Dream BIGayan, A Concert for a Cause. That is the theme of the last gala night. A way of the scholars to give back to those in need. Jurors were Louie Ocampo and Kathleen Dy-Go from Universal Records.
Scholars opened the show with their song and dance number, which I hope Maribeth Bichara would not be disappointed this time. Tony has announced that the scholars would perform song and dance numbers and the overall standing of the scholars which I am very excited. Also as a way to enhance their skills, the scholars would introduce their co-scholars with the script which they wrote themselves. Van introduced Liezel who sang Please Don’t Stop the Music. Well she has improved on singing dance songs, though it really shows on her voice how she catches her breath and how many lines were not heard because she shy’s away from the microphone.. But she dances well. Cris then introduced Miguel who sang Rock DJ. His voice is so “pa macho” so some high notes were not met. I like that song because it’s really catchy and makes you want to dance, but Miguel’s version does not do that to you. He shows new haircut which shows his youthful face, but then since he has a big built he really looks mature on stage. His dance movements though were good. Cris who sang Sway was introduced by Bugoy. She really has shown big improvement on her voice, but still needs big improvement on the way she moves on stage. Sometimes it’s not really come as sexy but more of awkwardness on stage, plus you would see that her foot tangles or does not know where to put or stand after a dance movement. Laarni was tasked to introduce Van. He sang True to your heart. Overall his performance his ok because he really has strong stage presence in spite of the flats and pagpiyok niya ok pa din lumabas ang performance niya. Laarni was next who performed Waray Waray. She was introduced by Miguel. What can I say?? A very good, very entertaining and very uplifting of the spirit performance. She shows good rapport with the audience. As juror Louie have said, she was oozing with self confidence. This has been a very far cry from the very emotional and very shy Laarni from before. Of course, who else was the last performer, you guessed it right, Bugoy who was introduced by Liezel. Good performance, his voice is good as always, but for this night he showed some new steps. It shows he can dance well. But then it would also make you think if he’s gay, some dance steps looks like there’s an ant on his shirt and pants.
So how did the scholars fare as host? Still needs big improvement of course, all of them looked obviously on the idiot board as if reading something. Afterwards, they have a question and answer portion with Toni with the girls sitting on the sofa and the guys standing at the back. Bugoy was asked on his reactions to those questioning his gender. Well he said that that’s the way he talks, dances and moves. Cris was of course asked about Zen and she said that things would be different if all of them already left the academy. Miguel’s question was him scoring himself to be the top 1. Laarni talked about her being emotional and insensitive to others. She answered that she was like that and she loves all the other scholars. Zel was asked on her lacking emotions and sensuality on her performances which she said that she has given all her best. (which I think is still lacking!). Van was asked about his conflict with his mom and he said that it’s hard that he is inside the academy but he would still want to continue. Last performance was the dance number from the scholars which was really good except for the malfunction on Laarni’s wardrobe because her pads keeps on appearing, but they are all very good.
Since the show is for a cause, Toni announced the earnings from tickets and donations which would be divided on the chosen charity to a total of P266,000. Then the standing’s on the votes.
Scholar Grade
A 20.27%
B 38.98%
C 11.28%
D 20.18%
E 3.15%
F 6.15%
