Artista aspirants storm Protégé auditions in Visayas, Mindanao

CEBU, Philippines - More and more Filipino artista aspirants are auditioning for the newest reality-based search on Philippine TV, Protégé: The Battle for the Big Artista Break! Hopefuls from the different provinces in Visayas and Mindanao flocked the audition venues to showcase their singing, dancing and acting prowess in front of the celebrity mentors.

Some hopefuls from Cagayan de Oro and Davao stood out in the screening last June 1 and June 2 because of their interesting personality and captivating life story as they performed in front of Protégé Mentor Phillip Salvador.

A female cosplayer caught everyone’s attention because of her lush pink hair and harajuku outfit who got very emotional when the Philip uncovered her secret longing for her father’s love and approval.

A 13-year-old Davaoeño was also a crowd favorite when he sang a rendition of a Gary V. hit with keyboard accompaniment. He then talked about his desire to win Protégé in order to provide for the medical needs of his autistic brothers.

Hundreds of talents from Cebu, Bohol, Panay, Iloilo and Negros last June 7 stepped on stage to get the nod of approval from the Visayas celebrity mentor, Kapuso actress Jolina Magdangal. One of the most notable performances that took place during was the jaw-dropping cirque dance-off of two Cebuanos — a chubby boy and a flamboyant girl.

Two more areas will open their doors for the Protégé Call-out: SM Pampanga (June 16) and SM Mall of Asia (June 18 and 19). Auditions will be from 10am- 6pm.

PROTÉGÉ: The Battle for the Big ARTISTA Break will be hosted by Dingdong Dantes as the Gala Presenter, Carla Abellana as the Journey Host, Jennylyn Mercado as the Inside Protégé host and Maxene Magalona as the Web Jock for the daily updates in Protégé Webisodes.