TV5’s “Kanta Pilipinas” premieres February 9

TV5’s original reality singing search, Kanta Pilipinas, premieres this Saturday, February 9, at 9:00pm. It is hosted by Rico Blanco, with judges Maestro Ryan Cayabyab and Asia’s Nightingale Lani Misalucha.

The 24 finalists are a product of nationwide auditions that were judged by some of the well-known people in the music industry - Arnee Hidalgo, Bituin Escalante, Jamie Rivera, Jimmy Antiporda, Erickson Raymundo of Cornerstone, Maristel Fernandez, and Vehnee Saturno.

The 24 lucky finalists are:

1. 5az1
2. Adrian Tabaldo
3. Allan Gonzales
4. Allison Gonzales
5. Chadleen Lacdo-O
6. Daniel Grospe and JB Landrito
7. Dea Formilleza
8. Esther Martinez
9. Ferns Tosco
10. Gian Carlo Baldonido
11. Gregory Llamoso
12. Haizel Fernando
13. Isaiah Antonio
14. Jacob Gayanelo
15. Janeth Gomez
16. Jeniffer Maravilla
17. Nicole and Carlo David
18. Pia Diamante
19. Raz Mendoza
20. Ricky Deloviar
21. Rochelle Merced
22. Thara Jordana
23. Timothy Pavino
24. Zari Bilon

Meanwhile, the theme song of Kanta Pilipinas was sung by Lea Salonga. Check out its music video here: http://bit.ly/14BjE6H

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