Star Circle Quest

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Star Circle Quest
Star Circle Quest Finalists
Star Circle Teen Quest
Season 1 (2004)
Star Circle Teen Questors
Hero Angeles 1st Grand Teen Questor
Sandara Park Magic Circle of 5
Roxanne Guinoo Magic Circle of 5
Joross Gamboa Magic Circle of 5
Melissa Ricks Magic Circle of 5
Neri Naig Magic Circle of 10
Errol Abalayan Magic Circle of 10
Michelle Madrigal Magic Circle of 10
Joseph Bitangcol Magic Circle of 10
Raphael Martinez Magic Circle of 10
Season 2 (2004-2005)
Erich Gonzales 2nd Grand Teen Questor
Arron Villaflor Magic Circle of 5
DM Sevilla Magic Circle of 5
Charles Christianson Magic Circle of 5
Paw Diaz Magic Circle of 5
Janelle Manahan Magic Circle of 10
Theo Bernados Magic Circle of 10
Michelle Arciaga Magic Circle of 10
Jason Abalos Magic Circle of 10
Bebs Hollmann Magic Circle of 10
KC Hollmann Magic Circle of 10
Reynan Pitero Magic Circle of 15
OJ Decena Magic Circle of 15
Vanessa Grindrud Magic Circle of 15
Marla Boyd Magic Circle of 15
Franz Ocampo Magic Circle of 15
Star Circle Kid Quest
Season 1 (2004)
Star Circle Kid Questors
Nash Aguas 1st Grand Kid Questor
Sharlene San Pedro Magic Circle of 5
Aaron Junatas Magic Circle of 5
CJ Navato Magic Circle of 5
Mikylla Ramirez Magic Circle of 5
Jodell Stasic Magic Circle of 10
KC Aboloc Magic Circle of 10
Alex Ramos Magic Circle of 10
Basty Alcances Magic Circle of 10
Celine Lim Magic Circle of 10
Season 2 (2006-2007)
Star Circle Summer Kid Fab 5
Quintin Alianza 2nd Grand Kid Questor
Mika Dela Cruz Magic Circle of 5
Julijo Pisk Magic Circle of 5
Darius Cardano Magic Circle of 5
Cheska Billiones Magic Circle of 5
Sophia Baars Magic Circle of 10

Star Circle Quest (SCQ) is a reality-based talent search where at least 10 teen-aged contestants, called as Questors, will undergo talent training and physical enhancement. They will also undergo in different challenges to test their talent skills. Every week, one will be eliminated and the last Questor who will remain will be held as the Grand Questor. Grand Questor will take cash prize and an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN Talent Center, now Star Magic.

SCQ is shown on ABS-CBN Channel 2. It is also shown worldwide via ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel.

SCQ is based on Talent Center's Star Circle Training Program (SCTP), a regular untelevised talent search headed by Johnny Manahan, popularly known as Mr. M.

The show was launched to rival GMA's very successful reality Talent search "StarStruck". prior to this SCQ was launched weeks after StarStruck ended in February also in the same venue where they successfully mounted their spectacular Final Judgement night, the Araneta Coliseum, but SCQ never matched the success and phenomenon that StarStruck made.

As of January 17, 2008, there are no plans nor announcement were made to continue the said series.

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[edit] History

In April 1992, six years after ABS-CBN went back on air, then ABS-CBN President-CEO Freddie Garcia and Director Johnny Manahan, popularly known as Mr. M, formulate the idea of creating a home of new stars exclusively for ABS-CBN. After the brainstorming, ABS-CBN introduced TDMC (Talent Development and Management Center) or Talent Center for short, which ultimate goal is to discover and to train stars. In October that year, ABS-CBN launched “Ang TV” directed by Johnny Manahan, a semi-gag show that showcased the different talents of the stars of Talent Center. “Ang TV” became a big hit and produced many mall shows, live concerts and record albums. It became the foundation for the careers of Claudine Barretto, Jolina Magdangal, Rica Peralejo, Angelu de Leon, Roselle Nava, John Prats, Camille Prats, Angelica Panganiban, Victor Neri, Gio Alvarez,Glenn C. Arandilla, Stefano Mori, and many bright stars.

After 3 years of star discovery and talent training and success of “Ang TV”, later in November 1995, ABS-CBN launched the more mature talent search, Star Circle. Star Circle is a regular talent search wherein a group of young actors and actresses will groom to be the best and brightest stars. After the launch of Star Circle, Star Circle Batch 1 was introduced to the public, led by the late Rico Yan.

[edit] First Season: Star Circle Teen Quest(2004)

In 2004, Talent Center had already produced 11 Star Circle batches which are composed of more than 200 stars. By that year, Talent Center is having its audition for Star Circle Batch 12. But after seeing the huge profits that ‘idols’ could rake in, Star Circle changed course and took its new format. From the untelevised regular talent search, Star Circle became a reality-based talent search named as Star Circle Quest (SCQ) which made it as the "Country’s Premiere and Phenomenal Talent Search".'

