Idol Penelope

Goodbye IDOL

2008-07-29T21:32:00.003+08:00

Eventhough she did not Win, i am pretty sure that there's stilll a big opportunity awaits her. We cannot deny the fact that this 16 yr old girl is the most talented from the IDOL batch. Many of us cant believe why shes eliminated, thats why im certain this is no longer a Singing Contest. Whoever wins this season must called as the "PINOY RICH IDOL" lol!

Penny we will miss you!

"wala na po akong ganang manood ng PINOY IDOL, dahil wala na si PENELOPE, PDA na po ang panonoorin ko. hay sa totoo lang awang awa ako habang pinapanood ko si PENNY from her last performance, nag tataka lang ako, baket di man lang tinanong ni kuya GERMS este ni Raymond ang mga judges kung deserving ba ang nasa Bottom Group they did not even comment ng ma eliminate si PENELOPE samantalang sya ang pinakamagaling..haaaaaaaaaaay :(. I am a big American IDOL Fan, but our PINOY IDOL is a big dissapointment indeed."

Top 7 Gala Night

2008-07-27T22:50:00.001+08:00

Penelope sings "Weak" by Freestyle

weak mp3
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Top 8 Gala Night "Jaya's Song Theme"

2008-07-20T14:07:00.002+08:00

beauty and madness mp3
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Mall Tour at SM the Block

2008-07-20T13:39:00.002+08:00

Top 9 Gala Night "Song Bird's Week"

2008-07-13T15:06:00.002+08:00

what kind of fool I am mp3
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Watching Penelope singing “what kind of fool I am” is really breathtaking I might say. She was in a good track at first and manages to give me chills while listening to her but it was noticeable that she was not able to hit the high notes on the later part. But her performance did not upset me at all, she still did great to a very challenging song. Because of that she will be staying to the show and would reach the final two. Would it be JAYANNE her greatest rival??

To all Penelope’s Fans, get your cellphone now and vote for her! Don’t let Pinoy IDOL lost another great talent like Penelope. It won’t be exiting to watch the show without her.

Penelope for the WIN!

Megamall Tour

2008-07-13T13:49:00.002+08:00

Penelope sings "Bleeding Love" by english singer Leona Lewis on their mall tour held in SM Megamall last 4th of July 2008.

Top 10 Gala Night, Penelope sings "This is my now"

2008-07-06T13:09:00.002+08:00

this is my now mp3
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Penny's Top 10 song choice

2008-06-30T15:17:00.004+08:00

Guys! Penelope will be singing a Jordin Sparks song this Top 10 Gala Night entitled "This is my Now". American Idol winner Jordin sang this song during the Finals Night. I hope Penelope will have a unique rendition of this song.

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This is My Now - Jordin Sparks

Top 11 Penelope sings "So sick" by Ne-yo

2008-06-29T12:08:00.002+08:00

so sick mp3
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Top 11 Song Choice

2008-06-27T12:45:00.009+08:00

1.)Penelope- So Sick (Ne-yo)
2.)Mae Flores- If I Didn’t Love You (Tina Arena)
3.)Gretchen Espina- A House is Not A Home (Aretha Franklin)
4.)Jayanne Bautista- Whine Up (Kat de Luna)
5.)Sue Ellen- In The End (Linkin Park)
6.)Kid Camaya- I'll Never Love This Way Again (Anwar Robinson)
7.)Warren Antig- You Give Love A Bad Name (Bon Jovi)
8.)Toffer Rei- Changes In My Life (Mark Sherman)
9.)Ram Chavez- Banal Na Aso (Yano)
10.)Robby Navarro- Someone That I Used To Love- (Natalie Cole)
11.)Daryl Celis- Basta’t Kasama Kita (Dingdong Avanzado)

Listen to Penelope's song choice

So Sick - Ne-Yo

Irreplaceable

2008-06-24T17:58:00.002+08:00

Irreplaceable mp3
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Move over Beyonce!
Penelope sings Irreplaceable in SM Lipa Batangas last 20th of June 2008.

Thanx to Guilbert for sharing this video.

Top 12 Gala Performance, Penelope sings "ALONE"

2008-06-22T18:25:00.004+08:00

alone mp3

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Penelope sings "Unfaithful"

2008-06-20T12:24:00.002+08:00

Penelope sings "Unfaithful by Rihanna" from their mini concert/presscon held in Music Museum in Greenhills last June 18,2008.

Unfaithful mp3
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Penelope's song choice "ALONE" this coming GALA PERFORMANCE

2008-06-19T13:47:00.004+08:00

Listen to Penny's song choice

aLOne (studiO versiOn) - ramieLe maLubay

Penelope and Friends

2008-06-19T13:31:00.002+08:00

Daryl, Penelope and Sue

2008-06-19T13:28:00.001+08:00

JJ, Sue and Penelope

2008-06-19T13:24:00.000+08:00

Penelope Thanks You!

2008-06-18T12:08:00.005+08:00

Below is the message I received from Penelope that shed like me to post to let everyone know how grateful she is for making it to the Top 12. And at the same time to say thank you to all who keep on supporting her.

