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Star Power (TV series)

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Created by
  
ABS-CBN Corporation

Country of origin
  
Philippines

No. of episodes
  
20

Network
  
ABS-CBN

Directed by
  
Johnny Manahan

Original language(s)
  
Filipino, English

First episode date
  
10 October 2010

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Location(s)
  
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Judges
  
Edgar Mortiz, Billy Crawford, Mitch Valdez

Presented by
  
Sharon Cuneta, Erik Santos, Christian Bautista

Genres
  
Interactivity, Reality television

Cast
  
Sharon Cuneta, Erik Santos, Christian Bautista, Billy Crawford

Similar
  
Star for a Night, Search for the Star in a Million, Bituin, Born Diva, Krystala

Star Power: Sharon's Search for the Next Female Pop Superstar is a Philippine reality talent show airing on ABS-CBN. The show premiered October 10, 2010, and is hosted by Sharon Cuneta, Erik Santos, and Christian Bautista.

Contents

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, Visayas and Mindanao from August to September 2010.

Weekly Themes

Each week of the show had a particular theme.

  • October 24, 31 and November 7, 2010: My Story, My Song
  • October 24, 2010: First batch - Camille, Glaiza, Angeline, Laurice, Rheena, Macy, Sam
  • October 31, 2010: Second batch - Pauline, Ninay, Kaye, Joy, Akiko, Cristele, Krissel
  • November 7, 2010: Third batch - Rose Ann, Jizelle, Mia, Natasia, K-La, Monica
  • November 14, 2010: Songs of Dedication and Thankfulness
  • November 21, 2010: Favorite Things and Persons
  • November 28, 2010: Versatility (Songs Chosen by their Co-Finalists)
  • December 5, 2010: Sing and Dance Week
  • December 12, 2010: Arnel Pineda's Choice
  • December 19, 2010: Christmas Special (Non-Elimination Round)
  • With Jed Madela
  • With Aiza Seguerra and Princess of ASAP Sessionistas
  • December 26, 2010: Requested Songs by Kapamilya Leading Men
  • January 2, 2011: Prof. Kitchy Molina's Choice
  • January 9, 2011: Mega Song Choice (Birthday Tribute)
  • January 16, 2011: Celebrity Duets
  • January 30, 2011: Performance with Sessionistas
  • February 6, 2011: Showdown of Showmanship
  • February 13, 2011: Homecoming Special and Classic OPM Love Songs
  • February 20, 2011: Star Power Grand Showdown (Personal Choice, Judges' Choice, Star Records Compositions)
  • Red for Akiko
  • Green for Angeline
  • Pink for K-La
  • Yellow for Krissel
  • Blue for Monica

    • Star Power 5 Grand Finalists

    Angeline Quinto was a grand finalist of "Star For A Night", the batch where Sarah Geronimo won in 2002. 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.

    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.

    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.

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

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

    Star Power Final 12

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

    Kaye Racho

    Macy delos Reyes (17, Pop Charmer of Cebu)

    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.

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

    Natasia Cunanan (20, Precious Voice from Bulacan)

    Sam Hernandez (16, All Out Performer from Taguig)

    Semi-finals

  • Pauline Lutero (15, Makati City)
    1. Manalig Ka - Laarni Lozada, October 31, 2010
    2. Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler, November 14, 2010, Eliminated - November 21, 2010
  • Joy Laquinario (19, Davao)
    1. You'll Never Walk Alone - Regine Velasquez, October 31, 2010
    2. Healing - Deniece Williams, November 14, 2010, Eliminated - November 21, 2010
  • Mia Flores (18, Mandaluyong City)
    1. Listen - Beyoncé, November 7, 2010
    2. At Your Side - The Corrs, November 14, 2010, Eliminated- November 21, 2010
  • Camille Peralta (18, Plaridel, Bulacan)
    1. Lipad ng Pangarap - Gary Valenciano, October 24, 2010, Eliminated- November 7, 2010
  • Glaiza Micua (18, Taguig City)
    1. If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys, October 24, 2010, Eliminated - November 7, 2010
  • Rheena Ferrer (18, Makati City)
    1. The Time of My Life - David Cook, October 24, 2010, Eliminated- November 7, 2010
  • Cristele Rein Gonzales (15, Compostela Valley)
    1. Note To God - Charice, October 31, 2010, Eliminated - November 7, 2010
  • Jizelle Formilleza (16, Compostela Valley)
    1. The Voice Within - Christina Aguilera, November 7, 2010, Eliminated - November 7, 2010

    Mentors

  • November 28, 2010 - Annie Quintos (The Company)
  • December 5, 2010 - Georcelle Dapat
  • December 12, 2010 - Arnel Pineda
  • December 26, 2010 - Zsa Zsa Padilla
  • January 2, 2011 - Prof. Kitchy Molina of University of the Philippines' College of Music

    • Elimination chart

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

    Guesting

  • ASAP XV
  • Banana Split

    • References

    Star Power (TV series) Wikipedia
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