The Singing Bee (Philippine game show)
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The Philippine version of The Singing Bee premiered on April 21, 2008 on ABS-CBN
. A combinination of karaoke singing and a spelling bee-style competition, this show features contestants trying to remember the lyrics to popular songs.
In each episode, six contestants will be selected from the audience to play a series of games that test their knowledge of song lyrics. If a contestant makes an error, he or she will forfeit her chance to get into the "musical chairs". If a contestant is not in a musical chair when the round is over, he or she is eliminated. The grand prize is P1,000,000. It is hosted by Cesar Montano
. The house band, Bandble Bee, is led by Mel Villena
, with several house singers. Dancing to the band are the house dancers, The Honeybees.
On the August 22 episode, the show was supposed to end their first season but it was announced that the show was given an extended run due to insistent public demand.
The show's first season finale was aired last September 5, 2008, and was replaced by I Love Betty La Fea. But after the end of Season 1 finale, it was revealed in a teaser wherein the bee singing "The Singing Bee" theme which means The Singing Bee will be returning soon. Recently, another teaser pertaining to its return was aired. The Season 2 is currently a 1-hour show and airs every weekend starting October 11, 2008.
On December 28, 2008, the show started the BeeKada Edition wherein 5 groups consisting of 3 members are the contestants. The BeeDeoke Round was removed from the game format. The prizes were increased as well including the Jackpot prize on the Final Countdown which is now worth two million pesos(P2,000,000).
On April 18 and 19, 2009, The Singing Bee celebrated their 1st Year Anniversary and it also marked the end of Season 2 but Season 3 will immediately follow starting April 25, 2009.
On its Season 3, they replaced the segment Jumblebee round with a new segment called Pics Bee With You Round.
On September 2009, the Season 4 finale of The Singing Bee was aired. It was announced on this episode that Season 5 will start on October 3, 2009 with their new schedule every Saturdays at 7:30 pm–8:30 pm.
On its Season 5, they brought back the segment Jumblebee round to replace the Pics Bee With You Round based on viewers' requests.
, while the band is performing, words from the next line are shown scrambled on screen. The contestant is required to sing the line in its correct order. When one contestant is correct and the other is wrong at any point, the one who was correct moves on to the Chorus Showdown Round.During season one the 4 contestants is divided into two 1on1 groups and the winners of the 2 groups go on to the Chorus Showdown Round but during season two the format was changed into all four contestants facing off with one another and the 3 winners here goes on to the next round.
introduces this concluding round by announcing in song: "It's The Final Countdown!" (based on a song called "The Final Countdown
" by hard rock band Europe
.)
Originally, the Final Countdown was played in exactly the same was as the American version, however it was completely revamped. The winner of the main game faces off against the reigning champion. To determine who goes first, a toss-up is started. The host gives a name of a song. The first player to buzz in first with the correct artist will go first. They are given a song, the year, and the artist. They then will need to sing the correct lyrics. If correct, they win P30,000. If not, the opposing player will need to sing the correct lyrics to win the cash. If any player sings the correct lyrics, they will have the right to start the next song. If neither gets the right lyric, a toss-up is played again to determine who will start the next song. Seven songs are played. Whoever gets the most money becomes champion, however, if a player can correctly identify four lyrics, they will automatically win P2,000,000. In the event of a tie, the champion always wins. It was revised due to BeeKada Edition select 2 of the three members of the group.
The winner moves on to the "Final Countdown".
, Star in a Million Season 2
, Pinoy Dream Academy
and others. By the end of Season 2, the main house singers were now referred to as the "SongBees".
# - Season 2 only
+ - Sub-singers
, on July 8, 2008, became a champion of The Singing Bee twice, but after her second win of the PHP1,000,000 jackpot, she gave up her throne to give chance for others. The same thing happened to Rachel Alejandro
, where she gave up her throne as defending champion. She defeated her co-contestant singer Bituin Escalante."
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
. A combinination of karaoke singing and a spelling bee-style competition, this show features contestants trying to remember the lyrics to popular songs.
In each episode, six contestants will be selected from the audience to play a series of games that test their knowledge of song lyrics. If a contestant makes an error, he or she will forfeit her chance to get into the "musical chairs". If a contestant is not in a musical chair when the round is over, he or she is eliminated. The grand prize is P1,000,000. It is hosted by Cesar Montano
César Montano
Cesar Manhilot, known by his screen name Cesar Montano, is a multi-awarded Filipino actor and film director.He started in show business as a stuntman. He played roles in numerous B movies...
. The house band, Bandble Bee, is led by Mel Villena
Mel Villena
Mel Villena, a Filipino musician, composer and musical director who has worked with various artists such as Sharon Cuneta, Pops Fernandez, Martin Nievera, Lea Salonga, The CompanY, and Mitch Valdez...
, with several house singers. Dancing to the band are the house dancers, The Honeybees.
On the August 22 episode, the show was supposed to end their first season but it was announced that the show was given an extended run due to insistent public demand.
The show's first season finale was aired last September 5, 2008, and was replaced by I Love Betty La Fea. But after the end of Season 1 finale, it was revealed in a teaser wherein the bee singing "The Singing Bee" theme which means The Singing Bee will be returning soon. Recently, another teaser pertaining to its return was aired. The Season 2 is currently a 1-hour show and airs every weekend starting October 11, 2008.
On December 28, 2008, the show started the BeeKada Edition wherein 5 groups consisting of 3 members are the contestants. The BeeDeoke Round was removed from the game format. The prizes were increased as well including the Jackpot prize on the Final Countdown which is now worth two million pesos(P2,000,000).
On April 18 and 19, 2009, The Singing Bee celebrated their 1st Year Anniversary and it also marked the end of Season 2 but Season 3 will immediately follow starting April 25, 2009.
On its Season 3, they replaced the segment Jumblebee round with a new segment called Pics Bee With You Round.
On September 2009, the Season 4 finale of The Singing Bee was aired. It was announced on this episode that Season 5 will start on October 3, 2009 with their new schedule every Saturdays at 7:30 pm–8:30 pm.
On its Season 5, they brought back the segment Jumblebee round to replace the Pics Bee With You Round based on viewers' requests.
Gameplay
At the start of the show, the band plays a song and the host "randomly" gives audience members a chance to sing part of the song. The players are selected through a draw conducted by a private auditing firm.To Bee Corrected (formerly To Bee Continued)
The host would provide the year the song was released, the performer, and the title of the song. A portion of the song is performed and wrong line is sung at the end, and then the contestant has to attempt to correct the wrong line of the song. If correct, they advance to the next round, and a new song is introduced, which the next contestant in line must attempt; if not, they have to step back, and the next person in line tries the same song. A song is thrown out if none of the remaining contestants get the line correct. The first four people who get a song line correct move on to the second round.JumbleBee
Similar to Scrambled Lyrics in the US versionThe Singing Bee
The Singing Bee may refer to the game show franchise:* The Singing Bee , the original US version* The Singing Bee , the Australian version* The Singing Bee , Philippines version...
, while the band is performing, words from the next line are shown scrambled on screen. The contestant is required to sing the line in its correct order. When one contestant is correct and the other is wrong at any point, the one who was correct moves on to the Chorus Showdown Round.During season one the 4 contestants is divided into two 1on1 groups and the winners of the 2 groups go on to the Chorus Showdown Round but during season two the format was changed into all four contestants facing off with one another and the 3 winners here goes on to the next round.
Singing with the Enemy (formerly Showdown)
Only one song is sung during the whole round and all the contestants take turns in singing parts the song continuously.A correct lyrics is equal to one point and the song continues to the next contestant.If a contestant is wrong they lose the chance to gain a point.The player with the least points in the end of the round is eliminated and the 2 remaining contestants move on to the Beedeoke round. However on BeeKada Edition to eliminate 2 groups (1 group will eliminated if in case of vacancy of the defending champion) then proceed to the Final Countdown.The Final Countdown
Mel VillenaMel Villena
Mel Villena, a Filipino musician, composer and musical director who has worked with various artists such as Sharon Cuneta, Pops Fernandez, Martin Nievera, Lea Salonga, The CompanY, and Mitch Valdez...
introduces this concluding round by announcing in song: "It's The Final Countdown!" (based on a song called "The Final Countdown
The Final Countdown (song)
"The Final Countdown" is a rock song by the Swedish band Europe released in 1986. Written by Joey Tempest, it was the first single from the band's third studio album which was also named The Final Countdown. It is considered by some to be the band's most recognizable and popular song. The song...
