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The StarStruck mania has begun anew and thousands from all over the archipelago have manifested interest in becoming the next stars as they came in droves last Sunday to file their applications to StarStruck V, chanting the popular ''Dream, Believe, Survive'' mantra of the longest-running, No. 1 reality-based artista search. Almost six thousand people flocked to GMA Network Drive and at SM Cebu, SM Davao, SM Iloilo and Stadia in Dagupan for the nationwide simultaneous release of application forms. During the show's recent launch on ''SOP,'' the new ''StarStruck V'' hosts were introduced. Dingdong Dantes, internationally-acclaimed actor and original ''StarStruck'' host from Season 1 to 4, led the team together with the ravishing ''Rosalinda'' star Carla Abellana and maverick co-host Raymond Gutierrez. Applicants braved the heat to try their luck in the ultimate route to stardom. The nationwide auditions are open to all male and female, 16-23 years old, Filipino citizen, and with talent in singing, dancing and acting. Auditions are now being held on the following dates and venues: GMA Network Center (Sept. 7-11; Sept. 14-18; Sept. 21-25; and Sept. 28-Oct. 2); SM Cebu on Sept. 12-13; SM Davao on Sept. 12-13; SM Iloilo on Sept. 12-13; SM Cagayan de Oro on Sept. 19-20; SM Molino on Sept. 19-20; SM Bacolod on Sept. 19-20; and SM Naga on Sept. 25-27. As the ''StarStruck'' invasion begins anew, the brightest and biggest Kapuso stars are set to join the grand launch in the abovementioned cities. StarStruck alumni Ryza Cenon, Rich Asuncion, Mike Tan, Rainier Castillo, Yasmien Kurdi and Arnel Ignacio kicked off the festivity at SM Cebu Events Center. LJ Reyes, Iwa Moto, Jackie Rice, Chariz Solomon, Jan Manual, Chuck Allie, Arci Munoz and Sunshine Dizon are expected to be at the StarStruck V at SM Davao Events Center. At the SM Iloilo launch, ''StarStruck'' heartthrobs Mark Herras, Mart Escudero, Prince Estefan, Dex Quindosa and Allan K will be there, and at the Stadia in Dagupan City, fans will thrill at the presence of the following young stars: Heart Evangelista, Dennis Trillo, Jennica Garcia, Kris Bernal, Aljur Abrenica, Paolo Avelino, Pauleen Luna, Glaiza de Castro, Gian Magdangal, Mae, Sexbomb, Harry, Jan Nieto, Chris Cayzer, Matteo Guidicelli and Gerald Santos. Applicants must bring the original and photocopy of their birth certificate, as well as whole body and close-up photos. Those below 18 years old need a written consent from their parents, and original and photocopy of their parent's valid ID in order to qualify for the auditions. Source: Manila Bulletin
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August 31 to September 6 Daily Auditions GMA Souvenir Shop September 5 (Saturday) and 6 (Sunday) Audition Batch 1 SM Cebu, CSI Dagupan, SM Pampanga September 12 (Saturday) and 13 (Sunday) Audition Batch 2 SM Davao, SM Cebu, SM Iloilo September 19 (Saturday) and 20 (Sunday) Audition Batch 3 SM Cagayan de Oro, SM Bacolod, SM Molino September 25 (Friday), 26 (Saturday) and 27 (Sunday) Auditions SM Naga September 26 (Saturday) Davao and Cagayan de Oro Finals SM Davao September 27 (Sunday) Cebu Finals SM Cebu October 3 (Saturday) Iloilo and Bacolod Finals SM Iloilo October 4 (Sunday) Dagupan Finals October 5 to 10 Deliberations CSI Dagupan October 12 to 17 1st Call-back: Manila and Regional, October 19 to 21 Deliberations, October 23 to 24 2nd Call-back: Manila and Regional Studio 5 Source: www.igma.tv