"hello out there mga kaibigan! Ako ito si Penelope..I made this message para po pasalamatan kayong lahat, sa mga nagtext votes at sa mga patuloy na naniniwala sa akin..=)

Sobra pong malaking accomplishment para sa akin ang pagpasok ko sa top 12 =)..Di ko po ito maaabot kung wala kayo..Kaya thank you po ng sobra sobra!!!"

Penelope

Top 12 Song choices

2008-06-17T18:07:00.005+08:00

Below are the rumored songlist for the Gala Performance of the Top 12 on Saturday, June 21, 2008.

1.)Penelope- Alone (Heart)
2.)Jay Anne Bautista- A Natural Woman (Aretha Franklin)
3.)Sue Ellen- Survivor (Destiny's Child)
4.)Mae Flores- You Oughta Know (Alanis Morisette)
5.)Gretchen Espina- Respect (Aretha Franklin)
6.)Jeni Rawole- Inseparable (Natalie Cole)
7.)Kid Camaya- Ordinary People (John Legend)
8.)Warren Antig- Shout (Disturbed)
9.)Toffer Rei- Honestly (Harem Scarem)
10.)Ram Chavez- With Arms Wide Open (Creed)
11.)Robby Navarro- One Last Cry (Brian McKnight)
12.)Daryl Celis- Superstar (Usher)

Credit goes to IDOLMOLE for the song choices

"Big Girls Dont Cry" by Penelope

2008-06-17T12:14:00.004+08:00

Penelope's song rehearsal "big girls dont cry" by Pop/Rnb singer Fergie.

note: above video was recorded last november 2007

credit goes to Guilbert for the video.

Idols in SOP

2008-06-16T19:51:00.000+08:00

Penelope, Robby and Sue Ellen sings "No-Air" in SOP.

No-Air mp3
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Penelope made it to the TOP 12

2008-06-16T12:57:00.005+08:00

Philippines voted — 12 were sent home — now, the competition for the next singing sensation begins in earnest as the Top 12 will compete to see who will become the first “Pinoy Idol.”

thanx to all who voted PENELOPE!! Let us continue to support her.

Top 12 are
Sue Ellen
Jeni Rawolle
Penelope
Jayann Bautista
Gretchen Espina
Mae Flores
Kid Camaya
Toffer Rei
Warren Antig
Robby Navarro
Daryl Celis
Ram Chaves

note: credit goes to ICEDUDE for Penelope's above photo.

Quick Facts with Penny

2008-06-15T13:51:00.005+08:00

*Who’s your Musical Influences?
My musical influence would be "Jordin Sparks" =))

* Do you have any lucky charms?
Hmm..Meron akong pendant na si Jesus yung nandun..Nakalagay siya sa damit ko nung Manila hell week..

* What would people be surprised to learn about you?
(pag-iisipan ku pa po..)hehe

* Who is your favorite Pinoy Idol judge and why?
Lahat sila gusto ko..Ogie is really honest pag nagsasabi sya ng mga comment..Si Jolina naman, sya yung nagpapalakas ng loob mo, yung parang nagco-comfort sau..Si Wyngard naman, Siya yung nagpapa-inspire sau na mas galingan pa sa susunod na performances dahil sa mga comments niya =))..

* If you couldn’t sing, which talent would you most like to have?
Sana marunong akong mag-drawing..Pero ngayon, iyon yung least na marunong ako..

* What has been your proudest moment in life so far?
..I think ito na yun..Kasi first time ko to..And ito talaga yung gusto kong ma-achieve =))..

* Favorite male pop artists?
..Si Usher,and chris brown

* Favorite female pop artists?
..Christina Aguilera, and BEYONCE

* When did you first start to sing?
When I was 2 yrs. old..Sa crib, meron akong laruan na cassette..Nung nagtagal napansin ni daddy na sinasabayn ko na yung mga kanta, so dun nila parang nalaman na pwede akong kumanta..nung 10 yrs old ako..Dun ako nag=start sumali sa mga competitions.

* Do you have any formal singing training?
Yes..Center for Pop Phil..and Carol Lobrin

* What other talents do you have?
..Acting =)),(declaiming)

Top 14 Penelope sings "Papa can you hear me?" by Barbara Streisand

2008-06-14T13:18:00.007+08:00

Papa can you hear me mp3
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Let me comment to Penelope’s performance to her song “Papa can you hear me”. This would be the weakest performance she gave to us so far. But while listening to her she indeed gave me goose bumps and it’s a sign for me that she’s really a very good singer. Though there are some parts were flat like the judges said. But hey guys if you gonna take a good look to the judges faces and at the same time to the audience while Penny is singing its like they really feel the song and they were into it. I just wonder why the three judges all agreed that it wasn’t a good performance from her, I guess they were all expecting big from Penelope. But choosing that song was truly a challenge from her coz it was a tough song to sing. What if the other girls chose it, do you think they could deliver it well, like Penny did.

She's still the best for me, and she's gonna WIN!

