Grand Finals of "Showtime" Season 1 (Part 2)

Photography: Paul Mata

Updated: 07/28/2010

Its first ever grand finals, held last July 24 at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo City, became a talent extravaganza like no other!

66971 views

Itchyworms' Jugs Jugueta and Rocksteddy's Teddy Corpuz mingled with the madlang people that occupied the bleachers.

Photography: Paul Mata
0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments |
The hurados were not spared from showing their "sample" talents.
Ventriloquist Ruther Urquia with Titoy, showbiz columnist Jobert Sucaldito, and comedian Brod Pete did the twist together with the Marikina Senior Citizens.

Photography: Paul Mata
0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments |
Jay Justiniani of Cueshe, Will Devaughn and Tutti Caringal of 6cyclemind danced to the tune of "Nobody" with the NCBA Wildcats.

Photography: Paul Mata
0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments |
The lady hurados—(from left to right) Jocelyn Oxlade, Yayo Aguila, Mahal, Nikki Valdez, Kitkat and Ava Jugueta of Pretty Young Thing—did the original Masculados' "Nakaka" number.

Photography: Paul Mata
0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments |
The tableau, which was executed at the end of their production number.

Photography: Paul Mata
0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments |
Philippine Islands Assassins from Marikina City described their routine as a mix of break dancing and martial arts.

Photography: Paul Mata
0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments |
In the earlier monthly eliminations, Vice Ganda requested the group from Marikina to use a table when performing their break dancing stunt. He wanted the people to clearly see the dancers' fluid moves.

Photography: Paul Mata
0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments |
Another blacklight theater group made it to the finals—the Enlighten Black Theater Group from San Juan.

Photography: Paul Mata
0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments |
"This is your show. This is your time. It's Showtime," is the slogan of the popular talent show that started in October 2009.

Photography: Paul Mata
0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments |
The group rode on the fever of nationalism, interpreting "Lipad," Lea Salonga's theme song for the animated film Dayo.

"Sabrang galing. Nag-enjoy kayo. Naka-inspire pa kayo ng maraming tao nanonood," hurado Kean Cipriano commented afterwards.

Photography: Paul Mata
0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments |
Ice and cold weather figured during the showtime of E-Crew, the dance group from Paete, Laguna. The judges were fired up by their number.

Photography: Paul Mata
0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments |
To underscore their town's tag as the "Carving Capital of the Philippines," they brought a horse sculpture, which was also their salute to resident hurado Vice Ganda, who will star in the upcoming film, Petrang Kabayo.

Photography: Paul Mata
0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments |
Boys Unlimited was one of the dance groups that entered via the wildcard week.

The boys from Pangasinan are proud to represent their province. They chose "Dance for Peace, Love for God" as the theme of their talent show.

Photography: Paul Mata
0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments |
The group earned rave comments and wild cheers from the audience for their synchronized dance steps and gravity-defying stunts.

Photography: Paul Mata
0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments |
Passion and emotion became evident during the dance number of XB GenSan, the lone finalist that came all the way from General Santos City.

They tied with Boys Unlimited during the Wildcard Week that enabled them to enter the finals of Season 1.

Photography: Paul Mata
0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments |
The all-male GenSan group even incorporated dance steps for females by having one of their members wear a tutu and dance on pointe shoes.

Photography: Paul Mata
0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments |
Here's Kuya Kim balancing himself on the ledge of the bleacher section.

Photography: Paul Mata
0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments |
Anne Curtis couldn't contain her tears after watching the whole performance. Without the various groups and the madlang people, there will be no Showtime.

Photography: Paul Mata
0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments |
Jhong Hilario wanted to take a stab at showing his acrobatic dancing skills after watching all the performances.

Photography: Paul Mata
0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments |
Even Vice Ganda got into the act of showcasing his signature "kabayo" dance and joined Jhong onstage.

Photography: Paul Mata
0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments |
Wild cheers and applause were thrown to the two favorite hurados of the show.

Photography: Paul Mata
0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments |
Excitement pervaded the air while the judges were flashing their scores.

Photography: Paul Mata
0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments |
Garnering an average score of 9.875, wildcard entry XB GenSan was declared the first grand champion of Showtime.

Photography: Paul Mata
0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments |
XB GenSan hoisted up their mock check of one million pesos.

Photography: Paul Mata
0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments |
Amid confetti, the hosts of Showtime gave the viewers the assurance that they will continue making people happy every day.

Photography: Paul Mata
0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments |