Leana Tabuñar Signs Contract with GMA-7

Aside from Arjohn Gilbert, another Filipino YouTube sensation is currently being the talk of the town. But the little girl, named Leana Tabuñar, seemed to have hit it big sooner than the others seeking for popularity through the video sharing website.

I posted her video here four days ago, saying that her rendition of Price Tag is, for me, the best around.

And it's so good to know that the 8-year-old girl has already signed a contract with GMA-7 and is set to appear on Party Pilipinas starting August 21.

Leana's singing talent reached the knowledge of the network's executive Annette Gozon-Abrogar through Nelson Canlas. And accompanied by her parents just last Wednesday, the little signed a contract with the Kapuso network. Also present in the contract signing were GMA-7 executives Wilma Galvante, Joey Abacan, and Annette Gozon-Abrogar.

In a 24 Oras interview, Leana said it's her dream to sing with international YouTube sensation Charice, who recently invited Arjohn Gilbert to perform with her in an upcoming Manila concert. But who knows? Leana might also get to be invited.

If you haven't listened to Leana yet, or just want to listen to her over and over again, her Price Tag video can be found here.

Arjohn Gilbert Wows National TV, Trends on Twitter

Arjohn Gilbert, the singing flute vendor in the grounds of Puregold Clark, was one of Vice Ganda's guests in last night's episode of Gandang Gabi Vice. He performed Justin Bieber's Baby, Bruno Mars' Just the Way You Are,  and Bugoy Drillon's Paano Na Kaya to the delight of Filipino viewers. So much so that he became a trending topic (Philippines) on Twitter.

Arjohn became popular through YouTube, when somebody posted a video of him singing in the grounds of Puregold Clark. He has already been featured on GMA-7 show Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho and some of his wishes were granted thru Wish Ko Lang. (RELATED POST)

Watch Arjohn Gilbert singing Justin Bieber's Baby live on Gandang Gabi Vice via the video clip below courtesy of YouTube's cygolden.

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The Best "Price Tag" Cover Yet

Watch the 8-year-old Leana sing Price Tag in a very mature singing voice. Of all the Price Tag covers so far, I think this one's the best.

video: youtube.com/jingtabs

US-Based Pinoy Dance Crew is Making Filipinos Proud

The Emanon Dance Crew, a group of Filipino youths based in Oxnard City, California, is rapidly gaining popularity on the internet by showcasing their dancing talents. Teaming up with High Define Koncepts to produce short dance films on YouTube, their videos have been getting quite a number of hits per day.

The group is the junior champion of this year's World of Dance competition.

The routines in the videos are choreographed by Byron Bucao, Bennett Avecilla, Matt Nguyen, Andrew Baterina, and Jonathan Bronner.

Watch Emanon on the video below.

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