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Matty Juniosa earns golden buzzer on BGT

Former “Idol Philippines” contestant Matty Juniosa earned the coveted Golden Buzzer on Britain’s Got Talent. The 27-year-old singer received a standing ovation from judges and...

Something about Alisah

At one point in Alisah Bonaobra’s journey as X-Factor UK finalist in 2017, the studio audience comprising of mostly Britons were chanting her name. That reflected how...

It’s girls vs. boys on ‘The X Factor: The Band’

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What’s the big dream, Maria?

After months of staying in the UK chasing her dreams, 17-year-old Maria Laroco, who impressed the judges of The X Factor UK during the live auditions for...

Filipina teen singer gets a seat in ‘UK X Factor’ challenge

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AXN welcomes David Foster, Anggun and Jay Park to AGT’s new season

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Teen Filipina impresses ‘X Factor’ judges, gets standing ovation

Seventeen-year-old Maria Laroco wowed all four judges of The X Factor UK with her rendition of Prince’s classic “Purple Rain” on the second week of the popular reality singing...