- Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition
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Celebrity Duets (Philippine Edition) Format Interactive reality Created by Simon Cowell Developed by FremantleMedia Presented by Ogie Alcasid
Regine VelasquezCountry of origin Philippines Language(s) Filipino, English No. of seasons 3 Production Executive producer(s) Wilma Galvante Running time 60 minutes Broadcast Original channel GMA Network Picture format NTSC 1080i HD Original run August 11, 2007 – present External links Website The Philippine edition of Celebrity Duets is an interactive reality-based singing competition airing on GMA Network jointly hosted by Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez. The show is produced by Fremantle Media and Simon Cowell through Syco Television which also produced the original version in the United States.
The series premiered on August 11, 2007.
Contents
Overview
Celebrity Duets is a progressive game-show type, which will be played by famous personalities of different backgrounds and different fields in our industry who knows how to sing,who will be singing with different professional singers in a weekly elimination competition and try to influence the votes of the viewers.
The winner will get to choose a charity of his/her choice and donate in whole or in part of one million pesos.
The second season was syndicated worldwide though GMA Pinoy TV
Rules
- Each texter will be allowed up to 10 texts votes per cellphone number only.
- Voting will only be at 6:45pm to 12 MN every Saturday.
Season Synopses
Season 1
Hosts
Judges
- Mitch Valdez - Comedienne and Stage performer
- Louie Ocampo - Composer and Arranger
- Buboy Garovillo - Member of Apo Hiking Society
Contestants
Contestant Profession Status in Contest Date TESSA PRIETO-VALDEZ Fashion Icon, Columnist, & Socialite WINNER Oct. 20, 2007 JESSICA RODRIGUEZ Actress, Talent Manager & Entrepreneur 7th Eliminated Oct. 20, 2007 HAYDEN KHO JR. Ramp Model & Cosmetic Surgeon (Belo Medical Group) 6th Eliminated Oct. 20, 2007 DR. MANNY CALAYAN Cosmetic Surgeon (Calayan Surgicenter) 5th Eliminated Oct. 13, 2007 WYNGARD TRACY Talent Manager 4th Eliminated Oct. 06, 2007 TIM YAP TV Host & Events Manager 3rd Eliminated Sept. 22, 2007 FREDERICK PERALTA Fashion Designer 2nd Eliminated Sept. 01, 2007 ANNA THERESA LICAROS Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2007, Miss Universe Photogenic 2007
& UP Law Student1st Eliminated Aug. 18, 2007 NOTES
- On October 20, 2007 finals night, three contestants competed for the title of Celebrity Duets Champion.
- On May 2009, Careless Whisper... Hayden Kho & Katrina Halili's infamous videos spread on the internet (Hayden Kho scandal)
Duet Partners
CONTESTANT CELEBRITY Tessa Prieto-Valdez Kyla, Jolina Magdangal, Billy Crawford, Kitchie Nadal, Manilyn Reynes, Rufa Mae Quinto, Arnell Ignacio, Michael V., Joey G. of Side A, Mike Hanopol, Aia of Imago Jessica Rodriguez Jay-R, Radha, Joey G. of Side A, Vernie Varga, Janet Basco, Raymond Lauchengco, Martin Nievera, Cacai Velasquez-Mitra, Sheree, Bo Cerudo, Jaya Hayden Kho Jr. Agot Isidro, Nyoy Volante, Luke Mejares, Jamie Rivera, Jennylyn Mercado, Jon Joven, Robert Seña, Katrina Halili, Dingdong Dantes, Ayen Laurel, Jay Durias of South Border Dr. Manny Calayan Brenan Espartinez, Karel Marquez, Rachel Alejandro, Faith Cuneta, Allan K., Keempee de Leon, K Brosas, Aicelle Santos, Jenine Desiderio, Jeffrey Hidalgo Wyngard Tracy Jaya, Wency Cornejo, Paolo Santos, Maricris Garcia, Basil Valdez, Jinky Vidal, Gabby Eigenmann, Mark Bautista, Kuh Ledesma Tim Yap Gian Magdangal, Janno Gibbs, Randy Santiago, Yasmien Kurdi, Pops Fernandez, Keith Martin, Jose Manalo Frederick Peralta Pilita Corrales, Bituin Escalante, Nonoy Zuñiga, Dulce Anna Theresa Licaros Jett Pangan, Karylle Season 2
Hosts
Judges
- Freddie Santos - Veteran Concert & Theatre Director
- Danny Tan - Renowned Composer & Arranger
- Tessa Prieto-Valdez - Celebrity Duets 1st Grand Winner & Socialite
Contestants
