Mark Mabasa Exits X Factor Philippines

On Sunday, August 12, 2012, Mark Mabasa, one of the perceived favorites in the X Factor Philippines singing talent search was eliminated in the competition. He and and the boys group, Takeoff, performed their survival and final showdown infront of the 4 mentors and judges - Pilita Corrales, Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera and Charice Pempengco -after getting the lowest votes during the week.

Mark sang There's No Easy Way of James Ingram while Secondhand Serenade's Fall For You was performed by Takeoff.

Gary V and Charice voted out Mark Mabasa while Pilita and Martin chose Takeoff to leave the search. Because of the deadlock, the contestant who has the lowest public votes initially has to go. Mark got 3.72% while Takeoff garnered 3.90%.

With his good looks and singing voice, I think Mark Mabasa will still make it in showbiz.

Top 12 X Factor Philippines 2012

After spending their weekends with their respective mentors in different locations, the top 20 of the X Factor Philippines has been reduced into 12 on July 29, 2012 It means that 2 individuals or groups have been eliminated from the competition.  Here are the lucky top 12 in their respectively category:

Boys

With Martin Nievera as their mentor and Arnel Pineda assisting him, the 5 finalists in the Boys category spent their days at the Cove Balai Isabel in Talisay, Batangas. After their do or die performance, the following had been chosen as the top 3 in their category:

1. Jeric Medina

2. Gabriel Anciano

3. Kedebon Colim

Girls

At Bayview Hotel in Manila, Charice Pempengco with Cheesa chose the top 3 in the Girls category. The lucky performers are:

1. Allen Jane Sta. Maria

2. KZ Tandingan

3. Jerrianne Mae Templo

Over 25

Enjoying their bonding at the QC Mansion with Pilita Morales and Rico J. Puno, the Over 25 finalist sang their heart out to impress. The chosen talents are:

1. Joan Da

2. Mark Mabasa

3. Modesto Taran

Group

It was not easy for Gary Valenciano and guest judge Jed Madela to pick the top 3 in the Group category at the Tagaytay Highlands. The following impressed the duo:

1. Lucky Girls

2. Takeoff

3. Daddy's Home

The top 12 will perform LIVE where they will be judged by the viewing public.

Who among them has the X Factor and deserve to be the Grand Winner?