As seen in these photos, the pair show their chosen Skechers—the hot-selling Punk Rose for Sarah and the newly-arrived Hi-cut sneaker for Steven.

StarStruck V Winners Visit Skechers originally appeared on Starmometer on April 15, 2010.

GMA-7′s reality artista search “StarStruck V” revealed its final judgment Sunday night declaring 23-year-old Steven Silva and 16-year-old Sarah Lahbati as Ultimate Survivors.

Steven and Sarah were declared Ultimate Male and Ultimate Female Survivors, respectively during the Final Judgment Night, Sunday, at the Araneta Coliseum.

Placing second to Steven was Enzo Pineda who was named First Prince while Diva Montelaba was the First Princess. Rocco Nacino completed the final 5.

Steven and Sarah received the highest scores from the StarStruck Council, composed of Lolit Solis, Iza Calzado, and Floy Quintos. They also got the highest combined text and online votes from the viewers with Sarah garnering 94.6 percent and Steven getting 93.5 percent. Diva scored 91.4 percent, Enzo got 90.2 percent, while Rocco had an average of 88.3 percent.

Steven and Sarah each won P1.5 million cash prize and an exclusive contract with GMA Network, with a minimum guarantee of P3.5 million.

Steven Silva and Sarah Lahbati are the Winners of StarStruck V originally appeared on Starmometer on February 22, 2010.

Sarah Lahbati, Rocco Nacino, Enzo Pineda, Steven Silva and Diva Montelaba are headed for the Final Judgment Night of the biggest season of GMA-7′s original reality-based artista search, StarStruck V.

The competition is now down to the Final 5 survivors who will compete to clinch the much coveted titles, The Ultimate Male Survivor and The Ultimate Female Survivor, in the series’ finals night.

All five are set to give their best performance in the final week as the public and the council members decide whom to vote to become the Ultimate Survivors.

From the time when StarStruck started, Sarah, Rocco, Enzo, Steven and Diva have emerged as strong and popular contenders armed with active and staunch supporters who have cheered and voted for them throughout the season.

Only two will take the crown and it will definitely be an exciting and extreme battle now that StarStruck is one week away from the Final Judgment Night to be held at the Araneta Coliseum on February 21, 2010.

Catch the final week showdown of the Final 5 survivors in StarStruck V, Saturdays with Raymond Gutierrez right after Pinoy Records and Sundays with Dennis Trillo and Carla Abellana right after Kap’s Amazing Stories while StarStruck Shout Out airs 3 times a day Mondays to Fridays with five-minute updates in the morning, afternoon, and primetime blocks on GMA-7.

Sarah, Diva, Enzo, Steven & Rocco Vie for StarStruck V Title originally appeared on Starmometer on February 15, 2010.

With only six survivors left, tension and excitement are building up as StarStruck V’s Final Judgment Night draws near.

Last Sunday, January 31, hosts Dennis Trillo and Carla Abellana announced one of this season’s shocking twists: Factor 4. With this new twist, five survivors will compete in the finals night on February 21, instead of 4.

Anything can still happen and the remaining six contenders—Rocco Nacino, Enzo Pineda, Steven Silva, Sarah Lahbati, Nina Kodaka and Diva Montelaba—must compete for the top five slots.

During the ninth elimination night, StarStruck cut its number of contenders down to six after the automatic elimination of Ian Batherson. Factor 1 took effect after Ian landed in the bottom group thrice along with Rocco Nacino and Steven Silva. Ian also received the lowest number of text votes.

With only two weeks left before the final judgment, all six survivors should work harder on their performances to impress and draw enough support from the voting public and the council members.

Who will stand out in this week’s artista tests? How will the announcement of Factor 5 affect the remaining Top 6 survivors?

Viewers can also vote through the website www.starstruck.tv.

StarStruck V airs every Saturday with host Raymond Gutierrez right after Pinoy Records and every Sunday with hosts Dennis Trillo and Carla Abellana right after Kap’s Amazing Stories. StarStruck Shout Out airs three times a day, from Monday to Friday, with five-minute updates in the morning, afternoon, and primetime blocks on GMA-7.