Hero Angeles, Sandara Park, Joross Gamboa, Roxanne Guinoo and Melissa Ricks Became the Fab 5.

[edit] Hosts

The show was hosted by Luis Manzano and Jodi Sta. Maria.

[edit] Grand Questors Night

The Grand Questor's night was held in Araneta Coliseum. It was Sunday after the Grand Questor's Night for kids in Saturday. In the Grand Questor's Night, the final five questors or also known as the "Fab 5" is going to show their talents in acting, singing or dancing to impress the people and the judges to give them a higher score.

Sandara Park won again the Voter's choice award but this didn't helped her to become the Grand Questor.

Hero Angelesbecame the Grand Questor by adding the voter's choice and his score from the judges.

Roxanne Guinoo won the third place,Joross Gamboa was in the fourth place and Melissa Ricks was in the fifth place.

[edit] Elimination Chart

[edit] Results summary

Finalist Winner Runners-Up Male Female Safe Top 2 Middle 2 Bottom 3/2 Eliminated
Week number: 1 2 3 4 5 Grand Questors Night
1 Hero Angeles Safe Safe Safe Safe 2nd Top 2 1st Grand Teen Questor
2 Sandara Park Safe Bottom 3 Bottom 3 Bottom 3 1st Mid 2 1st Runner-up
3 Roxanne Guinoo Safe Safe Safe Safe 1st Top 2 2nd Runner-up
4 Joross Gamboa Safe Safe Safe Safe Bottom 2 3rd Runner-up
5 Melissa Ricks Safe Safe Safe Safe 2nd Mid 2 4th Runner-up
6 Neri Naig Safe Safe Safe Bottom 3 Elim
7 Errol Abalayan Bottom 3 Safe Bottom 3 Elim
8 Michelle Madrigal Safe Bottom 3 Elim
9 Joseph Bitangcol Bottom 3 Elim
10 Raphael Martinez Elim

[edit] First Season: Star Circle Kid Quest(2004)

Star Circle Kid Quest was launched the same day as the Teen Version. It was shown to television by combining it to the SCQ Teens.

The show features kids who were 5-9 years old.

Nash Aguas, Sharlene San Pedro, Arron Junatas, CJ Navato, and Mikylla Ramirez becam the Fab 5.

[edit] Host

The Kids version was still hosted by Luis Manzano and Jodi Sta. Maria

[edit] Judges

However, the judges of the kids were different from the teen. The kids were judged by

  • Randy Santiago - A promising director, singer, host and actor.

[edit] Grand Questors Night

The Grand Questors Night was held in Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, before the Grand Questors Night of Teens on Sunday.

Nash Aguas became the Grand Questor, he cried when he knew he was the Grand Questor because he thought he's the one who is eliminated.

Sharlene San Pedro became the second placer, Arron Junatas is in third place while CJ Navato in fourth and Mikylla Ramirez in fifth.

[edit] Elemination Chart

[edit] Results summary

Finalist Winner Runners-Up Male Female Safe Top 2 Middle 2 Bottom 3/2 Eliminated
Week number: 1 2 3 4 5 Grand Questors Night
1 Nash Aguas Safe Safe Safe Safe 1st Mid 2 1st Grand Kid Questor
2 Sharlene San Pedro Safe Safe Safe Safe 1st Top 2 1st Runner-up
3 Aaron Junatas Safe Safe Bottom 3 Safe 2nd Top 2 2nd Runner-up
4 CJ Navato Safe Bottom 3 Safe Bottom 3 Bottom 2 3rd Runner-up
5 Mikylla Ramirez Safe Safe Safe Safe 2nd Mid 2 4th Runner-up
6 Jodell Stasic Safe Safe Safe Bottom 3 Elim
7 KC Aboloc Bottom 3 Bottom 3 Bottom 3 Elim
8 Alex Ramos Safe Safe Elim
9 Basty Alcances Bottom 3 Elim
10 Celine Lim Elim

[edit] Season 2: Star Circle National Teen Quest(2005)

Because of the high rating gave by the show, the management made its season 2.The second season was now searching world wide. The auditions was held in America, NCR, etc.

It was the same rules in the first season.

Erich Gonzales, Arron Villaflor, Paw Diaz, Charles Christianson and DM Sevilla became the Fab 5.

[edit] Host

Luis Manzano and Jodi Sta. Maria were still hosting the show.

[edit] Judges

The judges were the same as the first season. Boy Abunda, Laurenti Dyogi and Ms. Gloria Diaz.

[edit] Grand Questors Night

Finally the Magic Five showcased the numbers they've been rehearsing hard for. First off was Charles in an energetic, street dance number. Next was Paw in a surprisingly sexy Beyonce number followed by DM who blew the crowd away with his novelty number. (Do not ask me what happened when he stripped to his red sequined boxers!) Erich opted for a sweet start and ended up making us tap our feet in time to her bouncy "Beautiful" number. A fitting end was Arron's fantasy, action, ala Yachang number, he kept us screaming for more.

