JEDDAH POP ICON FINAL NIGHT

Watch the JEDDAH POP ICON GALA PERFORMANCE and FINAL NIGHT TONIGHT (APRIL 30, 2009) at 7:30 pm. at the Sunrise International School.

Tickets available at the Gate!

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SAPI in UNTV 37 on April 30

The 2nd Gala Performance Night of Saudi Arabia Pop Icon Season 2 will be featured on April 30, 2009 in “Good Morning Kuya’s Hataw sa Balita” at 6:00 am (Philippine Time) in UNTV Channel 37 (UHF Manila).

Jude Abarquez, official representative of UNTV Channel in Saudi Arabia, confirms the news since UNTV is the official media partner of this year’s search.

UNTV 37 is a public service channel dedicated to provide news, programs, outreach services to overseas Filipino abroad.

You can watch the event in the internet thru this link.

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SAPI Finalists to promote in 97.7 Riyadh FM Station

The finalists for Saudi Arabia Pop Icon Search Season 2 will be promoting in an FM radio station in Saudi Arabia – MBC's 97.7 RIYADH FM at 8:30 pm. They will be interviewed every Thursday before the Grand Finals on May 15, 2009.

On Thursday, April 30, 2009, Marianne Ramos and JP Aleta will have a chance to be interviewed live in Riyadh FM to be followed by Raymond Ruben and Jonrey Salvia on May 7 and Kenneth Thom Sawyer and Ryan Comandante on May 14.

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JEDDAH POP ICON FINAL NIGHTS

Watch the final selections of Jeddah Pop Icon Finalists who will compete during the Final Night in Riyadh.

April 30, 2009

7:30 pm

Sunrise International School

Jeddah, K.S.A.

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CENTRAL REGION'S FINALISTS

Top from left: Ryan Comandante, Marianne Ramos, Kenneth Thom Sawyer, JP Aleta, Jonrey Salvia and Raymund Ruben

Jeddah finalists will be known on April 30, 2009

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OFFICIAL TALLY OF VOTES

The voting, comprising 10% of the total scores, for the 2nd Elimination Round of Central Region contestants ended with the following votes:

JP ALETA – 2,277
RYAN COMANDANTE – 466
RANILO DAVID – 37
JULIUS GALVE – 183
DALLAH GONZALES – 301
ARDON HATAB – 86
MARK GIL MORAGA – 88
SHANE VALERIE PASTORAL – 13,477
COCOY PATRICIO – 10,304
MARIANNE RAMOS – 326
FREDDIE LEO RIVERA – 81
RAYMUND RUBEN – 53
JONREY SALVIA – 235
DARTY HARVEY SALVIDA – 66
KENNETH THOM SAWYER - 249

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SAPI in Netherlands Net Magazine

Saudi Arabia Pop Icon Season 2 Search can be read in the recent post of Munting Nayon News Magazine(MN) based in Netherlands, courtesy of Roland Blanco, SE Productions' ally.

Munting Nayon is published monthly and mailed to recipients, catering to the Filipino Community of The Netherlands, including some recipients in Belgium, Luxembourg, and other European countries as well as USA, Canada and the Philippines. MN is operated by couple Eddie Flores and Orquidia Valenzuela."

To read the article, click HERE

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'Major' Prizes in SAPI Competition

As the final elimination round gets nearer, it seems that the Saudi Arabia Pop Icons Season 2 contenders never feel any pressure at all.

During their weekly workshop for almost 3 months, conducted by famous mentors in voice quality, personality development and confidence building, they no longer feel from being inferior from others and their anxiety on how to perform on stage has vanished.


Their aim to win the title and the 7,000SR at stake, is no longer their prime goal. What matters now is how they will continue to maintain their closeness and camaraderie after the contest.

Win or lose, they have achieved the priceless prizes of the SAPI contest – gain more confidence, personality make-over and friendship thru music.

Watch the Riyadh SAPI Contenders perform during their final gala night and 2nd elimination round on April 24, 2009 @ 5:00 pm at the Liwasang Bonifacio, Philippine Embassy, Riyadh K.S.A.



Photo courtesy of Ardon Hatab

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SAPI 2 : Not just a competition!!

