"Talentadong Pinoy" continues search for unusual Filipino talents with Manila, Cebu auditions

Joseph the Artist (Joseph Erwin Valerio) was hailed as the Philippines’ Ultimate Talentado at the Talentadong Pinoy Battle of Champions which was held last March 12 and 13 at the Ynares Center, Antipolo City and was aired on TV5.

He won P1 million cash prize, a new car, a four-year scholarship and the chance to be one of the Philippine representatives to the World Championship of the Performing Arts in Hollywood.

Since Joseph was young, he has always been fond of drawing. Born to a carpenter father, Joseph’s schooling was a struggle. He wanted to pursue fine arts in college, but his father advised him to enroll in a more practical vocational course instead. Joseph enrolled in an electrical course but even in school his drawings had been appreciated by his teachers through the plates and circuit plans he submitted.

He also used his artistic talent to help augment his family’s finances by submitting his works in a comic publishing house. And when his salary still proved insufficient, he worked part-time as an assistant shoemaker in a neighborhood shoe shop. Back then, the neighbors weren’t that too friendly to Joseph. He was often the butt of jokes because of his polio-stricken legs. He was often called names by his neighbors, and because of this Joseph dreamt that one day his neighbors would look up to him.

Joseph’s family didn’t escape the onslaught of Ondoy. After the flood, Joseph’s family saw nothing but dirt and sand. One day, while Joseph was sifting dirt from the sand, he realized he could do something with it. From there began his sand art.

He shares that when he reached the Talentadong Pinoy Hall of Fame, his dream of being looked up by his neighbors and doing the thing he loves most had been fulfilled.

He said he didn’t expect he’d win since the other Hall of Famers are also good. Joseph said he’d use the money that he won for the future of his family.

Talentadong Pinoy continues to search for the country’s unusual talentado. They will have auditions on March 19 at SM Novaliches and at SM Cebu on March 26.

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Jericho Rosales was invited by Francis dela Torre at the Newport Beach International Film Festival that will start on April 30 at the Regency Lido Theater located at Newport Beach, California for the first international premiere screening of Subject I Love You where Jericho plays the lead.

Other celebrities invited to the film festival are Dean Cain (Superman), Brianna Evigan (Step Up 2), Kristin Bauer (True Blood/HBO), Dante Basco (Hook) and their presence are much awaited.

Also invited to the event are Apl de Ap of Black Eyed Peas and Gary Valenciano who both have cameo roles in Subject I Love You.

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In its pilot episode, Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin, the newest series to join the primetime race, took the national lead as it earned the number one post in the list of the most-watched programs nationwide, according to Kantar Media/TNS. Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin obtained a national rating of 37.8%, the highest among all programs aired. It trounced rival network’s competing program which only got 19.4% in its new and earlier timeslot.

To give thanks to the ever loyal Kapamilyas, ABS-CBN Regional Network Group (RNG) proudly brings the unending journey of the Kapamilya Karavan, featuring most sought after cast of Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin Coco Martin and Maja Salvador in the much-awaited 74th year celebration of “Araw ng Dabaw” on March 16, Wednesday, 4 p.m. at SM City Davao Parking Lot.

Joining this year’s Kapamilya Karavan in the “Araw Ng Dabaw” fete are Kapamilya hunk Ron Morales and Prince of Pop Erik Santos. All of them gear up for their blazing performances, especially prepared for the loving Davaoeño fans.

Despite his busy schedule, Coco made sure he’ll make it again to the Kapamilya Karavan to thank and bond with the people of Davao.

“Simula noong una akong sumama sa Kapamilya Karavan, sobrang nahilig na ako sa mga piyesta at kasiyahan. Kaya sobrang excited ako na pumunta sa Araw ng Dabaw. Memorable ang mga celebrations tulad nito,” said Coco.

Kapamilya Karavan veteran Maja, on the other hand, revealed she’s excited to visit Mindanao’s largest city again. She said the visit is timely with the recent launching of her now-trending teleserye Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin.

“Naka-ilang balik na ako sa Davao pero iba yung excitement ko this time. Alam ko kasi na madaming nag-aabang sa character ko sa Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin. At bukod sa presence mo dun, alam mong marami ka pang maibibigay na maganda sa kanila,” Maja shared.

Don’t miss this festive celebration! Catch the Kapamilya Karavan on March 16, 4p.m. at SM City Davao Parking Lot. ABS-CBN Regional Network Group (RNG) goes all over the country whole year round to join in the Philippines’ most colorful celebrations.