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The first season of StarStruck
StarStruck (Philippine TV series)
StarStruck is a Philippine over-all talent competition airing on GMA Network. It debuted on October 27, 2003, and has since become one of the most popular shows on Philippine television....

premiered on October 27, 2003. The council was formed with Joey de Leon

Joey de Leon

José María Ramos de León, better known as Joey de Leon is a Filipino comedian, actor, and television presenter. He hosts the noontime variety show Eat Bulaga!. He is a member of the comedy trio Tito, Vic and Joey that has made several comedy movies and TV shows...

, Joyce Bernal, and Ida Henares representing it. The show was co-hosted by Dingdong Dantes

Dingdong Dantes

Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III, popularly known as Dingdong Dantes, is a director/actor and model, born on August 2, 1980 in Quezon City, Philippines.- Early years :...

and Nancy Castiglione.

Overview

StarStruck was first announced on GMA Network

GMA Network

GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

program SOP, where the hosts invited teenagers to audition for the upcoming StarStruck season. Much of the auditions were held at the GMA Network's headquarters and at SM Supermalls

SM Prime Holdings

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. or SM Prime is the parent company of the SM Group's shopping malls. It is the largest shopping mall and retail operator in the Philippines...

throughout the Philippines.

The first season of StarStruck was directed by Lino Cayetano, who has studied and taught film in the University of the Philippines, aside from his film and audiovisual communications course in New York Film Academy.

The pilot episode was aired on October 27, 2003. Out of thousands who auditioned, only 100 were chosen for the first cut. From 100, it was trimmed down to 60, then from 60 to 30, and from 30 to the 14 finalists. The Final Fourteen underwent various workshops and trainings in order to develop their personalities, talents, and charisma. But, the twist is that every week, two of the Final 14 may have to say goodbye until only four remain. Those who were eliminated were dubbed as "StarStruck Avengers". The Final Four Survivors will vie for the coveted "Ultimate Survivor" title, one male and one female. Each of them have received five-hundred thousand pesos and exclusive contracts from GMA Network

GMA Network

GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

. The runner-ups received one-hundred thousand pesos as well. The StarStruck Avengers (the losing contestants) also received exclusive contracts from the network.

Semi-Finals

When the Final 14 was chosen, they are assigned to different challenges every week that will hone their acting, singing, and dancing abilities. Every week, one is meant to leave the competition until there were just 6 others who are left. From Final 6, there will be two of them who will be eliminated and after the elimination of the two, the Final 4 will be revealed. The Final 4 will be battling with each other on the Final Judgment. People will choose who they want to win the competition by text voting

SMS

SMS is a form of text messaging communication on phones and mobile phones. The terms SMS or sms may also refer to:- Computer hardware :...

. 30% of the result will come from the text votes and the remaining 70% is from the StarStruck council.

Final Judgment

The winner was announced on a two-hour TV special dubbed StarStruck Final Judgement held on February 1, 2004. Araneta Coliseum

Araneta Coliseum

The Smart Araneta Coliseum, known as The Big Dome is an indoor multi-purpose sports arena located in the Cubao area of Quezon City, Philippines...

, the venue of the event was jampacked with an estimated 15,000 StarStruck fans and supporters and almost the same number of fans used to wait outside the venue because of seats' insufficience. Mark Herras

Mark Herras

Mark Angelo Santos Herras is a Filipino television and film actor. He won in the reality talent show StarStruck aired in GMA Network...

and Jennylyn Mercado

Jennylyn Mercado

Jennylyn Mercado is a Filipina actress, singer, songwriter and model. She was the winner of the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network in the Philippines...

were proclaimed Ultimate Survivors and each of them received one million pesos plus exclusive contracts from GMA Network

GMA Network

GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

and one-hundred thousand pesos each for the runner-ups Yasmien Kurdi

Yasmien Kurdi

'Yasmien Yuson Kurdi , is a Filipina-Chinese-Lebanese award-winning Filipina singer, songwriter and actress. She was one of the Final Four in the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show by GMA Network in the Philippines where she finished first runner up...

& Rainier Castillo

Rainier Castillo

Rainier Joseph Diaz Castillo, better known simply as Rainier Castillo , is a Filipino actor, singer, model and dancer. His father lives in Winnipeg, MB, Canada. He is known for his "killer smile" and one-trick pony of identified with his F4 hairstyle of Jerry Yan...

