Takeoff Sings Its Last at X Factor Philippines

The boy group Takeoff sang its last song at the X Factor Philippines on Sunday, September 2, 2012. Takeoff performed its last and final showdown with Joan Da when they got the lowest text and internet votes. After their last hurrah, Gary V and Martin Nievera chose Joan to go while Takeoff was voted out by Pilita Corrales and Charice Pempengco. Because of the deadlock, KC Concepcion called on Takeoff to leave the competition based on the original audience's votes. Takeoff only got 6.59% while Joan garnered 9.99%. It was the third time Takeoff was in the bottom two while it was second for Joan.

With the exit, Gary Valenciano vowed to mentor Takeoff who has great potential in the music industry. Watch Takeoff's one of their performances below via Youtube:

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?

Top 20 Finalists X Factor Philippines

The waiting is now over. After a grueling selection, showdown and elimination, the top 20 of the first X Factor Philippines talent search has been chosen by the four judges - Pilita Corrales, Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera at Charice Pempengco - on Sunday, July 22, 2012. The 20 semifinalists have been chosen out of the172 talents who have been invited to the Boot Camp after the auditions all over thee Philippines. The top 20 has been grouped into:

BOYS

1. Michael Pangilinan - 16 - Cubao
2. Kedebon Colim - 18 - Cebu
3. Gabriel matural - 19 - Dapitan City
4. Jeric Medina - 21 - Paranaque City

5. Anton Paolo Antenorcruz - 19 - Novaliches

OVER 25

1. Modesto Taran - 55 - Cagayan De Oro City
2. Paulo Castro - 27 - Makati City
3. Mark Mabasa - 26 - Las Pinas City
4. Joan Da - 26 - San Pablo City
4. Cristine Ledesma - 27 - Paranaque City

GIRLS

1. Allen Jane Sta. Maria - 17 - Cabanatuan City
2. Ma. Angelica Prada - 24 - Bacolod City
3. KZ Tandingan - 20 - Digos, Davao Del Sur
4. Jerriane Mae Teemplo - 21 - Mandaluyong City
5. Abigail Mendoza - 23 - Laguna

GROUP

1. Daddy's Home - 31 to 39 - QC and Makati
2. 5th Avods - 18 to 20 - Manila
3. Sweet Bliss - 18 to 20 - Cebu and Dumaguete

4. Takeoff - 23 to 26 - Manila
5. Lucky Girls - Manila and Cebu  (Chosen and Grouped from the eliminated Girls categeory)

TAKEOFF gets 4 YESes at X Factor Philippines

TAKEOFF, previously known as Voyz Avenue, got the nods of all the judges - Pilita Corrales,Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera & Charice Pempengco - during the boy band audition at X Factor Philippines yesterday, July 8, 2012.

The all boy group was renamed takeoff , according to its Facebook Account:
A : a rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket
B : an action of starting out
C : a rapid rise in activity, growth, or popularity (an economic takeoff)
 
We are taking our lives to a higher level or phase, individually, as a group and as performing artists. 

As Voyz Avenue, the group was declared as 2011 Aliw Awards Best New Artist (Group). It was formed in 2005 with Raffy, Ice, JZ and Geoff as original members. The current Takeoff includes JZ Zamora, Rafffy Calicdan, Ice Medina, Neo Domingo and Gerald Yranon.


Takeoff is hoped to be another One Direction by fans and followers. Follow Takeoff at https://www.facebook.com/iloveTAKEOFF