{"id":401376,"date":"2023-11-27T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=401376"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"Jessel-Antonio-soars-as-Savory-s-3rd-karaoke-grand-winner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/Jessel-Antonio-soars-as-Savory-s-3rd-karaoke-grand-winner\/","title":{"rendered":"Jessel Antonio soars as Savory\u2019s 3rd karaoke grand winner"},"content":{"rendered":"

The crowd went wild as soon as Jessel Antonio was crowned the winner of Savory Bistro Caf\u00e9\u2019s Search for the Next Karaoke Star Season 3 last Saturday. She received a trophy, a golden sash, and the grand prize of $1,000.<\/p>\n

In second place was Beth Ramos, who won $500, while Robby Murillo placed third. Both also received golden sashes and trophies.<\/p>\n

Savory\u2019s also handed out two special prizes for People\u2019s Choice and Crowd\u2019s Favorite, which went to Murillo and Ramos, respectively.<\/p>\n

The Top 3 winners were the final trifecta of a competition that started with 16 semifinalists and each one performed a song of their choice to determine their viability for the Top 6. That number was then further narrowed down to the Top 3.<\/p>\n

Savory Bistro Caf\u00e9 held several Friday night weekly contests and was able to come up with the 15 semifinalists that included Antonio, Ramos, Murillo, Bernard Sabino, Donato Santiago, Zen Avila, Adrian Doca, Angie Jolie, Loida Olivar, Jenny Cook, Elmer Belgado, Ryan Arresgado, Jared Barong, Donnel Isip, and John Singson.<\/p>\n

From that group emerged the Top 6: Avila, Santiago, Sabino, Murillo, Ramos, and Antonio. They each had to perform one more song to determine the final three.<\/p>\n

An intermission was done before the Top 6 was announced. This included a dance performance as well as some raffle giveaways from Savory Bistro Caf\u00e9 and sponsors, Pacific Quick Print, and Sunshine Massage. CNMI\u2019s Got Talent 2nd runner up Ronilo de Belen sang a Tom Jones classic, while Season 2 winner Alfred Tabora also performed.<\/p>\n

Antonio, who clinched the first prize with her interpretation of Fantasia\u2019s I Believe<\/em>, said she was shocked when she was named the grand champion. \u201cI really prayed to be the grand champion to provide for my baby and my family\u2019s financial needs.\u201d<\/p>\n

This season\u2019s first runner-up, Ramos, who serenaded the audience with Whitney Houston\u2019s hit Try It On My Own<\/em>, said that she had gotten sick right before the competition but \u201cthe show must go on.\u201d She said she is satisfied with the outcome of the competition. \u201cThe grand winner deserves it because she really hit the notes. I just praise God for making it this far,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Jennifer Elayda, owner of Savory Bistro Caf\u00e9, had high praises for season 3\u2019s contestants. \u201cThis is the season where everyone was highly competitive. This batch was super-talented! In fact, we will be having a follow-up to this because many are asking for it and are wanting to join!\u201d<\/p>\n

Starting next Friday, Savory Bistro Caf\u00e9 will be having a caroling contest, with a grand finale on Dec. 22.<\/p>\n

Elayda expressed her delight that Savory Bistro Caf\u00e9 is able to hold contests like these and encouraged more people to join future events. \u201cWe\u2019re doing our best with regards to entertainment and for people to come out with their talents. Savory is here for you to showcase your talents,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The judges for this grand finale were Paul Legaspi, Joseph Mendiola Diaz, former representative Angel Demapan, and Ernie Molina while Ester Sablan served as tabulator. Malou Callejo Lambat and Lance Elayda were the night\u2019s emcees.<\/p>\n

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Jessel Antonio and her family smile for the camera after she won the Savory Bistro Caf\u00e9\u2019s Search for the Next Karaoke Star Season 3 last Saturday.<\/p>\n

-RANIEL SANTOS
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Jessel Antonio sings Fantasia\u2019s I Believe<\/em> in Savory Bistro Caf\u00e9\u2019s Search for the Next Karaoke Star Season 3 last Saturday.<\/p>\n

-RANIEL SANTOS
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Jessel Antonio won $1,000, a trophy, and a golden sash for topping the Savory Bistro Caf\u00e9\u2019s Search for the Next Karaoke Star Season 3 last Saturday.<\/p>\n

-RANIEL SANTOS
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The 15 contestants perform Nothing\u2019s Gonna Stop Us Now<\/em>, an appropriate song for the grand finale of Savory Bistro Caf\u00e9\u2019s Search for the Next Karaoke Star Season 3 last Saturday.<\/p>\n

-RANIEL SANTOS
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The Top 3 of Jessel Antonio, Beth Ramos, and Robby Murillo pose with the judges and hosts of Savory Bistro Caf\u00e9\u2019s Search for the Next Karaoke Star Season 3 last Saturday.<\/p>\n

-RANIEL SANTOS
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