The Little Dreamers: 6th Gala Night

For the 6th gala performance and expulsion night of Pinoy Dream Academy Little Dreamers, the eight remaining kids sang songs about growing up. Angelo could have been the outstanding little dreamer again with his song Awit ng Kabataan (Rivermaya) if not for his wrong use of air flow which resulted in cutting of some words. Philip also had flats and quite uncertain of a few notes at the beginning of his song Growing Up (Gary Valenciano). Amy gave a heartfelt performance of Lea Salonga's version of Someone's Waiting For You but also failed to be on top.

Kelly sang one of the juror's own hits - Aiza Seguerra's Pagdating ng Panahon - and the juror was quite happy with her own interpretation. Dean gave a mediocre performance of Anak by Freddie Aguilar, while Risie and Cristina belted out Because of You (Kelly Clarkson) and Yesterday's Dream (Donna Cruz) respectively.

Overall, it was a good night, and it was so good to know that the show's researchers seemed to favor OPM more than foreign songs. Five out of the eight songs were actually OPM, not counting Lea Salonga's Someone's Waiting For You because it was just a version and originally a foreign song.

At the end of the show, the jury composed of resident jurors Jimmy Antiporda, Aiza Seguerra and guest juror Jessa Zaragoza favored Aubrey's performance of Big Girls Don't Cry (Fergie Ferguson). It was Aubrey's first time to become the Outstanding Little Dreamer.

The other kids who have already received the Outstanding Little Dreamer award are Angelo, Philip, Cristina and Amy.


It was a sad night for Dean, though, because as part of the bottom two last week, he got the lesser number of votes compared to the other bottom 2, Kelly. Dean only got 42.34% and Kelly was saved for getting 57.66% of votes. It was Kelly's fourth time to be at the bottom, and fourth time to be saved. Dean put up a strong front when the result was announced but still cried afterwards.

Who could be the 6th set of bottom 2 kids? Find out next week on Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 Little Dreamers.

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Philip and Amy, This Week's Outstanding Dreamer

The Little Dreamers sang sports-inspired songs in view of the Beijing Olympics. Dingdong Avanzado joined resident jurors Jimmy Antiporda and Aiza Seguerra in ranking the kids. It wasn't surprising that Philip got the top score again because he is very consistent in his performances, delivering his songs with great energy and much gusto. With regards to Amy, it's actually high time the judges notice her. Angelo hasn't been on the top for quite some time now because they've been giving him slow songs. It seems that his voice is choosy when it comes to pieces. He only excels with upbeats.

Last week, the dreamers who got the "needs improvement" grade were Nikki and Kelly. Kelly, it seems, has been consistent in the bottom. Only once had she not been on probation. On the other hand, it's Nikki's 2nd (and last time) at the bottom. She only got 48.21% of text votes against Kelly's 51.79%.

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Philip Tops the Gala Night Again

The Little Dreamers sang old songs that were popularized even before some of their parents were born. It seemed to put their musicality (and listening ability) to test as they brought to life songs that perhaps they have never heard of until the day it was given to them.

But the Little Dreamers were successful as evident in the comments of the judges composed of Jimmy Antiporda, Richard Poon and Aiza Seguerra. But the Outstanding Little Dreamer for the week award went to the little darling from Gen. San. with his rendition of Diana. Philip, with his longish hair, seem to develop a really good fan base as he was very well applauded all throughout his performance. The young boy seem to exude a boy-next-door appeal this early.

It was sad, however, for Jerome who got the boot last night, saving Nikki. People knew from the start that he will leave early. He's still so much of a baby for showbusiness. If there was one dreamer who got the boot that surprised me, it was Shane. She performs better than some of those who are still in the competition. But, oh well, perhaps her manager is a little inexperienced.

Photo courtesy of pinoydreamacademy.ph

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The Little Dreamers: 3rd Gala Night

Cristina took away the "star dreamer-ship" award from Angelo (who had been the star dreamer for two consecutive times) and Philip. Her rendition of Leah Navarro's original hit Isang Mundo, Isang Awit is infectious. Her little choreography is awesome even if she just sways side to side. Her voice is so pure and technically correct. As Barbie Almabis, one of the judges, says, Cristina hits all the notes correctly.

On the other hand, Leon and Kelly got the N.I. (Needs Improvement) grade from the last gala night's performance. Kelly, who was also got an N.I. last week, was again saved with a total vote of 76.64%. Leon only got 23.36%.

It's Angelo and Philip's song choices that didn't fit. Angelo could have been given a more upbeat song and a more belt-out song for Philip. I hope Philip makes it again to the top next week.

Song choices of the Little Dreamers (in order of performances):

Kelly - Masdan Mo ang Kapaligiran
Leon - Bless the Beast and the Children
Amy - Laguna
Jerome - I Want to Live
Risie - Big Yellow Taxi
Niki - From a Distance
Dean - What a Wonderful World
Cristina - Isang Mundo, Isang Awit
Aubrey - Masdan Mo ang mga Bata
Angelo - Heal the World
Philip - Anak ng Pasig

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Shane, Little Dreamers' First Evictee

They showed the delayed telecast of the Little Dreamers' 2nd Gala Night tonight. The kids sang the songs I posted here earlier.

