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There’s no denying that after four years, "StarStruck" remains the most prestigious talent search in the country.
There’s no denying that after four years, "StarStruck" remains the most prestigious talent search in the country. It has encouraged thousands of young people to believe in the power of their dreams, and produced some of the best young stars in the industry today. Text by: Jessa Ericka C. Bien. Interviews by Jessa Ericka C. Bien, Jillian Q. Gatcheco and Jason S. Lim.
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StarStruck’s success would not be possible if not for the presence of its discerning judges: acclaimed director Louie Ignacio, veteran actress Lorna Tolentino and expert talent manager Douglas Quijano (who replaced the comedian/host Joey de Leon). As they continue to shower star-hopefuls with their striking comments and astute observations, they have earned the power to make the contestants snap back to reality – even when it sometimes hurt.
These judges are indeed three of the most popular names in the industry, not only for the viewers who ardently follow their bet’s journey to stardom, but most especially among the Survivors and Avengers themselves.
We asked this batch’s contenders who they think is the nicest (and scariest) of the three judges, and their answers were quite interesting.
Scary, eh?
Notorious for his straight-forwardness and calculating observations, Director Louie Ignacio got the most votes for Scariest Judge.
“Parang seryoso lagi kapag nasa council, ang hirap basahin ng personality”
Paulo Avelino explains. To which Rich Asuncion adds, “Siya ‘yung may hawak ng attitude box. Natatakot akong magkamali”, and Dex Quindoza echoes “parang pusa po siya kapag tahimik pero kapag pinagalitan kami, talagang walang nakaka-imik”.
But the contestants understand that his sternness is all part of his work, and there still remains the lovable side of him. “Professional na professional siya. Kapag nasa labas kayo, friends kayo, pero kapag nasa council table na siya, trabaho na ‘yung ginagawa niya” Prince Stefan rebounds.
Really Nice?
The reserved and soft-toned Douglas Quijano and the motherly Lorna Tolentino are the frequent choices for the Nicest Judge.
“Si Mr. Douglas po, kasi he’s quiet lang” Stef Prescott states without thinking twice. And with a sweet giggle, Jewel Mische says Douglas Quijano is “really cute and lovable”.
“Sweet po siya saka mabait po siya sa’ming lahat” Jesi Corcuera reveals when asked why she likes Lorna Tolentino most. “(Saka) si Miss LT po laging naka-ngiti” Mart Escudero bashfully adds.
Yet for Kris Bernal and Jewel, this nice lady is also somewhat tricky to read. “Parang natatakot ako kapag nakikita ko siya. Kasi ‘yung mga mata niya sobrang expressive na scary na talaga” ” Kris explains.
No Worries
While some of them voiced out preferences, others decided to play it fair.
Finding the scariest or the nicest judge is out of the question, as each one exhibits pleasant traits that make the judges even more fitting for their posts.
As Jan Manual confidently claims “Hindi naman po (ako) natatakot, kasi dapat ka lang matakot sa kanila kapag may ginawa kang mali. Pero kapag wala kang ginawang mali, hindi ka dapat matakot.”
Aljur Abrenica supports the statement and says “Wala naman po (scary) sa kanila. Mababait naman po sila, at kahit magalit sila, may karapatan naman po sila”. He goes on by saying that the judges are even more admirable, as “napaka-humble pa rin nila kahit nandoon na sila sa posisyon nila”.
Catch the judges as they become more discerning now that the contestants are walking their way to Danger Eight, as the final eight survivors are being called. Tune in to
StarStruck: The Next Level weeknights after
Jumong , Saturdays after
Wish Ko Lang and Sundays after
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