The world’s first and only Dreamworks-inspired interactive play space DreamPlay recently held the grand finale of the first “Trolls Sing Off,” a singing competition based on the Trolls movie sound track, and 10-year old Kristel Angelique Belo topped eight other talented finalists at Chaos Manila, City of Dreams.
Kristel rendered a heartwarming and powerful rendition of “Sound of Silence” which captivated the audience during the finals. A resident of Batangas, she previously joined The Voice Kids Philippines Season 2 and made it t to the battle rounds.
As the “Trolls Sing-Off” grand champion, Kristel was awarded with P20,000 in cash, a one year unlimited pass to DreamPlay, a DreamPlay plaque of recognition, DreamShop and Chez Gingy vouchers worth Php3,000 each, a gift certificate of an overnight stay with breakfast for two at Nobu Hotel Manila and a photo op with the DreamWorks characters. She is also given the opportunity to perform in select DreamPlay events.
Following elimination rounds in April and May, the other grand finalists were Carl Ashriel Sage Araneta (9 years old) from Rizal; Alfred Balicat (12 years old) from Marikina; Eleana Kaye Marie Gabunada (9 years old) from Paranaque; Jamie Elise Imboy (11 years old) from Bulacan; Felicity Kyle Napuli (10 years old) from Mandaluyong; Maria Francesca Roxas (10 years old) from Makati; Omar Shariq Uddin (9 years old) from Manila; and Zhanelle Anne Villegas (12 years old) from Paranaque.
All the finalists gave their best performance with a range of endearing, creative and dazzling song numbers such as the upbeat “Hair Up,” “I’m Coming Out,” “September,” “Move Your Feet,” and “D.A.N.C.E.,” as well as the ballads “Hello” and “True Colors” from the Trolls movie soundtrack. Criteria for judging and determining the champion of the “Trolls Sing Off” are 30% voice quality, 30% song rendition%, 20% star quality, 10% audience impact and 10% stage presence.
The panel of judges included City of Dreams Manila General Manager for Non-Gaming Operations Marlon Hirsh, City of Dreams Manila Director of Public Relations Romina Gervacio, The Voice of the Philippines Season 2 Finalist Bradley Holmes and theatre actor and singer Franco Laurel.
The “Trolls Sing Off” event was also filled with exciting performances from the DreamPlay team and guest artists. DreamWorks characters Puss in Boots, Alex the lion, and King Julien together with DreamPlay’s Dreamers dance group showed some fancy moves and the audience were roused to dance along with them. Before the end of the program, Acoustic singer Marc Richmond Co rendered some sweet melodies and Bradley Holmes sang a dance hit to sustain the lively momentum.
To find out the upcoming activities at DreamPlay, interested parties can call 800 8080 or e-mail [email protected] or visit cityofdreamsmanila.com.