Fil-Aussie model named Miss World Philippines 2016

Filipina-Australian Catriona Gray will be representing the Philippines in the Miss World 2016 pageant in Washington D.C., U.S.A in December.

The 22-year-old model was named Miss World Philippines 2016 Sunday at the coronation night in Manila Hotel.

Completing the winners are Sandra Lemonon, who was named the 4th Princess; Mara Muñoz, 3rd Princess; Ivana Kamila Suficiencia Pacis, 2nd Princess; and, Arienne Calingo, 1st Princess.

Aside from winning the crown, Gray was also named Best in Evening Gown, Best in Swimsuit, Best in Fashion Runway, Miss Hannah Resort, and Miss Manila Hotel.

The candidates who made it to the Top 12 are:

- Sarah Margarette Joson,
- Shenna Mae Zaldivar,
- Yuri Caunca,
- Marah Muñoz,
- Arah Salientes,
- Ralph Lauren Asuncion,

- Sandra Lemonon,
- Ivanna Kamil Pacis,
- Kristine Lopez,
- Alyanna Cagandahan,
- Arienne Calingo, and
- Catriona Gray.

Gray has a Master Certificate in Music Theory from Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Marlisa to sing new single on X-Factor Australia

MANILA – Filipina-Australian teenager Marlisa Punzalan has some exciting news to her fans around the world.

The X-Factor Australia grand champion announced on Facebook that she will be releasing her second single, titled "Forever Young."

"I'm so excited to announce that my new single, Forever Young, is coming out this Friday," she said in a video message on Facebook.

The video message also gives fans a sneak peek of her new single.

So..... here's what's in the box!!!!! It's my gift for all of you!!! Thank you so much for your patience, it's finally...

Posted by Marlisa on Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Punzalan won the grand finals of X Factor Australia in 2014, making her the youngest champion of the competition.

"I'm also going to be performing it on X-Factor Australia next week. I'm so excited to perform it live," she said.

Another Filipino-Australian is trying his luck on the show. Singer Cyrus Villanueva has reaped praises on the show and has entered the competition as one of the top 5 contenders.

In 2014, soon after winning the X-Factor title, Punzalan released her self-titled debut album composed of 11 tracks.

That same year, she released her first single titled, "Stand By You."

 source: www.abs-cbnnews.com