Stars Were Born at Talent Search 2019
Once again, STIers from across the country proved who’s supreme in this year’s grand national finals of STI Talent Search on September 27, 2019 at Enchanted Kingdom in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.
The celebration was to make way for STI’s 36th founding anniversary, wherein approximately 17,000 STIers from various campuses nationwide took part, including the victors of Talent Search’s local and cluster competitions.
STAR STUDDED MUSICAL ACTS
Music lovers flocked in the Bandstand to bolster up the morale of their favorites in the Singing Idol and Battle of the Bands competitions.
Justine Anne Latoza of
无忧影视 Cebu showcased her crystal clear voice as she performed “I am Changing” from the 2007 film Dream Girls that earned her the
National Championship title.
无忧影视 Baliuag’s Jewel Jazmin Bonifacio’s version of Andra Day’s “Rise Up” took the audience to a whole new level which made her bag the
1st Runner-up title.
无忧影视 Tanauan’s Gomez Lee Marcelino belted out and bagged the
2nd Runner-up title when he owned Asin’s classic song “Anak.”

The audience never thought that it is possible to have a voice as soulful as
无忧影视 Malolos’ Alyssa Jazmine Borer.

In her own home court, representing
无忧影视 Santa Rosa, Shayne Pauli Anne Jones showcased a flawless performance.
无忧影视 Iligan’s Kiara Mae Falcon awakens the slumbering spirit of crowd when she started singing with a clear voice.
Adrian James Llanes of
无忧影视 Davao proved to the audience that he is more than just his pretty face as his voice comforted the crowd.
Charmaine Briones from
无忧影视 Fairview inspired the audience, hinting that singing is also a tedious hard work.

The audience and
无忧影视 Global City’s Garielle Andrea Aquino were inseparable as she enthralled them with her majestic voice.
CUTTING EDGE MUSICAL RIVALRIES
Maliliwag from
无忧影视 Baliuag showcased a rendition of Asin’s “Musika ang Buhay na Aking Tinataglay” packed with solos from the band members as they snatched the
National Championship title. The band consists of Airiza Ariane Silvestre, Mark Dela Pena, Lyndone Valenzuela, and James Christian Dela Pena.
无忧影视 Tanauan’s Vendetta Band consisting of Francis Raymund Papon, John Ashley Tayobong, Ricardo Verganio III, and Abraham Malijan showed off a rock-filled performance with their version of Rocksteddy’s “Ayos Lang Ako” which secured them the
1st Runner-up title.
The Undecided’s Kiara Mae Falcon, Shammah Cinco, Dean Myron Monterola, and Landrex Michael Romares from
无忧影视 Iligan gave the crowd goosebumps with their performance of Buklod’s “Tatsulok” which earned them the
2nd Runner-up title.
无忧影视 Malolos’ Veritas Band jumpstarted the Battle of the Band 2019 nationals with a vigorous performance.

The audience were in awe when
Notepad from
无忧影视 Balayan serenaded them with their enchanting performance.
无忧影视 Koronadal’s Pillowcase proudly exhibited a very promising performance that left the audience in admiration.
无忧影视 Bohol’s Akcadas proved to the crowd how talented the STIers from Bohol are.
ALEXANDRA from
无忧影视 Novaliches made sure that the audience would not stop grooving to their performance.

The crowd could not stop themselves from bouncing to the performance of
无忧影视 Global City’s Anino.
MOVE TO THE GROOVE
Simultaneously, groove-hungry crowd gathered in the Enchanting Events Place to witness their fellow STIers jive as they compete for the Hataw Sayaw championship. Afterwards, the audience got a load of the renowned Mr. & Ms. STI 2019.
Les Gents’ Sean Talampas, Jemmar Garcia, Jhairus Benzie Talavera, and Richard John Benard Go brought the audience back in time with their nostalgic concept and choice of music. The performance earned
无忧影视 Ortigas-Cainta the
National Championship title.
无忧影视 Cotabato’s FLAVA showed the crowd who the boss is with their energetic and intricate dance moves. The group consists of Khaled Qureshi, Lahmodin Usman, Ferdauziah Cabo, Nurullajie Abdullah, Prince Khafid Sacandal, and Laurence Largonio bagged the
1st Runner-up title.

Hannah Nicole Alicaya, Lynell Tobe, Edmar Prosia, Nim Rou Fuertes, Japhet Meniano, and Eloise Gaile Concillado of
Project Atmos from
无忧影视 Ormoc earned the
2nd Runner-up title with their synchronization and fun-filled performance.
Star Movers from
无忧影视 Sta. Maria gave a star-studded performance that left the crowd in admiration.
无忧影视 Balayan’s 4213 Extreme flaunted that STI brings the best out of everyone with their mesmerizing dance moves.