'StarStruck V' aspirants from all over the archipelago came in droves last Sunday to once again chant the popular "Dream, Believe, Survive" mantra of the longest-running, No. 1 reality-based artista search. Text from GMA Corporate Communications. Thousands of people flocked to GMA Network Drive and in SM Cebu, SM Davao, SM Iloilo and Stadia in Dagupan for the nationwide simultaneous release of applications. During the show's launch on SOP last Sunday, the new StarStruck V hosts were introduced. Dingdong Dantes, internationally-acclaimed actor and original StarStruck host from Season 1 to 4, lead the team together with ravishing Rosalinda star Carla Abellana and maverick co-host Raymond Gutierrez. Applicants braved the heat to be the first on queue and to try their luck in the ultimate route to stardom. The nationwide auditions are open to all male and female, 16-23 years-old, Filipino Citizen, and with talent in singing, dancing and acting. Auditions will begin at 10am on the following dates and venues: GMA Network Center (August 31 to September 4; September 7 to 11; September 14 to 18; September 21 to 25; and September 28 to October 2); CSI Dagupan on September 5 and 6; SM Pampanga on September 5 and 6; SM Cebu on September 5 and 6; SM Cebu on September 12 and 13; SM Davao on September 12 and 13; SM Iloilo on September 12 and 13; SM Cagayan de Oro on September 19 and 20; SM Molino on September 19 and 20; SM Bacolod on September 19 and 20; and SM Naga on September 25 to 27. Or register online though www.starstruck.tv! Applicants must bring the original and photocopy of their birth certificate, as well as whole body and close-up photos. Those below 18 years need a written consent from their parents, and original and photocopy of their parent’s valid ID in order to qualify for the auditions. The mania is back! StarStruck V strikes back! Source: www.igma.tv
Mark Herras Profile A unique combination of flashy dance moves, an angelic smile, and bad boy charm, this talented young actor surely has what it takes to go the distance! Basic Info Name: Mark Herras Nickname: Mark Birthday: December 14, 1986 Birth Place: Manila Showbiz Anniversary: February 1, 2004 Personal Claim to fame: Mark Herras was the first Ultimate Male Survivor during StarStruck's season 1. Pet Peeves: "Yung mga taong plastic, yung mga taong parang abnormal." Fears: "Ipis!" What is your most unforgettable moment/experience? "When I won in Starstruck." Unforgettable childhood memory: "Yung nadapa ako tapos sobrang laki ng sugat ko sa tuhod as in biyak!" Favorites Mark's hit list: 1. He's a big DOTA (Defense of the Ancients) fan, and could spend hours just playing online games! 2. His sport is basketball. 3. His fave local actor is Robin Padilla. 4. Catherine Zeta- Jones, Antonio Banderas, Tom Hanks, Will Smith and Eddie Murphy top his list of Hollywood actors. 5. He enjoyed watching the movie How High. 6. Solar Sports, ETC, AXN and HBO are his channels of choice. 7. He likes listening to the music of Justin Timberlake, Usher and J.Lo. 8. He's a fan of hiphop. His most treasured items are his cellphone, iPod and wallet. Star Trivia: Mark's not a big fan of jazz music. Q & A On the spot: Why did you enter showbusiness? "To earn money for my family." What do you consider as the turning point in your career? "Yung naglabas ako ng album, first album ko yung Average Joe. Yun yung pinaka- turning point." If you weren’t in showbiz, what kind of career would you have? "Hindi ko alam e, kung ano yung mangyayari; siguro varsity ng basketball." What is your biggest frustration/regret? "Wala pa naman." What do most people not know about you? "Sobrang addict ako ngayon sa DOTA, pag free time ko at pag nasa bahay ako matutulog ako mga 5:00 a.m. na!" What do you want to achieve? "Malaking bahay tapos maraming kotse at mabuhay ng matagal and to enjoy life!" What is your advice to aspiring artists? "Just love your job; be kind, professional and know how to respect everyone. Love your work and be thankful." Source: www.igma.tv
