Star Circle Quest
| Star Circle Quest | |
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Are You IN or OUT?
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| Starring |
Luis Manzano (2004-2006) Jodi Sta. Maria (2004-2005) Anne Curtis (2006) Ruffa Gutierrez (2009) Ai-Ai Delas Alas (2009) KC Concepcion (2011) |
| Judges |
Teen Quest Jury: Boy Abunda (2004-2005) Gloria Diaz (2004-2005) Laurenti Dyogi (2004-2005) Kid Quest Jury: Eula Valdez (2004-2006) Maricel Laxa (2004) Joyce Bernal (2006) Ricky Davao (2006) Rowell Santiago (2004, 2010-2011) Vina Morales (2010-2011) Gladys Reyes (2010-2011) |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30-60 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABS-CBN |
| Original release | March 1, 2004 – February 19, 2011 |
Star Circle Quest (SCQ) is a reality-based talent competition which premiered on March 1, 2004 locally on ABS-CBN and internationally through The Filipino Channel. It features at least 10 contestants called "questors" will have to undergo talent training, physical enhancement and different challenges to test their talent skills. The remaining questor after weekly eliminations will be declared as the Grand Questor. He or she takes home a cash prize and an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN Talent Center (now Star Magic).
The song used in the competition was sung by Star in a Million finalists Sheryn Regis and Marinel Santos.
In 1992, Mr. Johnny Manahan and Freddie M. Garcia formed ABS-CBN Talent Center, now known as Star Magic to hone individuals as exclusive talents of the network. Manahan then introduced Star Circle, an untelevised talent search which aims to look for fresh faces to be the next idol. 12 years later, after having 12 batches and more than 120 members, Star Circle was brought to Philippine TV as a reality talent search. Auditions for the first season were held between October 2003 and January 2004. Before the said competition was aired, ABS-CBN aired the celebration of Star Circle as well as the launch of Star Circle Quest on February 27, 2004, presenting the Top 200 kid & teen aspirants who passed the screenings. The show premiered on March 1, 2004 on primetime.
Star Circle Quest has aired 2 seasons for teens and 4 seasons for kids. Aside from the Grand Questor, the show also awards the top 5 finalists of the season called Magic Circle of Five, with the exception of the last season, wherein it only awarded Grand Girl Kiddie Superstar and Grand Boy Kiddie Superstar.
Traditionally, the show is presented with two hosts, while the jury is composed of three mentors.
The first season of Star Circle Quest titled Star Circle Teen Quest premiered on March 1, 2004 with Luis Manzano and Jodi Sta. Maria as the hosts. entertainment personality Boy Abunda, TV director Laurenti Dyogi and former beauty queen Gloria Diaz completed the panel of judges called the "jury". The first season ended in June 2004 with Hero Angeles being hailed as the Grand Questor.
The first season of Star Circle Kid Quest was launched the same day as the main edition. The show features kids from 5 to 9 years old. Manzano and Sta. Maria reprise their hosting duties, although the jury is now composed of award-winning actress Eula Valdez, veteran actress Maricel Laxa and TV director Rowell Santiago. The kids who made it to the Magic Circle of 10 were Nash Aguas, Sharlene San Pedro, Aaron Junatas, CJ Navato, Mikylla Ramirez, Jodell Stasic, Khaycee Aboloc, Alex Ramos, Basty Alcances and Celine Lim.
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