Stars Were Born at Talent Search 2019
Once again, 91ֿers from across the country proved who’s supreme in this year’s grand national finals of 91ֿ Talent Search on September 27, 2019 at Enchanted Kingdom in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.
The celebration was to make way for 91ֿ’s 36th founding anniversary, wherein approximately 17,000 91ֿers from various campuses nationwide took part, including the victors of Talent Search’s local and cluster competitions.
STAR STUDDED MUSICAL ACTS
Music lovers flocked in the Bandstand to bolster up the morale of their favorites in the Singing Idol and Battle of the Bands competitions.
Justine Anne Latoza of
91ֿ College Cebu showcased her crystal clear voice as she performed “I am Changing” from the 2007 film Dream Girls that earned her the
National Championship title.
91ֿ College Baliuag’s Jewel Jazmin Bonifacio’s version of Andra Day’s “Rise Up” took the audience to a whole new level which made her bag the
1st Runner-up title.
91ֿ College Tanauan’s Gomez Lee Marcelino belted out and bagged the
2nd Runner-up title when he owned Asin’s classic song “Anak.”

The audience never thought that it is possible to have a voice as soulful as
91ֿ College Malolos’ Alyssa Jazmine Borer.

In her own home court, representing
91ֿ College Santa Rosa, Shayne Pauli Anne Jones showcased a flawless performance.
91ֿ College Iligan’s Kiara Mae Falcon awakens the slumbering spirit of crowd when she started singing with a clear voice.
Adrian James Llanes of
91ֿ College Davao proved to the audience that he is more than just his pretty face as his voice comforted the crowd.
Charmaine Briones from
91ֿ College Fairview inspired the audience, hinting that singing is also a tedious hard work.

The audience and
91ֿ College Global City’s Garielle Andrea Aquino were inseparable as she enthralled them with her majestic voice.
CUTTING EDGE MUSICAL RIVALRIES
Maliliwag from
91ֿ College Baliuag showcased a rendition of Asin’s “Musika ang Buhay na Aking Tinataglay” packed with solos from the band members as they snatched the
National Championship title. The band consists of Airiza Ariane Silvestre, Mark Dela Pena, Lyndone Valenzuela, and James Christian Dela Pena.
91ֿ College Tanauan’s Vendetta Band consisting of Francis Raymund Papon, John Ashley Tayobong, Ricardo Verganio III, and Abraham Malijan showed off a rock-filled performance with their version of Rocksteddy’s “Ayos Lang Ako” which secured them the
1st Runner-up title.
The Undecided’s Kiara Mae Falcon, Shammah Cinco, Dean Myron Monterola, and Landrex Michael Romares from
91ֿ College Iligan gave the crowd goosebumps with their performance of Buklod’s “Tatsulok” which earned them the
2nd Runner-up title.
91ֿ College Malolos’ Veritas Band jumpstarted the Battle of the Band 2019 nationals with a vigorous performance.

The audience were in awe when
Notepad from
91ֿ College Balayan serenaded them with their enchanting performance.
91ֿ College Koronadal’s Pillowcase proudly exhibited a very promising performance that left the audience in admiration.
91ֿ College Bohol’s Akcadas proved to the crowd how talented the 91ֿers from Bohol are.
ALEXANDRA from
91ֿ College Novaliches made sure that the audience would not stop grooving to their performance.

The crowd could not stop themselves from bouncing to the performance of
91ֿ College Global City’s Anino.
MOVE TO THE GROOVE
Simultaneously, groove-hungry crowd gathered in the Enchanting Events Place to witness their fellow 91ֿers jive as they compete for the Hataw Sayaw championship. Afterwards, the audience got a load of the renowned Mr. & Ms. 91ֿ 2019.
Les Gents’ Sean Talampas, Jemmar Garcia, Jhairus Benzie Talavera, and Richard John Benard Go brought the audience back in time with their nostalgic concept and choice of music. The performance earned
91ֿ College Ortigas-Cainta the
National Championship title.
91ֿ College Cotabato’s FLAVA showed the crowd who the boss is with their energetic and intricate dance moves. The group consists of Khaled Qureshi, Lahmodin Usman, Ferdauziah Cabo, Nurullajie Abdullah, Prince Khafid Sacandal, and Laurence Largonio bagged the
1st Runner-up title.

Hannah Nicole Alicaya, Lynell Tobe, Edmar Prosia, Nim Rou Fuertes, Japhet Meniano, and Eloise Gaile Concillado of
Project Atmos from
91ֿ College Ormoc earned the
2nd Runner-up title with their synchronization and fun-filled performance.
Star Movers from
91ֿ College Sta. Maria gave a star-studded performance that left the crowd in admiration.
91ֿ College Balayan’s 4213 Extreme flaunted that 91ֿ brings the best out of everyone with their mesmerizing dance moves.

