PDA Grand Dream Night: Performance Night

The Astrodome was filled with people… wow.

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It’s the Performance Night of the Pinoy Dream Academy Season Two Grand Dream Night and the top six scholars did make an impression.

The show started with hosts Toni Gonzaga, Billie Crawford, and my fave Nikki Gil singing with the ex-scholars.. afterwards, the top six scholars, Miguel, Laarni, Cris, Van, Liezel, and Bugoy were introduced by Maestro Ryan Cayabyab as “the graduates”.

Then, the performance of the “love teams”, namely, Sam Milby and Anne Curtis for Dyosa, Carmen Soo and Jericho Rosales for Kahit Isang Saglit, and Judy Anne Santos and Derek Ramsey for Humingi Ako sa Langit. Anyway, the girls’ gowns were probably color-coordinated to represent the network. Hehehe.

Now, for the performance of the scholars…

Miguel

Miguel came first, and he sang “Love is on the Way” and “Man on the Mirror” as arranged by Musical Director Samson (not sure if name’s Von)… He was introduced as the outstanding balladeer, well-rounded musician, and versatile artist.. ayos! Girlie Rodis wished him goodluck, and further said that he has improved a lot. Personally, I thought Miguel should have worn a coat over his tshirt so he wouldnt look too boyish cause his image says otherwise.. For a nineteen year old, he looks really mature ha.. But, I like him.. Think he’s nice in person.

Laarni

Laarni came second, and sang “Manalig Ka” and “Boogie Wonderland” as arranged also by MD Samson. It was Ryan Cayabyab who commented on her performance, and he said something like “among all the singers, Laarni’s the most blessed one, cause she can do so many things with her voice…” Great, right? Not! Cause Ryan Cayabyab then pointed out Laarni’s mistake during her performance (now, although Laarni really had some not so good moments when she performed, I think that’s uncalled for considering how Girlie Rodis said only nice things about Miguel, tsk) — in fact, Ryan said “anlaki ng pagkakamali mo!”… which made it even more obvious that he doesnt really like Laarni (as observed by a lot of people in message boards). Tsk.

Cris

Cris sang third, and I loved her performance. She sang “Out Here on My Own” and “Candyman”, as arranged by “the Homer Flores”. She did really, really great.. After her performance, Teacher Monet pointed out that we’ve already branded Cris as sexy and pretty, but now, Cris has proven that she is an artist. Then, Teacher Monet goes poetic (lol) and said “There’s nothing but a bright future in store, for Cris Pastor”… how cute, with the rhyming and all.. Hehehe.

Van

Van came fourth… and sang “Hard Habit to Break” and “Babaeng Probinsyana”… and I love it! Super! He’s actually the best tonight… and mind you, not saying that cause I think he’s cute, but he really did deliver! Joey Reyes said something like “he may not have the best voice, but his biggest advantage is that he is a star!”… And right after Joey said that, he kinda licked the mic! lol.. What’s that for? I kinda have an idea but no, am not getting there! I heart Joey! I would have done that too… Hihihi!

Liezel

Liezel came next… and she sang “I am changing” and “Respect”… Louie Ocampo said he was impressed with her during the first gala, and now, is even more impressed. Yep, I’d say Liezel sang her way to the final three… I still hold to my suggestion that if she collaborates with Billie Crawford, the international market might take notice of her.. Could be the start of a super great career. Plus, I love how they said Liezel is the future of Philippine RnB.

Bugoy

Okay, so last is Bugoy Drilon (wow, new screen name)… he sang “Ligaya” and “Climb every Mountain”.. and showed his deadly damubs (dance moves)… Teacher Kitchie said Bugoy has come a long way since the final screening when he sang “Angels Brought Me Here”.. and that, indeed, angels brought Bugoy there at the Academy. Thought so, too… Nice touch and interplay with words. Love it..

So there, who’s gonna be who? Am still keeping my Laarni guess as the winner.. but if tonight’s performance would be the sole basis, I’d say Van.

Mga fans, vote na! Hehehe…

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Comments

2 Responses to “PDA Grand Dream Night: Performance Night”

darkcheron on September 13th, 2008 1:52 pm

Hey, I was just curious. Why was it that when it was Bugoy’s time to promote himself, (you know, the one where each contestant wears a toga and rises from the stage) his clip was cut short so the TV viewers didn’t get to see the instructions on how to vote for him. I think that was a little unfair since that point is very important at this stage of the contest….
admin on September 13th, 2008 2:04 pm

Onga ano? Anyway, it’s text PDA BUGOY to 2331 for Globe and Touch mobile subscribers and PDA BUGOY to 231 for Smart and Talk n text

same goes with others.