The second season of Pilipinas Got Talent premiered on ABS-CBN from February 26 to June 26, 2011, replacing Star Power.
Billy Crawford and Luis Manzano returned as hosts for the season, while Marc Abaya, the presenter of Got More Talent, did not reprise his role. Freddie M. Garcia, Kris Aquino, and Ai-Ai delas Alas also returned as jury members.
Marcelito Pomoy, a 26-year-old falsetto singer from Imus, Cavite, was crowned the season's winner. Tap-dancing duo Happy Feet from Bukidnon finished as the runner-up, while the dance crew Freestylers from Calamba, Laguna secured third place. This marked the second consecutive season where a singer emerged as the winner.
Auditions
The auditions for the second season takes place in key cities in the Philippines. Major auditions are held in Cebu, Davao, Naga, Batangas, Dagupan and Metro Manila where the hopefuls are judged by Kris Aquino, Ai-Ai de las Alas and Freddie "FMG" Garcia. Also, micro-auditions are also held in other cities including Laoag, Tuguegarao, Baguio, Nueva Ecija, Olongapo, Pampanga, Laguna, Lucena, Legazpi City, Roxas City, Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, and General Santos and judged by the staff of Pilipinas Got Talent.
Date of Audition Audition Venue City December 1 & 2, 2010 Cebu Institute of Technology – University Cebu City, Cebu December 4 & 5, 2010 Philippine Women's University Davao Davao City, Davao del Sur December 11 & 12, 2010 Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges Naga City, Camarines Sur December 15 & 16, 2010 Lyceum-Northwestern University Dagupan December 18 & 19, 2010 ABS-CBN Compound Quezon City, Metro Manila January 13 & 14, 2011 University of Mindanao Davao City, Davao del Sur January 17, 2011 University of Batangas Batangas City, Batangas February 22, 2011 Tanghalang Pasigueño Pasig, Metro Manila
Successful Auditionees Bukidnon State University Brass Band - Brass Band, Bukidnon Herold Suarez, 29 - Singer, Davao City Jeremie Tampoy, 29 - Singer and Pianist, Davao del Sur Angel Calalas, 21 - Hula Hoop Tricker, Cainta, Rizal Happy Feet - Tap Dancing Duo, Bukidnon Larvae - Acrobatics group, Digos Rhythmic Illusions - Martial Arts Dance Troupe, Davao City Brian Brady, 10 - Singer, Laoag, Ilocos Norte Romarico Sanorjo "Rico the Magician", 60 - Magician, Caloocan Kervy Salazar, 19 - Beatboxer, Davao City Marcelito Pomoy, 25 - Singer, Imus, Cavite Jonathan Bocay, 32 - Singer, Jaro, Iloilo City Rafael Pavia, 5 - Singer, Davao City Franceska Abigail Basalo, 7 - Belly Dancer, Cagayan de Oro Virgilio Del Carmen, 28 - Singer and Impressionist, Cebu City Freestylers - Dance Troupe, Calamba B4 - Dance Troupe, Baguio Joy's Divas - Singing Trio, Batangas Fernan Santuyo "Madonna Pianista", 24 - Pianist, Albay Male Attraction - Dance Troupe, Taguig City Jeremiah Velasco, 28 - Singer, Imus, Cavite Kevin James Sisco, 20 - Singer, San Francisco, California, U.S. Jose Emmanuel Cubil, 17 - Singer and Musician, Talisay City, Cebu Suwahib Samplidan, 31 - Singer, Davao City Bourbon Duo - Pole Dancing Duo, Makati Madrigal Siblings - Singing Trio, Cainta, Rizal Pearl Angelie Portuguez, 16 - Declamator, Negros Occidental Buildex Pagales, 15 - Singer and Musician, Digos Dennis Capistrano, 25 - Singer and Voice Impersonator, Camarines Sur Karinyoso Boys - Dance Troupe and Comedians, Dumaguete Leoniel Enopia and Elizabeth Dazo - Ballroom Dancing Duo, Bacolod New X People - Dance Troupe, Caloocan Mandaue City School for the Arts Dance Company - Interpretative Dance Troupe, Mandaue City, Cebu Funkadelics Dance Masters - Dance Troupe, Santa Rosa, Laguna Pardo Elementary School Dancing Rondalla - Rondalla / Stringed Instruments Ensemble, Talisay City, Cebu Miguel Banilad, 40 - Singer, Davao City Ariel Talion, 45 - Singer, Catanduanes Kenny Padalla, 23 - Singer, Baguio Actub Sisters - Singing Trio, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte Haide Andes, 40 - Declamator / Actress, Camarines Sur Skeights - Band, Davao City Koreen Medina, 15 - Singer, Quezon City Next Generation Band - Band Troupe, Davao del Norte Evarcosa Siblings - Ballroom Dancing Duo, Cebu City CK Sisters - Singing Trio Lunaria Brothers Marionette Show - Puppeteers, Antipolo Nelmhar Tabat, 14 - Breakdancer, Davao del Norte Sol and Ben "Light Gauge Acoustic" - Acoustic Duo, Bacolod Justin Mae Aguilar - Miss Saigon (acting and singing), Legazpi City Jommarie Haboc and Mark Angelo Del Rosario - Ad Spinners, Mandaluyong John Neil Roa, 10 - Beatboxer and Dancer, Cebu City Kidz Band - Band, Tagum City, Davao del Norte Venchan Tribe - Band, Naga City First Peter Acoustic - Acoustic Band, Batangas City Maribeth Callanta, 19 - Singer, Dagupan Ainah Frez, 17 - Singer, Laoag, Ilocos Norte The Baby Boomers Band - Band, Davao City The Cousins - Acapella Singing Group, Davao City Percurhythmu Band - Percussion Band, Cebu Filogram - Dance Troupe, Baguio Genevieve Arandia, 19 - Singer, Las Piñas Claudine Matias, 19 - Singer, Tacloban City, Leyte Abigail Mendoza, 22 - Singer, Camarines Sur Rovee Fernandez, 17 - Singer, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu Universal Dance Crew - Interpretative Dancing Duo, Davao City Mark Kenneth Dolom, 17 - Sand Artist, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan Jake Juleous Gacan, 21 - Violinist, Toledo, Cebu Elpmis Gnal - Dance Troupe and Cap Trickers, Taguig City Zander Xyril De Ocampo, 8 - Singer Lucena City, Quezon First Beat Effect - Beatbox Troupe, Bacolod Dance Selection - Cheerleading and Acrobatics Dance Troupe, Taguig City Henry Cardenete, 36 - Magician, Legazpi City, Albay Myrasol Bacarisas, 31 - Singer, Cebu City Kapidamu Band - Band Troupe, Atimonan, Quezon Upstream Acoustic - Acoustic Duo, Bacolod Jett Barun, 22 - Singer, Pateros Magis Percuzions - Percussion Instruments Quartet, Naga City Annie Kate Astillero, 17 - Singer and Musician, Legazpi City, Albay Kristian Buno, 20 - One Man Band, Batangas Romeo Rosalita, 35 - Singer, Davao City Marc Robin Orbita & Jan Almer Sabater - Singing Duo and Brass Instrumentalists, Naga City John Leo Moywela, 28 - Singer, Zamboanga del Sur Arenzo Ruel Blacas, 15 - Breakdancer, Cagayan de Oro Eonian Dream Talents - Interpretative Dance Troupe, Camiling, Tarlac May Obando, 19 - Singer, Ormoc, Leyte Agnes Lunar, 29 - Singer, Manila Ian Abraham, 21 - Singer, Pasig Romeo Roa Jr., 38 - Singer, Southern Leyte Collins Gutierrez, 24 - Singer, San Pedro, Laguna Roland and Rovince Monteroza, 11 - Singing Duo / Twins, Las Piñas Eloisa Invento, 14 - Singer, Iloilo Paula Abello, 15 - Singer, Cebu Glenn Angeles, 39 - Yoyo Tricker, Quezon City Side FX - Dance Troupe, Naga City Mahal Martinez, 30 - Singer, Talisay City, Cebu R.V. Kidz Style - Dance Troupe, General Santos Temptations - Dance Troupe, Tacloban City BSU Filipina - Dance Troupe, Malaybalay, Bukidnon Justin Piñon, 25 - Mentalist, Antipolo Disciples of Purely Panaboans - Rappers, Panabo, Davao del Norte The Radicals - Band Troupe, Dagupan Zaldy Carlos, 38 - Singer, Manila Richelio Fiel, 22 - Dancer / Lipsyncer, Compostela Valley Superstar - Dance Troupe, Cebu City Jhommel Medina and Jesselyn Cortez - Ballroom Dancing Duo, Mangaldan, Pangasinan Kabuntatala Dance Squad - Folk Dance Troupe, Pangasinan Paul John Villanueva, 18 - Singer, Lipa City Ma. Gereberne Lozada, 16 - Singer, Roxas City, Capiz Exquizyth - Dance Troupe, General Santos Jacqueline Schubert, 20 - Singer, Cebu Gracelle and Kristel Lapinid - Singing Duo, Cotabato Nicole Marie Parada, 21 - Singer, Batangas City Grace Anne Caldez, 22 - Singer, Dagupan Bruce Christian Osorio, 17 - Singer, Davao City Johnny Regana, 7 - Singer, Cagayan de Oro Agnes Ignacio, 57 - Pianist, Romblon Emmanuel Gallarde, 20 - Singer, Tuburan, Cebu Ultimate Hiphop - Dance Troupe, San Pascual, Batangas The Asidors - Band, Davao City V.I.P. Singers - Chorale Group, Camarines Sur Jan Andrew