So many stars graced the Ultra that night, the Hunks, Bea Alonzo, Kristine Hermosa, Gary Valenciano and his son Gabriel and the Diamond Star, Maricel Soriano were there to lend support to our Magic Five.

Erich Gonzales became the Grand Questor, Arron Villaflor was in the second, Paw Diaz in third, Charles Christianson in fourth, and DM Sevilla in fifth.


[edit] Elimination Chart

[edit] Results summary

Stage: Semi-Finals Finals
Week number: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Wild Card 11 Grand Questors Night
1 Erich Gonzales Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Bottom 3 Safe 2nd Mid 2 2nd Grand Teen Questor
2 Arron Villaflor Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe 2nd Top 2 1st Runner-up
3 Paw Diaz Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Bottom 3 Elim Winner 1st Top 2 2nd Runner-up
4 Charles Christianson Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Bottom 3 Safe Safe 1st Mid 2 3rd Runner-up
5 DM Sevilla Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Bottom 3 Safe Safe Bottom 3 Bottom 2 4th Runner-up
6 Janelle Manahan Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Bottom 3 Elim
7 Theo Bernados Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Bottom 3 Safe Bottom 3 Elim Finalist
8 Michelle Arciaga Safe Safe Safe Bottom 3 Safe Bottom 3 Bottom 3 Elim Finalist
9 Jason Abalos Safe Safe Safe Safe Bottom 3 Safe Elim Finalist
10 Bebs Hollmann Safe Bottom 3 Safe Safe Bottom 3 Elim
10 KC Hollmann Safe Bottom 3 Safe Safe Bottom 3 Elim
11 Reynan Pitero Bottom 3 Safe Bottom 3 Bottom 3 Elim
12 OJ Decena Safe Bottom 3 Bottom 3 Elim
13 Vanessa Grindud Bottom 3 Safe Elim
14 Marla Boyd Safe Elim
15 Franz Ocampo Elim

[edit] Season 3: Star Circle Summer Kid Quest(2006)

After 3 months the show made the second season of the kids version. The show was called Summer Kid Quest because it was held in summer, between March-May.

Quintin Alianza, Mika dela Cruz, Julio Pisk, Darius Cardano, and Cheska Billiones became the Fab 5.

[edit] Judge

The judges were Ms. Eula Valdez, Bb. Joyce Bernal and Mr. Ricky Davao.

[edit] Host

Because of Jodi Sta. Maria's pregnancy, she was replaced by Anne Curtis.

[edit] Grand Questors day

Held at ABS-CBN Studio 1. It was called Grand Questors' Day because it was held in daytime and not at Night.

Quintin Alianza became the Grand Questor, Mika Dela Cruz became the second placer, Julio Pisk is in the third place, Darius Cardano in fourth and Cheska Billiones in fifth.

[edit] Awards

Star Circle Quest won the Star Awards for 2004 Best Talent Search Progam,they shared the same award with rival show Starstruck. Jodi Sta. Maria and Luis Manzano as Best Talent Search Program Host.

[edit] Shows

SCQ Reload: OK Ako

The ten final Questors of Star Circle Teen Quest get their very own dramatic showcase last July 12, 2004, as ABS-CBN premieres SCQ Reload OK Ako!, the newest youth oriented daily show featuring the talents of Hero, Sandara, Roxanne, Joross, Melissa, Neri, Michelle, Joseph, Raphael and Errol.

Because Of the Ratings of the show, the network made it's season 2.

SCQ Reload: Kilig Ako

It also had it's season 3 with Japoy Lizardo and Sarah Geronimo and changed it name to SCQ Reload: Kilig Ako

[edit] Trivia

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  • On of the most famous quotes of SCQ was, "Are you IN or OUT"
  • In or Out was also used by the judges if the questor was IN or OUT.
  • The Sandara wave while saying "Mahal Ko Kayo", came from SCQ while Sandara was still auditioning, when the judges said she was IN, She cried while waving her hand and said "Mahal Ko Kayo"(This Quotation was most said by Foreign stars when they were visiting Philippines).
  • Sandara Park is the record holder of the over 1,000,000+ text votes in the history of the contests in Philippines.
  • Michelle Madrigal is the daughter of former actress Karla Kalua and the younger sister of GMA talent Ehra Madrigal. She is also one of the Questors who transferred from ABS-CBN's rival station, GMA Network next to KC and Bebs Hollmann and Hero Angeles. Madrigal is now managed by Annabelle Rama.
  • Joseph Bitangcol joined the boy group Boyz.Com with Polo Ravales, Frank Garcia and Gabb Drilon as fellow members. With Polo as exclusive GMA Network talent, the group did guestings on most GMA shows, fuelling speculations that Joseph might transfer to the Kapuso Network. He is officially a freelancer as of the moment, as talent manager Manny Valera oversees his career. He is now with GMA-7 as one of the casts of Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita.

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