Star Power (TV series)


Star Power: Sharon's Search for the Next Female Pop Superstar is a Philippine reality talent show airing on ABS-CBN. The show premiered October 10, 2010, and is hosted by Sharon Cuneta, Erik Santos, and Christian Bautista.
The program aimed to develop 15- to 21-year-old female singers into becoming the next female singing superstar. Regional-wide searches began in Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao from August to September 2010.

Weekly Themes

Each week of the show had a particular theme.
Angeline Quinto was a grand finalist of "Star For A Night", the batch where Sarah Geronimo won in 2002. Prior to Star Power, she joined in GMA 7's variety show Diz Iz It! for "Diz Iz Kantahan: Challenge the Champion", where she was a wildcard finalist this year.
  1. Habang May Buhay - Wency Cornejo, October 24, 2010
  2. Paano Kita Mapapasalamatan - Sarah Geronimo, November 14, 2010
  3. I Don't Want to Miss a Thing - Aerosmith, November 21, 2010
  4. Don't Cry Out Loud - Rachelle Ann Go, November 28, 2010
  5. Single Ladies - Beyoncé, December 5, 2010
  6. Love of My Life - Queen, December 12, 2010
  7. Pasko Na Sinta Ko - With Jed Madela, December 19, 2010
  8. How Did You Know - Gary Valenciano, December 26, 2010
  9. Through The Fire - Chaka Khan, January 2, 2011
  10. Ikaw - Sharon Cuneta, January 9, 2011
  11. I Finally Found Someone - Bryan Adams and Barbra Streisand, with Jett Pangan January 16, 2011
  12. These Dreams - Heart, January 30, 2011
  13. Love The Way You Lie - Rihanna, with Monica, February 6, 2011
  14. Ang Lahat ng Ito'y Para sa 'Yo - Hajji Alejandro, February 13, 2011
  15. What Kind of Fool Am I - Regine Velasquez, February 20, 2011
  16. I Don't Want to Miss a Thing - Aerosmith, February 20, 2011
  17. Patuloy Ang Pangarap - Original Song composed by Jonathan Manalo, February 20, 2011, Winner
Krissel Valdez was a band vocalist from Davao City. According to her, being in Star Power was her first singing contest on Philippine television that she ever joined.
  1. I Believe I Can Fly - R. Kelly, October 31, 2010
  2. You've Made Me So Very Happy - Blood, Sweat and Tears, November 14, 2010
  3. Sweet Love - Anita Baker, November 21, 2010
  4. Ikaw Ang Pangarap - Martin Nievera, November 28, 2010
  5. One Night Only - Dreamgirls, December 5, 2010
  6. Someday - Nina, December 12, 2010
  7. Pasko Na Sinta Ko - with Jed Madela, December 19, 2010
  8. You And Me - Lifehouse, December 26, 2010
  9. A Moment Like This - Kelly Clarkson, January 2, 2011
  10. Kung Ako Na Lang Sana - Sharon Cuneta, January 9, 2011
  11. Whenever You Call - Mariah Carey and Brian Mcknight, with Bugoy Drilon January 16, 2011
  12. Reasons - Earth, Wind and Fire, January 30, 2011
  13. Alejandro - Lady Gaga, with K-La, February 6, 2011
  14. Nais Ko - Basil Valdez, February 13, 2011
  15. And I'm Telling You - Jennifer Holliday, February 20, 2011
  16. Someday - Nina, February 20, 2011
  17. Higher - Original Song composed by Gino Torres, February 20, 2011, Second Place
Monica Sacay was a 15-year-old contestant from Ormoc, Leyte. At her young age, her parents died and she is now living with her foster parents.
