Singing is really a big part of every Filipino's life. It is one of our ways of relieving stress. I don't know what's with singing that makes us feel happy and cheerful. I myself is a self-confessed karaoke addict. It just gives me satisfaction and bliss. A catharsis, that is!
I am not really a good singer but I know WHO sings well and who just breaks eardrums. lol.
Since singing is like our way of life, singing contests are almost every where in the country. Some offer meager cash just to make ends meet. Some promise to realize a big dream...big time, like the ones we see on TV. So you see heart-breaking stories of contestants losing hope to have a better life. Some are true some are just plain publicity. True or fabricated, still a lot of people would vote for those who have the real talent.
Anyway, one example is Angeline Quinto who just won last night's grand showdown for the first ever Star Power, a search for a female Popstar hosted by the Megastar Sharon Cuneta. It was so popular that it trended world wide on twitter last night.
Frankly, she was my early favorite. I was touched by her story (I know a lot of Filipinos could relate to her as well). This girl doesn't only have a good story but also has a powerful voice. She can really sing, plus she looks like Regine Velasquez when the latter was still starting. She really deserves the title. I hope she makes it big in the industry and be given a big break, unlike what ABS-CBN did to Laarni Lozada.
Goodluck, Angeline!
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