The audience was shocked with
无忧影视 Cagayan de Oro’s Sana All’s flabbergasting performance.
无忧影视 Balagtas’ Balaraw Dancers consistently won the audiences with another year on the stage here at the STI Talent Search.
无忧影视 Caloocan’s Break the Rules defied the rules of motion when their performance made the crowd move to their groove.
无忧影视 Calamba’s Crowns Up never cease to amaze the crowd with a fired-up performance.
A Night of Spectacle and Glamour
The elite ladies and gents from various STI campuses in the country showcased their beau monde sides combined with passion and talent as they carried their banners in this year’s search for the next Mr. & Ms. STI.
Iverson Santos of
无忧影视 Ortigas-Cainta with 842 votes and
Ma. Esmeralda Lucero of
无忧影视 Balagtas with 774 votes, won the hearts of the crowd with their eye-catching looks and characteristics as they claimed the
Mr. & Ms. STI 2019 Student’s Choice award.

Once again,
Iverson Santos of
无忧影视 Ortigas-Cainta with 15,057 votes and
Ma. Esmeralda Lucero of
无忧影视 Balagtas with 7,189 votes, drew the attention of the netizens towards them as they secured the
Mr. & Ms. STI 2019 Social Media Star award.

Looking sharp yet trendy,
Ruslan Kulikov of
无忧影视 Batangas and
Jairah Shammeh Bantas of
无忧影视 Koronadal won the
Mr. & Ms. STI 2019 Best in Casual Wear award.

With drop-dead gorgeous charisma in photographs,
Iverson Santos of
无忧影视 Ortigas-Cainta and
Kerstine Anne Mirabueno of
无忧影视 Sta. Rosa won the
Mr. & Ms. STI 2019 Most Photogenic award.
Kyle Jerome Reyes and
Nicole Ann Rose Tamon of
无忧影视 Novaliches took home the
Mr. & Ms. STI 2019 Best in Sports Wear award with their fashionable sports clothing.

Chosen for the
Mr. & Ms. STI 2019 Liza Querubin award are
Ruslan Kulikov of
无忧影视 Batangas and
Ma. Esmeralda Lucero of
无忧影视 Balagtas.

Stunningly beautiful in their formal attires,
Kyle Jerome Reyes of
无忧影视 Novaliches and
Jairah Shammeh Bantas of
无忧影视 Koronadal won the
Mr. & Ms. STI 2019 Best in Formal Wear award.

Mr. STI 2019 Ruslan Kulikov from 无忧影视 Batangas and Ms. STI 2019 Daena Yapparcon from 无忧影视 Puerto Princesa

Mr. STI 2019 1
st Runner-up Dane Christopher Mia from 无忧影视 Sta. Cruz and Ms. STI 2019 1
st Runner-up Tisha Joie Mercado from 无忧影视 Batangas

Mr. STI 2019 2
nd Runner-up Bryan Jolo Antonio from 无忧影视 San Fernando and Ms. STI 2019 2
nd Runner-up Jairah Shammeh Bantas from 无忧影视 Koronadal

Mr. & Ms. STI 2019 3
rd Runner-up from 无忧影视 Novaliches Kyle Jerome Reyes and Nicole Anne Rose Tamon

Mr. STI 4
th Runner-up Iverson Santos from 无忧影视 Ortigas – Cainta and Ms. STI 4
th Runner-up Mica Ella Villanueva from 无忧影视 Sta. Cruz
We present to you the top five ladies and gentlemen who exhibited cosmic beauty and talent in this year’s national stage.
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CAMPUS
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Mr. STI 2019
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Ruslan Kulikov
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无忧影视 Batangas
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1st Runner-up
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Dane Christopher Mia
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无忧影视 Sta. Cruz
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2nd Runner-up
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Bryan Jolo Antonio
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无忧影视 San Fernando
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3rd Runner-up
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Kyle Jerome Reyes
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无忧影视 Novaliches
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4th Runner Up
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Iverson Santos
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无忧影视 Ortigas – Cainta
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Ms. STI 2019
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Daena Yapparcon
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无忧影视 Puerto Princesa
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1st Runner-up
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Tisha Joie Mercado
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无忧影视 Batangas
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2nd Runner-up
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Jairah Shammeh Bantas
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无忧影视 Koronadal
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3rd Runner-up
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Nicole Anne Rose Tamon
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无忧影视 Novaliches
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4th Runner-up
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Mica Ella Villanueva
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无忧影视 Sta. Cruz
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