – Cris and Russel Figueroa from Canada.  Just over the weekend, Russel nearly got into the semi-finals until quick face magician Tito Cris got the judges’ vote.  This week, Cris comes back from Dubai where she lives with her husband.  Cris said she is ready and excited to compete with the six acts.  


Aside from welcoming a variety of remarkable new acts this season, PGT 4 also proved to be the biggest PGT edition yet as the show conducted worldwide and online auditions where Cris and Russel figured well.  Since February, Filipinos worldwide have witnessed the stiff competition among contestants both from the Philippines and elsewhere in the world, both groups sharing talent of global dimensions.  


In total, the 36 quarterfinalists were composed of 14 dance acts; seven singing acts; three musical acts; and 12 variety/novelty acts that included various stunts, outdoor acts, magic acts, and a whole lot more.   Exciting new acts ranging from car drifting, synchronized swimming, motor stunts, flair tending, and dog tricks made it to this season’s quarterfinals and started competing this month for the semi-final round.


Among those who got the judges’ approval at audition stage were TFCkat winners Cris, Russel, Gail Belmonte (Singapore),  Joy Carbonell (Hong Kong), and Remar Kenji Ripo (Japan) from Asia, Maverick Silang Gomez (Spain) from Europe, Sean Hutton (Australia) from Oceana, and Daryl Ogalino (United States of America) from North America.
Daryl impressed the judges as he sung a Filipino song flawlessly even when he did not speak the language very well.  From Singapore, Gail brought her own singing style which Kris described as “angelic.”  Meanwhile, Joy touched the judges with her inspiring story as a domestic helper whose passion for music is supported by her foreign employers.  Sean also earned the interest of the judges as he sang a song dedicated to mothers.  Maverick got the attention of Ai-ai and Kris with his combination of good looks and sheer talent.  Kenji shared his unique dance skills and became one of the TFCkat winners who earned all three of the judges’ “yes.”  


In the end, Cris Bernardo and Russel Figueroa continued in the running at the quarterfinals.  Cris wowed the judges with her powerful rendition.  When she was asked to sing another tune (Jennifer Hudson’s Listen), all judges gave their resounding “yes.”  FMG said “You’re a great singer.”   Russel on the other hand sang Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin (by Lani Misalucha) with much passion, much to the delight of Kris who remarked “Halatang paos pero kinaya pa rin. Bongga! (It was obvious that he is not physically well but he still sang well.  It’s amazing!).”  For a chance at the semis, Russel sang with much passion but his health condition got the best of him.


Remaining quarterfinalists who are to compete in the next few days include TFCkat’s remaining contender Cris (who will compete this weekend); gymnasts of Philippine Gymnastics Athletics and Academy; metal ring dancer Frankendal Fabroa; illusionist dancers Crewckattz Dancers; singing YouTube sensation Roel Manlangit; bromance dancers Ramon Magsaysay Memorial College Dance + Site Project; dance group VMA; folk dancers Bughaw Folkloric Dance Troupe; synchronized swimmers Rosenrei Synchro Sirens; car drifters Lateral Drift Productions Philippines Drivers; motor stuntmen Gensan Stunt Team; and Balungao Robotic Dancers.


Who will join Chaeremon, The Miss Tres, Zilent Overload, Eumee, MP3, Symmetry, D’ Intensity Breakers and Tito Cris Castro in the semi-finals? Will Cris eventually make the cut this week?  Don’t miss the PGT 4 hosted by Luis Manzano and Billy Crawford, every Saturday, and every Sunday (Sunday and Monday in Australia, Guam, New Zealand and Japan) on TFC worldwide and online, anytime on www.TFC.tv.  Find and connect with TFC on Facebook, at www.facebook.com/KapamilyaTFC.