# Star Power (TV program)

Star Power: Sharon's Search for the Next Female Pop Superstar is a Philippine television reality competition show broadcast by ABS-CBN. Hosted by Sharon Cuneta, Erik Santos, and Christian Bautista, it aired on the network's Yes Weekend line-up from October 10, 2010 to February 20, 2011, replacing Sharon and was replaced by the second season of Pilipinas Got Talent and Gandang Gabi, Vice!.
The program aimed to develop 15- to 21-year-old female singers into becoming the next female singing superstar. Regional-wide searches began in Metro Manila, Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao from August to September 2010.

## Weekly Themes

Each week of the show had a particular theme.
* October 24, 31 and November 7, 2010: My Story, My Song
* October 24, 2010: First batch - Camille, Glaiza, Angeline, Laurice, Rheena, Macy, Sam
* October 31, 2010: Second batch - Pauline, Ninay, Kaye, Joy, Akiko, Cristele, Krissel
* November 7, 2010: Third batch - Rose Ann, Jizelle, Mia, Natasia, K-La, Monica
* November 14, 2010: Songs of Dedication and Thankfulness
* November 21, 2010: Favorite Things and Persons
* November 28, 2010: Versatility (Songs Chosen by their Co-Finalists)
* December 5, 2010: Sing and Dance Week
* December 12, 2010: Arnel Pineda's Choice
* December 19, 2010: Christmas Special (Non-Elimination Round)
** With Jed Madela
** With Aiza Seguerra and Princess of ASAP Sessionistas
* December 26, 2010: Requested Songs by Kapamilya Leading Men
* January 2, 2011: Prof. Kitchy Molina's Choice
* January 9, 2011: Mega Song Choice (Birthday Tribute)
* January 16, 2011: Celebrity Duets
* January 30, 2011: Performance with Sessionistas
* February 6, 2011: Showdown of Showmanship
* February 13, 2011: Homecoming Special and Classic OPM Love Songs
* February 20, 2011: Star Power Grand Showdown (Personal Choice, Judges' Choice, Star Records Compositions)
** Red for Akiko
** Green for Angeline
** Pink for K-La
** Yellow for Krissel
** Blue for Monica

