This episode happened last December 11, 2011 still at SM Mall of Asia Center Stage. After the exit of Kenneth and So Wat, the remaining 5 proteges struggled when it comes to the cleanliness of their quarters, since their elder brothers and sisters were already out of the competition, they strive to do all household chores to keep the quarters clean and properly organized. Other issue was the controversial entry of Lovely into the Top 3 which is unfair according to Mentor Claire Dela Fuente since she was already been eliminated and just cameback because of the wildcard round.
The theme that week was "My song, my life" wherein the remaining 5 will showcase their talent which will obviously represent their lives. At the end of the competition, Bibong Showstopper Nomer Limatog Jr. of Mentors Rachelle Anne Go and Arnel Pineda has been eliminated together with Mentor Claire Dela Fuente's Sultry Charmer Jensen Tenoso. Thus the Top 3 proteges were named and they are Krizza, lirah and Lovely.
My personal pick for the top 3 were Krizza Neri, Lirah Bermudez and Nomer Limatog Jr., but based on their performance, this is how my review goes...
1st
KRIZZA NERI (Aiza Seguerra's Protege)
from Cagayan de Oro
who sang Iduyan mo by Basil Valdez
Previous Rank(My Review): 1st(SAME)
Honestly I am not totally familiar with this song, maybe it was written in the early 90's or earlier, but how Krizza performed this song made it sound like it was hers and just written recently. A very Good rendition of this song. I can not notice any problems, and yes, it was a very good performance. :)
2nd
LIRAH BERMUDEZ (Janno Gibbs' Protege)
from Capiz
who sang a mashup of Paglisan by Color it Red and Habang May Buhay by After Image Previous Rank(My Review): 3rd (up by 1 last performance)
Although some of the judges said that she is the weakest, I still ranked her at 2nd place because of the exactness of the song to her life story, and I thought she sang it very well and for me, this week's competition is hers, it's just that Krizza has some edge in the competition that is why I ranked Krizza in 1st and Lirah in 2nd.
3rd
JENSEN TENOSO (Claire Dela Fuente's Protege)
from Batangas
who sang Imagine by John Lennon
Previous Rank(My Review): 5th (up by 2 last performance)
This protege gave a heartfelt performance that night, even some of the judges cried and some were almost in tears. That is why I am surprised that she did not make it to the finals, maybe the text votes did not saved her, since she ranked 4th or 5th in text voting.
4th
LOVELY EMBUSCADO (Jaya's Protege)
from Davao
who sang a mashup of When you wish upon a star by Cliff Edwards and Somewhere over the rainbow by Judy Garland
Previous Rank(My Review): 2nd (down by 2 last performance)
Lovely performed this song very well, everybody knows that she can sing, it's just that for me, she sounded like a classic singer or a singer of the 80's or earlier, for me, it did not fitted on her age the way she sang it. But it was still good.
5th
NOMER LIMATOG JR. (Rachelle Anne Go/Arnel Pineda's Protege)
from Cebu
who sang Angels Brought me here by Guy Sebastian
Previous Rank(My Review): 4th (down by 1 last performance)
Now I understand why this kid keeps on singing rock songs most of the time, though he sang it very well, ballad songs does not fit into his voice for now, because at 10, his voice is still developing, so it's just enough for him to sing fast songs. Just be careful of the song choice.
AGAIN: No offense meant to them and for their fans, remember, I'm also a fan of them and the show.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF PROTEGE'S OFFICIAL FANPAGE ON FACEBOOK :)
I'll be posting my review regarding the Final battle the soonest possible time, maybe today as well or on the following days to come. God bless us all. :)