" by hard rock band Europe
Europe (band)
Europe is a Swedish rock band formed in Upplands Väsby in 1979 under the name Force by vocalist Joey Tempest, guitarist John Norum and drummer Tony Reno. Although widely associated with glam metal, the band's sound incorporates heavy metal and hard rock elements...
.)
Originally, the Final Countdown was played in exactly the same was as the American version, however it was completely revamped. The winner of the main game faces off against the reigning champion. To determine who goes first, a toss-up is started. The host gives a name of a song. The first player to buzz in first with the correct artist will go first. They are given a song, the year, and the artist. They then will need to sing the correct lyrics. If correct, they win P30,000. If not, the opposing player will need to sing the correct lyrics to win the cash. If any player sings the correct lyrics, they will have the right to start the next song. If neither gets the right lyric, a toss-up is played again to determine who will start the next song. Seven songs are played. Whoever gets the most money becomes champion, however, if a player can correctly identify four lyrics, they will automatically win P2,000,000. In the event of a tie, the champion always wins. It was revised due to BeeKada Edition select 2 of the three members of the group.
To Bee Continued
The host would provide the year the song was released, the performer, and the title of the song. A portion of the song is performed, and then the contestant has to attempt to sing the next line of the song. If correct, they advance to the next round, and a new song is introduced, which the next contestant in line must attempt; if not, they have to step back, and the next person in line tries the same song. A song is thrown out if none of the remaining contestants get the line correct. The first four people who get a song line correct move on to the second round.Pics Bee With You
Contestants are shown pictures as clues use pictogram to the line they are supposed to sing.BeeDeoke
The contestants try to sing a song in a fill in the blanks format and correctly answer 15 blanks,a correct word is equal to one point and the contestant with more points move on to the next round.Showdown
This follows a similar format to the first round, but instead of singing a line, the contestant is required to sing the entire chorus without mistakes from the song performed. If both are correct or incorrect (sometimes after two rounds), then they go to a tiebreaker, where they are given the year and the name of the performer and the first person to buzz in will be given the option of singing or passing. If the singer is correct, they win. If the singer is wrong, the other contestant wins.The winner moves on to the "Final Countdown".
House Singers
Some house singers in The Singing Bee feature some finalists from Philippine IdolPhilippine Idol
Philippine Idol was the first franchise of Idol series in the Philippines, the 35th country in the world to air a national Idol franchise and the sixth in Asia. The franchise was first awarded by FremantleMedia, 19 Entertainment and CKX, Inc. to Associated Broadcasting Company in 2006 and then to...
, Star in a Million Season 2
Search for the Star in a Million
Search for the Star in a Million is a television program in ABS-CBN. The shows premise is almost the same to that of American Idol, although the format is derived from GMA's Search for a Star and ASAP Mania's Star in a Million segment....
, Pinoy Dream Academy
Pinoy Dream Academy
Pinoy Dream Academy is the Philippine version of Endemol's Operación Triunfo . The format is similar to Big Brother, where a set number of finalists would live inside the Academy for four months and will be trained by guest teachers to be multimedia performers...
and others. By the end of Season 2, the main house singers were now referred to as the "SongBees".
Current
- Apple Chiu (from Philippine IdolPhilippine IdolPhilippine Idol was the first franchise of Idol series in the Philippines, the 35th country in the world to air a national Idol franchise and the sixth in Asia. The franchise was first awarded by FremantleMedia, 19 Entertainment and CKX, Inc. to Associated Broadcasting Company in 2006 and then to...