## Star Power 5 Grand Finalists

Angeline Quinto was a grand finalist of "Star for a Night", the batch where Sarah Geronimo won in 2002. Prior to Star Power, she joined in GMA 7's variety show Diz Iz It! for "Diz Iz Kantahan: Challenge the Champion", where she was a wildcard finalist this year.
* Habang May Buhay - Wency Cornejo, October 24, 2010
* Paano Kita Mapapasalamatan - Sarah Geronimo, November 14, 2010
* I Don't Want to Miss a Thing - Aerosmith, November 21, 2010
* Don't Cry Out Loud - Rachelle Ann Go, November 28, 2010
* Single Ladies - Beyoncé, December 5, 2010
* Love of My Life - Queen, December 12, 2010
* Pasko Na Sinta Ko - With Jed Madela, December 19, 2010
* How Did You Know - Gary Valenciano, December 26, 2010 (Requested by Zanjoe Marudo)
* Through The Fire - Chaka Khan, January 2, 2011
* Ikaw - Sharon Cuneta, January 9, 2011
* I Finally Found Someone - Bryan Adams and Barbra Streisand, with Jett Pangan January 16, 2011
* These Dreams - Heart (with Juris Fernandez and Nina Girado), January 30, 2011
* Love The Way You Lie - Rihanna, with Monica, February 6, 2011
* Ang Lahat ng Ito'y Para sa 'Yo - Hajji Alejandro, February 13, 2011
* What Kind of Fool Am I - Regine Velasquez, February 20, 2011
* I Don't Want to Miss a Thing - Aerosmith, February 20, 2011
* Patuloy Ang Pangarap - Original Song composed by Jonathan Manalo, February 20, 2011, Winner
Krissel Valdez was a band vocalist from Davao City. According to her, being in Star Power was her first singing contest on Philippine television that she ever joined.
* I Believe I Can Fly - R. Kelly, October 31, 2010
* You've Made Me So Very Happy - Blood, Sweat and Tears, November 14, 2010
* Sweet Love - Anita Baker, November 21, 2010
* Ikaw Ang Pangarap - Martin Nievera, November 28, 2010
* One Night Only - Dreamgirls, December 5, 2010
* Someday - Nina, December 12, 2010
* Pasko Na Sinta Ko - with Jed Madela, December 19, 2010
* You And Me - Lifehouse, December 26, 2010 (Requested by Derek Ramsay)
* A Moment Like This - Kelly Clarkson, January 2, 2011
* Kung Ako Na Lang Sana - Sharon Cuneta, January 9, 2011
* Whenever You Call - Mariah Carey and Brian Mcknight, with Bugoy Drilon January 16, 2011
* Reasons - Earth, Wind and Fire (with Duncan Ramos and Juris Fernandez), January 30, 2011
* Alejandro - Lady Gaga, with K-La, February 6, 2011
* Nais Ko - Basil Valdez, February 13, 2011
* And I'm Telling You - Jennifer Holliday, February 20, 2011
* Someday - Nina, February 20, 2011
* Higher - Original Song composed by Gino Torres, February 20, 2011, Second Place
Monica Sacay was a 15-year-old contestant from Ormoc, Leyte. At her young age, her parents died and she is now living with her foster parents.
* Pangarap na Bituin - Sharon Cuneta, November 7, 2010
* I Can - Regine Velasquez, November 14, 2010
* Kailan - Smokey Mountain November 21, 2010
* Bring Me to Life - Evanescence, November 28
* If You Could Read My Mind - Stars on 54, December 5, 2010
* Blue Bayou - Linda Ronstadt, December 12, 2010
* Nakaraang Pasko - with Jed Madela, December 19, 2010
* 'Till My Heartaches End - Carol Banawa, December 26, 2010 (Requested by Gerald Anderson)
* Through The Rain - Mariah Carey, January 2, 2011
* Now That You're Gone - Sharon Cuneta, January 9, 2011
* Fever - Michael Bublé, with Richard Poon January 16, 2011
* Superstar - The Carpenters, (with Sitti Navarro and Richard Poon), January 30, 2011
* You Belong With Me - Taylor Swift, with Krissel, February 6, 2011
* Ngayon - Basil Valdez, February 13, 2011
* This Is My Now - Jordin Sparks, February 20, 2011
* Through The Rain - Mariah Carey, February 20, 2011
* Keep On Dreaming - Original Song composed by Jonathan Manalo and Rox Santos, February 20, 2011 Third Place
K-La Rivera is a Fil-Canadian. She was discovered by Willie Revillame in Wowowee and sings in the said noontime show.
* You Are Not Alone - Michael Jackson, November 7, 2010
* Greatest Love Of All - Whitney Houston, November 14, 2010
* Inseparable - Natalie Cole, November 21, 2010
* It Might Be You - Stephen Bishop, November 28, 2010
* I Wanna Dance With Somebody- Whitney Houston, December 5, 2010
* You Light Up My Life - Barbra Streisand, December 12, 2010
* Nakaraang Pasko - With Aiza Seguerra and Princess of ASAP Sessionistas, December 19, 2010
* Teenage Dream - Katy Perry, December 26, 2010 (Requested by Sam Milby)
* Stand Up For Love - Destiny's Child, January 2, 2011
* Hagkan - Sharon Cuneta, January 9, 2011
* When You Believe - Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston, with Vina Morales January 16, 2011
* Emotions - Destiny's Child (with Sitti Navarro and Nina Girado), January 30, 2011
* Thinking of You - Katy Perry with Akiko Solon, February 6, 2011
* Dito Ba - Kuh Ledesma, February 13, 2011
* Listen - Beyoncé, February 20, 2011
* It Might Be You - Stephen Bishop, February 20, 2011, Eliminated - Fourth Place
Akiko Solon was once a Monthly Finalist in Little Big Star Cebu. She won the Josenian Got Talent 2010 Grand Championship.
* I Believe- Fantasia Barrino, October 31, 2010
* Salamat - Yeng Constantino, November 14, 2010
* Last Dance - Donna Summer, November 21, 2010
* Home - Diana Ross, November 28, 2010
* Beautiful Liar - Beyoncé, December 5, 2010
* Nakapagtataka - APO Hiking Society, December 12, 2010
* Pasko Na Sinta Ko - With Jed Madela, December 19, 2010
* Home - Chris Daughtry, December 26, 2010 (Requested by John Lloyd Cruz)
* Its All Coming Back To Me Now - Celine Dion, January 2, 2011
* Sana'y Wala Ng Wakas - Sharon Cuneta, January 9, 2011
* Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis, with Yeng Constantino January 16, 2011
* Making Love Out of Nothing At All - Air Supply, (with Princess Velasco and Aiza Seguerra), January 30, 2011
* You're Love Is My Drug - Ke$ha, with Angeline Quinto, February 6, 2011
* Magsimula Ka - Leo Valdez, February 13, 2011
* Deja Vu - Beyoncé, February 20, 2011, Eliminated - Fifth Place