. The Starstruck Avengers also received exclusive contracts. During the Judgment Day, it was also announced that the Final 14 will be having their own show. The Final Judgment rated 42.8%, impressively high for a late Sunday night telecast, the Starstruck Final Judgement was the only TV event that narrowly matched the Eat Bulaga Silver anniversary special.

The First Final Judgement night's theme was based on the popular film The Matrix
The Matrix
The Matrix is a 1999 science fiction-action film written and directed by Larry and Andy Wachowski, starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, and Hugo Weaving...

.

StarStruck


StarStruck Finalists (with dates of elimination)

Season 1's Final 14 (2003-2004)
Mark Herras Mark Herras Mark Angelo Santos Herras is a Filipino television and film actor. He won in the reality talent show StarStruck aired in GMA Network...	Ultimate Male Survivor
Jennylyn Mercado Jennylyn Mercado Jennylyn Mercado is a Filipina actress, singer, songwriter and model. She was the winner of the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network in the Philippines...	Ultimate Female Survivor
Rainier Castillo Rainier Castillo Rainier Joseph Diaz Castillo, better known simply as Rainier Castillo , is a Filipino actor, singer, model and dancer. His father lives in Winnipeg, MB, Canada. He is known for his "killer smile" and one-trick pony of identified with his F4 hairstyle of Jerry Yan...	First Prince
Yasmien Kurdi Yasmien Kurdi 'Yasmien Yuson Kurdi , is a Filipina-Chinese-Lebanese award-winning Filipina singer, songwriter and actress. She was one of the Final Four in the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show by GMA Network in the Philippines where she finished first runner up...	First Princess
Nadine Samonte Nadine Samonte Nadine Samonte is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She played an Avenger from the first season of StarStruck....	January 9, 2004
Dion Ignacio Dion Ignacio Dion Joseph Ignacio is a Filipino actor. Popularly known of his role as Raul Agoncillo in the afternoon soap opera Saan Darating Ang Umaga, a role originally portrayed by former 1980s teen idol Raymond Lauchengco....	January 9, 2004
Christian Esteban	December 26, 2003
Katrina Halili Katrina Halili Katrina Halili is a Filipina actress, commercial model and music producer. She made her screen debut via StarStruck, but did not gain popularity until playing the antagonist roles in Darna, Majika and MariMar and becoming the protagonist in One Night Only, Gagambino and Magdusa...	December 19, 2003
Tyron Perez Tyron Perez Tyron Perez is a model, actor and TV host and former alumni of reality based talent search StarStruck. He become famous after joining StarStruck in 2003 and started the leading role as Dwight in the 2006 movie Twilight Dancers.-Early life:Jojo Perez was born in Brgy. Alfonso, Concepcion Tarlac...	December 12, 2003
Sheena Halili Sheena Halili Sheena Halili is a Filipina actress. She became popular when she played the role of Monica in the 2007 series, MariMar...	December 5, 2003
Jade Lopez Jade Lopez Jade Hanzel Lopez is a Filipina actress. A former Seventeen Best Female Model, She entered Philippine showbiz through the first wave of StarStruck, the reality-based star search of GMA-7. She is one of finalists, dubbed as the Final 14...	November 28, 2003
Anton dela Paz Anton dela Paz Anton dela Paz is a Filipino TV personality. He was one of the finalists of the first season of StarStruck. Dela Paz, together with those who were eliminated at the course of the show are now known as Starstruck Batch 1 Avengers....	November 21, 2003
Cristine Reyes Cristine Reyes Ara Maria Cristine Reyes , better known as Cristine Reyes, is a Filipina Actress. She became a contestant of GMA-7's reality TV program, StarStruck. She is presently managed by Viva Artists Agency and a contract artist of ABS-CBN...	November 14, 2003
Alvin Aragon	November 7, 2003

Signature Dances and Songs

There are signature dances and songs made in each batch. With this batch, their signature dances and songs are:

Hey Yah!
Milkshake
Rubber Necking
Step Into The Rhythm (Rainier Castillo
Rainier Castillo
Rainier Joseph Diaz Castillo, better known simply as Rainier Castillo , is a Filipino actor, singer, model and dancer. His father lives in Winnipeg, MB, Canada. He is known for his "killer smile" and one-trick pony of identified with his F4 hairstyle of Jerry Yan...