  1. Pangarap na Bituin - Sharon Cuneta, November 7, 2010
  2. I Can - Regine Velasquez, November 14, 2010
  3. Kailan - Smokey Mountain November 21, 2010
  4. Bring Me to Life - Evanescence, November 28
  5. If You Could Read My Mind - Stars on 54, December 5, 2010
  6. Blue Bayou - Linda Ronstadt, December 12, 2010
  7. Nakaraang Pasko - with Jed Madela, December 19, 2010
  8. 'Till My Heartaches End - Carol Banawa, December 26, 2010
  9. Through The Rain - Mariah Carey, January 2, 2011
  10. Now That You're Gone - Sharon Cuneta, January 9, 2011
  11. Fever - Michael Bublé, with Richard Poon January 16, 2011
  12. Superstar - The Carpenters,, January 30, 2011
  13. You Belong With Me - Taylor Swift, with Krissel, February 6, 2011
  14. Ngayon - Basil Valdez, February 13, 2011
  15. This Is My Now - Jordin Sparks, February 20, 2011
  16. Through The Rain - Mariah Carey, February 20, 2011
  17. Keep On Dreaming - Original Song composed by Jonathan Manalo and Rox Santos, February 20, 2011 Third Place
K-La Rivera is a Fil-Canadian. She was discovered by Willie Revillame in Wowowee and sings in the said noontime show.
  1. You Are Not Alone - Michael Jackson, November 7, 2010
  2. Greatest Love Of All - Whitney Houston, November 14, 2010
  3. Inseparable - Natalie Cole, November 21, 2010
  4. It Might Be You - Stephen Bishop, November 28, 2010
  5. I Wanna Dance With Somebody- Whitney Houston, December 5, 2010
  6. You Light Up My Life - Barbra Streisand, December 12, 2010
  7. Nakaraang Pasko - With Aiza Seguerra and Princess of ASAP Sessionistas, December 19, 2010
  8. Teenage Dream - Katy Perry, December 26, 2010
  9. Stand Up For Love - Destiny's Child, January 2, 2011
  10. Hagkan - Sharon Cuneta, January 9, 2011
  11. When You Believe - Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston, with Vina Morales January 16, 2011
  12. Emotions - Destiny's Child, January 30, 2011
  13. Thinking of You - Katy Perry with Akiko Solon, February 6, 2011
  14. Dito Ba - Kuh Ledesma, February 13, 2011
  15. Listen - Beyoncé, February 20, 2011
  16. It Might Be You - Stephen Bishop, February 20, 2011, Eliminated - Fourth Place
Akiko Solon was once a Monthly Finalist in Little Big Star Cebu. She won the Josenian Got Talent 2010 Grand Championship.
  1. I Believe- Fantasia Barrino, October 31, 2010
  2. Salamat - Yeng Constantino, November 14, 2010
  3. Last Dance - Donna Summer, November 21, 2010
  4. Home - Diana Ross, November 28, 2010
  5. Beautiful Liar - Beyoncé, December 5, 2010
  6. Nakapagtataka - APO Hiking Society, December 12, 2010
  7. Pasko Na Sinta Ko - With Jed Madela, December 19, 2010
  8. Home - Chris Daughtry, December 26, 2010
  9. Its All Coming Back To Me Now - Celine Dion, January 2, 2011
  10. Sana'y Wala Ng Wakas - Sharon Cuneta, January 9, 2011
  11. Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis, with Yeng Constantino January 16, 2011
  12. Making Love Out of Nothing At All - Air Supply,, January 30, 2011
  13. You're Love Is My Drug - Ke$ha, with Angeline Quinto, February 6, 2011
  14. Magsimula Ka - Leo Valdez, February 13, 2011
  15. Deja Vu - Beyoncé, February 20, 2011, Eliminated - Fifth Place

