Hosted by Ogie Alcasid and Venus Raj, TV5’s newest primetime offering is the competition for the selfie generation—a chance for homegrown talents to rise from phone to fame and become the country’s next musical sensation
A revolution is coming to your television screens this summer with the upcoming premiere of RisingStars Philippines, a groundbreaking singing competition that is set to air on TV5 starting March 14.
Mico Aytona and Venus Raj. Singers Jimmy Bondoc, Nina, and radio
DJ Papa Jack are the judges that will determine along with the
audience who wins the contest
RisingStars Philippines provides a game-changing concept and a refreshing way to engage its audience through the staple of Filipino culture—the Karaoke. After searching through 20 cities from across the country, putting up booths in over 200 stops in major malls, barangays and schools, and finding musically gifted individuals with the potential to become a star, they are still looking for more.
The competition puts a premium on showcasing talent and bringing people closer to their dreams. Aside from the booths, auditions were held in the comfort of people’s homes through the RisingStars Philippines Mobile App. Available on the Google Play store for Android phones, the mobile app makes joining the contest easy and hassle-free, with no money or time spent on long lines and traveling.
Auditions were also held via the RisingStars Philippines website (www.risingstars.ph) where hopefuls could record and submit entries. Any Filipino over the age of 13 is eligible to enter the competition.
After months of screenings, online voting, and eliminations, the semi-finalists of each city were pitted in the regional live shows to screen and determine the cast for the televised finals. With 12 live shows held in various malls, thousands of guests and supporters cheered on their favorite contenders.
What makes this competition stand out from all the others is how it reaches out to the entire nation and takes advantage of the digital age. An entirely new degree of audience participation awaits viewers, as they can become part of the show at any given time: through the mobile app or website, anyone can sing, while those who didn’t make it to the initial screenings can still record and submit a challenge entry against any of the current finalists and get a chance to replace their slot on the show. This unique challenge concept presents a more level playing field, providing everyone their own chance to shine by showcasing their talents live on national television.
Mico Aytona joins Ogie and Venus as roving reporter. Ogie is excited about the show and for TV5.
“There is no doubt that all of them are good, but we are looking for a rising star,” he says. “That is another ingredient we are looking for.”
A former pageant contestant herself, Venus shares, “The journey is more important than the destination. We all want to win and have the prize, but it is merely secondary. What is important is that you prove yourself, that you overcome the trials within you.”
RisingStars Philippines has a distinguished panel of judges comprised of acoustic singer/songwriter Jimmy Bondoc, Diamond Soul Siren Nina, and Radio DJ/love guru Papa Jack.
The show premieres this March 14 at 9 p.m. on TV5 and airs every Saturday and Sunday.
For more contest details and updates, see posters, print ads, and log-on to the RisingStars website (www.risingstars.ph), or follow social media updates via Facebook /risingstars.ph or Twitter @RisingStarsasia.