Sephy Francisco Launches First Single "Galing Ng Pinoy'

I have been watching her journey as a singer including her stint in I Can See Your Voice here in the Philippines and on the world stage at the Korean ICSYV version. She has undoubtedly impressed everyone with her voice, singing hits by Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Regine Velasquez too. She has long gone from her BPO Call Center profession and now is a full time singer. She's Sephy Francisco and she's set to release her first single called "Galing ng Pinoy".

She also went to XFactor UK and stunned judges including Simon Cowell, that's a big deal. She has performed in different countries like Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Cambodia, Indonesia and soon Hong Kong and Singapore. She comes well applauded and is happy she is going to acheive her dreams!

Ang Galing Ng Pinoy is composed by Junn Sta. Maria and the rap part is by Reck Cardinales. This is produced by Leah Cortez Morada. It talks about how Filipinos should be proud about their work, their acheivements and how they should instill nationalism. It will be available in all streaming platforms like Spotify, iTunes and her music video on YouTube.

Sephy says "I have been bullied in school just like other trans people. I had to work to make ends meet because I am a the bread winner. It wasn't planned but because I was only available this week, I got to do this, it just was the SEA Games is happening too. We have other singers doing this, but I'm different, I do both voices and perhaps because it is international. I got into XFactor UK and auditioned online. I thought they were going to pay for everything but they didn't. I got help from Leah Morada. She arranged for a concert and got me stay in her sister's house. Simon advised me to really save money because it is going viral. I am just blessed."

When I asked how she would feel if she didn't get her goal, she says "I will never stop singing because this is my dream. This is everything I wished for. I just want to thank everyone who made this possible. I hope people could listen to it and be proud of who they are. Thank you Leah Morada who made Sephy who she is today!"

Now you're going to start to listen to her, I am quite sure of it.

XFactor UK’s Maria Larocco in Manila

Saw Maria Larocco this evening. Saw her sing live too! 

Paulo Raymundo the country manager for Blu Ant Entertainment says “I would like to thank MGML Global Talents Corporation for making this possible. Our channel is committed to bringing the best in entertainment and even the same day of its US airing. From ET, to more series, some of the biggest award shows, the Philippines has been noted as the best source of singers, Maria is one of them who have been able to penetrate the show halfway around the world.” 

Maria says “It has always been my dream to be a superstar and performing in front of the judges was just surreal. It was a life changing moment and I couldn’t believe I made the 4 judges do a standing ovation. I wouldn’t be able to do this without my family and my friends. I promise to have more in store for you this 2019 so please watch out for it.”

“My first TV appearance was the Voice Kids 2014 when I did the blind auditions, my coach was Lea Salonga that time. I auditioned online on their website and two years ago I also tried, on the third one I got lucky. Now that I got there, it was just a surreal day for me. I am thankful to have been able to go through rounds in London, even if it was unfortunate to not have been able to go to the US and sing live in Simon’s house in front of other celebrities, they saw me and got through again, he kept me. That I am still thankful for.”

The XFACTOR shows Sundays and Mondays at 7:55PM on Blue Ant Entertainment.

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Rose Fostanes Wins XFACTOR ISRAEL

Pinay caregiver and proud overseas Filipina worker Rose Fostanes is now the first official XFACTOR ISRAEL Winner besting other contestants in the competition which she joined last October 2013. She caught the attention of judges when she sang Shirley Bassie's version of "This is My Life". 

She sang the most deadly song in the Philippines "My Way" which rumored to have caused countless fights and deaths because of its popularity in Philippine Karaoke culture. It's the mostly played song for many years. The contest was also witnessed by Osang's sister, girlfriend to the delight of millions of Israeli and worldwide audiences the show gets. She dedicated this win to countless Filipino workers around the world who sacrifice their lives in order to get their families a better life. She's planning to go home and spend time with her family after this win.

Congratulations Rose! You have made the country proud!

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