Leyte IDOL semifinals heat up

By Provincial Media Relations Center
February 9, 2012

TACLOBAN CITY  –  As the pitch gets high in the ongoing singing talent search Leyte IDOL, 24 provincial semi-finalists have now been trimmed down to 19 during last Sunday’s show, from which the Final 8 for Season 7 will be determined.

Saying goodbye in last week’s race were April Angela Primer of Tanauan, Leyte and Christien Leigh P. Sebidos of Ormoc City.

The remaining 19 contestants will again take center stage on February 12 at the Capitol Gymnasium, which has now become home to the Leyte IDOL search.

The remaining contenders are Chelka Mae R. Sebuguero, Shanice Kae O. Suarez and Nancy J. Pical of Ormoc City; Jessa L. Vilbar of Hilongos, Leyte; Jezlee-Ann M. Pacio, Richard Rey C. Bajar, Ermina Meg R. Magallanes, Vanessa Grace A. Tiempo and Claudine Matias of Tacloban City; Carla Mae S. Emfirmo and Mark Dave N. Lebria of Tanauan, Leyte; Czaren S. Artoza of Jaro, Leyte; Verna Varron, Christian A. Villacura of Baybay City, Leyte; Wenie G. Lloren of Inopacan, Leyte; Shintara Rose T. Crisostomo of Sogod, So. Leyte; Ma. Carmel Gen D. Mercado of Palo, Leyte; Justin Charles Batican of Albuera, Leyte; and, Ruffa Mae A. De Mesa of Babatngon, Leyte.

Leyte Idol Season 7 has been opened to all singing talents from cities and municipalities in the entire Eastern Visayas region.

The search held auditions in other towns and cities in the region such as Naval in Biliran, Ormoc City, Borongan City, Calbayog City, Catbalogan City, Catarman in Northern Samar, and Sogod and Maasin City in Southern Leyte.

Male and female singers, from 15-25 years old, with excellent vocal quality and possessing a star appeal auditioned for the search. A number of them have now reached the provincial semi-finals.

Those who reached the semi-final round in this search are given proper music training, exposure and opportunities that will help widen their singing talent and performance.