ABS-CBN’s reality talent competition, Pilipinas Got Talent, returns for its seventh season.
The judging panel will feature stars Kathryn Bernardo, Eugene Domingo, Donny Pangilinan, and former ABS-CBN president and veteran judge Freddie “FMG” Garcia. Robi Domingo and Melai Cantiveros will be the main hosts, while Showtime Online U hosts Wize Estabillo and Lorraine Galvez will also take on hosting duties for PGT Exclusives.
Since its debut in 2010, the show has launched the careers of numerous talented Filipinos, from singers and dancers to acrobats and magicians. But after the confetti settles and the grand prize is awarded, where do these champions go?
As Season 7 kicks off on March 29, let’s take a look at the past winners of Pilipinas Got Talent — where they are now and how their victories shaped their careers.
Jovit Baldivino
Jovit Baldivino was the grand winner of PGT Season 1 in 2010.
During the grand finals, the then-16-year-old singer from Batangas performed a cover of “Too Much Love Will Kill” You by Queen.
After his PGT success, Baldivino released multiple albums, including “Pusong Bato” and “Ika’y Mahal Pa Rin.” From 2011 to 2015, he continued to produce music and perform on ABS-CBN’s Sunday variety show ASAP.
Baldivino passed away on December 9, 2022 due to a brain aneurysm. His final television appearance was on November 28, 2022 as a contestant for GMA’s game show Family Feud.
Marcelito Pomoy
Marcelito Pomoy was hailed as the grand winner of PGT Season 2 in 2011.
Born in Imus, Cavite, and raised in Bislig, Surigao del Sur, he captivated audiences with his rendition of “The Prayer” by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli during the grand finals.
After PGT, he released his debut album, Duet Yourself, in 2011 under Star Records.
Years later, he gained international recognition as a contestant in America’s Got Talent: The Champions Season 2. Performing the same song in January 2020, he finished fourth place.
In October 2020, he appeared as a celebrity singer in the “Hide and Sing” segment of ABS-CBN’s noontime show It’s Showtime. Pomoy continues performing regularly on ASAP.
He was also awarded the Outstanding World-Class Male Artist Performer at the National Customers’ Choice Annual Awards 2025.
Beyond his music career, Pomoy established the Marcelito Pomoy Foundation, dedicated to transforming lives through music, community outreach, and humanitarian efforts. The foundation aims to inspire change through music and compassion and helping those in need.
Maasinhon Trio
The Maasinhon Trio, composed of Andrew Sanchez, Licinio Lolo, and Bonifacio Salubre, was PGT Season 3’s grand winner in 2011.
After their victory, they released several albums, including Patuloy Ang Pangarap and Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga.
In 2016, the trio performed on ABS-CBN’s former late-night talk show Gandang Gabi, Vice.
One of its members, Licinio Telen Lolo, passed away in April 2021. As of writing, the group has not been active on social media.
Roel Manlangit
Roel Manlangit was the grand winner of PGT Season 4 in 2013.
The singer from Valencia City, Bukidnon, wowed audiences with his performance of Bamboo’s “Noypi” during the grand finals.
As of writing, he has not been active on social media.
Power Duo
The contemporary dance pair Power Duo won PGT Season 5 in 2016.
After their victory, they competed in Asia’s Got Talent in 2019, finishing third place. That same year, they performed as part of Team Vhong-Mariel during the “Magpasikat 2019” segment of It’s Showtime.
In 2023, the couple also became finalists in America’s Got Talent: All-Stars.
Kristel de Catalina
Spiral pole dancer Kristel de Catalina was the grand winner of PGT Season 6 in 2018.
Before the show, Catalina had already participated in multiple pole dancing competitions. Most notably, she won the championship title and the Best in Choreography award at the 2017 Air Stars 2nd Asian Aerial Dance Art Competition in Taiwan.
Catalina continues with her passion for pole dancing, based on her Instagram account posts.
Pilipinas Got Talent premieres on March 29 on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z, and TV5. – Alfon Cabanilla/Rappler.com
Alfon Cabanilla is a third-year AB Communication student from Ateneo de Manila University and a Digital Communications volunteer at Rappler. He is currently an exchange student at the Université Catholique de Lille in Lille, France, where he enjoys exploring new places in between his studies.