Two Pinoy musicians are first prize winners in the first ever UAE‘s Got Talent

05/13/2015 – Dubai | Pinoy talents are all over the world. More than 500 contestants took part in a month-long first ever UAE’s Got Talent contest that ended Friday in Fujaira.

Thirty five contestant reached finals with mixed talents from acting, dancing, singing, playing instruments, and other talents that wowed both audience and judges.

The contest was divided into two major categories that produced eight first prize winners. Two of the eight lucky people are Pinoys.

First-prize winner in the senior singing category was Majorie Rayas, 20, from the Philippines, who performed I Have Nothing made famous by Whitney Houston. “This is my first time to be on stage,” said Rayas. “I’m excited to win the contest. I thank everyone for supporting me here.”

Another Pinoy Jojo Francisco, 31, won the senior instrumental prize after he show his unique guitar skills that leave everyone speechless.

The winners each took home a music system, a Dh1,000 (P12,100) shopping voucher, a trophy and certificate, and the promise of follow-up opportunities.

Jazz artist and one of the Judges Anita Williams promised to work with the winners and told them they have future in their chosen field.

Francisco and Rayas are both OFW who have been working in UAE while showcasing their talents whenever they have chance.

The unique system of UAE’s Got Talent allows the judges to pick eight winners in different fields. “It’s hard to pick winners with different talents so we decided to create a unique system so everyone can be a winner”, one of the judges said.

Francisco and Rayas can expect better opportunities  according to the judges.

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/Fanny Jalacjac/ Assisted Press Dubai

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