Full Name: CHIVAS ANTON MALUNDA
Age: 22
Birthdate: 28 November
Place of Birth: Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 140 lbs.
Racial Descent: Filipino
Civil Status: Married
Children: 1 boy
Hometown: Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Educ. Attainment: B.S. Commerce major in Management, graduated March 2008
School Last Attended: Diaz College
Interests (other than singing): Cooking, dancing
Favorite Singers: David Cook, Alex Band, The Calling, Whitney Houston
Musical influences: My wife, Jovannie Malunda
Discovering my voice: I have always loved singing but my wife discovered my ability to sing when I joined a male pageant and didn’t have anything to show for the talent night. She and her brother said I should sing. They trained me. I won the talent competition.
First song I ever sang: ABC
Musical instruments I can play: None
Musical instruments I’d like to learn: Guitar
Greatest achievement: I graduated from college.
Biggest failure: When I didn’t finish my studies on time.
Greatest Dream: To be financially stable, be able to support my own family and have our own house.
Songs of my life: I’ll Be, Iris, Next In Line
Quote Me: “My family is the reason I still live.”
10. LIEZEL (THE PRIDE OF PUERTO GALERA)
Full Name: LIEZEL GARCIA
Age: 23
Birthdate: 20 December
Place of Birth: Oriental Mindoro
Height: 5’1”
Weight: 105 lbs.
Racial Descent: Filipino
Civil Status: Single
Hometown: Oriental Mindoro/Dubai, U.A.E.
Occupation: OFW (office worker in Dubai, U.A.E.)
Educ. Attainment: Mass Comm.
School Last Attended: PUP (Polytechnic University of the Philippines)
Interests (other than singing): Dancing, acting
Favorite Singers: Beyonce Knowles, Celine Dion
Musical influences: Mariah Carey, Beyonce Knowles, Kyla, Lani Misalucha, Jaya, Sarah Geronimo, Ella Mae Saison
Discovering my voice: When I was very young, my grandmother and I would get up at 5:00 a.m. She would teach me Tagalog songs and we’d sing together. I remember I started singing in public since I was three years old.
First song ever performed: Dalagang Taga-bukid
Musical instrument I can play: Guitar (basic chords only)
Musical instrument I’d like to learn: Piano, drums
Greatest achievement: My two greatest achievements: when I finished college and when I was chosen as a finalist in PDA
Biggest frustration: I want to be a model but I know I’ll never be one because I’m too small
Greatest Dream: To be a professional singer
Song of my life: On The Side Of Angels
Quote Me: “You should fight for your life even thru trials… we need to grow, explore and move on.”
11. CHRISTIAN (THE SMALL BOY WONDER)
Full Name: CHRISTIAN ALVEAR
Age: 25
Birthdate: 30 November
Place of Birth: Manila
Height: 4’10”
Racial Descent: Filipino
Civil Status:Single
Hometown: Taguig City
Occupation: Voice Talent
Educ. Attainment: Theater Arts degree
School Last Attended: University of the Philippines
Interests (other than singing): Acting, dancing
Favorite Singers:
Musical influences:
Discovering my voice: I was three years old
First song ever performed: Ugoy Ng Duyan
Musical instrument I can play: None
Musical instrument I’d like to learn: Beat box
Greatest achievement: PDA, and when I had my own concert in Canada
Biggest failure: Love life
Biggest frustration: Basketball
Greatest Dream: Have my own family and be successful in my own craft
Song of my life: Happy
Quote Me: “I know that at the end of this journey, there is a light waiting for me.”
12. APPLE (THE DIFFERENT COUPLE’S DAUGHTER)
Screen Name: APPLE ABARQUEZ
Real Name: RONELIA GEGAWIN
Age: 19
Birthdate: 23 July
Place of Birth: Mambusao, Capiz
Height: 5’1”
Weight: 113 lbs.
Racial Descent: Filipino
Civil Status: Single
Hometown: Cebu
Occupation: Student
Educ. Attainment: B.S. Accountancy (3rd Year)
School Last Attended: University of San Carlos
Favorite Singers: Lea Salonga
Musical influences: Lea Salonga, Barbra Streisand, Lani Misalucha
Discovering my voice: I was around 5 years old. My Amam would take me out on
First song ever performed: Dadaanin Ko Na Lang Sa Kanta
Musical instrument I can play: I’m trying to learn how to play the guitar
Musical instrument I’d like to learn: Piano, guitar
Greatest achievement: Getting the PDA scholarship
Biggest frustration: Become thin! I can never be thin because of my body structure.
Greatest Dream: To be a singing lawyer.
Song of my life: Light Of A Million Mornings
Quote Me: “Learning is a never ending process.”
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(To be concluded…) 
PDA SEASON 2 SCHOLARS’ PROFILES 2
(Here now is the 2nd part of PDA Season 2 scholars’ profiles…)
5. ROSS (THE STYLIST’S SON)
Full Name: JUN ROSS DIO
Age: 25
Birthdate: 31 August
Place of Birth: Quezon City
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 135 lbs.
