Little Big Star
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| Little Big Star | |
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| Format | Reality, Music |
| Starring | Sarah Geronimo |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
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| Running time | 60 minutes |
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| Original channel | ABS-CBN |
Little Big Star is a singing contest aired every Saturday afternoon on ABS-CBN in the Philippines and internationally on The Filipino Channel. The series premiered on Saturday, September 24, 2005. The show features aspiring young singers who battle it out each week to become the next Little Big Star.
The "Little Big Star" competition is divided into two "divisions;" the Little Division for contestants ages 6 to 9 years old and the Big Division with contestants ages 10 to 13 years old.
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[edit] Hosts
[edit] Sarah Geronimo
Sarah Geronimo heads the nationwide broadcast of Little Big Star. In Little Big Star Manila, finalists from the regional shows are sent to battle in the grand finals.
Sarah herself won a singing competition, IBC 13's Star for a Night.
[edit] Sheryn Regis
Sheryn Regis is the host of Little Big Star Cebu, aired in the Visayas network of ABS-CBN. LBS Cebu was recognized as the fourth top-rating show in ABS-CBN's Nationwide Charts.
Sheryn won 1st runner-up in Star in a Million back in 2004.
[edit] Nikki Bacolod
Nikki Bacolod is the face and voice behind Little Big Star Davao, airing on ABS-CBN's Mindanao network. Nikki placed 2nd to Jerome Sala in Search for the Star in a Million (Season 1), which coincidentally, Sarah was also hosting with her co-champions.
[edit] Season One
In the first season, contestants competed each week to become part of the Honor Roll. Those in the Honor Roll at the end of the month would compete in the Monthly Finals for the title of "Star of the Month." The "Star of the Month" would secure a spot in the finals.
[edit] Little Division Grand Finalists
- Rhap Salazar - Brightest Star
- Makisig Morales - 2nd Honor
- Kyle Balili - 3rd Honor
- Micah Roi Torre
- Shaine Velasco
- Jaya Sto. Domingo
[edit] Big Division Grand Finalists
- Sam Concepcion - Brightest Star
- Gian Barbarona - 2nd Honor
- Charice Pempengco - 3rd Honor
- Rachel Ann Pegason
- Randy de Silva
- Melvin Rimas
- Ronald Humarang
[edit] Season Two
Season 2 began the week after the grand finals of season 1. After a little over two months of competition, ABS-CBN pulled the plug on the series after experiencing a decline in ratings as well as the network focusing on its new talent search, Pinoy Dream Academy. The season 2 grand finals aired on Saturday, July 1, 2006.
[edit] Little Division Grand Finalists
- Robert Villar - Brightest Star-Luzon Representative A contestant from Little Big Star Cebu but when eliminated he joined Little Big Star Season 2
- Christian Olog-Davao Representative
[edit] Big Division Grand Finalists
- Angellie Urquico - Brightest Star-Luzon Representative
- Khrisshajene "Khrissha" Viaje -Cebu Representative
- Dawn Amber Cortes-Cebu Representative
- Laurice Bermillo-Davao Representative
[edit] After Little Big Star
A few of the first season contestants have gone on to other projects at ABS-CBN. Both Sam Concepcion and Makisig Morales were offered lead roles in the network's newest fantaserye, "Super Inggo," long before the finals even began. Meanwhile, Micah Torre was cast in host Sarah Geronimo's new soap opera "Bituing Walang Ningning". Season 2's Robert Villar starred as Berto on "Calla Lily," while Micah Torre and Kyle Balili sang the theme song for that soap opera. The other finalists have performed on the 2nd season of "Little Big Star" and a few other ABS-CBN programs. Kyle Balili appeared in the new soap opera "Sana Maulit Muli."
Charice Pempengco has also made a name for herself worldwide with her performances that were shown on YouTube. She has, by far, been shown on the Ellen Degeneres show, Oprah show as well as the Paul O'Grady show in London.
[edit] Releases
| Album | Album Cover | Date of release | Track Listing | Note |
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| Little Big Star |  |
May 2006 | 1. Kaba - Makisig Morales 2. Kay Palad Mo - Rhap Salazar |
2 Discs Disc One: Music CD |
| Little Big Deeds | May 2006 | VCD |
[edit] See also
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