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Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 headmaster’s list of ten finally released their very first album entitled, “Scholars Sing Cayabyab”.  The compilation album of the one and only maestro, Ryan Cayabyab contains ten beautiful tracks sung by the top ten scholars of the academy.

The debut album of the Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 top ten scholars was formally released last Saturday during the last gala night of the final six at the PDA concert hall. Out of my curiosity, after they’ve launched the album, I’ve grabbed a personal copy of it just to know if they really had the potentials of becoming an artist. Surprisingly, I enjoyed most of the songs included in the album.

The “Cebu Heartthrob”, Van Pojas had his own rendition of “Another Goodbye Song” which featured Van’s capacity to hit the high notes in his own smooth and easy way. The song tells about saying goodbye to someone but you’re not yet prepared to let go. It was indeed a very sad song to listen to but I guess, the song would be a hit for those who can relate with the lyrics. Another scholar who made a great rendition to one of Mr. C’s wonderful creation was Laarni Losala. The “Independent Woman” of Sultan Kudarat sang, “Manalig Ka” which showcased her versatility as a singer. Her vocal prowess was definitely amazing that you can consider her as the one and only great belter among the other scholars of Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2. I will not be surprised if one day, Laarni will be lined up as one of the great belters in the music industry.  The”Farmer’s Son” of Camarines Sur, Jay “Bugoy” Bugayon likewise made a very impressive and exceptional rendition of Mr. C’s “Paano na Kaya?” Bugoy just proved how great his voice is with the way he delivered the song. The arrangement of the piece was really nice and the melody was definitely catchy. I’m pretty sure that this will be one of the most requested songs over the radio and will possibly be a chart topping hit.

The consistent star scholar of Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2, Liezel Garcia on the other hand did quite well with her rendition of “I’d Rather”, another Ryan Cayabyab’s composition. It was an R&B type of song that matches the voice quality of the “Pride of Puerto Galera”.  Liezel was still able to give justice to the song but I was still expecting more of her vocal gymnastics within the entire arrangement which was really her forte.  Expelled scholar, Hansen Nichols was a revelation with his song, “Wala kang katulad” which was first sang by Ariel Rivera during the 90’s era. The song really suits the voice of the “Cancer Survivor” and for that, I’m going to give him a rate of 8 out of 10. (Not bad at all in fairness!) Another expelled scholar, Bunny Malunda made a very nice interpretation for the song “Narito Lang Ako”. The “Teacher Wife” from Negros Oriental gave her full effort just to put wonderful melody to the song. Although, it was still obvious that she really can’t hit the high notes using her natural voice, I was still impressed on how she delivered it nicely with falsetto.

Other scholars of Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 which was included in the compilation album were Chris Pastor who sang, “Bakit Ganyan?” (It’s actually like a bossa nova type of song), “Ganun Ba?”  By Inaki Salvador, “Limang Dipang Tao” by Apple Abarquez, and “Hero” by Miguel Mendoza. The Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 “Scholars Sing Cayabyab” compilation album is already out in the market so grab your own copy now!

Last Saturday, the top six scholars of Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 finally showed up their very best as they conducted their last gala performance night at the PDA concert hall. The show was entitled, Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 “Dream BIG gayan Concert for a Cause.”

The concert was indeed a great success as the top six scholars Miguel Mendoza, Van Pojas, Chris Pastor, Liezel Garcia, Laarni Losala and Jay “Bugoy” Bugayon performed so well with their own renditions of the songs which their mentors personally chose just for them. Aside from their family, the top six scholars’ fans, friends and supporters gathered altogether inside the PDA concert hall just to show their full support and love for their own bets in the competition. The audience paid an entrance fee of 100 Pesos each which the total amount of it will all be donated equally to the charitable institutions chosen by the scholars. Before the concert ended up, Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 host, Toni Gonzaga announces that they had earned a total amount of 226, 400 Pesos within that night.

Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 resident juror, Louie Ocampo and guest judge Kathleen Dy Go, (A record label executive) were all amazed with the top six scholars’ performances. Harsh words and negative feedbacks were all not present from last nights’ gala of the scholars which was a good sign that they truly gave their best interpretations onstage. Puerto Galera’s pride, Liezel Garcia proudly performed “PleaseDon’t Stop the Music”, a Rihanna’s dance hit that satisfies Kathleen Dy Go’s personal taste and even commented that Liezel definitely carries an international appeal. Bugoy on the other hand, showed his full energy as a real performer as he sang, “All I Need is you” by Guy Sebastian wherein the audience inside the concert hall really enjoyed his dancing style by swaying his waist upside down. Other Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 scholars who showed their magnificent performances last night were Laarni Losala who sang, “Waray Waray” wherein the “Independent Woman” from Sultan Kudarat amazingly sings with much self confidence and a well-choreographed dance steps. Miguel Mendoza revealed his other side as a performer when he sang, “Rock DJ” where the “Romantic Crooner” did some of his rapping technique that matches his dance moves. Chris Pastor once again sizzled the night as she performed Pussy Cat Doll’s “Sway” that made the “Singing Interior Designer” more alluring to the audience. The “Heartthrob” from Cebu, Van Pojas, who made the audience groove with his version of 98 degrees’ “True to your heart”, indeed registered well on screen with his good looks.

There’s only one week to go before the Grand Dream Night of Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 so keep on voting for the scholar that you think most deserves to be the Grand Star Dreamer. Who’re the top three scholars that you think will battle for the throne? Final results will be revealed on Sunday, September 14 at the Cuneta Astrodome for the Grand Finale of Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2!

It was indeed a victory last Saturday for Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 scholar, Van Pojas as he completes the slot of the final top six scholars in preparation for the upcoming Grand Dream Night two weeks from now. The 18 year old “Cebu Heartthrob” of Talisay City was the one chosen by the viewing public to be saved from expulsion against his good friend inside the academy, Hansen Nichols.

Van Pojas collected a total of 54.58 percentage of text votes while his rival, Hansen Nichols earned only a total of 45.42 percentage of votes from the viewing public. The “Cancer Survivor” who grew up in California, USA gave all his best while performing the song that he personally chose, “His Eye is on the Sparrow” by Lauryn Hill. Although, the Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 jurors that night, Louie Ocampo and guest judge Girlie Rodis (a talent manager), sensed a bit of Hansen’s shaky nerves due to the song’s touching message, they still praised and congratulate him for a well-done performance. Likewise with Hansen Nichol’s fellow probationary scholar, Van Pojas who sang his emotional rendition of Casting Crown’s “Who I Am?” received an impressive feedback from the jurors.

Right after the individual performances of the remaining 7 Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 scholars, Toni Gonzaga once again welcomed them on stage as the scholars launched their first ever recorded album entitled, “Scholars Sing Cayabyab” a compilation of headmaster, Mr. Ryan Cayabyab’s own composition of songs that was interpreted by the scholars in which, all of the proceeds of the album and their upcoming mall shows will be donated to the chosen charitable institutions of the scholars. After their group performance, Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 host, Toni Gonzaga finally revealed the scholar who made it to be part of the top six where she declared Van Pojas as the one who completed the final slot. Hansen Nichols thought at first that he was the one who was saved by the public (based on his reaction when Toni announces the result. Maybe due to the tensional moment, he misheard what Toni said.) Van Pojas embraced Hansen tightly as sign of their solid friendship formed inside the academy and also, ‘goodbye’ as for the meantime.

Six remaining scholars will battle for only one title, the Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 Grand Star Dreamer two weeks from now. Who among Liezel Garcia, Jay “Bugoy” Bugayon, Miguel Mendoza, Chris Pastor, Laarni Losala and Van Pojas will follow Yeng Constantino’s success?

Who do you think deserves to be the Grand Star Dreamer? Their future lies in your hands so vote now for your favorite scholar! It’s going to be a head to head battle for the top six scholars of Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2.

The “stage performer”, Iñaki Salvador was the scholar who got expelled from Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 10th gala performance night. The 19 year old Iñaki from Makati City, who had just recently celebrated his birthday inside the academy together with fellow probationary scholar Miguel Mendoza, had failed his dream to be part of the top six scholars in the upcoming finals night of the search.

The “Romantic Crooner”, Miguel Mendoza earned the majority of the votes by having 75.97 percentage of the total text votes while, Iñaki Salvador garnered only 24.03 percentage of the total text votes from the viewing public. Aside from Iñaki, another dreamer bids farewell to Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 and it was the honorary scholar, Poy who ended her successful journey inside the academy. Unfortunately on her last attempt, Poy once again failed to grab the star scholar title and her dream to become one of Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 finalists.

Jay Bugayon, a.k.a. Bugoy, once again stunned resident judges, Louie Ocampo, Gerard Salonga and guest judge, Dulce on his celebrity duet performance, “Muli” with Vina Morales. Bugoy as expected, bagged the star scholar title for this week because of his magnificent vocal performance on Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 10th gala night.