## Star Power Final 12

Ninay Lescano is a disc jockey from Batangas who is known for her redhead fashion statement.
* On My Own - Whitney Houston, October 31, 2010
* I'll Be There for You - Aiza Seguerra, November 14, 2010
* Picture of You - Boyzone, November 21, 2010
* I Want To Know What Love Is - Mariah Carey, November 28, 2010
* Whenever, Wherever - Shakira, December 5, 2010
* My Immortal - Evanescence, December 12, 2010
* Pasko Na Sinta Ko - With Jed Madela, December 19, 2010
* Naalala Ka - Rey Valera, December 26, 2010 (Requested by Jericho Rosales) Eliminated - January 2, 2011
Kaye Racho
* Breakaway - Kelly Clarkson, October 31, 2010
* There You'll Be - Faith Hill, November 14, 2010
* Huwag Na Huwag Mong Sasabihin - Kitchie Nadal, November 21, 2010
* I'll Never Love This Way Again - Dionne Warwick, November 28, 2010
* Waking Up in Vegas - Katy Perry, December 5, 2010
* Alone - Heart, December 12, 2010
* Nakaraang Pasko - With Aiza Seguerra and Princess of ASAP Sessionistas, December 19, 2010 Eliminated - December 26, 2010
Macy delos Reyes (17, Pop Charmer of Cebu)
* True Colors - Cyndi Lauper, October 24, 2010
* You're The Inspiration - Peter Cetera, November 14, 2010
* I Need You - LeAnn Rimes, November 21, 2010
* Better Days - Dianne Reeves, November 28, 2010
* Disturbia - Rihanna, December 5, 2010, Eliminated - December 12, 2010
Laurice Bermillo (15, Aspiring Star of Bataan) She was a previous contestant in the second season of Little Big Star where she placed fourth in the grand finals of Big Division.
* Only Hope - Mandy Moore, October 24, 2010
* Angels Brought Me Here - Carrie Underwood, November 14, 2010
* You've Got A Friend - James Taylor, November 21, 2010
* A House Is Not a Home - Luther Vandross, November 28, 2010
* Closer - Ne-Yo, December 5, 2010, Eliminated - December 12, 2010
Rose Ann Francisco (15, Singing Bida from Batangas City)
* I'll Be Alright - Sarah Geronimo, November 7, 2010
* Dahil Minahal Mo Ako - Sarah Geronimo, November 14, 2010
* Ikaw - Sarah Geronimo, November 21, 2010
* Brick By Boring Brick - Paramore, November 28, 2010, Eliminated - December 5, 2010
Natasia Cunanan (20, Precious Voice from Bulacan)
* Iingatan Ka - Carol Banawa, November 7, 2010
* You Are My Song - Regine Velasquez, November 14, 2010
* Rainbow - South Border, November 21, 2010, Eliminated - November 28, 2010
Sam Hernandez (16, All Out Performer from Taguig)
* I Turn to You - Christina Aguilera, October 24, 2010
* Thanks to You - Tyler Collins, November 14, 2010
* I Dreamed a Dream - Susan Boyle, November 21, 2010, Eliminated - November 28, 2010

## Semi-finals

* Pauline Lutero (15, Makati City)
* Manalig Ka - Laarni Lozada, October 31, 2010
* Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler, November 14, 2010, Eliminated - November 21, 2010
* Joy Laquinario (19, Davao)
* You'll Never Walk Alone - Regine Velasquez, October 31, 2010
* Healing - Deniece Williams, November 14, 2010, Eliminated - November 21, 2010
* Mia Flores (18, Mandaluyong)
* Listen - Beyoncé, November 7, 2010
* At Your Side - The Corrs, November 14, 2010, Eliminated- November 21, 2010
* Camille Peralta (18, Plaridel, Bulacan)
* Lipad ng Pangarap - Gary Valenciano, October 24, 2010, Eliminated- November 7, 2010
* Glaiza Micua (18, Taguig City)
* If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys, October 24, 2010, Eliminated - November 7, 2010
* Rheena Ferrer (18, Makati City)
* The Time of My Life - David Cook, October 24, 2010, Eliminated- November 7, 2010
* Cristele Rein Gonzales (15, Compostela Valley)
* Note to God - Charice, October 31, 2010, Eliminated - November 7, 2010
* Jizelle Formilleza (16, Compostela Valley)
* The Voice Within - Christina Aguilera, November 7, 2010, Eliminated - November 7, 2010

## Mentors

* November 28, 2010 - Annie Quintos (The Company)
* December 5, 2010 - Georcelle Dapat
* December 12, 2010 - Arnel Pineda
* December 26, 2010 - Zsa Zsa Padilla
* January 2, 2011 - Prof. Kitchy Molina of University of the Philippines' College of Music

