Update: Please read my entry, Gian Carlo Magdangal for Philippine Idol, Making A Stand
Starting today , I will feature some of the Top 12 finalists of Philippine Idol Season 1. Let’s start of with Gian Carlo Magdangal
“When you see Gian perform, you see the first Philippine Idol.” - Francis M
The first time I saw Gian Carlo at the Cebu auditions, I was struck with his good looks and star potential. He already displayed confidence in his singing and for me he is one of the top contenders for Philippine Idol. Just one little thing though: he has to innovate his movements when he sings because sometimes I think he does too much theatrical moves.
Gian (known in showbiz circles as the boyfriend of Aiza Marquez) moved heaven and heart to get into the competition.
Because he missed the auditions in Manila, Gian had to catch up with the one in Cebu and, believe it or not, he had to borrow plane-fare money for that.
“I couldn’t make it to the auditions in Manila because I was at work,” said Gian who has been employed at the marketing department of Smart for six months now. “So I missed that. When ABC held the auditions in Davao, I also couldn’t make it. When my friends heard that there would be auditions in Cebu, they nagged me to go there. Unfortunately, I didn’t have money. So my friends lent me enough for the round-trip ticket. In Cebu, my friend, Camille Ocampo, found a place for me to stay for four days.”
Gian’s efforts paid off. Thirty-six auditioned in Cebu but he’s the only one left.
His audition piece was Last Time by Eric Benet, a song that means so much to Gian.
“It’s an emotional song,” he said. “One of my favorites. I can really relate to the song, so I always sing it straight from the heart.”
His theater experience surely helps. A member of Trumpets (the theater company) since 1999, Gian has appeared in half a dozen plays (mostly musicals). He finished Business Administration (2003) at La Salle St. Benilde and took up voice lessons from St. Scho.
Source from FUNFARE By Ricardo F. Lo The Philippine Star 09/14/2006
So that you have an idea on his voice and star quality , view these youtube videos:
Gian singing a love song, Last Time by Eric Benet during the Cebu auditions
Gian singing “Lately”during the wildcard competition
Gian Carlo singing Footlose during the semi-finals round
There you have it, Gian Carlo Magdangal. He deserves to be supported and deserves to have a chance at winning this First Philippine Idol. When the show opens on September 30, don’t forget to vote GIAN 2339. Gian is the real thing.
“Lahat kayang gawin ni Gian, kumanta, sumayaw…ang gwapo pa.” - Pilita Corrales
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