The Manila Times

Fresh talents take center stage at 'AGT 3'

- IZA IGLESIAS

IT cannot be denied that the Philippine­s has delivered some of the best artists in “Asia’s Got Talent.”

Since winning Season 1 in 2015, shadow play group El Gamma Penumbra has been bringing their inspiring and touching performanc­es across the world. Also a finalist from Season 1, dance crew Junior New System — who made male dancers on high heels their trademark — is showcasing their talent across the globe, with “America’s Got Talent” stage the most recent one they conquered.

Meanwhile, Season 2’s runner- up DMX Comvalenos — also a dance crew — is captivatin­g Filipinos with their energertic and funny dance moves.

The show no doubt showcases the power of Asian talent therefore becoming a strong platform for aspiring performers of all ages to pursue their dreams.

As such, the interactiv­e and top- rated talent competitio­n has returned for its third season, with a display of talents from 17 countries.

Hosted anew by Alan Wong and Justin Bratton, Asia’s Got Talent once again sees global music icons David Foster, Anggun and Jay Park in the judging table.

Hours before the anticipate­d premiere of its third season, DMX Comvalenos shared their journey and success after joining the competitio­n in 2017.

“Kayasumali­kamikasima­ygustokami­ng mapatunaya­nsasarilin­amin,lalonasa pamilyanam­indahilmay­mgahindina­niniwala show, anglaking pagbabago.Napamahall­aloangpami­lya naminsaami­natsinupor­tahanangta­lento

namin,” the Compostela Valley natives enthused in a grand press conference.

“Hindilang‘yun,angdamingp­umapasok saamingtra­bahodahild­atihindika­mikilala.

Nakapag- perform nakamisa Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore atsa iba-ibanglugar­saPilipina­s. So napatunaya­n naminna deserving kami,” they added. During the first episode on February 7, Filipino talents continued to show that they are still one of the strongest contenders for the show with plenty of groups receiving the three precious “yes” on pilot episode alone. Among them were HK Sisters, who got a standing ovation after singing “Phantom of the Opera’s” “Think of Me;” Zianne Angierein Garcia a. k. a. Zeexhie, an internet sensation known for her cheer stunts with her choreograp­her father; and Junior Good Vibes, a 15- member dance crew from Sampaloc, Manila.

“LahatngPil­ipinongsum­asalihindi­lang

nagpe -perform. Bawat acts aygalingta­lagasa puso—‘yananglama­ngngmgaPil­ipino‘pag

datingsamg­aganitokal­aking talent show,” DMX Comvalenos reminded the press and the viewers. Will the Filipinos claim again the life- changing top prize of $ 100,000? Tune in to Asia’s Got Talent every Thursday 8: 30 p. m. on AXN.

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'Asia's Got Talent' judges David Foster, Anggun and Jay Park.

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