Roel Manlangit, Frankendal Fabroa Enter 'Pilipinas Got Talent' Semi-finals

YouTube sensation Roel Manlangit and metal ring dancer Frankendal Fabroa advance to the semi-finals of the country's biggest and grandest talent-reality show, "Pilipinas Got Talent", after winning the public’s and the judges’ votes respectively.

Roel Manlangit and Frankendal Fabroa (Photo: ABS-CBN)

Roel, who became popular online after his video singing the Whitney Houston classic “I Will Always Love You” garnered more than a million hits on video-sharing site YouTube, was voted by most viewers and got 37.53% of the combined online and text votes.

Frankendal, on the other hand, was unanimously chosen by judges Kris Aquino, Freddie “FMG” Garcia, and guest judge Vice Ganda after his breathtaking contemporary dance routine using a metal ring that blew them away. Kris and Vice even gave him a standing ovation for his unique performance.

This week, the top 12 semi-finalists will finally be completed as dance group VMA; folk dancers Bughaw Folkloric Dance Troupe; synchronized swimmers Rosenrei Synchro Sirens; car drifters Lateral Drift Productions Philippines Drivers; motor stuntmen Gensan Stunt Team; and the Balungao Robotic Dancers compete for the last two slots.

Who among them will advance to the next round of competition? Don’t miss the 6th and last live quarterfinal performance night this Saturday (May 11) after “MMK,” and watch the 6th live quarterfinals results night on Sunday (May 12), after “Rated K” on ABS-CBN. Tweet your thoughts on the show using the hashtag #PGT4.