Star Factor premieres today

MANILA, Philippines - The battle for the title of being TV5’s first homegrown teen idol begins today at 5:30 p.m. after AKSYON Linggo with the premiere of Star Factor, the reality-based star search from which will emerge Kapatid Network’s pool of artists to be honed for stardom under Talent5, TV5’s talent management and development division.

With Ruffa Gutierrez as host, Star Factor promises to present an innovative and highly-entertaining reality show format that will change the way talent searches are done in the country. As Ruffa herself epitomizes true star potential and the so-called X factor or staying power to survive in the ever-changing world of Philippine show business, TV5 is off to a good start in discovering young stars who will get the biggest breaks and projects (not to mention the prime exposure) for being the first batch of STAR hopefuls.

Proving that the selection and judging process is serious business, it puts its STAR hopefuls under the keen analysis of a formidable group of Star Makers who will scrutinize and determine the fate of every Star Factor finalist throughout the contest. Chaired by Talent5 head and theater actor and director Audie Gemora, the Star Makers include multi-awarded scriptwriter-director Joey Reyes, ace fashion photographer Raymund Isaac, music icon Ryan Cayabyab, and talent manager Annabelle Rama.

On top of P1-M cash and three-bedroom, two-story house and lot that await the winner, the most remarkable prize is the privilege to be a prime TV5 contract artist and be trained and developed for stardom. With the impressive growth reflected in TV5’s widespread technical and technological upgrades as well as its streak of promising new shows, Star Factor’s winner will benefit most from the network’s unstoppable expansion.

Be part of the memorable journey of an interesting mix of Star Factor candidates from all over the country as they face the toughest challenges and intensive trainings to achieve their showbiz dreams. Choose your bets and witness their hardships and triumphs in the various stages of the contest.