## Round 1 Theme: Her Choice

| Finalist | Song | Score | Place |
| A. Akiko Solon | Deja Vu | 78.774% | OUT |
| B. K-la Rivera | Listen | 81.512% | 4TH |
| C. Monica Sacay | This is my Now | 84.924% | 2ND |
| D. Angeline Quinto | What Kind of Fool I Am | 89.291% | 1ST |
| E. Krissel Valdez | And I'm Telling You | 84.430% | 3RD |

## Round 2 Theme: Judge Choice Song

| Finalist | Song | Score | Place |
| A. Akiko Solon | OUT | TBA | OUT |
| B. K-la Rivera | It Might Be You | 83.45% | OUT |
| C. Monica Sacay | Through The Rain | 86.07% | 2ND |
| D. Angeline Quinto | I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing | 90.03& | 1ST |
| E. Krissel Valdez | Someday | 84.92% | 3RD |

## Round 3 Theme: Original Composition

| Finalist | Song | Score | Place |
| A. Akiko Solon | OUT | TBA | OUT |
| B. K-la Rivera | OUT | TBA | OUT |
| C. Monica Sacay | Keep On Dreaming | 85.196 | OUT |
| D. Angeline Quinto | Patuloy Ang Pangarap | 92.888 | 1ST |
| E. Krissel Valdez | Higher | 88.703 | 2ND |

## Total of The Showdown

| Finalist | Score 1 | Score 2 | Score 3 | Total Score | Place |
| A. Akiko Solon | 78.774 | OUT | OUT | 78.774 | 4th Runner-Up |
| B. K-la Rivera | 81.512 | 83.45 | OUT | 82.481 | 3rd Runner-Up |
| C. Monica Sacay | 84.924 | 86.07 | 85.196 | 85.396 | 2nd Runner-Up |
| D. Angeline Quinto | 89.291 | 90.03 | 92.888 | 90.736 | Winner |
| E. Krissel Valdez | 84.430 | 84.92 | 88.703 | 86.176 | 1st Runner-Up |

## Elimination chart

In each round, contestants were ranked to separate the lowest 4 ("Low4"). In the final rounds, there were 4 runners-up.
| Safe | Eliminated |
| Stage: | Stage: | Semi-Finals | Semi-Finals | Semi-Finals | Semi-Finals | Semi-Finals | Semi-Finals | Semi-Finals | Semi-Finals | Semi-Finals | Semi-Finals | Semi-Finals | Semi-Finals | Finals |
| Week: | Week: | 10/ 24 | 10/ 31 | 11 /7 | 11/ 14 | 11/ 21 | 11/ 28 | 12 /5 | 12/ 12 | 12/ 19 | 12/ 26 | 01/ 2 | 01/ 9 | 02/ 20 |
| Place | Contestant | Result | Result | Result | Result | Result | Result | Result | Result | Result | Result | Result | Result | Result |
| 1 | Angeline Quinto | | | | | | Low4 | | | Non- Elim | | Low4 | Non- Elim | Winner |
| 2 | Krissel Valdez | | | | | | | Low4 | | Non- Elim | Low4 | Low4 | Non- Elim | 1st Runner-up |
| 3 | Monica Sacay | | | | | Low4 | | Low4 | | Non- Elim | | | Non- Elim | 2nd Runner-up |
| 4 | K-La Rivera | | | | | | | | Low4 | Non- Elim | | Low4 | Non- Elim | 3rd Runner-up |
| 5 | Akiko Solon | | | | | | Low4 | | | Non- Elim | Low4 | | Non- Elim | 4th Runner-up |
| 6 | Ninay Lescano | | | | | | | Low4 | | Non- Elim | Low4 | Elim | | |
| 7 | Kaye Racho | | | | | | | | Low4 | Non- Elim | Elim | | | |
| 8-9 | Macy Delos Reyes | | | | | | | | Elim | | | | | |
| 8-9 | Laurice Bermillo | | | | | | | | Elim | | | | | |
| 10 | Rose Ann Francisco | | | | | | | Elim | | | | | | |
| 11-12 | Natasia Cunanan | | | | | | Elim | | | | | | | |
| 11-12 | Sam Hernandez | | | | | | Elim | | | | | | | |
| 13-15 | Pauline Lutero | | | | | Elim | | | | | | | | |
| 13-15 | Joy Laquinario | | | | | Elim | | | | | | | | |
| 13-15 | Mia Flores | | | | | Elim | | | | | | | | |
| 16-20 | Camille Peralta | | | Elim | | | | | | | | | | |
| 16-20 | Rheena Rei Ferrer | | | Elim | | | | | | | | | | |
| 16-20 | Glaiza Micua | | | Elim | | | | | | | | | | |
| 16-20 | Cristele Rein Gonzales | | | Elim | | | | | | | | | | |
| 16-20 | Jizelle Formilleza | | | Elim | | | | | | | | | | |

## Guesting

* ASAP XV
* Banana Split