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21-year-old Daryl Celis of Rizal, is the son of an OFW. His mom Miriam Elli is a bar owner in Japan. He auditioned at SMX with his lola, whom he calls his “lucky charm.”

24-year-old Dio Paulo of Bacolod, works as call center agent for Teleperformance. His dad Melvin Maghari is a receptionist. Dio has sung in concerts and acted in a musical play.

17-year-old JJ Jr. of Bataan, studies in Baguio, where he lives with parents Dindo and Cynthia Pimpino. He says that he holds the distinction of being the youngest PPS contestant at 14.

24-year-old Elliot Andal of Batangas, is the son of a jeepney driver. He has worked as choir trainor and conductor and has won in several choral competitions. He was also a PPS contender.

28-year-old Rye Estrada of Iloilo, is a band vocalist and self-confessed Robbie Williams fan. During Hell Week, he became emotional after dedicating his solo piece to his mom, Fanny.

17-year-old Carol Leus of Batangas, is a student in De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. Four years ago, she joined and topped the TFC “Pop Star Search” (PPS) in Dubai.

18-year-old Mae Flores of Marikina, competed with Sarah Geronimo in the grand finals of “Star for a Night,” like “Philippine Idol” champ Mau Marcelo. She says she’s the “next big thing” in showbiz.

16-year-old Penelope of Batangas, is also a perennial singing contest champion. The daughter of Wilfredo and Violeta Manguihan says she’s raring to fight for her family.

16-year-old Sue Ellen of Iloilo, is a pastor’s daughter and a beauty contest runner-up. Her sister Genevieve Cubing, who made it to the Manila round with her, was eliminated during Hell Week.

21-year-old J-Anne Bautista of Pampanga, is a student from UP Diliman. Her parents run their own businesses. She describes herself as a “shopaholic and movie fan.”