) - Frenchie Dy (Champion of Star in a Million Season 2)
- Michael Cruz (from Star in a Million)
- Led Sobrepeña III
- MC Castro (from Saia band, formerly known as Metafour)
- OJ Mariano (from Star in a Million Season 2) #
# - Season 2 only
Former
- Ivy Joy Maniquiz (from the acoustic group Ivy League)
- Sheng Belmonte (from Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2Pinoy Dream AcademyPinoy Dream Academy is the Philippine version of Endemol's Operación Triunfo . The format is similar to Big Brother, where a set number of finalists would live inside the Academy for four months and will be trained by guest teachers to be multimedia performers...
) - Sheryl Kao
- Jason Torreda
- Ken Dingle (from Philippine IdolPhilippine IdolPhilippine Idol was the first franchise of Idol series in the Philippines, the 35th country in the world to air a national Idol franchise and the sixth in Asia. The franchise was first awarded by FremantleMedia, 19 Entertainment and CKX, Inc. to Associated Broadcasting Company in 2006 and then to...
) - Third Casas ( From group Romboys Club)
- Arms Cruz (from Philippine IdolPhilippine IdolPhilippine Idol was the first franchise of Idol series in the Philippines, the 35th country in the world to air a national Idol franchise and the sixth in Asia. The franchise was first awarded by FremantleMedia, 19 Entertainment and CKX, Inc. to Associated Broadcasting Company in 2006 and then to...
)+ - Hannah Pesy+
+ - Sub-singers
Season 1
- Chad PeraltaChad PeraltaRichard Edward Peralta or Richard Peralta, also known as Chad Peralta or Chad only, is a singer and actor from the Philippines. He is a Filipino-Australian born in Sydney, Australia.-Education:...
(from Pinoy Dream AcademyPinoy Dream AcademyPinoy Dream Academy is the Philippine version of Endemol's Operación Triunfo . The format is similar to Big Brother, where a set number of finalists would live inside the Academy for four months and will be trained by guest teachers to be multimedia performers...
) - Gary Valenciano
- Pepe Smith
- Rico J. Puno
- Sheryn RegisSheryn RegisSheryn Mae Poncardas Regis , better known as simply Sheryn Regis, is a Filipina pop singer, composer, host and actress. Sheryn was a consistent top scorer of Star in a Million, where she eventually ended as runner-up to Erik Santos in January 2004...
- Rachel AlejandroRachel Alejandro-Early life:Rachel's mother and father separated when she was 4. Her mother remarried and moved to the US. Together with dad Hajji and his new partner, the late Rio Diaz, Rachel and her sister Barni spent time in Manila and the U.S.Her theater experience began with The Sound of Music at 8 years...
- Aiza SeguerraAiza SeguerraCariza Yamson Seguerra better known as Aiza Seguerra is a Filipino actress, singer-songwriter and guitarist. She traces her roots from Calauag, Quezon....
- Andrew E.Andrew E.Andrew Espiritu , better known as Andrew E., is a popular Filipino Rap Artist, Record Producer, Dongalo Wreckords CEO, Fedex WSC Director, Dongalo Clothing President, and Movie actor. He is best known throughout the Philippines for 1990 debut hit single Humanap Ka Ng Panget...
Season 2
- Sarah GeronimoSarah GerónimoSarah Asher Tua Geronimo is a Filipino recording artist, actress and dancer. Geronimo started her career appearing in children's variety shows such as Pen-pen de Sarapen, Ang TV and NEXT...
(October 11, 2008) - Sam MilbySam MilbySamuel Lloyd "Sam" Lacia Milby , is a Filipino-American who joined Pinoy Big Brother as a housemate...
(October 12, 2008) - Sheryn RegisSheryn RegisSheryn Mae Poncardas Regis , better known as simply Sheryn Regis, is a Filipina pop singer, composer, host and actress. Sheryn was a consistent top scorer of Star in a Million, where she eventually ended as runner-up to Erik Santos in January 2004...