Meanwhile, another twist had just been added to the probation process in the Academy. Instead of having bottom four in the line up, only two scholars who received the lowest grade based on their performance on the 10th gala night will battle for this week. This time, no more bottom four was declared and the chance of being saved by the mentors and co-scholars was also dismissed from now. Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 host, Toni Gonzaga announced Hansen Nichols and Van Pojas as the official bottom two for this week garnering final grades of 7.29 and 7.3 as the result of their performances with their celebrity partners that night.

Between the best buds Hansen and Van, who among them will have the chance to be part of the final six? Who do you think deserves to stay inside the academy and whose’ next to go after Iñaki Salvador? Is it the “Cebu Heartrob” Van? Or the “Cancer Survivor” Hansen? There’s only three weeks to go before the grand showdown, so better vote now for your favorite scholar in Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2.

Another probationary scholar bids goodbye in Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 9th Gala and Expulsion Night at the PDA Hall. Expelled scholar Bunny Malunda joyfully reunites with husband and former PDA scholar, Chivas who was excited to welcome her in the outside world.

The ‘teacher wife’ from Negros Oriental indeed survived all the hardships and circumstances that she encountered while staying inside the academy. Instead of losing hope, Bunny continuously fights and surpasses well with all her faith on each and every gala performances on Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 considering the ‘cyst’ on her throat which supposed to be a big hindrance for her to perform better. Bunny Malunda garnered a total of 39.65 percentage of text votes while another probationary scholar, Hansen Nichols received a total of 60.35 percentage enough to save him from expulsion. Bunny Malunda couldn’t help but cry while performing her last song, “Huwag ka Lang Mawawala” by Ogie Alcasid as part of the 9th gala theme, “counter pointing songs” where she wasn’t able to finish because of tears bursting along and throat problems.

After the emotional expulsion, resident judge Louie Ocampo with the rest of the jurors consisting of guest judge Lani Misalucha and another resident judge, Gerard Salonga (who was absent for the last 2 weeks because of fever) announced the ‘star scholar’ of the night who also got the highest grade based on the individual performances they showed and that was, Laarni Losala who sang “On the wings of Love” by Regine Velasquez. The ‘Independent Woman’ of Sultan Kudarat couldn’t believe of the achievement she got where she earned a total grade of 8.97 as the result of her counter pointing performance with Jay Bugayon a.k.a. Bugoy who also made it on the top three scholars of the Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 9th Gala night. For her third attempt, honorary scholar, Poy once again failed to accomplish her task to bagged this weeks’ ‘star scholar’ title but successfully made it to the top three again.

Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 host, Toni Gonzaga also revealed this weeks’ set of probationary scholars. The ‘Cancer Survivor’, Hansen Nichols once again faced the bottom list after his so-so counter pointing performance (according to the judges’) of “Say that you Love Me” with Bunny Malunda. Other scholars who completed the bottom four were, Iñaki Salvador, Cris Pastor and fifth timer, Miguel Mendoza. Among these probationary scholars, Hansen was the lucky one who was saved by the mentors as announced by headmaster, Ryan Cayabyab leaving the three other probationary scholars’ fate into the hands of the remaining academy dreamers.

Who among Cris, Iñaki and Miguel will have Hansen’s same luck? Who do you think will be this weeks’ bottom two? will Bunny Malunda overcome her illness to regain her voice now that she’s ready to undergo medical procedures in the outside world? Stay tuned on Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 for more revelations!

Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 confirms the bottom two for this week and these are Bunny Malunda and Hansen Nichols. Other probationary scholars, Miguel Mendoza was luckily saved by his co-scholars while fourth timer probationary nominee, Laarni Losala was surprisingly saved by the mentors this time around.

The four mentioned probationary scholars went under full tension while waiting for the results last Saturday after their 8th Gala Performance Night until Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 host, Toni Gonzaga finally announced the scholar that was unanimously saved by the mentors and that was Laarni. The three mentors, consists of  Kitchy Molina, headmaster Ryan Cayabyab and Director Joey Reyes gave their own reasons and opinions why they all agreed to save the ‘Independent Woman’ from being under probation. Kitchy pointed out that performance wise, Laarni indeed gave her best while, Director Joey admitted that the song was very challenging and it was definitely a difficult piece yet, Laarni was still able to give a fair justice to the song, “Bohemian Rhapsody”. Headmaster, Ryan Cayabyab also agreed why Laarni Losala deserves another chance and even added his opinion that this scholar is giving up a ‘good fight’ inside the Academy.