Jennylyn Mercado Profile The original StarStruck Sole Female Survivor, Jen has gone through many changes in front of the camera. From the sweet girl on the cast of Joyride, she has blossomed into a young woman, ever poised and ready to face the world in her own terms. Basic Info Name: Jennylyn Mercado Nickname: Jen Birthday: May 15, 1987 Birth Place: Paranaque Showbiz Anniversary: February 1, 2004 Personal Claim to fame: She's the first Female SUrvivor of GMA's artista search, StarStruck. Unforgettable moment: She says of her Extra Challenge experience, "A lot! Passing the rope bridge (that's 180 feet), bonding with the snakes, super dami!" Favorites Jennylyn's hit list: 1. She's into table tennis. 2. Jen knows how to play the guitar. 3. She loves Julia Roberts. 4. She's into R&B and pop. 5. Her mom's her role model. Her most treasured item is her perfume collection. Star Trivia: Jen's afraid of heights! Q & A On the spot: Why did you enter showbusiness? "To have experience, exposure, and to help my family." What do you consider as the turning point in your career? "When I joined Starstruck." If you weren't in showbiz, what kind of career would you have? "I'd still be in school [but] still singing." What is your biggest frustration/regret? "To be a dancer, hehehe!!!" What do most people don't know about you? "Masungit, tahimik." What are you most proud of? "My voice and how I carry myself." What do you value most? "My family and the people close to my heart." What do you want to achieve? "I want to have a concert and stay in this business." What is your advice to aspiring artists? "Strive hard, persevere, always ask for the guidance of the Lord, plus be nice to all and LOVE your work." Source: www.igma.tv
The talent search that started it all is back! "StarStruck," GMA's original and innovative reality-based artista search, returns for another big season via a grand and explosive launch on "SOP" Sunday, Aug. 30. Anticipation grows for the fifth season of "StarStruck," which promises to be the biggest ever. And as such, the nationwide phenomenon that launched the most popular young actors of the network Sunday once again opens its doors to all aspirants across the archipelago. As the network throws in a big launch party for the new season of "StarStruck" on "SOP," live remote feeds will also be shown from SM Cebu, SM Davao, SM Iloilo and Stadia in Dagupan with the simultaneous release of application forms in these areas. Aspirants aged 16-23 years old, male or female, Filipino Citizen, and with talent in singing, dancing and acting are encouraged to proceed to GMA Network Drive at 10 a.m. on Sunday to get their application forms. Applicants need to bring the original and photocopy of their birth certificate, and whole body and close-up photos. Those below 18 years need a written consent from their parents, and original and photocopy of their parent's valid ID in order to qualify for the auditions. As the "StarStruck" invasion begins anew, the brightest and biggest Kapuso stars are set to join the grand launch in the said key cities. "StarStruck" alumni Ryza Cenon, Rich Asuncion, Mike Tan, Rainier Castillo, Yasmien Kurdi and Arnel Ignacio kick off the festivity at SM Cebu Events Center. LJ Reyes, Iwa Moto, Jackie Rice, Chariz Solomon, Jan Manual, Chuck Allie, Arci Munoz and Sunshine Dizon celebrate the launch of "StarStruck V" at SM Davao Events Center. "StarStruck" heartthrobs Mark Herras, Mart Escudero, Prince Estefan, Dex Quindosa at Allan K fill SM Iloilo Open Parking with kilig and surprises. Adding star-power in Stadia in Dagupan are the fastest-rising Kapuso stars Heart Evangelista, Dennis Trillo, Jennica Garcia, Kris Bernal, Aljur Abrenica, Paolo Avelino, Pauleen Luna, Glaiza de Castro, Gian Magdangal, Mae, Sexbomb, Harry, Jan Nieto, Chris Cayzer, Matteo Guidicelli and Gerald Santos. The chance to enter the gateway to showbizlandia is here once again via GMA's "StarStruck V." Applications will be given away at SM Cebu, SM Iloilo, SM Davao and Stadia in Dagupan as well as at GMA Network Drive for Manila-based applicants. Audition dates per location will be announced on "SOP" Sunday. Source: Manila Bulletin - Saturday, August 29
Reality artista search StarStruck V open its audition on sunday to begin searching for the next big star of GMA7 If your are interested, the requirements for the audition are birth certificate (copy and certified true copy), pictures 1 close up and 1 whole body, and for 18-years-old below, bring parental consent and valid ID of your parents.
