Philippine Idol Season 2: From ABC 5 to GMA 7

Philippine Idol, a franchise of the Idol series, which is a singing search to find the best young singer in the country, is under negotiation between Fremantle Media and GMA 7.

The Philippine Idol Season 2 might be shown on Kapuso Network but still under negotiation.

According to PEP’s source, if ABC 5, owned by Tonyboy Cojuangco won’t be able to meet with the agreement set by Fremantle Media, Philippine Idol Season 2 would possibly be aired on GMA 7.

If Philippine Idol will be transferred to GMA 7 network, will Ryan Agoncillo still host the said search? And will they be able to retain Mr. Ryan Cayabyab as the chairman of the board of judges?

Philippine Idol director Mark Reyes’ position might also be affected if a sudden change of network happens, Louie Ignacio who directs the musical variety programs of GMA-7 might replace him.

And if Philippine Idol will transfer to the Kapuso Network, there’ll be no Pinoy Pop Superstar which is also a popular singing search on GMA 7 and Regine Velasquez might as well host the said season of Philippine Idol.

source: pep.ph

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Mau Marcelo Shines on her Debut Album

The first Philippine Idol launched her debut album entitled I Shine For You, under Sony-BMG Music Entertainment.

Maureen Marcelo is from Lucena City. She had competed numerous singing contests which includes Star For a Night where Sarah Geronimo won as the grand champion.

Mau didn’t give up on her dream and pursue her love for singing. Then, her time come to shine as the first Philippine Idol.

Her album I Shine For You is composed of 11 tracks specially chosen by the Sony BMG for her. This includes songs composed by Vehnee Saturno, “Sino Ba Naman Ako” and “Labis Labis” plus "Try Love", "Keep On Tryin" and "Hangga't Kaya Ko Pa." She also interpreted “Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin”, an Ariel Rivera classic and “Love Takes Time” by Mariah Carey. Her album also include a remix version of I Shine For You and her winning piece in Philippine Idol, “On My Own.”

The title track "I Shine For You " best illustrate Mau's great effort as well as her way of saying thank you to all the people who believed and supported her throughout her battle.

Mau Marcelo will represent the country in the Asian Idol as the winner of Philippine Idol this November in Indonesia.

source: Philippine Entertainment Portal

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