And because Bunny Malunda loses her chance to be saved by her co-scholars due to her low grades in Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 midterm examinations last week, the tension gets higher between the two other probationary scholars, Miguel Mendoza and Hansen Nichols. Unexpectedly, Hansen and Miguel had received an equal distribution of total votes. Both got three votes each which led to a critical decision that involves Laarni. According to their Academy rule book, upon having a tie in a voting procedure, a final decision has to be made independently by the scholar who was saved by the mentors. After the relief feeling of being saved, Laarni once again got intense from the shocking announcement; she had to choose only one to break the tie, Laarni finally decided to save the ‘Romantic Crooner’, Miguel. Based on Laarni’s reason, Miguel suffers a lot of pressures like her since last week from being under probation. The “Cancer Survivor’, Hansen whole heartedly understands and accepts her decision but at the same time felt really bad to Cris Pastor who chose to save Miguel over him considering their ‘closeness’ to each other. He was hurt badly that even led to unspoken moments and emotional confrontation with the ‘Singing Interior Designer”, Cris.

Between Hansen and Bunny, who do you think deserves the chance to stay inside and be part of Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 final six? Vote now and save your bet scholar!

An intense, emotional and nerve wracking Saturday had passed for the three probationary scholars Apple Abarquez, Laarni Losala and Miguel Mendoza of Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 8th Gala and Probation Night at the PDA Hall. Family’s, friends and fans gathered together to give their full support for their own bets, but one of the probationary scholars has to say goodbye to leave the Academy and that is, Apple.

Majority of the votes from the viewing public were in favored of Laarni Losala as she gathered 72.74 of the total percentage of text votes while Miguel Mendoza garnered 13.96 percentage leaving the remaining 13.30 percent of text votes to Apple Abarquez. The “Different Couples’ Daughter” from Cebu City sang her last PDA performance with tears, “Sweet Love” as part of the Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2  theme of the week, the “Mentors’ Choice Night”.

On the other hand, Jay “Bugoy” Bugayon’s interpretation of “As” by George Michael received a lot of positive reactions and comments from the jurors consisting of resident judge Louie Ocampo with guest jurors Leah Navarro and Jim Paredes that hailed him as the ‘star scholar’ of the night beating consistent ‘star scholar’ Liezel Garcia who performed Emotions’ “Best Of My Love”. Honorary Scholar Poy once again failed to make it as the ‘star scholar’ but was lucky enough to be part of Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 top three scholars of the night with Bugoy and Liezel. But a part of the night’s gala performances, two scholars made a very effective musical number and that is Poy and Bugoy’s duet of “Magkasuyo Buong Gabi” who earned a lot of praises from the jurors.

Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 Scholars went under a lot of pressure too last week as they surpasses their Midterm exam with the mentors of the Academy. Even though, she was not able to defend her title as the ‘star scholar’ of the night, Liezel Garcia still made it to be the top scholar earning the highest grade of 9.10 as the result of their four mid-term examinations that even saved her for being under probation this week. Unfortunately for Bunny Malunda, who had the lowest total of grades from the midterm exam were automatically included in the bottom four this week which also means, failing the chance to be save by her co-scholars and mentors. Joining Bunny in the bottom were Hansen Nichols, and last weeks’ probationary scholars, Miguel Mendoza and Laarni Losala.

Who among Laarni, Miguel and Sen will be save by the mentors and their fellow scholars now that Bunny looses her chance of having the possibility to be save by those? Which of them deserves to stay inside the academy? Was the decision of the jurors fair enough to include them in the bottom four? Let’s find out this week whose’ who? In Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 weeknights after My Girl on ABS-CBN.

It was a very entertaining yet tensional face offs for all the scholars of Pinoy Dream Academy season 2 7th Gala Night for their show stopping performances. The whole PDA Hall was filled with intense emotions of all the audience who’ve watched the entire presentation of their own bets in the competition. But unfortunately, things went wrong for honorary scholar Poy, who missed her task of bagging this week’s “Star Scholar” title.

Although Poy’s  groovy performance of Envougue’s “Free Your Mind” received positive feedbacks from the resident jurors made up of Mr. Louie Ocampo, Ivy Violan and Jimmy Bondoc, her versatility was not that enough to beat the Head master’s list of ten. Consistent “Star Scholar” Liezel Garcia once again proved that she still holds the status among the rest with her interpretation of Beyonce’s “Listen” while her opponent that night Laarni Losala showed a lot of great vocal prowess for her own rendition of April Boy Regino’s “Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin” featured her good voice quality and texture as commented by the jurors. Unfortunately for Laarni, it was Liezel’s performance that topped the judges’ votes which hailed her as the “Star Scholar” of Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 7th Gala Night that put Laarni into deep trouble for being automatically included in the bottom five.

