''Star Circle Quest'' (SCQ) is a Philippine television

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show first broadcast by

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in 2004. Originally hosted by Luis Manzano and Jodi Sta. Maria, it aired on the network's Primetime Bida and Yes Weekend! line up from March 1, 2004 to February 19, 2011, replacing '' Next Level Na! Game Ka Na Ba?'' and was replaced by the second season of ''

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''. KC Concepcion serve as the final hosts. The theme song was sung by '' Star in a Million'' finalists Sheryn Regis and Marinel Santos.

Overview

In 1992, Mr. Johnny Manahan and Freddie M. Garcia formed ABS-CBN Talent Center, now known as Star Magic to hone individuals as exclusive talents of the network. Manahan then introduced Star Circle, an untelevised talent search which aims to look for fresh faces to be the next idol. 12 years later, after having 12 batches and more than 120 members, Star Circle was brought to Philippine TV as a reality talent search. Auditions for the first season were held between October 2003 and January 2004. Before the said competition was aired, ABS-CBN aired the celebration of Star Circle as well as the launch of Star Circle Quest on February 27, 2004, presenting the Top 200 kid & teen aspirants who passed the screenings. The show premiered on March 1, 2004, on primetime. Star Circle Quest has aired 2 seasons for teens and 4 seasons for kids. Aside from the Grand Questor, the show also awards the top 5 finalists of the season called ''Magic Circle of Five'', with the exception of the last season, wherein it only awarded ''Grand Girl Kiddie Superstar'' and ''Grand Boy Kiddie Superstar''.

Hosts and jury

Traditionally, the show is presented with two hosts, while the jury is composed of three mentors.

Hosts

* Luis Manzano (2004–06) * Jodi Sta. Maria (2004–05) *

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(2006) *

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(2009) *

Ai-Ai delas Alas Martina Eileen Hernandez delas Alas-Sibayan (born November 11, 1964), known professionally as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipino actress and comedian. Referred to as the "Queen of Comedy" for her comedic talent, she is best known for her role as ...

(2009) * KC Concepcion (2010–11)

Jury

Teen Quest Jury

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(2004–05) * Gloria Diaz (2004–05) *Laurenti Dyogi (2004–05)

Kid Quest Jury

* Eula Valdez (2004–06) * Maricel Laxa (2004) * Joyce Bernal (2006) * Ricky Davao (2006) *Rowell Santiago (2004, 2010–11) * Vina Morales (2010–11) * Gladys Reyes (2010–11)

Season overview

Star Circle Quest - Regular Edition

Star Circle Quest - Kids Edition

Seasons

Star Circle Quest season 1

The first season of ''Star Circle Quest'' titled ''Star Circle Teen Quest'' premiered on March 1, 2004, with Luis Manzano and Jodi Sta. Maria as the hosts. Entertainment personality

, TV director Laurenti Dyogi and former beauty queen Gloria Diaz completed the panel of judges called the "jury". The first season ended with a grand finals at the

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on June 5, 2004, with Hero Angeles being hailed as the Grand Questor.

Star Circle Kid Quest (season 1)

The first season of ''Star Circle Kid Quest'' was launched the same day as the main edition. The show features kids from 5 to 9 years old. Manzano and Sta. Maria reprise their hosting duties, although the jury is now composed of award-winning actress Eula Valdez, veteran actress Maricel Laxa and TV director Rowell Santiago. The kids who made it to the Magic Circle of 10 were

Nash Aguas Aeign Zackrey "Nash" Aguas Victoriano (; born October 10, 1998) is a Filipino actor and politician. Since 2022, he has been serving as a councilor of Cavite City. In 2004, Aguas won the first season of the televised talent competition '' Sta ...