Racial Descent: Filipino-Japanese
Civil Status: Single
Hometown: Quezon City
Educ. Attainment: B.S. Nursing (3rd year)
School Last Attended: JP Siosion College
Interests (other than singing): Sports, fishing
Favorite Band: Boyz II Men
Musical influences: Mike Pillora, guitarist and co-vocalist of the group Asin. He is a distant lolo.
Discovering my voice: My parents just wanted to hear me sing Lupang Hinirang the right way. It all started from there.
First song I ever sang: 10 Little Indians
Musical instruments I can play: Guitar, percussion box
Musican instruments I’d like to learn: Piano
Greatest achievement: Pinoy Dream Academy
Biggest frustration: That I had to stop schooling.
Greatest Dream: To be able to return the gratefulness of my parents to me mapaligaya ko man lang sila in all ways
Song of my life: The Warrior Is A Child
Quote Me: “Lahat gagawin ko para para mapatunayan sa parents ko na deserving akong maging anak nila. Kakayanin kong lumipad para sa kanila.”
6. CRIS (THE SINGING INTERIOR DESIGNER)
Full Name: CRISTINA PASTOR
Age: 21
Birthdate: 20 November
Place of Birth: Pasay City
Height: 5’ 1/2”
Weight: 100 lbs
Racial Descent: Filipino-Spanish
Civil Status: Single
Hometown: Paranaque City
Profession: Interior Designer
Educ. Attainment: Interior Design
School Last Attended: Phil.School of Interior Design (PSID)
Interests (other than singing): Designing, drawing, reading
Favorite Singers: Alanis Morissette,
Musical influences:
Discovering my voice: Second year highschool, nilait ako ng teacher ko sa music na di daw ako marunong kumanta. Hiniritan ko nga ng Ave Maria, tulala siya.
First song I ever sang: Lupang Hinirang
Musical instrument I can play: Guitar, piano, bass, kahon
Musical instrument I’d like to learn: Drums
Greatest achievement: Having a job, graduating and making my family proud of me kahit black ship ako.
Biggest frustration: To be a model… ang liit ko eh…
Greatest Dream: To be a superstar and a popular interior designer and to have my own family.
Song of my life: One Hand In My Pocket by Alanis Morissette
Quote Me: “I would do anything (to show my talent to the world). Kahit kailangang pang kalbuhin ako.”
7. MIGUEL (THE ROMANTIC CROONER)
Full Name: MIGUEL MENDOZA
Age: 19
Birthdate: 21 August
Place of Birth: USA
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 189 lbs.
Racial Descent: Filipino
Civil Status: Single
Hometown: Muntinlupa City
Occupation: Student
Educ. Attainment: A.B. Philippine Mass Media (Freshman)
School Last Attended: De La Salle University-Manila
Interests (other than singing): Playing musical instruments, arranging and putting melody in a song
Favorite Singers: Billy Porter, Mariah Carey, George Benson, Regine Velasquez, John Legend, Eric Benet, Justin Timberlake, Gary V.
Musical influences: Eric Benet, Ryan Cayabyab, John Legend, David Foster, Jay Durias, Jose Villanueva, Kitchy Molina, Billy Porter, Beyonce
Discovering my voice: My mom enrolled me into music schools and in the process I discovered my musical ability.
First song ever performed: Ikaw by Sharon Cuneta
Musical instrument I can play: Piano, drums, guitar
Musical instruments I’d like to learn: Saxophone, violin, cello
Greatest achievement: Having worked with music icons at a very young age and having them appreciate my talent even if it is still in the process of improvement.
Biggest frustration: To go back to the country where I was born.
Greatest Dream: To be able to achieve a showbiz career, to have a pretty much stable business, to make my family whole again, to make everything I see pleasant to look at
Quote Me: “The wrong decisions that I have done and the mistakes that have occurred are already part of a better me.”
8. BEA (THE SWEET CHANTEUSE)
Full Name: BEATRIZ MUNOZ
Age: 18
Birthdate: 27 February
Place of Birth: Manila
Height: 5’5”
Weight: 118 lbs.
Racial Descent: Filipino
Civil Status: Single
Hometown: Muntinlupa City
Occupation: Student
Educ. Attainment: 2nd Year College
School Last Attended: College of Saint Benilde
Favorite Singers: Lea Salonga, Whitney Houston
Musical influences: Lea Salonga
Discovering my voice: When I was singing in the shower and someone said I had a nice voice.
First song ever performed: Tomorrow
Musical instrument I can play: None
Musical instrument I’d like to learn: Piano and guitar
Greatest achievement: Making it to PDA
Greatest Dream: To be looked up on. Be known for something.
Quote Me: “With my imperfection, I’m being true to myself.”
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(To be continued…)
PDA SEASON 2 SCHOLARS’ PROFILES 1
(Friends, nagbabalik ang inyong lingkod para mag-post ng mga profiles on the 16 scholars of Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2. Actually, ngaun lng kc ako nakapag-post ng kanilang mga profiles at cyempre, patapos na kc ang nabanggit na reality show ng ABS-CBN (sa Saturday (September 13) & Sunday (September 14) para na rin sa kanilang Grand Dream Nights) dahil sa sobrang abala ng mga ginagawa ko ri2 sa bahay. So, e2 ang first part ng kanilang mga profiles.)