    Star Power Final 12

Ninay Lescano is a disc jockey from Batangas who is known for her redhead fashion statement.
  1. On My Own - Whitney Houston, October 31, 2010
  2. I'll Be There for You - Aiza Seguerra, November 14, 2010
  3. Picture of You - Boyzone, November 21, 2010
  4. I Want To Know What Love Is - Mariah Carey, November 28, 2010
  5. Whenever, Wherever - Shakira, December 5, 2010
  6. My Immortal - Evanescence, December 12, 2010
  7. Pasko Na Sinta Ko - With Jed Madela, December 19, 2010
  8. Naalala Ka - Rey Valera, December 26, 2010 Eliminated - January 2, 2011
Kaye Racho
  1. Breakaway - Kelly Clarkson, October 31, 2010
  2. There You'll Be - Faith Hill, November 14, 2010
  3. Huwag Na Huwag Mong Sasabihin - Kitchie Nadal, November 21, 2010
  4. I'll Never Love This Way Again - Dionne Warwick, November 28, 2010
  5. Waking Up in Vegas - Katy Perry, December 5, 2010
  6. Alone - Heart, December 12, 2010
  7. Nakaraang Pasko - With Aiza Seguerra and Princess of ASAP Sessionistas, December 19, 2010 Eliminated - December 26, 2010
Macy delos Reyes
  1. True Colors - Cyndi Lauper, October 24, 2010
  2. You're The Inspiration - Peter Cetera, November 14, 2010
  3. I Need You - LeAnn Rimes, November 21, 2010
  4. Better Days - Dianne Reeves, November 28, 2010
  5. Disturbia - Rihanna, December 5, 2010, Eliminated - December 12, 2010
Laurice Bermillo
She was a previous contestant in the second season of Little Big Star where she placed fourth in the grand finals of Big Division.
  1. Only Hope - Mandy Moore, October 24, 2010
  2. Angels Brought Me Here - Carrie Underwood, November 14, 2010
  3. You've Got A Friend - James Taylor, November 21, 2010
  4. A House Is Not a Home - Luther Vandross, November 28, 2010
  5. Closer - Ne-Yo, December 5, 2010, Eliminated - December 12, 2010
Rose Ann Francisco
  1. I'll Be Alright - Sarah Geronimo, November 7, 2010
  2. Dahil Minahal Mo Ako - Sarah Geronimo, November 14, 2010
  3. Ikaw - Sarah Geronimo, November 21, 2010
  4. Brick By Boring Brick - Paramore, November 28, 2010, Eliminated - December 5, 2010
Natasia Cunanan
  1. Iingatan Ka - Carol Banawa, November 7, 2010
  2. You Are My Song - Regine Velasquez, November 14, 2010
  3. Rainbow - South Border, November 21, 2010, Eliminated - November 28, 2010
Sam Hernandez
  1. I Turn to You - Christina Aguilera, October 24, 2010
  2. Thanks to You - Tyler Collins, November 14, 2010
  3. I Dreamed a Dream - Susan Boyle, November 21, 2010, Eliminated - November 28, 2010

    Semi-finals

  1. Manalig Ka - Laarni Lozada, October 31, 2010
  2. Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler, November 14, 2010, Eliminated - November 21, 2010
  1. You'll Never Walk Alone - Regine Velasquez, October 31, 2010
  2. Healing - Deniece Williams, November 14, 2010, Eliminated - November 21, 2010
  1. Listen - Beyoncé, November 7, 2010
  2. At Your Side - The Corrs, November 14, 2010, Eliminated- November 21, 2010
  1. Lipad ng Pangarap - Gary Valenciano, October 24, 2010, Eliminated- November 7, 2010
  1. If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys, October 24, 2010, Eliminated - November 7, 2010
  1. The Time of My Life - David Cook, October 24, 2010, Eliminated- November 7, 2010
  1. Note To God - Charice, October 31, 2010, Eliminated - November 7, 2010
  1. The Voice Within - Christina Aguilera, November 7, 2010, Eliminated - November 7, 2010

    Mentors

Round 2 Theme:Judge Choice Song

Round 3 Theme:Original Composition

Total of The Showdown

Elimination chart

In each round, contestants were ranked to separate the lowest 4. In the final rounds, there were 4 runners-up.

Guesting