Contestant Profession Status in Contest Date BAYANI FERNANDO MMDA Chairman WINNER Nov. 08, 2008 JC BUENDIA Fashion Designer 7th Eliminated Nov. 08, 2008 JOEY MARQUEZ Comedian & Politician 6th Eliminated Nov. 08, 2008 CARLENE AGUILAR Bb. Pilipinas World 2005 5th Eliminated Oct. 25, 2008 PHIL YOUNGHUSBAND Brit-Fil Professional Footballer 4th Eliminated Oct. 11, 2008 JL CANG Chef & Former Ka-Toque Co-host 3rd Eliminated Sept. 27, 2008 CORY QUIRINO TV Personality, Columnist & Wellness and Beauty Expert 2nd Eliminated Sept. 13, 2008 MELANIE MARQUEZ Miss International 1979, Supermodel & Actress 1st Eliminated Sept. 06, 2008 Duet Partners
CONTESTANT CELEBRITY Bayani Fernando Renz Verano, Nonoy Zuñiga, Andrew E., Janno Gibbs, John Lapus, Julie San Jose, Bituin Escalante, Willie Nepomuceno, Pilita Corrales, Pinky Marquez, Joey Lina, Basil Valdez and Pilita Corrales JC Buendia Randy Santiago, Jinky Vidal, Jet Pangan, Kimi Lu, Ayen Munji-Laurel, Yasmien Kurdi, Joey Generoso*, Allan K., Teri Onor, Lovi Poe, Franco Laurel, Jonalyn Viray and Allan K. Joey Marquez Nonoy Zuñiga, Randy Santiago, Keempee de Leon, Richard Gomez, Kyla, Mike Hanopol, Aiza Seguerra, Julia Clarete, Kuh Ledesma, Mike "Pekto" Nacua, Jowi Ann Marquez, Pops Fernandez and Keempee de Leon Carlene Aguilar Agot Isidro, Aicelle Santos, Rochelle Pangilinan, Duncan Ramos, Dulce, Karylle, Katrina Halili, Jay Durias, Maureen Larrazabal, Mocha Phil Younghusband Aicelle Santos, Jay R, Maricris Garcia, Nyoy Volante, Sheree, Hayden Kho, Eula Valdez, Jolina Magdangal JL Cang Jinky Vidal, Agot Isidro, Wency Cornejo, Angelika dela Cruz, Ney Dimaculangan*, Gian Magdangal Cory Quirino Vernie Varga, Renz Verano, Nanette Inventor, Arnell Ignacio Melanie Marquez Jay R, Vernie Varga, Jaya NOTES
- (*) Duet partner is a member of a band: Ney Dimaculangan is of 6 Cycle Mind while Joey Generoso is from Side A
Season 3
Hosts
Judges
- Freddie Santos - Veteran Concert & Theatre Director
- Danny Tan - Renowned Composer & Arranger
- Tessa Prieto-Valdez - Celebrity Duets 1st Grand Winner & Socialite
Contestants
Contestant Profession Status in Contest Date JOEL CRUZ Entrepreneur of Aficionado Germany and Joel Cruz' Signatures WINNER November 14, 2009 JOMARI YLLANA Actor & Maverick Concert Producer 7th Eliminated November 14, 2009 AKIHIRO SATO Japanese-Brazilian Model 6th Eliminated November 14, 2009 GINA ALAJAR Actress & Director 5th Eliminated November 7, 2009 NICCOLO COSME Photographer 4th Eliminated November 7, 2009 NONITO DONAIRE JR. WBA interim world Super flyweight Champion 3rd Eliminated October 17, 2009 MAXIE CINCO Fashion Designer 2nd Eliminated October 10, 2009 MIKAELA BILBAO Cosmetic Surgeon (Mikaela) Quit October 3, 2009 JANINA SAN MIGUEL 2008 Binibining Pilipinas-World 1st Eliminated September 12, 2009 Duet Partners
CONTESTANT CELEBRITY Joel Cruz Jessa Zaragosa, Arnel Ignacio, Geneva Cruz, Bimbo Cerrudo, Vernie Varga, Lovi Poe, Kim Idol, John Lapus, Andrea del Rosario, Melanie Marquez, Michael V, Mae Flores Jomari Yllana Joey G.1, Julia Clarete, Raddha, Jett Pangan3, Aia4, Joey Marquez, Lougee Basabas, Rico J. Puno, Randy Santiago, Wyngard Tracy. Kuh Ledesma, Christian Bautista Akihiro Sato Julia Clarete, Mocha, Duncan Ramos2, Allan K, Geoff Taylor, Aicelle Santos, Kris Lawrence, Gino Padilla. Luke Mejares, Carlene Aguilar, Arnel Ignacio, Rich Asuncion Gina Alajar Arnel Ignacio, Gian Magdangal, Evette Pabalan, Tirso Cruz III, Rachel Alejandro, Ryan Eigenmann, Christopher de Leon, Ricky Davao, Carla Abellana, Frederick Peralta Niccolo Cosme Bituin Escalante, Jaya, Jolina Magdangal, Ara Mina Tuesday Vargas, Ate Glow, Kyla, Julie Ann San Jose, Frencheska Farr, Tim Yap Nonito Donaire Jr. Gian Magdangal, Joey G.1, Jay R, Moymoy Palaboy, Brenan Espartinez, Rachel Donaire, Mitch Valdez Maxie Cinco Jaya, Jessa Zaragosa, Andrew E., Aiza Seguerra Wally Bayola, Philip Lazaro Mikaela Bilbao Mocha, Maureen Larrazabal, Sheree, Gretchen Espina Janina San Miguel Maureen Larrazabal, Bituin Escalante, Paolo Ballesteros NOTES
- 1 - lead vocalist of the band Side A.
- 2 - former lead vocalist of Southborder.
- 3 - lead vocalist of The Dawn
- 4 - lead vocalit of the band Imago
See also
External links
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- Television series by FremantleMedia
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