Runner-up, second placer, silver medalist. Lahat sila pangalawa lang sa nagwagi. Pero ang mahalaga ay kung ano ang ginawa nila after the competition. Nasaan na nga ba sila ngayon?
Sandara Park placed second to Hero Angeles in the TV talent competition ‘Star Circle Quest’ in 2004.
Despite losing, Sandara Park became one of the bankable stars in showbiz. She did several endorsements and was casted in a number of films. Now, she is part of the popular Korean girl group, 2NE1
Aicelle Santos finished second place in the singing competition ‘Pinoy Pop Superstar’ in 2005. She was defeated by Gerald Santos.
Aicelle Santos is now one of the most in-demand Kapuso singers. She became popular through her musical play, ‘Rak of Aegis,’ where she won Best Actress in a Musical from the 2014 Aliw Awards. Dabarkads now call her the talented ‘Traffic Diva’ in ‘Eat Bulaga.’
Arron Villaflor finished second to Erich Gonzales in second season of ‘Star Circle Quest’ competition.
Arron Villaflor is now one of the most talented dancers in the Kapamilya Network. He was also part of the blockbuster historical epic film of ‘Heneral Luna.’
Yasmien Kurdi was defeated by Jennylyn Mercado in the first season of the reality-based artista search ‘StarStruck.’
This ‘StarStruck’ first princess is one of the top actresses in the roster of the Kapuso Network. She was part of successful Kapuso shows like ’Encantadia,’ ‘Rhodora X,’ ‘Amaya,’ ‘Anna Karenina,’ and ‘Yagit.’ Yasmien is happily married to her pilot-husband, Rey Soldevilla and they have a daughter named Ayesha Zara.
Enzo Pineda lost to Steven Silva in getting the Ultimate Male Survivor title of ‘StarStruck’s’ 5th season.
Enzo is one of the top underwear models in the country. He was also part of several Kapuso shows like ‘Sunday All Stars,’ ‘Dormitoryo,’ ‘More Than Words’ and ‘Because of You.’
Miguel Tanfelix placed second in the ’StarStruck Kids’ competition. Kurt Perez was hailed as the Ultimate Male Survivor in 2004.
Although he lost, Miguel landed a big role in the telefantasya series ‘Mulawin’ as Pagaspas. He is now one of the most popular teen actors of GMA-7, where he top-billed Kapuso soaps like ‘Niño,'‘Once Upon A Kiss,’ and 'Wish I May.' He reprised his role as Pagaspas in the 2016 version of 'Encantadia' and is a regular in the Sunday night sitcom, ‘Ismol Family.’
LJ Reyes is the First Princess in the second season of ‘StarStruck.’ She lost to Ultimate Female Survivor, Ryza Cenon.
Although, she fell short in claiming the top prize in ‘StarStruck,’ she has made a name for herself as one of the sexiest and talented actresses in showbiz. LJ has graced the covers of popular men’s magazines. In addition, she was also part of several Kapuso teleseryes like’ Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan,’ ‘Zorro,’’ Yagit’ and ‘MariMar.’ LJ is also a proud mother to Ethan Akio, her son to Kapamilya actor Paulo Avelino.
Mark was part of GMA-7 Sunday musical variety show ‘Party Pilipinas’ and ‘Sunday All Stars.’ He also acted in several soaps and television shows. Mark also tried out theater acting. He portrayed the role of former President Ferdinand Marcos in the play, “Here Lies Love.”
Bryan Termulo finished second to Maricris Garcia in the 3rd season of ‘Pinoy Pop Superstar’ in 2007.
Bryan was part of the defunct Sunday musical show, ‘S.O.P’ and he acted in the Kapuso soap ‘Ally My Life’ opposite Kris Bernal and Aljur Abrenica.
Cebuana singer Sheryn Regis was runner-up to Erik Santos in the grand finals of ‘Star in a Million.’
Sheryn will forever be remembered for her powerful rendition of the song ‘Come In Out of the Rain.’ She also earned the title “Crystal Voice of Asia.” In an interview in 2014, Sheryn revealed that she is married to Earl Echiverri, her talent manager. Despite their 20-year age difference, love blossomed between the two and they have a daughter named Sweety.
Elyson de Dios and Ayra Mariano were hailed as First Prince and First Princess in 'StarStruck 6.' Migo Adecer and Klea Pineda won as the Ultimate Male and Female Survivors.
They may not be the grand winners, but Elyson and Ayra were then cast in the primetime series 'Poor Señorita' with Regine Velasquez-Alcasid.