PDA Season II Dream Night-Awards Night

Laarni Lozada had made it to become the newest PDA scholar graduating with the highest honor! She got a total of 651, 696 text votes or garnered 35.42% . The emotional Grand Star Dreamer was really crying and sobbing on stage! She was thanking all the people who made it possible; the abscbn Management, dream mentors, supporters, her parents and fellow scholars. She just received Php 1Million from abscbn,Php 1.5 Million worth of franchise from Crystal clear, a house and lot from Globe Asiatique plus a kitchen showcase from fujidenso, a laptop from Vio and an object from sony bravia! Attitude towards things can be change like being too emotional but talent is a gift that no nobody can copy or take it if it's truly born in you....that's what Laarni has. The mentors had offered their song and dance number namely; Headmaster Ryan Cayabyab, Over-all Voice Mentor Kitchy Molina, Media Performance Mentor Jose Javier Reyes, Academy In-Charge and Voice Mentor Monet Silvestre, and Diction/Speech Mentor Von Arroyo Direk Joey amazed me when he start rapping on stage!LOL It's like it was very unusual thing to see him that way! Below are the rest of the winners of PDA Season II Sixth Star Dreamer- Cris Pastor ( 36,487 votes or 1.97%) Fifthth Star Dreamer - Van Roxas (113,065 or 6.06% ) Fourth Star Dreamer - Liezel Garcia (247,346 or 13.36%) Third Star Star Dreamer -Miguel Mendoza (253,412 or 13.68%) Second Star Dreamer - Bugoy Drilon (549,760 or 29.70%) Bugoy sang our Elementary Graduation Song which is "Climb Every Mountain". I like the way he delivered it! The farmer's son was also emotional and he was still happy even if he wasn't the Grand Star Dreamer of this year's competition. His statement ended with a quote which says "It's free to dream, even if you are just an ordinary one" Congratulations to all scholars who dreamed big to reach for their stars!!!

PDA Grand Dream Night- Performance Night

Last night's "Grand Dream Night" wasn't that great for me. Perhaps I was just expecting something bigger than what I had seen. After 13 weeks of staying the academy, the top 6 scholars had finally showed their final best at Cuneta Astrodome. The PDA's Performance Night started with the opening performance of the 3 hosts; Nikki Gil, Tony Gonzaga and Billy Crawford followed by the expelled scholars'. Maestro Ryan Cayabyab was honored to announce and present the official graduates of Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2. A group performance followed. The first to perform were the boys. Personally speaking, I like the girl's group performance more. It was a sexy performance and the girls didn't look awkward.while delivering it.In other words, I wasn't impressed by the group performance which is compose of Van, Bugoy and Miguel. Before the individual moment of performances, 3 love couples did surprise the spectators. Sam Milby and Anne Curtis of "Dyosa" were there. The main casts of "Kahit Isang Saglit" who are Carmen Soo and Jericho Rosales did a song number also. Derek Ramsey and Miss Judy Ann Santos of "Humingi Ako sa Langit" had also perform their part with two other couples. Van Roxas was indeed a star of last night's gala. I agree with Direk Joey's comment on him. With regards to Liezel Garcia's performance, I'm gonna give her 7 or 8 out of 10 because I want her to bring out all the best that she has! When it comes to voice quality and musicality Liezel is good enough but her stage presence for me was kinda insufficient. She needs to have that plus factor or more additional moves to perfectly amaze the audience! I have no question in her voice. She's got unique and clean vocals. She could have done better... Talking about Cris Pastor and Miguel Mendoza's performances, it was fine. As expected Laarni Losada did gave a great solo number. She was trully blessed with the kind of voice that she has like what Maestro Ryan Cayabyab had told her. Bugoy Drilon's performance was also amazing as what teacher Kitchie was saying- Angels did bring him to the finals. It was just the first part of PDA Grand Dream Night. Tonight September 14 will be the most awaited part which is the Awards Night! Few more hours from now and we'll know who's gonna be the next one to follow the steps of Yeng Constantivo- PDA Season 1 Grand Star Dreamer. I'm certain that the top 6 are pretty excited to know who among them will have commercials, albums to release, international tour etc soon after the revelation of voting results! Before the program ended I noticed that Liezel, Cris and Yeng wore my top 3 fave colors during their last group intermission number- baby pink, aqua blue and purple!Yeng was in purple! I love what she was wearing last night!

