Rocky Loreto Rosabal Places Second In 'Voice Of McDonald's 2014'

Rocky Loreto Rosabal, a crew member at a McDonald's restaurant in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, finished first runner-up at this year's edition of "Voice of McDonald's," a singing competition for the fast-food chain's employees worldwide.

Rocky Loreto Rosabal

During the Grand Finals held in Orlando, Florida on Thursday night, Rosabal performed a heartfelt rendition of the Journey hit "Faithfully," receiving a loud cheer from the crowd. However, it was Lucila Ospitia from Colombia who took home the title, along with the cash prize of $25,000.

As first runner-up, Rosabal went away with $17,500. He earlier won $5,000 for winning the online fan vote.

American Ashlae Nelms was named second runner-up, while Patrick Reis from Switzerland was third runner-up. They won $12,500 and $7500, respectively.

The four finalists bested 58,000 McDonald's employees who auditioned this year to enter the Grand Finals.

Thursday's event was hosted by multi-platinum recording artist Chris Daughtry and entertainer Wayne Brady. The panel of judges consisted of Grammy Award winning music producer and composer David Foster, Prominent entertainment attorney and brand marketing strategist Ken Hertz, and Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Skylar Grey.

"Voice of Mcdonald's" was launched in 2006. Filipina Chenee Capuyan won the 2010 edition of the singing contest.