1. SEN (THE CANCER
Full Name: HANSEN NICHOLS
Age: 24
Birthdate: 21 October
Place of Birth: Burlingame, California, USA
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 155 lbs.
Racial Descent: Fil-am-Spanish-Irish
Civil Status: Single
Hometown: Taguig City
Educ. Attainment: B.S. Economics
School Attended: University of San Francisco
Interests (other than singing): Dancing
Favorite Singer: Justin Timberlake
Musical Influences: Martin Nievera, Ariel Rivera, Gary V., Stevie Wonder, Justin Timberlake, Enrique Iglesias, Babyface, Jenner Mallari (a friend), Mom, and my Ate
Discovering my voice: I remember my Mom would sing at parties and family gatherings and everyone would watch her and it inspired me to want to sing.We discovered my talent before I was in Kindergarten.
First song I ever performed: If I remember correctly, If Your Not Here By My Side by Menudo.
Musical instruments I can play: When I was in elementary school I took violin lessons and learned how to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.On Piano I learned how to play SwanLake.
Musical instruments I’d like to learn: I want to re-learn playing the piano or keyboard and the guitar.
Greatest Achievement: Being able to finish college despite doing (cancer) treatment at the same time
Biggest Failure: Not making it into PDA Season one
Greatest Dream: To be successful, rich and famous by way of the
Songs Of My Life: Angels Brought Me Here, This Is Now
Quote Me: “I’m very passionate about music and show business. I’m here at this level of the competition because I’m living my dream rather than just watching others life it. I have every reason to quit through rejection, but I forged on and made sacrifices, which is why I’m here today.”
2. SHENG (THE STAND-UP COMIC)
Full Name: MICHELLE BELMONTE
Age: 25
Birthdate: 21 December
Place of Birth: Manila
Height: 5’3”
Weight: 98 lbs.
Racial Descent: Filipino
Civil Status: Single
Hometown: Quezon City
Occupation: Stand-up Comedienne
Educ. Attainment: College undergrad (3rd year)
School Attended: Centro Escolar University
Favorite Singers: Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Shakira
Musical influences: Whitney Houston, Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Sarah Geronimo
Discovering my voice: Just singing alone during my spare time.
First song I ever performed: One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston
Musical instruments I can play: Kiddie piano
Musical instruments I’d like to learn: Piano, guitar, drums
Greatest achievement: Being independent, sending my brother to college, traveling to different parts of the world
Biggest frustration:Not finishing my studies
Greatest Dream: Find success in my singing career and give my family a more comfortable life
Songs of my life: When You Believe, I Believe I Can Fly, Bituing Walang Ningning
3. BUGOY (THE FARMER’S SON)
Full Name: JAY BOGAYAN
Age: 18
Birthdate: 01 January
Place of Birth: Camarines Sur
Height: 5’5”
Weight: 120 lbs.
Racial Descent: Filipino
Civil Status: Single
Hometown: Camarines Sur
Occupation: Working student
Educ. Attainment: College undergraduate (2nd year)
Course: Food Service Institutional Management
School Attended: University de Sta. Isabel
Interests (other than singing): Sports (track and field, swimming), acting, dancing
Favorite Singers: Guy Sebastian, BoyzIIMen
Musical influences: Guy Sebastian
Discovering my voice: When I was in first year college and a working student, my friend would hear me singing while holding the mop. He encouraged me to join a singing contest in our school.
First song ever performed: Nasaan Ang Liwanag
Musical instruments I can play: Wala po
Musical instruments I’d like to learn: Guitar, piano
Greatest achievement: Being a Pinoy Dream Academy scholar
Biggest failure: When I lost my scholarships. Hindi ko alam kung saan ako kukuha ng pera pampaaral sa sarili.
Greatest Dream: To be a successful singer and chef!
Song of my life: Angels Brought Me Here
Quote Me: “I’d sing until my last breath… Kahit man lang sa kanta ko, mapangiti ko sila.”
4. VAN (THE HEARTTHROB)
Full Name: VAN LOUELLE POJAS
Age: 18
Birthdate: 08 November
Place of Birth: Talisay City, Cebu
Height: 5’8”
Weight: 154 lbs.
Racial Descent: Filipino
Civil Status: Single
Hometown: Cebu
Occupation: Student
Educ. Attainment: B.S. Physical Therapy (ongoing)
School Last Attended: Cebu Doctors University
Interests (other than singing): Playing the guitar
Favorite Bands:
Musical influences: Bryan Adams, Bon Jovi, REO Speedwagon
Discovering my voice: At school, my teacher asked me to sing.
First song ever performed: I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing by
Musical instruments I can play: Guitar
Musical instruments I’d like to learn: Piano
Greatest achievement: Making it to Pinoy Dream Academy as a scholar
Greatest Dream: To finish my studies and be a very good physical therapist
Songs of my life: All That I’ve Got by
Quote Me: “I’d go as far I could go as long as people love to hear my music and my voice. I would do my best to show my talent.”
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