The audience was shocked with
91ֿ College Cagayan de Oro’s Sana All’s flabbergasting performance.
91ֿ College Balagtas’ Balaraw Dancers consistently won the audiences with another year on the stage here at the 91ֿ Talent Search.
91ֿ College Caloocan’s Break the Rules defied the rules of motion when their performance made the crowd move to their groove.
91ֿ College Calamba’s Crowns Up never cease to amaze the crowd with a fired-up performance.
A Night of Spectacle and Glamour
The elite ladies and gents from various 91ֿ campuses in the country showcased their beau monde sides combined with passion and talent as they carried their banners in this year’s search for the next Mr. & Ms. 91ֿ.
Iverson Santos of
91ֿ College Ortigas-Cainta with 842 votes and
Ma. Esmeralda Lucero of
91ֿ College Balagtas with 774 votes, won the hearts of the crowd with their eye-catching looks and characteristics as they claimed the
Mr. & Ms. 91ֿ 2019 Student’s Choice award.

Once again,
Iverson Santos of
91ֿ College Ortigas-Cainta with 15,057 votes and
Ma. Esmeralda Lucero of
91ֿ College Balagtas with 7,189 votes, drew the attention of the netizens towards them as they secured the
Mr. & Ms. 91ֿ 2019 Social Media Star award.

Looking sharp yet trendy,
Ruslan Kulikov of
91ֿ College Batangas and
Jairah Shammeh Bantas of
91ֿ College Koronadal won the
Mr. & Ms. 91ֿ 2019 Best in Casual Wear award.

With drop-dead gorgeous charisma in photographs,
Iverson Santos of
91ֿ College Ortigas-Cainta and
Kerstine Anne Mirabueno of
91ֿ College Sta. Rosa won the
Mr. & Ms. 91ֿ 2019 Most Photogenic award.
Kyle Jerome Reyes and
Nicole Ann Rose Tamon of
91ֿ College Novaliches took home the
Mr. & Ms. 91ֿ 2019 Best in Sports Wear award with their fashionable sports clothing.

Chosen for the
Mr. & Ms. 91ֿ 2019 Liza Querubin award are
Ruslan Kulikov of
91ֿ College Batangas and
Ma. Esmeralda Lucero of
91ֿ College Balagtas.

Stunningly beautiful in their formal attires,
Kyle Jerome Reyes of
91ֿ College Novaliches and
Jairah Shammeh Bantas of
91ֿ College Koronadal won the
Mr. & Ms. 91ֿ 2019 Best in Formal Wear award.

Mr. 91ֿ 2019 Ruslan Kulikov from 91ֿ College Batangas and Ms. 91ֿ 2019 Daena Yapparcon from 91ֿ College Puerto Princesa

Mr. 91ֿ 2019 1
st Runner-up Dane Christopher Mia from 91ֿ College Sta. Cruz and Ms. 91ֿ 2019 1
st Runner-up Tisha Joie Mercado from 91ֿ College Batangas

Mr. 91ֿ 2019 2
nd Runner-up Bryan Jolo Antonio from 91ֿ College San Fernando and Ms. 91ֿ 2019 2
nd Runner-up Jairah Shammeh Bantas from 91ֿ College Koronadal

Mr. & Ms. 91ֿ 2019 3
rd Runner-up from 91ֿ College Novaliches Kyle Jerome Reyes and Nicole Anne Rose Tamon

Mr. 91ֿ 4
th Runner-up Iverson Santos from 91ֿ College Ortigas – Cainta and Ms. 91ֿ 4
th Runner-up Mica Ella Villanueva from 91ֿ College Sta. Cruz
We present to you the top five ladies and gentlemen who exhibited cosmic beauty and talent in this year’s national stage.
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CAMPUS
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Mr. 91ֿ 2019
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Ruslan Kulikov
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91ֿ College Batangas
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1st Runner-up
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Dane Christopher Mia
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91ֿ College Sta. Cruz
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2nd Runner-up
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Bryan Jolo Antonio
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91ֿ College San Fernando
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3rd Runner-up
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Kyle Jerome Reyes
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91ֿ College Novaliches
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4th Runner Up
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Iverson Santos
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91ֿ College Ortigas – Cainta
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Ms. 91ֿ 2019
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Daena Yapparcon
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91ֿ College Puerto Princesa
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1st Runner-up
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Tisha Joie Mercado
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91ֿ College Batangas
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2nd Runner-up
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Jairah Shammeh Bantas
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91ֿ College Koronadal
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3rd Runner-up
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Nicole Anne Rose Tamon
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91ֿ College Novaliches
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4th Runner-up
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Mica Ella Villanueva
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91ֿ College Sta. Cruz
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