(November 23, 2008) - Arnel PinedaArnel PinedaArnel Pineda is a Filipino singer-songwriter who has served as the lead singer of the American rock band Journey since 2007. Pineda has had a successful musical career in the Philippines for the last 25 years.- Biography :...
(January 4, 2009) - Rachelle Ann GoRachelle Ann Go-External links:*...
(January 11, 2009) - Gary ValencianoGary ValencianoEdgardo Jose Martin Santiago Valenciano , better known as Gary Valenciano or Gary V., is a Filipino musician. He is also dubbed as Mr. Pure Energy. He has released 26 albums, and won the Awit Awards for "Best Male Performer" 11 times. In 1998, he became UNICEF Philippines first national Ambassador...
(February 8, 2009) - Mark BautistaMark BautistaMark Bautista is a Filipino singer, actor and commercial model. Born into a large, impoverished family in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. Bautista received his career break when he was a Grand finalist on Philippine reality TV talent search Star for a Night and eventually placed second behind...
(February 22, 2009) - Guji LorenzanaGuji LorenzanaGregory Mangindin Lorenzana, Jr., who is better known as Guji Lorenzana , is a commercial model, actor, theater actor, host, radio DJ for , writer, and a Filipino alternative rock, pop rock solo artist, nominated for "Best Male Performer" for the , with his music as the only OPM to have been dubbed...
& Janelle JamerJanelle JamerMarianel Saluria Jamer, popularly known by her screen name Janelle Jamer , is a Filipina TV host, singer, actress, and comedian. She was the host of the midday television show Wowowee.-TV Shows:-Albums:-External links:*...
(February 28 & March 1, 2009) - Manilyn ReynesManilyn ReynesManilyn Reynes-Jimenez is a Filipina actress and singer.At a very young age, her parents noticed her interest in music, encouraging her to join in various singing contests in Cebu...
, Rachel AlejandroRachel Alejandro-Early life:Rachel's mother and father separated when she was 4. Her mother remarried and moved to the US. Together with dad Hajji and his new partner, the late Rio Diaz, Rachel and her sister Barni spent time in Manila and the U.S.Her theater experience began with The Sound of Music at 8 years...
& Aiza SeguerraAiza SeguerraCariza Yamson Seguerra better known as Aiza Seguerra is a Filipino actress, singer-songwriter and guitarist. She traces her roots from Calauag, Quezon....
(April 19, 2009)
Season 3 to 4
- Sheryn RegisSheryn RegisSheryn Mae Poncardas Regis , better known as simply Sheryn Regis, is a Filipina pop singer, composer, host and actress. Sheryn was a consistent top scorer of Star in a Million, where she eventually ended as runner-up to Erik Santos in January 2004...
(May 2, 2009) - Sheryn RegisSheryn RegisSheryn Mae Poncardas Regis , better known as simply Sheryn Regis, is a Filipina pop singer, composer, host and actress. Sheryn was a consistent top scorer of Star in a Million, where she eventually ended as runner-up to Erik Santos in January 2004...
& Jed MadelaJed MadelaJohn Edward Tajanlangit , better known by his stage name, Jed Madela, is a Filipino recording artist and TV host. His hit songs as a solo artist include How Can I Fall, The Past, The Search is Over, and Love Always Finds a Way....
(May 3, 2009) - Nikki GilNikki GilMonica Pauline "Nikki" Gil is a Filipino singer, actress, host, model and myx VJ.-Biography:Monica Pauline Gil was born in Manila to Dino and Julie Gil. She is of Filipino, Spanish and German descent...
(May 16 & 17, 2009) - Zsa Zsa PadillaZsa Zsa PadillaZsa Zsa Padilla is a Filipina singer and actress. She is currently part of ABS-CBN contract actresses.-Biography:Padilla was born as Esperanza Padilla in 1964, the daughter of actor and sportsman Carlos “Sonny” Padilla, Jr. who served as the referee in the Ali-Frazier world heavyweight boxing...
