Ang Bagong Kampeon
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Ang Bagong Kampeon was a nationally televised amateur singing contest that aired on Radio Philippines Network (Solar TV)
in the Philippines. It was hosted by the late Bert Marcelo
and Pilita Corrales
. The television show has launched the careers of several successful singers, notably, Regine Velasquez
and Donna Cruz
.
The show also had a contestant named Josephine Roberto (aka "Banig"), who later defeated Christina Aguillera on the way to become Female Vocalist Champion in the 1989 edition of Star Search
in the United States
.
Radio Philippines Network
Radio Philippines Network, Inc. is a broadcast television network in the Philippines co-owned by the Government Communications Group, Solar Entertainment Corporation, Far East Managers and Investors Inc., and private sectors. This station studios are located at Broadcast City, Old Balara, Capitol...
in the Philippines. It was hosted by the late Bert Marcelo
Bert Marcelo
Bert "Tawa" Marcelo was a prominent Filipino television personality whose trademark high-pitched infectious laughter earned him the popular moniker "Tawa", after the Tagalog word for laugh...
and Pilita Corrales
Pilita Corrales
Pilita Garrido Corrales is a Popular Filipina singer. She is tagged "Asia's Queen of Songs."-Biography:Pilita Garrido Corrales was born in Lahug, Cebu to a Spanish mother Maria Garrido and a half Filipino half Spanish father Jose Corrales...
. The television show has launched the careers of several successful singers, notably, Regine Velasquez
Regine Velasquez
Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez , better known as Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez, is a Filipino singer, actress, record producer and TV host...
and Donna Cruz
Donna Cruz
Donna Cruz Yrastorza-Larrazabal better known by her stage name Donna Cruz, is a Filipina pop singer and actress. She comes from the Cruz clan which include celebrities Sheryl Cruz, Geneva Cruz and Sunshine Cruz, her cousins....
.
The show also had a contestant named Josephine Roberto (aka "Banig"), who later defeated Christina Aguillera on the way to become Female Vocalist Champion in the 1989 edition of Star Search
Star Search
Star Search is a television show that was produced from 1983-95, hosted by Ed McMahon, and created by Alfred Masini. A relaunch was produced in 2003-04. The show was originally filmed at the old Earl Carroll Theatre at 6230 Sunset Blvd...
in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
Awards & Recognitions
- Best Talent Show Winner — PMPC Star Awards for Television (1986–1988)