Even though Laarni was not that lucky to beat Liezel’s performance, the “Independent Woman” of Sultan Kudarat was still able to impress the judges and the audience with her face off to honorary scholar Poy as the duo sang Jennifer Hudson’s remarkable song, “And I Am Telling You” as their task for the 7th Gala Performance Night.  Both scholars showed their powerful voices, but it was Laarni’s exceptional vocal style and great belting performance stood up against Poy.

Five Scholars went under the probationary list after beating by their opponents that night and that includes Laarni Loasala, Apple Abarquez, Van Pojas, Bunny Malunda and Miguel Mendoza. Among these scholars, the luckiest one that was saved by the mentors was Bunny (I wonder why her? Hmmm…I smell favoritism folks!) leaving the four other remaining scholars in tensional moods.

Whose dream will continue to soar these coming weeks? Who among these four probationary scholars will be saved by their co-scholars and whose journey will come to an end? Find out more by catching another intense episode of Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 on Monday after My Girl.

Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 expelled scholar, Bea Muñoz talks about the real score between her and real life sweetheart, Miguel Mendoza when she was interviewed by Toni Gonzaga in one of the episodes of Uberture yesterday, July 22.

Bea reveals how bad she felt when she was expelled last Saturday leaving her co-scholars turned friends and of course, her real life boyfriend, Miguel inside the Academy. She also admits to the public the real status of her relationship with Miguel, who happened to be her contender in the latest expulsion night of the academy.

When Bea Muñoz was asked by Toni Gonzaga about the current status of her relationship with Miguel Mendoza, she strongly defined it as, an “open relationship” from which Toni was a little bit confused and even commented “magulo at mahirap yan!.”Open relationship as defined by Bea is a companionship of two people without any commitments involved. It means that, they are happy with each other’s company, enjoys being together cares for each other but at the same time, they can date any person without any permission from each other.( they had been like this for the past 3 years of their romance, I also can’t stand this kind of stuff OMG!).

Toni Gonzaga throws another intriguing question to Bea about, who is the closest scholar to her when she was still inside the Academy. Bea answered “Bugoy” a.k.a.  Jay Bugayon. Yet, all her support will be on Miguel’s side indeed. (oh! What a showbiz answer, lol!)

Now that Bea Muñoz is in the outside world already, is she willing to enter the crazy world of show business? Is she ready to entertain the crowd with more confidence? Will Miguel Mendoza court other girl inside the Academy now that Bea is not around? What will happen to their so-called “open relationship?” catch more of Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 weeknights after My Girl on ABS-CBN.

Bea Muñoz was the recent expelled scholar of the Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 5^th Gala, expulsion and Probation Night held last Saturday, July 19. The “Sweet Chanteuse” of Muntinlupa sang her last sensual piece of her own version of Apo Hiking Society original, “Magkayakap sa Dilim”, leaving her real-life sweetheart, Miguel Mendoza in a very emotional situation inside the Academy.

Surely, it was a very hard decision for all the friends and family of Bea and Miguel to decide who deserves to be saved between the two lovers. Bea Muñoz garnered a total of 25.15 percentage of votes while Miguel Mendoza got an average of 74.85 percentage of text votes which proves that the public (or should I say, his huge clan indeed!) decided that Miguel should be given another chance to hone his craft of artistry more inside the Academy.

This week’s Gala Night theme was all about sensuality. The scholars showed up their sensual abilities on stage as they perform songs in a very sexy way. Among the scholars who sizzled out the night of the jurors was Apple Abarquez who showed sensuality but was over qualified for the song “fever” as per Mr. Gerard Salonga, one of the resident juror assessed her performance that night. Another hot performance was Laarni Losala who made Mr. Salonga said “I am yours!” for her rendition of “Natural Woman” by Aretha Franklin while consistent star scholar Liezel Garcia as expected, amazed again Mr. Gerard Salonga for her teasing performance of Regine Velasquez original, “Kung Magkikita tayong Muli”.

The 5^th Gala Night was not only filled with sensuality when Head Master, Ryan Cayabyab announced the four probationary scholars who received the lowest grades based on their performances that night. Bunny Malunda, Miguel Mendoza (for the second time around), Christian Alvear and Iñaki Salvador completed the bottom four. Miguel, for this time was the lucky scholar that was saved by the mentors leaving the three probationary scholars in full tension.

Who will be saved by their fellow scholars for this week? And who do you think will be left in the bottom two? That’s what we’ve got to find out in Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2.