TWO talent search hopefuls from Concepcion, Tarlac were hailed as the first CLTV36 Sing-ka-Galing grand winner during the competition’s grand finals held on Friday at the Robinsons Starmills, Pampanga.
Jerome Granada and Lovern Montajes Apa, who were finalists of the Main and Bulilit Portion, took home the grand prize as they bested out 12 other finalists from different provinces in Central Luzon.
Granada was able to win a total of P50,000 cash prize, two roundtrip tickets to Hong Kong, 2-year certificate course scholarship from Jocson College, and other gift certificates and grocery package.
Apa, on the other hand, grabbed a total of P25,000 cash prize, 4-year college scholarship from Jocson College, two roundtrip tickets to Hong Kong, and other gift certificates and merchandise.
Aside from the two singing champions, Angelika Keith De Guzman, dubbed as “The Pop Diva” of San Fernando, and Ruchelle Manalang known as the “Rising Diva” of Magalang secured the 1st and 2nd runner up awards, respectively. They were both finalists of the Main Portion.
For the Bulilit Portion, Nouvelle Sigua, the “Singing Idol” of Angeles City emerged as the 1st runner up, while Arnie Maun hailed as “The Prince of Pop” of Candaba placed second.
For the last three months, the finalists competed with more than 200 contestants of the biggest singing search in the region, to finally perform and take center stage during the grand finals which coincided with CLTV36’s 11th anniversary celebration.
This is the first year of the Sing-ka-Galing, which opened its audition to kids 5 to 10 years old and teens and adults aged 15 to 28, last August.
Laus Group of Companies Chairman and CEO Levy P. Laus shared that he is proud to witness the journey of the talented aspirants.
“They were all exceptional. I’ve been watching the series of eliminations and finals and I’ve seen that as days go by, they continue to improve and evolve as they get here to the grand finals,” he said.
“Truly, they all have world-class singing voice, and just like the previous talents of CLTV36, I believe they will go a long way. This is our way of supporting the people of Central Luzon and helping them achieve their dreams,” he added.
22-year-old Granada said he is “very overwhelmed and full of gratitude” for winning the said competition.
“Hindi pa rin po ako makapaniwala ngayon. Hindi ako nag-expect, kasi lahat ng finalists magagaling. Sobrang saya ko po ngayon dahil mula sa mga amateur singing contests, nakarating at nanalo po ako sa ganito kalaking patimpalak,” he noted.
“I would like to thank God, my family and friends for their support, and of course, CLTV36 for giving me this kind of opportunity,” he furthered.