Niel Murillo is first 'Pinoy Boyband Superstar' winner

MANILA — Niel Murillo, a 17-year-old boy from Cebu, is the first winner of "Pinoy Boyband Superstar," the talent show announced Saturday night.

Murillo received the highest combined scores culled from the judges' ratings and the number of text votes, beating out six other finalists of the talent show.

He will take home the P1-million cash prize and be part of a boyband managed by Star Magic.

Four more winners, each of which will also receive P1 million and a contract with the ABS-CBN talent agency, will be announced on Sunday to complete the group.

For his finals performance, Murillo sang Major Lazer's "Cold Water" with Russel Reyes.

Judge Aga Muhlach praised Murillo for his vastly improved confidence, while singer Yeng Constatino reiterated that he is one of the strongest singers in the competition.

The other grand finals performances were Joao Constancia, Mark Oblea and Ford Valencia singing Enrique Iglesias' "Bailamos," and Tony Labrusca and Tristan Ramirez covering Bruno Mars' "Treasure."

Voting to determine the remaining four winners will resume tomorrow night.

source: news.abs-cbn.com

Yeng Constantino denies that she's a lesbian

MANILA, Philippines -- Singer Yeng Constantino on Monday spoke up on rumors that she's a lesbian.

In an interview on "KrisTV" aired on Monday, Constantino stressed that the reason she doesn't have a boyfriend is because she's still waiting for the right guy.

"Unang una po sa lahat, sobrang hindi po ako galit sa mga taong naga-accuse sa akin. So kung sinasabi nila 'yan eh ginagalang ko po and opinyon nila," Constantino told host Kris Aquino.

"Pero sobrang secured lang po ako on who I am. I am a woman. Babae po ako at pinagsisigawan ko po' yan," she stressed.

Constantino believes her love for rock music may have led some people to believe that she's a lesbian.

"Siguro nagtataka sila dahil rakista ako at moderno pero conservative po talaga ako. I'm just waiting for that one person who will love me for the rest of my life. I just don't want to give away my 'oo' to anyone else," she said.

"Ang hirap nga pangatawanan dahil ang daming gwapo sa industriya pero gusto mong gawin at panindigan kasi mahal ko ang magulang ko. Gusto ko na kapag tinignan ako nila ni mama at papa, na kahit independent na ako, masasabi nila na kahit wala na si Yeng sa bahay ay kinip (keep) niya ang mga itinuro namin sa kanya," she explained.

Asked what she looks for in a guy, the singer said it is important that her partner is God-fearing.

source: abs-cbnnews.com