As the 2nd Gala Night and Elimination Round is getting nearer, Saudi Arabia Pop Icon (SAPI) Season 2 contestants are getting better and improving because of the weekly training and workshop at Future Generation International School conducted by Filipino professionals in the field of performing arts. The trainors are Ron Jacobe (well-known Toastmaster’s Speech Grand Champion in the Middle East) for personality development, diction, pronounciation and stage presence; Clovemin Campos and Elmer Aquino for voice coaching.

The whole SE Productions group, chaired by Rani Basanta, assists in facilitating the workshop.




The contestants never anticipate what they are going through during the preparation of the contest. All the while, they though that SAPI is just a competition. They never expect that from this event, they will achieve a different kind of success.

JP Aleta, a strong contender for the title, disclosed “ I’m so thankful for the greatest prize I already won – friendship among us– (contestants and organizers). I never thought that my talent in singing would pave way for meeting new friends and become closer because of our common interest.”

JP Aleta is referring to his fellow contestants Jonrey Salvia, Darty Harvey Sarvida, Julius"YUAN" Galve, Ardon Hatab, Raymond Ruben, Jose Rael Patricio, Shane Pastoral, Kenneth Sawyer, Marianne Ramos, Ryan Comandante and Ranilo David .

“The prize and the title are just an added feat to it. The competition is now secondary to the friendship we have developed along the way”, says the young heartthrob, Kenneth Sawyer.

Ardon Hatab, an employee of Hokair Co., enjoys the company of the group. “There is no way for us to develop selfishness and jealousy. We help each other even in selection of contest piece.”


“Seeing each other every week, knowing each other more and getting more confidence from our trainors are just some of the exciting experiences we had as SAPI2 contestants” Raymond Ruben added.

CEO Rannie Basanta also commends the special bonding of the contestants. “I don’t feel that there is a competition ongoing, I only see group of gifted individuals enjoying their interest in singing”.

From among the contestants, only few of them will qualify for the Grand Finals. The selection will be held on April 24, 2009 at the Philippine Embassy from 5:00-10:00pm. Admission is FREE.

The Saudi Arabia Pop Icon 2009 Final Round will be held on May 15, 2009 and the grand winner will receive SR. 7,000 Cash from Western Union - the Main Sponsor. Crème 21 co-sponsors the search and the Major sponsors are AUTOSTAR, AL YUSR INSTALLMENT CO. and PLACENTA.

Likewise Pinoy Supermarket, Giordano, Future Generation Intl School and KUBO support the event. TFC and UNTV 37 as media sponsor.

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Jeddah Pop Icons Performance Night

Finally, its Jeddah’s turn!


The eight contenders of Jeddah Pop Icon 2009 were presented to the public in a musical show last April 2, 2009 at Sunrise International School mini-auditorium.

Exactly a month from now, these 8 contenders will meet again to select the finalists to represent the Western Region to the Grand finals to be held at the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The 2-hour show started by a production number of the contenders, along with ZAIDOZ dancers, rendering the famous Neyo’s Closer and Rihanna’s Disturbia.

Each contender presented one fast song and one slow song of their choice. Likewise, the judges were able to provide casual interviews for their evaluation.

“This year’s contest is really tough since our contenders were composed of amateurs and professionals.” quoted Jhun Abris, SEP-Jeddah Chairman.

The eight contenders for this year are Genil Lurag, Karla Mae Carreon, Jonathan Famador, May Ann Aninon, Jess Valles, Donna Nogoy, Gary Belarmino and Kristine Solis.

The event was hosted by Raquel Hernandez and judges were Alvin Benemerito, Ramon Carl Benitez and Mario Germino.

Jezebel provided the lights, sounds and stage production.

Western Union is this year’s main sponsor and co-sponsor is Crème 21.

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It's not a competition, afterall!!

SAPI2 Contestants with Ambassador Antonio P. Villamor during their bonding moments.

The moment Saudi Arabia Pop Icon Season 2 (SAPI2) came into their life, they made the greatest decision, not because of the prize and the title at stake, but by the priceless achievements they have earned during the search - Friendship and Fun!



The road to stardom is set and so they are... The search will be short, but the their friendship built will be cherished forever...

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