Hollywood Dream champion known tonight

Both had their foot in Hollywood, experienced the life of a struggling actor, basked in the perks of a successful Hollywood celebrity, and went through the scrutiny of Hollywood producers and directors, but only one between Hollywood Dream finalists Raymond Bagatsing and Julia Clarete will be hailed the show’s ultimate champion. Tonight at 10 on ABC, the votes of the seven Hollywood judges will be tallied and the winner revealed.

Hollywood Dream producer Romeo Joven has kept the results on the votes even from Raymond and Julia. Votes of the seven Hollywood connoisseurs – Mike Fenton, film and TV casting director; Teri Berland, TV and commercial casting director; Henry Capanna, film producer; Bryan Brucks, film producer; Scott Karp, talent producer and manager; Jeff Rice, film producer; and Paul Emani, TV and film director – who judged the two in L.A. will be revealed tonight. The final episode also features Raymond and Julia’s actual auditions plus their tour of L.A. and Universal Studios. The show’s ultimate champion will be awarded roles in Hollywood movies Wrinkles and UN Murders and a walk-on role in CBS drama As The World Turns, and a Screen Actors Guild card.

Raymond and Julia feel like a winner already, what with the exposure they received during their stay in L.A. They met and were trained by Hollywood acting coach Judy Kerr, who has worked in the production of Seinfeld and Friends.

Kerr was impressed by the two Pinoy talents, especially upon learning it was Julia and Raymond’s first try at auditioning in L.A. She said they learned the impromptu scripts fast and picked up the proper nuances like a pro.

One also mentioned that Julia’s distinct Asian look would work for her in Hollywood, while another said Raymond has a complete package: looks and talent.