Jennylyn Mercado: "Advise ko lang sa kanila, lakas ng loob. Kailangan ‘yun. Confidence, and pakikisama. Be nice to everyone. And dasal! Kasi kailangan mo rin mag-dasal lalo na kapag kinakabahan ka. Hindi mo na alam kung ano 'yung puwede mong gawin, kung ano ang puwede mangyari. So dasal." Jackie Rice: "Kumain muna sila bago sila pumila! Tapos, siyempre, ipakita nila kung ano ang mayroon sila. Huwag silang mahihiya, kasi once in a lifetime rin 'yung pagsali, so ibigay na nila 'yung best nila para mapili sila." Kris Bernal: "Ang isang secret diyan, believe in yourself na kaya mong gawin. Ako, I don't dance, I don't sing. Pero sa StarStruck, naniniwala akong kaya kong sumayaw, kaya kong kumanta. ‘Yun nga, lakasan lang ng loob. Tapangan mo lang. At saka wag ka papaapekto sa mga taong nasa paligid. Kumbaga, kung ano 'yung dream mo, i-pursue mo lang. Gawin mo ang lahat. At saka siyempre, prayers—‘wag mawawala yun." Nadine Samonte: "Wag na kayong mag-StarStruck kasi mahihirapan lang [kayo], mag-aral na lang kayo. (Laughs.) Masasabi ko lang, just be yourself. Kung anong kaya mong gawin, yun 'yung gawin mo." Mark Herras: "Simple lang naman. Ipakita niyo na willing kayo mag-StarStruck, willing kayo mag-audition. Siyempre talent, 'di ba? Kung sa tingin niyo acting ang talent niyo, ipakita niyo sa kanila; kung dancing, ipakita niyo; kung singing, ipakita niyo. And magpakatotoo lang kayo, just be yourself. Siyempre batch five na 'to, so medyo alam na nila ang mga paikot-ikot. So dapat, kung humarap sila sa kung saan man sila mago-audition, just be yourself lang." Sheena Halili: "Sana lang siguraduhin niyo na gusto niyo talagang maging artista. Dahil pag nandito na kayo, hindi ito laru-laro. Kasi, alam mo ‘yun, makikita ng tao kung sino talaga 'yung mag-stay. At saka, ano e, maraming aasa sa inyong tao. Siyempre pag naging fan niyo ang isang tao, tapos hindi niyo naman minamahal 'yung trabaho niyo, parang unfair naman ‘yun sa kanila, 'di ba? Sana lang, willing kayong matuto, willing kayong mapahiya, willing kayong masabihan ng mga hindi magagandang words, at ready din kayo sa bagong mundo." Jade Lopez: "Be yourself, magpakatotoo ka. ‘Yun naman palagi. ‘Wag mong isipin na competition yun, mag-enjoy ka lang sa ginagawa mo. Kasi nung time na yun, ako, parang naglalaro lang ako. Wag kang mag-expect kasi masasaktan ka. Kaya, ako, noon? Kaming lahat actually sa Batch 1, parang naglalaro lang kami noon. Until nag-Final Judgement, doon lang naman na-realize na 'Gosh, heto na.' Nasa showbiz pala kami. Enjoy lang." Jana Roxas: "Kung talagang kaya niyo, dapat ibigay [niyo] 'yung best—kasi ganoon 'yung ginawa namin. Tsaka ipakita [niyo] 'yung pinaka-talent [niyo]." Vaness del Moral: "Sa mga gustong mag-audition sa StarStruck V, ano lang. Be yourself. Hindi 'yung ano, 'yung nagpapanggap kayong ibang tao. Kasi pangit 'yung ganoon e. Siyempre kapag nagpanggap kayo na ibang tao kayo, off or on cam, ganoon 'yung magiging lifestyle niyo. Hindi magandang tignan. Basta kung totoong tao kayo, tapos 'yung ugali niyo talagang nilalabas niyo, mas magugustuhan kayo ng tao." Chariz Solomon: "Wala naman ‘yan kung manalo ka o matalo. 'yung totoong laban niyan, ika nga nila, after na ng StarStruck. Ibigay niyo lang 'yung 100% niyo, pero ‘wag na kayong mag-comedy. (Laughs.) Magpa-tweetums na kayong lahat, o 'di kaya mag-sexy kayo, walang problema sa akin ‘yun. ‘Yun lang ang advice ko. Tsaka lagi kayong mag-pray and stay humble. Pero ‘wag kayong maging overconfident, pero confident pa rin. Trust in yourself. Wag mayabang, wag magpapaapi, and be friendly. ‘Yun 'yung pinaka importante sa lahat, dapat marunong kang makisama—mabait ka sa lahat. Kahit inaaway ka nila, mabait ka pa rin sa kanila. Ganoon ‘yun. Kasi pag binato ka ng bato, batuhin mo ng truck. Ganoon 'yun." Vivo Ouanio: "Just be yourself. ‘Yun lang." Source: www.igma.tv
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