PDA BIGayan- A Concert for a Cause

The top 6 scholars performed their chosen songs. Each was given a chance to introduce their fellow performers to practice their hosting skills. This week's guest's juror was the Gen Manager of Universal Records-Kathleen Dy Go. Tonight's performances of everybody was good. If I'm gonna pick up for the best 3, I'll pick up Laarni, Liezel and Cris-all girls group! I agree with Mr Louie Ocampo's comment on Laarni. Laarni was indeed oozing with self-confidence with her performance tonight. Before the scholars performed, each one of them had also picked up their chosen charitable institutions. The six scholars are the instruments to help different charities.Below was the sequence of tonight's performances and their chosen charities:

1. Liezel- Please Don't Stop the Music by Rihanna ( Home for the Aged)
2. Miguel- Rock DJ by Robbie Williams ( Mindanao Emergency Tulong Bakwet)
3. Cris- Sway of Pussycat Dolls ( Gawad Kalinga)
4. Van- True to Your Heart by 98 Degrees (Cebu City Task Force)
5. Laarni- Lani Misalucha's Waray-Waray (Ambassadors of Light Chorale)
6. Bugoy- All I need Is You by Guy Sebastian ( Gatbo Irrigators Association in Camarines Sur)

After the performances of each scholars, a short interview followed. Bugoy was asked with regards to his sexuality. Cris' closeness to Sen was brought up. Van said something about his mom's disapproval of joining the contest. Laarni's emotional aspect and insensitiveness to her fellow scholars didn't escape the buzz.In showbiz you really have to be strong for you to stand the possible hearsays!Ranking himself in Rank 1 or 2, Miguel was quite unhappy with the revelation that he was only ranked 7 or 8 by his fellow scholars. Lastly, Liezel's depreciating stage performances was highly noticed by people. The contender from Puerto Galera said that she's giving her all and is still giving it! The night ended after the dance presentation rendered by the scholars. One more week to go and we are about to hail the Grand Star Dreamer of PDA Season II. Catch the Grand Dream Night, Awards Night on September 14, Sunday! Voting will also end on the same day so keep voting for your bets! Voting started right after the announcement of top 6 scholars.

Laarni, Liezel and Bugoy in ASAP '08

Few hours ago I was entertained with ASAP segment when PDA Scholars were invited to perform with known artists and performers.Last Sunday Laarni sang with Ms Zsa Zsa Padilla and it was awesome! Thanks to youtube because I was able to catch it! Today, top 3 scholars had the chance to be on the floor of ASAP and feel the excitement of being a true performer! The first to perform was Liezel together with the Song Siren Nina. Liezel was wearing a red dress while I admire the one wore by Nina! It was a simple cut of cloth yet it looked elegant. I simply like it. The ladies sang the song "I don't Wanna Miss A Thing" by Aerosmith.Next were Laarni and Sheryn Regis singing the song "Starting Over Again". The combination was perfect. It was a good pair of singers! Both are truly gifted when it comes to singing. The last but the least was Bugoy. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano was paired to him. They performed the Tagalog song "Di Bale Na Lang". We were laughing with Bugoy's moves because he doesn't look awkward and he went along well with Gary's. The three PDA Scholars showed their talents and they proved that they can perform with today's popular artists and hit makers. This coming September 30 will be the Performance Night! Be there and together we'll know who will be the Grand Dreamer for this year's season.

PDA's 3rd Gala Performance Night

This Saturday is the third week of the scholars official performance on stage. This time they are rendering songs which are dedicated to their closest pals or best friends. The songs that they had chosen reminds them of special names and their unforgettable experience with those people.There were only 14 scholars left since Chivas was expelled due to unhealthy physical condition and John Ross who did a voluntary exit. The resident jurors Gerard Salonga and Louie Ocampo are still there to give comments and assessments. The juror of the week is Rachelle Ann Go, a recording artist and one of the ASAP's champions. Hmmmmm as time goes by I observed that Billy's doing a lot better now. He's improving! His hosting ability definitely shows! Well looking at those 14 performers there was one thing that was quickly observed by the jury. It's the diction and right utterances of the lyrics of their chosen songs. Laarni really got a talent. However, her personality and emotional stability can pull her down if she'll do nothing to change her own perceptions with regards to belongingness! The group is accepting her of course and trying to reach for her. I also understand her part because definitely there are also scholars who don't like her. I can see and feel it. Well, that's a challenge for her to take!I believe in her that she can reach her star but of course she must come out of the Academy in a package. In other words, having her amazing talent and strong personality with oozing confidence! That will totally make her become the new rising star of today in the Philippines! I want Laarni to become a fighter inside the academy. Her song tonight fits her. This week's top 3 scholars are Liezel, Christian and Van. The Shining Star of the Week is non other than Liezel! For 3 consecutive weeks she'd been able to prove to all her amazing talent! Her 2 simple wishes were already granted and she was happy for it. And now, her new simple request is about to be granted for being the best among the rest! I like her and from the beginning I know this contender from Puerto Princessa can go further and can make it to the finals! After the performances of each scholar, scholar Sheng finally left the Academy. Sheng and Jet were the probationary scholars of the week . Jet got a total of 51.07% of text votes while Sheng only gathered a total of 48.93% of support. Jet got another chance to prove to people that he deserves to stay in the academy and learn more in the coming days. Sheng was fine. She'll definitely get breaks from the network after her expulsion. She was good while staying with other scholars and showed her best to be part of PDA.