's solo dance number with the Abstract dancers)
Outrageous (Mark Herras
Mark Herras
Mark Angelo Santos Herras is a Filipino television and film actor. He won in the reality talent show StarStruck aired in GMA Network...

' solo dance number with the Manoeuvres
Manoeuvres
Manoeuvres is the second solo album of singer Greg Lake, released in 1983. It features ex-Thin Lizzy member Gary Moore on guitar again. It is Lake's last original studio album on his own to date.-Songs:#"Manoeuvres" - 4:02...

)

Stage 1: The StarStruck Playhouse and Stage 1: LIVE!

Because of the StarStruck fever, GMA Network created a new show, Stage 1: The StarStruck Playhouse. The StarStruck test continues on this show where the Final 14 have to prove their staying power in the business. Every week from Mondays to Thursdays, the show presents a miniseries starring the StarStruck 1 Final 14, but this time their acting prowess is put into test. The show already went off the air with high ratings.

Fridays would serve as critical day because the audience will judge their performance for the week through text messaging. An acting award is also given to the survivor who excelled in that week. Stage 1: LIVE! is also somewhat a variety show for the Survivors. If Mondays to Thursdays, they showed their acting skills, during Fridays, they are able to show their dancing, singing and hosting prowess. The show was hosted by Chynna Ortaleza

Chynna Ortaleza

Lara Serena Ortaleza , also known as Chynna Ortaleza, is a Filipina actress.She is currently a contract star of GMA Network portraying the role mostly as villain and antagonist.-TV career:...

and Cogie Domingo

Cogie Domingo

Redmond Christopher Fernandez Domingo , better known simply as Cogie Domingo, is a Filipino actor and model. At age 10, he joined the cast of ABS-CBN's Cyberkada. This was followed by Regal Films' horror flick, Sa Piling ng mga Aswang , in which he starred opposite Maricel Soriano...

with Raymond Gutierrez

Raymond Gutiérrez

Raymond Kristoffer Rama-Gutierrez , is a TV Host, editor, columnist, endorser, and actor in Philippines. He comes from a family of actors and performers.-Early life:...

. The show already went off the air.

Elimination chart

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|bgcolor="cyan" align="center"|Mark Herras

Mark Herras

Mark Angelo Santos Herras is a Filipino television and film actor. He won in the reality talent show StarStruck aired in GMA Network...

Jennylyn Mercado

Jennylyn Mercado is a Filipina actress, singer, songwriter and model. She was the winner of the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network in the Philippines...

Rainier Castillo

Yasmien Kurdi

Dion Ignacio

Dion Joseph Ignacio is a Filipino actor. Popularly known of his role as Raul Agoncillo in the afternoon soap opera Saan Darating Ang Umaga, a role originally portrayed by former 1980s teen idol Raymond Lauchengco....

Nadine Samonte

Nadine Samonte is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She played an Avenger from the first season of StarStruck....

Katrina Halili

Katrina Halili is a Filipina actress, commercial model and music producer. She made her screen debut via StarStruck, but did not gain popularity until playing the antagonist roles in Darna, Majika and MariMar and becoming the protagonist in One Night Only, Gagambino and Magdusa...

Tyron Perez

Tyron Perez is a model, actor and TV host and former alumni of reality based talent search StarStruck. He become famous after joining StarStruck in 2003 and started the leading role as Dwight in the 2006 movie Twilight Dancers.-Early life:Jojo Perez was born in Brgy. Alfonso, Concepcion Tarlac...

Sheena Halili

Sheena Halili is a Filipina actress. She became popular when she played the role of Monica in the 2007 series, MariMar...

Jade Lopez

Jade Hanzel Lopez is a Filipina actress. A former Seventeen Best Female Model, She entered Philippine showbiz through the first wave of StarStruck, the reality-based star search of GMA-7. She is one of finalists, dubbed as the Final 14...

Anton dela Paz

Anton dela Paz is a Filipino TV personality. He was one of the finalists of the first season of StarStruck. Dela Paz, together with those who were eliminated at the course of the show are now known as Starstruck Batch 1 Avengers....

Cristine Reyes

Ara Maria Cristine Reyes , better known as Cristine Reyes, is a Filipina Actress. She became a contestant of GMA-7's reality TV program, StarStruck. She is presently managed by Viva Artists Agency and a contract artist of ABS-CBN...

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