, Sharlene San Pedro, Aaron Junatas, CJ Navato, Mikylla Ramirez, Jodell Stasic, Khaycee Aboloc, Alex Ramos, Basty Alcances and Celine Lim. The Grand Questors Night for the Kid Quest was held at the

on June 5, 2004, around 5:30 PM, with the ''Star Circle Teen Quests turn after.

became the Grand Questor, making Sharlene San Pedro as the second placer, while Aaron Junatas is in third place, Mikylla Ramirez in fourth and CJ Navato in fifth place.

Star Circle Quest (season 2)

ABS-CBN came up with a second season of ''Star Circle Teen Quest'' with the title ''Star Circle National Teen Quest'' after auditions were held nationwide and in some parts worldwide. Manzano and Sta. Maria continue to host the show, while the same jury guided the finalists throughout the program. Thousands of teen aspirants auditioned but only 15 made it to the Final 15 or the "Magic Circle of 15", namely Erich Gonzales, Arron Villaflor, Paw Diaz, Charles Christianson,

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, Janelle Quintana, Theo Bernados Michelle Arciaga, Jason Abalos, Bebs & KC Hollman, Reynan Pitero, OJ Decena, Vanessa Grindrund, Marla Boyd, Franz Ocampo.

Grand Questors Night

The Grand Questors Night was hosted at the PhilSports Arena. Finally the Magic Circle of 5 showcased the numbers they have been rehearsing hard for. Each final questor showed their special talent that night which impressed the jurors as well as the thousands of audiences. Erich Gonzales became the Grand Questor, Arron Villaflor was in the second, Paw Diaz in third, Charles Christianson in fourth, and

in fifth place.

2006: Star Circle Summer Kid Quest (Season 2)

In 2006 the show made the second season of the kids edition. The show was called ''Summer Kid Quest'' because it was held in summer, between March–May. Luis Manzano still hosts the show, however, Jodi Sta. Maria was replaced by

in hosting due to her pregnancy. Meanwhile, director Joyce Bernal and award-winning actor Ricky Davao joins Eula Valdez and replaces Rowell Santiago and Maricel Laxa.

Grand Questors Day

It was held at ABS-CBN Studio 1. It was called Grand Questors' Day because it was held during the afternoon instead of the usual primetime. Quintin Alianza became the Grand Questor, Mika dela Cruz became the second placer, Julio Pisk is in the third place, Cheska Billiones in fourth and Darius Cardano in fifth place.

2009: Star Circle Kid Quest: Search for the Kiddie Idol (Season 3)

The reality kid talent show was now transformed as a program segment of '' Ruffa & Ai'' every Wednesday with

and

as main hosts. Bugoy Cariño became the Grand Questor, Izzy Canillo as the first runner-up, while Eros Espiritu finished in second place, Xyriel Manabat in third and Fatty Mendoza in fourth place.

2010-2011: Star Circle Quest: Search for the Next Kiddie Superstars (Season 4)

On December 4, 2010, the show was re-launched as a Saturday primetime program hosted by KC Concepcion with Bugoy Cariño and Xyriel Manabat as kid co-hosts respectively. Audition ran from November 27 to 29, 2010, and Rowell Santiago reprised his role as judge from Season 1 along with the new female judges namely Vina Morales and Gladys Reyes. The kids who made it to the Magic Circle of 10 were Ogie Escanilla, Brenna Peñaflor, Clarence Delgado,

Kyline Alcantara Kyline Nicole Aquino Alcantara Manga (; born September 3, 2002) is a Filipino actress and singer. She began her career as a child actress after finishing top ten in the talent search program '' Star Circle Quest''. She is best known for her r ...

, Joshen Bernardo, Janine Berdin, Jelo Eechaluce, Maurice Mabutas, Kristoff Meneses and Veyda Inoval. Brenna Peñaflor was crowned as the Grand Girl Kiddie Superstar and Clarence Delgado was crowned as the Grand Boy Kiddie Superstar on February 19, 2011.

Awards

Star Circle Quest won the

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for 2004 Best Talent Search Program. Jodi Sta. Maria and Luis Manzano as Best Talent Search Program Host.

References

External links

Star Circle Quest Official Website

The Star Circle Quest Community
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