X Factor Philippines Winner, Results Revealed (October 7, 2012 Episode)

X Factor Philippines winner KZ Tandingan presented her prize
(Photo courtesy of ABS-CBN)

The first "X Factor Philippines" winner has been named on Sunday, October 7, 2012.

It's no other than KZ Tandingan of Digos City.

Twenty-one-year-old Kristine Zhenie "KZ" Tandingan won herself P4 million worth of cash and other prizes, including an exclusive recording contract with Star Music.

Here are the official results of the overnight text and online voting:

KZ Tandingan - 54.77% (Winner)
Gabriel Maturan - 32.33% (Second Placer)
Daddy's Home - 12.90% (Third Placer)

NoypiStuff readers, who participated in the blog's fun poll, got the results right. Great job, guys! And thanks for voting. FULL STORY...

KZ Tandingan Performs 'Ang Huling El Bimbo' On 'X Factor Philippines'

KZ Tandingan delivered another memorable performance on "The X Factor Philippines" on Saturday, September 1, 2012.

With OPM as the episode's theme, the 20-year-old Davaoeña chose to perform one of the biggest hits of the Eraserheads, "Ang Huling El Bimbo," incorporating her signature tune.

She once again received positive reviews from the judges with her rendition.

"Wow! That was so nice." judge Martin Nievera said. "KZ alam mo 'yong talent mo. Parang you've been on stage your whole life. Napaka-at home mo on stage."

Judge Pilita Corales said the song suited KZ perfectly.

"You know that was a beautiful song for you. Bagay na bagay sa'yo KZ," Ms. Pilita said, adding that KZ should continue choosing similar songs in the future.

Meanwhile, judge Gary V can't help but notice her passion for her craft.

"KZ, mahal na mahal mo talaga ang ginagawa mo," said Mr. Pure Energy. "KZ, all I can say is keep it up."

KZ's mentor Charice agreed and said, "You sounded so great. Congratulations, KZ!"

What do you think of KZ's performance? Feel free to comment below.

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KZ Tandingan 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow' Performance On 'X Factor Philippines' (Video)

"A star is born in Digos!" proclaimed judge Martin Nievera while he and the rest of the judges rose to their feet for a standing ovation after KZ Tandingan's impressive "X Factor Philippines" audition aired earlier tonight, July 14, 2012.

KZ Tandingan of X Factor Philippines

Twenty-year-old Kristine Zhenie "KZ" Tandingan, who wants to prove that the music industry is not all about looks and divas, did her own version of Academy Award-winning ballad "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" and performed a cover of The Delfonics hit "Ready or Not Here I Come (Can't Hide from Love)" with a rap twist after the audience begged for more.

Check out KZ Tandingans' "X Factor Philippines" audition video below:


Did we just witness the first TV performance of the first ever winner of the "X Factor Philippines" tonight? Your thoughts? Feel free to comment below... FULL STORY...