Angelo Garcia sang Da Coconut Nut very well singing the verses in low scale shifting to high scale at the chorus. Philip was so cute singing Sama Na Kayo perfectly. The two both got the highest score making the two of them the star dreamers of the week.

It's also the 1st expulsion night for the little dreamers. Kelly and Shane were on the bottom two. Kelly got 53.96% of votes and Shane only got 46.04%. Shane cried realizing she'd no more be part of the contest while the other kids were so happy about Kelly being safe.

Later in the scholar' room, they were talking about Shane's crying (because she was still crying hours after the expulsion) with Headmaster Ryan. It was told that only Nikki and Amy went for Shane while the rest of the kids were betting for Kelly.

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The Little Dreamers' 2nd Gala Night Song List

The Little Dreamers' 2nd gala night will have its delayed telecast tonight, July 20, 2008. They will all be singing Ryan Cayabyab songs, paying tribute to the group Smokey Mountain.

List of songs for the Little Dreamers are:

Philip - Sama Na Kayo
Jerome - Nahan Ka
Cristina - Mama
Amy - Sabi Mo
Risie - Kailan
Aubrey- Can This Be Love?
Nikki - Ligaw Tingin
Kelly - Kahit Habang Buhay
Shane - Best Friend
Dean - Street People
Angelo - Da Coconut Nut
Leon - Better World

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PDA Little Dreamers: 1st Gala Performance Night

It was the first Gala Performance Night for the 12 little cute kids. Niki Gil together with the puppet named Billy-lit (after Billy Crawford) hosted the show. Judges include Jimmy Antiporda (who wore dark shades to hide his severe eye mannerisms), Geneva Cruz and Erik Santos.

Philip (my personal favorite) was the first to sing. He really hits the notes but he's more cute with an Aegis song. Dean, who sang Avryl Lavigne's Complicated, was remarkable with his deep, big voice. Angelo, who sang Hot Legs during the audition, was a natural born performer with his rendition of I Want to Break Free.

Angelo got the highest grade of 10 in the competition. Though, I think his song choices are kinda odd.

Song choices of the Little Dreamers this week in order of performances and some of the comments they got from the judges:

Philip, 9 - Music and Me
Jimmy Antiporda: "Gusto ko 'yong pagkakanta mo no'ng song... good performance."

Aubrey, 10 - Voice Within
Geneva Cruz: "You did a great job."

Leon, 10 - Tomorrow
Erik: "Magaling si Leon... lahat okay para sa akin."

Shane, 6 - Fame
Jimmy: "I'm so impressed."

Dean, 7 - Complicated
Geneva Cruz: "You did very, very well... careful lang din sa notes."

Amy, 6 - The Greatest Love of All
Erik: "Sa murang edad mo, e, makapal ang voice quality mo."

Cristina, 9 - If We Hold On Together
Jimmy Antiporda: "Good performance... one of the best."

Risie, 9 - Tuwing Umuulan
Geneva Cruz: "Smile..."

Jerome, 7 - Paraiso
Erik Santos: "Maganda ang voice quality mo."

Nikki, 8 - I Am But a Small Voice
Jimmy Antiporda: "Maganda [ang] voice quality mo."

Kelly, 8 - Hero
Geneva Cruz: "Keep it up."

Angelo, 6 - I Want To Break Free
Erik Santos: "Sobrang confident sa stage at 'yong voice quality napakaganda rin."

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The Little Dreamers Conquered the House

The little dreamers gave their first performance inside the academy. But before the 12 kids arrived, Teacher Monet (dressed as a clown) made the scholars change into something more "appropriate" in welcoming the kids. That is, clothes their size styled in kid's fashion. They looked cute, especially Van who's a little overweight, but not Inaki who's a little too fat. Christian joked about how the kiddie clothes made no difference on him. A kid even asked him, "Ilang taon ka na bata?"

The kids were partnered with the scholars. Jet and Sheng, due to being on probation, were not given a kid partner.

The kids can sing well and I instantly have an early favorite. Philip. He can SING. And I mean really sing. Not only that, he's also a good performer.

The 12 little dreamers are:
Angelo, 6, from Mindoro
Kelly, 8, from Valenzuela
Leon, 10, from Quezon City
Aubrey, 10, from Batangas
Philip, 9, from General Santos City
Shane, 8, from Bulacan
Jerome, 6, from Marikina
Cristina, 9, from Cavite
Amy, 6, from Las Pinas City
Dean, 7, from Laguna
Risie, 10, from Palawan
Nikki, 8, from Nueva Ecija

On other notes, Jet cried after Sheng's eviction, not because of joy but because he wanted to go out. He was actually expecting that he would get evicted that night. He told Christian how he worries about his family; how he knows "wala silang kinakain ngayon".

Seeing the little dreamers made it worse for Jet. He said the kids only made him miss his son more.

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