Starstruck V Update: Ian is Eliminated, Top 6 Remain originally appeared on Starmometer on February 3, 2010.

Meet the Final 8 in their billboard pictorial as taken by ace photographer Jun de Leon:

Sarah Lahbati

Rocco Nacino

Diva Montelaba

Steven Silva

Rox Montealegre

Ian Batherson

Nina Kodaka

Enzo Pineda

StarStruck V Final 8 in their Billboard Pictorial originally appeared on Starmometer on January 19, 2010.

The Top 10 survivors are:

Diva Montelaba

Enzo Pineda

Ian Batherson

Nina Kodaka

Piero Vergara

Rocco Nacino

Rox Montealegre

Princess Snell

Sarah Lahbati

Steven Silva

Meet StarStruck V’s Final 10 originally appeared on Starmometer on January 5, 2010.

In an actual location, with an actual script, each one must perform a scene with a mystery co-actor. Will they make the grade in terms of acting, memorizing their lines and blocking, and more importantly, in matching the performance and on-screen presence of their celebrity co-actor?

This performance will be the basis of the following day’s Starstruck V Council assessment, which may affect the results of the competition!

Plus, let’s get to know the Final 14 better. We visited their homes, looked inside their rooms, talked to their families and friends to find out what makes them tick.

The FINAL 14 are Steven Silva, Sef Cadayona, Piero Vergara, Ian Batherson, Enzo Pineda, Rye Burgos, Rocco Nacino, Diva Montelaba, Fianca Cruz, Sarah Lahbati, Princess Snell, Rox Montealegre, Nina Kodaka and Zeryl Lim.

Vote for your favorite StarStruck survivor! Just text STARSTRUCK (space) NAME OF CONTESTANT and send to 2344 for Globe, TM and Sun subscribers, and 367 for Smart and Talk N’ Text users. Each vote costs PhP2.00 for Sun subscribers and PhP2.50 for other networks. (This service is exclusive for the Philippines only.)

You can also vote online at www. starstruck.tv.

It’s time to get up close and personal with your favorite Final 14 tomorrow, December 5 on Starstruck V after Pinoy Records.

Final 14 of Starstruck V Face their First Acting Test originally appeared on Starmometer on December 4, 2009.

From thousands of young dreamers who auditioned worldwide for a stab at stardom, StarStruck V delivers its most painful verdict of cutting its field to the talent search’s coveted FINAL 14.

With much anticipation and drama, GMA’s original reality-based artista search bares the cream of the crop, the elite set of FINAL 14 who will race their power to dream, believe and survive in the biggest season of StarStruck.

The FINAL 14 who are at the forefront of the competition are Steven Silva, Sef Cadayona, Piero Vergara, Ian Batherson, Enzo Pineda, Rye Burgos, Rocco Nacino, Diva Montelaba, Fianca Cruz, Sarah Lahbati, Princess Snell, Rox Montealegre, Nina Kodaka and Zeryl Lim. They are off and running to put every ounce of their energy, talent and heart to shine and survive for 13 weeks of grueling workshops, challenges and artista tests.

Who will stand out among the rest and win the nod of the StarStruck council and the viewers? Who will heave a sigh of relief for a job well done or get the ire of the formidable StarStruck mentors? Can they stand the fierce and emotional run on the show now that they are down to only 14? Who will bid goodbye and move on to the Final cut of becoming the official StarStruck survivors? Will the front runners and dark horses come from the worldwide aspirants or from the Philippines?

This season’s council is composed of director Floy Quintos, versatile actress Iza Calzado and star maker Lolit Solis while the mentors who scrutinize each and every aspirant include Abbygale Arenas for imaging, Gina Alajar for acting, Douglas Nieras for dancing, Jai Sabas – Aracama for singing and Barbi Chan for make up and styling.

As expected, StarStruck V’s hosts headlined by Raymond Gutierrez, Dennis Trillo, Carla Abellana and segment hosts Mark Herras, LJ Reyes, Arci Muñoz and Paolo Avelino bring the real-life drama of the Final 14 as they embark on their dreams in the biggest platform of carving a niche in the showbiz industry.