(June 27, 2009) - Billy CrawfordBilly CrawfordBilly Joe Crawford is a Filipino-American recording artist, singer-songwriter and philanthropist.Crawford is a Bilingual Filipino Singer. His second language is English and he is conversational in French. Crawford not only lived in New York City, USA, but also in Paris for five years and for one...
(June 28, 2009) - Erik SantosErik SantosRhoderick Ramos Santos , more commonly known as simply Erik Santos, is a Filipino singer, actor, TV host, commercial model, and the winner of the ABS-CBN program Star In A Million Season 1 in January 2004.-Early life:...
(July 26, 2009) - APO Hiking SocietyAPO Hiking SocietyThe Apolinario Mabini Hiking Society, later popularly known as Apo Hiking Society or, simply, Apo, was a Filipino musical group. The group had its fledgling beginnings in 1969 at the Ateneo de Manila high school, with thirteen members: Lito de Joya, Sonny Santiago, Gus Cosio, Renato Garcia, Chito...
(September 19, 2009) - Christian BautistaChristian BautistaChristian Joseph Morata Bautista , more popularly known by his screen name Christian Bautista, is a Filipino singer, actor, host, and model. He was a finalist of Star In A Million, a Philippine reality show aired on ABS-CBN channel, winning the 4th place in the competition in 2003...
(September 26, 2009)
Special Episodes
Some episodes of the show have been considered as "Special Episodes" having different themes and contestants based on the category given.- Filipino Songs
- Jukebox
- Movie Themes (July 21, 2008)
- Little Big StarLittle Big StarLittle Big Star is a singing contest aired every Saturday afternoon on ABS-CBN in the Philippines and internationally on The Filipino Channel. The show was hosted by a Filipina singer and actress Sarah Geronimo. The series premiered on Saturday, September 24, 2005...
and Little Big SuperstarLittle Big SuperstarLittle Big Superstar is a Filipino reality- variety show for kids, that airs every Saturday afternoon on ABS-CBN.It is a spin-off of Little Big Star, also with the same format, but only searched for singers...
contestants (July 24, 2008) - Rhap Salazar as Defending Champion - Radio Disc Jockeys (July 25, 2008) - Rnold Rey as Challenger
- Pageant Queens (July 26, 2008)
- Special Week-Long Birthday Celebration of Buboy (July 28 - August 1, 2008)
- Comedians (July 29, 2008)
- Pinoy Rock (August 1, 2008)
- Retro (August 4, 2008)
- Girl Power
- Boys Will Be Boys
- Duets (August 20, 2008)
- The Singing Bayan (August 25, 2008)
- Bee Can Dance (September 1, 2008)
- Hapunan (September 2, 2008)
- Novelty (September 3, 2008)
- Name Game (September 4, 2008)
- Pinoy Dream Academy (season 2)Pinoy Dream Academy (season 2)Pinoy Dream Academy is a Philippine television program similar to Big Brother. The second season began on June 14, 2008. Nikki Gil and Toni Gonzaga reprised their roles as hosts of the show, but Gonzaga now handled the main hosting plum while Gil appeared both on the Probation Nights and Little...
Top 6 Scholars (September 5, 2008) - It's The BEE World After All (October 26, 2008)
- Bee Afraid, Bee Very Afraid (November 1, 2008)
- Makulay ang Beehive (November 22, 2008)
- Araw, Bee-tuin, Buwan (November 29, 2008)
- A Bee-ry Merry Christmas (December 21, 2008)
- 'Di lang pang-Artista, pang-BEErit pa (December 28, 2008)
- BEE to the 80's (January 24, 2009)
- Pasko ng Pagka-BEE (April 12, 2009)
- BEES Like It Hot (April 18, 2009)
- Happy 1st Anni-BEE (April 19, 2009)
- Green BEES Movement (May 2, 2009)
- Ha-BEE Mother's DayMother's DayMother's Day is a celebration honoring mothers and celebrating motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, yet most commonly in March, April, or May...
