Talentadong Pinoy's Battle of the Champions
Photography: Kevin Sandiego
Updated: 03/09/2010
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Cuneta Astrodome shook with "Wows!" and "Whoas!" last
March 6, as the eight champions of Talentadong
Pinoy showcased the skills that brought their names to the Hall of Fame
list of the hit show.

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The maangas Yoyo Tricker Joshua Davis (middle) became Talentadong
Pinoy's first Ultimate Talentado.
The first few people to congratulate the showy performer were (from left) TV5
chairman Manny Pangilinan (left) and TV5 President and CEO Rey Espinosa.
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Host Ryan Agoncillo (middle) introduced a special jury
composed of celebrity judges that would critique the finalists' performances—(from left) director Joey Reyes, actress Alessandra de Rossi, stage director-actor Audie Gemora, actress
Judy Ann Santos, host-actress Ruffa Gutierrez, and comedian Joey de Leon.
This jury also determined half of the winner's total score,
with the other half completed by text votes from Talentadong Pinoy viewers.
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Former
co-host of The Buzz Ruffa Gutierrez is now
a proud TV5 talent. One of her projects will be a new showbiz
talk show.
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Director
Joey Reyes, actress Alessandra De Rossi, and theater director-actor Audie
Gemora admitted having a hard time in choosing their respective best bets.
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Comedian Joey de Leon and actress Judy Ann Santos say
"cheese!" for the camera.
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The
opening production number featured rapper Gloc9 and a crew of dancers bouncing
and grooving to Francis M's "Mga Kababayan Ko."
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To give off a Pinoy fiesta vibe, Raimund Marasigan of
Sandwich was invited to rock with the cultural dancers, men on stilts,
mimes, and other variety acts. What an energetic number!
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The
Far East Acrobats postponed their trip to Taiwan
to participate in the finals night. Judge Audie Gemora said of their
performance, "That's almost like a circus already. I am surprised and
fascinated."
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Crowd favorite Makata Tawanan did not fail to solicit laughs
and hoots from the audience.
Direk Joey Reyes told him, "Ang pinalipad mo ay ang talas ng
iyong utak," pointing out that the Balagtasan comedian did not need
gravity-defying tricks to please the audience.
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Omar
the Ladder Balancer had a few misses and slips, but he still had the people
wide-eyed and gaping in awe.
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The comic timing of Wanlu and his puppet Niccolo pleased
both the jury and the viewers. His talent even prompted Ruffa Gutierrez to ask for the
ventriloquist's contact numbers: "Ibigay mo nga sa akin para maimbitahan
kita sa birthday party nina Lorin at Venice."
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Yoyo Tricker Joshua Davis did a Michael Jackson medley to
complement his yoyo tricks. Director Joey Reyes was all praise for the
performer. "Hindi ka lang talentadong Pinoy, sa talent na ipinakita mo, you are
a star."
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Sizzling hot Tribal Dancers turned the stage into a colossal
fire pit as they spun flame-coated props around their bodies. The whole astrodome
roared with cheers!
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Wildcard finalist Jackielyn did not win in the competition,
but she was able to have her wishes granted by TV5 chairman Manny Pangilinan,
who offered to shoulder the cost for the visually-impaired singer's eye
check-up.
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Power Diva Leah Patricio belted out one high note after
another, causing judge Audie Gemora to exclaim, "someone give her an album
already!"
Similarly, Alessandra de Rossi was very vocal about Leah
being one of her bets in the competition.
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TV5 exclusive talent Paolo Bediones (foreground, left) sat with the
audience in support of his network's biggest reality talent show.
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RnB
singer Luke Mejares was one of the show's celebrity surprises. He appeared on
the stage with a former Talentadong Pinoy
contestant.
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Rock icon Bamboo sang "Noypi," keeping up with the night's
theme of all-Filipino music and talent.
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Host and dancer Regine Tolentino performed a dance number
with a former Talentadong Pinoy
contestant.
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Shall We Dance
host and dance goddess Lucy Torres-Gomez gyrated to an Arabian-inspired number,
garbed in a costume befitting her regal stance and captivating beauty.
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