Penelope sings Streisand

2008-06-13T11:43:00.010+08:00

Penelope will be singing "Papa can you hear me?" by Barbara Streisand tonight on Father's Day theme in Pinoy Idol. Im glad she change her song, this is a lot better compare to her previous song choice.

click play to listen

Papa Can You Hear Me? - REGINE VELASQUEZ

note: Sorry guys i was not able to find the original sample music of the song.

Penelope's audition video

2008-06-12T12:33:00.003+08:00

Audition Venue : SM Batangas

Credit goes to Brinknotes.org for the video.

Penelope’s audition song now in mp3!

2008-06-11T20:02:00.011+08:00

To all Penelope’s fans out there, here’s a great news for you. Her audition song in Pinoy Idol is now available in mp3 and it’s free to download.

The first time I saw Penelope from her audition, she made my mouth wide open and I was like WOW! She sang amazing.

In my opinion she’s the female version of American Idol runner up “David Archuleta”. The good thing about Penelope is that she doesn’t forget a line in her song. Applause!

Penelope is doing her part to reach to the finale by giving us outstanding performances, but primarily she needs our VOTES to make it happen..

So please VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

Amazing Grace- Penelope.MP3 - Penelope

Amazing Grace mp3
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note: Penelope's audition video will be post soon!

Top 14 Song Choices "Father's Day theme"

2008-06-10T19:04:00.010+08:00

Girls
Jeni Rawole- You Raise Me Up (Andrea Joss)
Sue Ellen- Thank You (Dido)
Carol Leus- I Turn To You (Christina Aguilera)
Jayanne Bautista- I Am Changing (Jennifer Hudson)
Mae Flores- Angels (Jessica Simpson)
Penelope- You Light Up My Life (Leanne Rimes)
Gretchen Espina- Try It On My Own (Whitney Houston)

Boys
Toffer Rei- I Could Not Ask For More (Edwin McCain)
Robby Navarro- If Tomorrow Never Comes (Joose)
JJ Jr.- When I Need You (Luther Vandross)
Daryl Celis- Right Here Waiting (Richard Marx)
Kid Camaya- Gone Too Soon (Michael Jackson)
Warren Antig- Panaginip (POT)
Ram Chavez- My Sacrifice (Creed)

Listen to Penelope's song choice

You Light Up My Life - LeAnn Rimes

Credit goes to Pinoy Idol Craze for the Top14 song choice

best buddies

2008-06-10T13:51:00.004+08:00

Penelope and Sue Ellen snapshots!

thanx to sue ellen for the photos.

Penelope sings "Alone" by Heart

2008-06-09T18:56:00.008+08:00

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Alone mp3
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Penelope singing "Alone" with her friend Guilbert on piano. I remember Ramiel Malubay when i first saw this video. Malubay sang "Alone" in American Idol on Top 10 Night with the theme "song from their birth year". I would love to see Penelope to sing this song on Pinoy Idol too. Penelope look so young here, she look a bit mature now on Pinoy Idol.. Blame their make up artist/stylist. LOL!

note: above video was recorded last January 2008

credit goes to Guilbert for this video.

Top 16 Penelope sings "One Step at a Time" by Jordin Sparks

2008-06-08T12:14:00.001+08:00

One Step at a Time mp3
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"Way back into Love" by Penelope

2008-06-07T21:58:00.002+08:00

Penelope sings "Way back into love"

way back into love mp3
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note: above video was recorded last January 2008

credit goes to Guilbelt for the video

Top 20 Penelope sings "Everything I do, I do it for you" by Bryan Adams

2008-06-07T18:58:00.001+08:00

Everything I do, I do it for you mp3
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Top 24 Penelope sings "Wild Horses" by Natasha Bedingfield

2008-06-07T18:23:00.003+08:00

Wild Horses mp3
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About Penelope

2008-06-05T23:00:00.002+08:00

real name :Penelope Ann Real Matanguihan

nick name :Penny

age :16

birthday :January 28, 1992

zodiac Sign :Aquarius

audition venue: Batangas

favorite music: RnB

favorite movie: 50 first dates

profession :Reality cast member; singer

hometown : Mataas na Kahoy, Batangas

school : Canossa Academy, La Purisima Concepcion Academy

dream: to become a popular Rnb/soul singer

Penelope, 16, of Batangas, is also a perennial singing contest champion. The daughter of Wilfredo and Violeta Manguihan say she’s raring to fight for her family.

Question and Answer:

Where do you get your musical talent from?

From my father. He loves singing since he was a child but his parents didn’t support him.

What are your hobbies?

Surfing the net, watching TV.

What music do you listen to?

Any kind of music.

Do you play any musical instruments? If yes, at what level?

Yes, “guitar”? if I’m gonna rate it up to 3, my rating would be 2.

Why did you apply for Pinoy Idol?

Because I really love singing and I want to prove myself that I can achieve my dreams.

Where do you sing?

Church choir, school and other occasions.

Which singers inspire you and why?

Christina Aguilera, she inspire me because she is really a great singer and performer.

What’s your claim to fame?

My talent. Ang paniniwala sa Diyos? confidence and guts.

What 3 things would you take to a desert island with you?

“First Aid Kit”, cellphone and water.

Who in your life has been most inspiring to you?

Lolo ko din. “Alfredo Matanguihan”.