JEDDAH POP ICON CONTESTANTS SELECTED

Jeddah Contestants: Donna Nogoy, Gary Belarmino, Genil Lurag, Jeser Valles, Jonathan Famador, Karla Mae Carreon, Kristine Bernadette Solis and Mary Ann Aninon

Eight (8) contestants were selected during the audition in Western Region by SE Productions Jeddah last February 13, 2009 at Philippine Sunrise International School. Both amateurs and semi-prfessionals , OFW and students, were among the possible contenders of the Pop Icon in Jeddah.

The eight contestants for this year’s Jeddah Pop Icon are:

1. Genil Lurag – 26 years old, Salesman at City Plaza
2. Karla Mae Carreon – 14 years old and finalist of QTV 11 Pop Star Kids 2006 and ABS-CBN Little Big Superstar
3. Jonathan Famador – 28 yrs old. former band vocalist working at Al Mabani Company
4. Mae Ann Aninon – 28 yrs old , 3rd Runner-up of Kabayan Idol Jeddah
5. Jeser Valles – 25 yrs old, Band Vocalist, working as System Analyst Panda Group of Companies
6. Donna Nogoy – 26 years old, Grand Champion of 2007 Jeddah Pop Star
7. Gary Belarmino – 28 years old, Ultra Sound Technician at New Jeddah Clinic Hospital
8. Kristine Bernadette Solis – 14 years old student, member of Serenata Choir

They will have their first round of Performance on March 27 and the Elimination round will be held on April 30, 2009 to choose the Top 4 which will represent Jeddah on the Grand Finals of KSA’s Pop Icon at the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh.

S.E. Productions Jeddah is chaired by Mr. Jhun Abris.