(May 10, 2009) - Malayang BEE Yan (June 13, 2009)
- Bee to School (June 14, 2009)
- Haligi ng Kantahan (June 21, 2009)
- Kasal, Kasali, Kantahan (June 27, 2009)
- Just BEE it (July 4, 2009) - Michael Jackson Tribute episode
- Happy Birthday, Buboy! (August 1 & 2, 2009)
- We'll Bee Missing You! (August 15, 2009) - Cory Aquino Tribute episode
- BEE-bong Boy Band (August 29, 2009)
- Crazy for BEE (August 30, 2009) - Madonna Episode
- BEELIB sa New Wave (September 5, 2009)
- TWO BEECOME ONE (September 12, 2009)
- BEEyaheng Langit (September 20, 2009)
- Royal BEE (September 26, 2009)
- GaBEE ng Lagim (October 31, 2009)
- BEE Wish You a Merry Christmas (December 19, 2009)
- Let's BEEgin 2010 (January 2, 2010)
- Bagong Taon, Bagong Beehive (January 9, 2010)
- Beauty and the BEES (January 16, 2010)
- BeeFF (January 23, 2010)
- Boses ng Pinoy (January 30, 2010)
- 'Til We Bee Again (February 6, 2010)
List of winners
Aiza SeguerraAiza Seguerra
Cariza Yamson Seguerra better known as Aiza Seguerra is a Filipino actress, singer-songwriter and guitarist. She traces her roots from Calauag, Quezon....
, on July 8, 2008, became a champion of The Singing Bee twice, but after her second win of the PHP1,000,000 jackpot, she gave up her throne to give chance for others. The same thing happened to Rachel Alejandro
Rachel Alejandro
-Early life:Rachel's mother and father separated when she was 4. Her mother remarried and moved to the US. Together with dad Hajji and his new partner, the late Rio Diaz, Rachel and her sister Barni spent time in Manila and the U.S.Her theater experience began with The Sound of Music at 8 years...
, where she gave up her throne as defending champion. She defeated her co-contestant singer Bituin Escalante."
| Show Date | Winner | Total Prize | Players | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2008 | Stephen Norries "Steno" Padilla | P1.0+ Million | Text Player | 1 |
| July 2, 2008 | Rachel Alejandro Rachel Alejandro -Early life:Rachel's mother and father separated when she was 4. Her mother remarried and moved to the US. Together with dad Hajji and his new partner, the late Rio Diaz, Rachel and her sister Barni spent time in Manila and the U.S.Her theater experience began with The Sound of Music at 8 years... |
P1.34 Million | Celebrity Player | 1 |
| July 8 & 9 , 2008 | Aiza Seguerra Aiza Seguerra Cariza Yamson Seguerra better known as Aiza Seguerra is a Filipino actress, singer-songwriter and guitarist. She traces her roots from Calauag, Quezon.... |
P2.08 Million | Celebrity Player | 1 |
| October 18, 2008 | Manilyn Reynes Manilyn Reynes Manilyn Reynes-Jimenez is a Filipina actress and singer.At a very young age, her parents noticed her interest in music, encouraging her to join in various singing contests in Cebu... |
P1.03 Million | Celebrity Player | 2 |
| January 17, 2009 | Jestoni Alarcon Jestoni Alarcon Jesus Antonio Pineda Alarcon , better known by his stage name Jestoni Alarcon, is a Filipino actor and politician. He was once a Antipolo City Councilor & the vice governor of Rizal Province.-Filmography:... , Janus del Prado Janus Del Prado Janus Del Prado born as John Mark Patrick Steve Jimenez Del Prado on September 8, 1984, is a Filipino actor and comedian.-Career:His first career started when he is in the "gag-variety" show for kids in the Philippines, Ang TV in 1992 with John Prats, Patrick Garcia, Kaye Abad and many others... , & Jason Abalos Jason Abalos Jason Jimenez Abalos is a Filipino actor. He was also a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Batch 2003 at Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology.... (Team Pieta) |
P2.11 Million | Celebrity Player | 2 |
| October 10, 2009 | Team X-Mhin | P2.11 Million | Celebrity Player | 5 |
External links
- The Singing Bee at ABS-CBN.com
- The Singing Bee at Telebisyon.net