StarStruck V airs Saturdays right after Pinoy Records and Sundays right after Kap’s Amazing Stories while StarStruck Shout Out airs Mondays to Fridays after Chika Minute Explosive on GMA.

StarStruck V Reveals the Coveted Final 14 originally appeared on Starmometer on December 2, 2009.

Here they are:

ENRICO NACINO, 22, Baguio

ENZO PINEDA, 19, MAKATI

IAN BATHERSON, 20, Germany

PIERO VERGARA, 16, Davao

RYE BURGOS, 20, California USA

SEF CADAYONA, 20, Manila

STEVEN SILVA, 22, Davao

Starstruck V – Top 7 Boys originally appeared on Starmometer on December 2, 2009.

The Top 7 Girls are:

DIVA MONTELABA, 18, Cebu

FIANCA CRUZ, 18, Pasig

NINA KODAKA, 20, Japan

PRINCESS SNELL, 17, Laguna

ROX MONTEALEGRE, 19, Quezon City

SARAH LABAHTI, 18, Switzerland

ZERYL LIM, 18, Bahrain

Starstruck V – Top 7 Girls originally appeared on Starmometer on December 2, 2009.

Here they are:

Ian Batherson is the self-proclaimed funny guy from Germany who dreams to become an artista in the Philippines.

Sef Cadayona is the boy from Manila who dreams to entertain people with his talent and passion.

Rocco Nacino is Baguio-born but considers himself a Laguna-native who wants to fulfill his dreams of becoming an artista.

Enzo Pineda is a Makati-based aspiring actor who dreams of becoming a superhero.

Steven Silva is the Davaoeño who wants to make his parents proud through his love for singing.

Piero Vergara is the happy-go-lucky guy from Davao who also wants to be known as a journalist, a songwriter and an author.

Fianca Cruz is the impassioned dancer from Pasig who has dreamed to be an artista since she was a kid.

Sarah Lahbati is the girl who hails from Switzerland, who has left everything behind to try her luck in StarStruck.

Diva Montelaba is the Cebuaña whose wants to make her grandmother’s dreams come true.

Rox Montealegre is the Dean’s lister from Makati who wants the fast-paced (and never dull) life that only showbiz can provide.

Princess Snell is the cutie from Laguna whose showbiz-oriented dreams is rooted in the desire to give her family a good future.

Rye Burgos is a US-grown aspirant who wants to inspire through laughter.

Nina Kodaka is the contender from Japan who has always known that she wants to be an artista.

Zeryl Lim has come all the way from Bahrain to enhance her talents in entertaining people.

Images courtesy of iGMA.tv

Final 14 of Starstruck V Revealed originally appeared on Starmometer on November 30, 2009.

StarStruck V, being the network’s grandest and most ambitious season thus far, commences its international auditions among applicants who want to bare their dreams in the biggest platform to stardom.

Auditions will be held on the following dates:

Asia:

Singapore (October 30 and 31)
Tokyo, Japan (November 3 and 4)

Middle East:

Bahrain (November 3 and 4)
Dubai (November 5)
Abu Dhabi (November 6)

USA:

Los Angeles (November 5 and 6)
New Jersey (November 7 and 8)
New York (November 9 and 10)

All aspirants with Filipino lineage, aged 16-23 years-old, male or female, and with talent in singing, dancing and acting are encouraged to join.

Applicants need to bring the original and photocopy of their birth certificate, and whole body and close-up photos. Those below 18 years need a written consent from their parents, and original and photocopy of their parent’s valid ID in order to qualify for the auditions.

Audition venues per country will be announced on GMA shows and in GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV today.

The best bunch of StarStruck hopefuls representing each country who pass the auditions will be flown in to Manila with free accommodations and travel expenses paid for by the show.

Interested applicants can also email their name, age and contact number at starstruck@gmanetwork.com.

The ultimate artista search is now in full swing as hopefuls around the world embark on their StarStruck dreams. Who will stand out among the rest and survive the most intensified season in the history of the talent search?

Catch this November the supreme slate of artista hopefuls in StarStruck V only here in GMA.

StarStruck V Holds Worldwide Auditions originally appeared on Starmometer on October 23, 2009.