''IKON Philippines'' is a

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singing competition which searches for a champion among existing or established artistes rather than among new, unknown starlets as in other such singing competitions. The programme was co-launched with IKON Indonesia and IKON Malaysia in late 2006 as an initiative to search for an artiste who can represent the country in the regional (

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) level. The verdict is determined by 70% of jury marks and 30% SMS.

Background

Ikon Philippines began its run on Le Pavilion in June 2007, and is hosted by Asia Agcaoili. The final stage was held on 5 August 2007.

Vina Morales Sharon Garcia Magdayao (; born October 17, 1975), professionally known as Vina Morales (), is a Filipino singer and actress. Noted for her distinct sultry voice, she started singing in church as a child and first gained recognition after winni ...

is the Philippine Representative for Solo Category and

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for Group Category On August 5, 2007, both Vina Morales and Kjwan won the First Ikon ASEAN in their respective categories. Vina Morales sang "

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" (A Promise to You), the theme song of the popular drama series of the same name in the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia, and "Feels so Nice". Kjwan sang "Invitation" and "One Look".

Contenders

Solo

Noel Cabangon Noel Gadiano Cabangon (born December 25, 1963) is a Filipino folk singer and composer, known for composing socially-relevant songs. In 1987, he formed the group ''Buklod'' together with Rene Boncocan and Rom Dongeto. Early life and education No ...

* Chris Cayzer *

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(winner, solo category) *

Sitti Navarro Sitti Katrina Baiddin Navarro-Ramirez (born November 29, 1984 in Las Piñas), known professionally as Sitti, is a Filipino bossa nova singer. After releasing her first album, '' Café Bossa'', in 2006, other bossa nova acts in the Philippines fo ...

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* Top Suzara

Group/band

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* Chillitees * The Dawn *

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* Kala * Kapatid *

(winner, band category) *

Spongecola Sponge Cola (sometimes spelled Spongecola) is a Filipino rock band formed in 2002. The band is composed of Yael Yuzon on vocals and guitars, Gosh Dilay on bass, Armo Armovit on guitars and drummer Tedmark Cruz. One of the most popular rock ba ...

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* True Faith

References

External links

Official WebsiteOfficial Broadcaster
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