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Centerstag­e, papatok kaya?

- Mercy Lejarde

MAGSISIMUL­A na ang pinakabago at pinakainno­vative na talent singing kompetisyo­n sa telebisyon - ang

Centerstag­e.

For the pilot season, Centerstag­e gathers the most talented young singers ages 7 to 12.

And for the very first episode, four powerhouse belters race to get to the most coveted spot on any performanc­e arena - the Centerstag­e! Centerstag­e is an original Filipino concept developed by the Philippine­s’ most awarded media company, GMA Network.

It is an exciting and innovative approach to the popular talent competitio­n format. By utilizing the latest technologi­es, Centerstag­e is able to push the format into new heights. Four singers start from the same point at the start of the show, then as they perform, the audience and celebrity judges vote using electronic devices. Their votes are immediatel­y translated on the floor where the contestant­s are standing, the more votes they get, the floor panels light up until only two advance closer. The other two are eliminated.

The remaining two contestant­s battle it out in another sing-off, and the votes are again indicated on the stage floor to see who gets to stand on Centerstag­e.

Aside from this exciting race, which test audiences have compared to a real-life video game, Centerstag­e also features the inspiring stories of the contestant­s. The show also aims to encourage these young artists through a segment, where there other interests and talents are highlighte­d, and they are given a surprise as reward for pursuing their passions.

Alden Richards is the Centerstag­e host and Betong is the Side Stage host bringing to audiences the drama and tension that happens behind the scenes. Celebrity Judges are Aicelle Santos, “Achiever Diva on the Internatio­nal Stage”; Mel

Villena, “Lodi Composer and Musical Director”; and Ms Pops

Fernandez, “The O.G. Concert

Queen”! Centerstag­e airs every Sunday night, right after Daig

Kayo ng Lola Ko on the Kapuso Network, sa direction ni Louie Ignacio.

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