Denilla, 22 - Visual Artist, Davao City Gino Janducayan, 23 - Magician, Davao City Michelle Elaine Paredes, 16 - Singer and Guitarist, Misamis Oriental, Cagayan de Oro Amanak - Singing Duo, Quezon City Beyond Expression - Band, Quezon City DJP Trio - Singing Trio, Bacolod Jonathan Soquite, 31 - Singer, Davao City He... He... He... - Dancing Trio, Davao City Alfredo Mosino, 52 - Singer, Compostela Valley Erwin Camases, 20 - Singer, Guinobatan, Albay Christian "Krissy" Rendon, 28 - Singer, Pasig Jeffrey Bryan Brucal, 20 - Beatboxer, Bacoor, Cavite Marsman National High School Dance Troupe - Folk Dancing Troupe Santo Tomas, Davao del Sur Rico De Guzman, 59- Leaf Player, La Union Rodnick Santos, 20 - Saxophonist, Malolos, Bulacan Ed Aniel, 41 - Pole Dancer, Surigao del Norte Danceport Junior Group, 6 - 12 - Ballroom Dancing Troupe, Cebu City Reinalou Cabardo, 23 - Singer, Taguig Jan Michael Narag, 16 - Singer, Mabini, Pangasinan Anselmo Maputi, 92 - Singer, Butuan
Judges Cull After the nationwide auditions, 174 acts made it to the Judges Cull where the judges select the top 36 semi-finalists. The Judges Cull for Luzon and Visayas auditions were held at Dolphy Theater in ABS-CBN where 26 acts made it to the semi-finals. On the other hand, the remaining 10 acts from Mindanao were personally visited by the judges in their hometown to inform the news that they are qualified for the semi-finals.
Top 36 Results Summary Color Key
Name of actAge(s)GenreActHometownSemifinal WeekResultMarcelito Pomoy26SingingFalsetto SingerImus, Cavite6Happy Feet21 & 12DancingTap dancing duoBukidnon3Freestylers—DancingDance crewCalamba1B4—DancingDance crewBaguio2Buildex Pagales15SingingSingerDigos5NielBeth—DancingBallroom dancing duoBacolod6Rico the Magician 60MagicMagicianCaloocan1John Michael Narag16SingingSingerMabini, Pangasinan4Madrigal Siblings11 - 16SingingSinging trioCainta, Rizal1Skeights —MusicBandDavao City2Jose Emmanuel "Jem" Cubil17SingingSingerTalisay City, Cebu3DJP Trio10SingingSinging trioNegros Occidental5Angel Calalas22VarietyHula Hoop trickerCainta, Rizal2Thirteenth PlaceFilogram—DancingDance crewBaguio4Fourteenth PlaceJoy's Divas17 - 18SingingSinging trioBatangas6Wild cardKapidamu Band11 - 17MusicBandQuezon6EliminatedLarvae17 - 20AcrobaticsAcrobatics group / ContortionistsDigos6EliminatedSuwahib Samplidan31SingingPeanut-eating singerDavao City6EliminatedKenny Padalla23SingingSingerBaguio5Wild cardBourbon Duo23DancingPole dancerMakati5EliminatedJacqueline Schubert20SingingSingerCebu City5EliminatedKarinyoso Boys—DancingComedic dance crewDumaguete5EliminatedNext Generation Band7 - 14MusicBandDavao del Norte4Wild cardFirst Beat Effect—MusicBeatboxing quartetBacolod4EliminatedGenevieve Rochelle "Ivy" Arandia20SingingSingerLas Piñas4EliminatedMaribeth Callanta19SingingSingerDagupan4EliminatedCollins Gutierrez24SingingSingerSan Pedro, Laguna3Wild cardDance Selection—DancingCheerdancers / Acrobatics troupeTaguig City3EliminatedRafael Pavia5SingingSingerDavao City3EliminatedZaldy Carlos38SingingSingerManila3EliminatedLapinid Sisters14 & 11SingingSinging duoCotabato2EliminatedMadonna Pianista24MusicPianistAlbay2EliminatedVirgilio del Carmen28SingingImpressionist / SingerCebu City2EliminatedBrian Brady10SingingSingerLaoag City1EliminatedJeremie Tampoy29SingingSinger / PianistDavao City1EliminatedLight Gauge Acoustic—SingingAcoustic duoBacolod1Eliminated Only one half of the Bourbon Duo appeared on stage; the other half was injured during rehearsals. The Kapidamu Band was among the previous season's second group of semi-finalists, taking third place; they lost the Judges' Choice vote to Markki Stroem . The rule that allowed auditioners from previous seasons to reaudition seemingly extends to include unsuccessful semi-finalists and those who did not pass the Judges' Cull in their seasons, thus paving the way for the band's return to the semi-finals this season.
Live shows
Semi-finals