OFW Got Talent finals

Taking place on 2nd June 2024, the OFW Got Talent at the 126th Philippine Independence Day MWO-OWWA Migrants Day showcases the diverse talents of the Filipino community in Hong Kong

Seal of the Consulate General of the Philippines in Hong Kong, featuring a sun, eagle, lion, stars, and the words 'Republic of the Philippines' in a shield design.
Logo of the Migrant Workers Office in Hong Kong featuring the coat of arms of the Philippines with elements like the sun, an eagle, and a lion.
Logo of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, featuring a triangular design with blue, red, and white colors, and the text 'Overseas Workers Welfare Administration Hong Kong SAR'.
Logo of the Global Alliance Hong Kong featuring a globe with the Asia-Pacific region and colorful human figures around it, encircled by green laurel leaves.
A person leaning against a concrete railing in an urban setting, surrounded by modern glass buildings and greenery.

Simpleng tao na may malaking pangarap, para sa akin at para sa pamilya ko. Lumalaban ako sa hamon ng buhay kasabay ang musika. Tatlong taon na mula nung ako’y nagsakripisyo para sa pamilya ko dahil ako din ang inaaasahan ng aking mga magulang. Obligasyon ko bilang isang anak na mahalin at suportahan sila. Musika at pamilya, sila ang buhay ko.

Year 2002, 3 weeks palang ako  dito sa Hong Kong nang una akong sumabak sa singing contest at Chater Road, Central. Kaya naman na inspire ako at nagkaroon ako ng self-confidence. Kaya ko palang kumanta at manalo. Mga ilang sunod sunod na buwan at taon akong sumali sa mga pacontest, pero nang dahil sa personal na rason, nahinto ito.

Ngayon, pagkalipas ng 15 na taon muli akong nagbabalik sa kompetisyon at ipagpatuloy ang aking passion at pagmamahal sa musika at pag awit. Manalo man o matalo, tuloy pa rin ang laban ng buhay.

Isang babae na nakaupo sa harap ng salamin na may makulay na ilaw sa isang modernong bar.
Isang babae na nakatayo sa istasyon ng subway, nakangiti at nagpapakita ng pasyensya habang naghihintay ng tren.

I am from Davao City, 37 years old. I have been working here in Hong Kong as domestic worker for five years. Singing is my passion, it is a way of releasing my emotions. I started singing when I was 6 years old. I am a single mom of two boys.

I am 42 years old from Roxas City, Capiz. I am currently working here in Hong Kong as a domestic worker. Singing is my passion, my stress reliever. I started singing when I was 7 years old.

Ngayon, pagkalipas ng 15 na taon muli akong nagbabalik sa kompetisyon at ipagpatuloy ang aking passion at pagmamahal sa musika at pag awit. Manalo man o matalo, tuloy pa rin ang laban ng buhay.

Close-up portrait of a woman wearing a patterned dress with gold accents, smiling at the camera.
A young woman stands with a guitar, smiling in front of a banner for the 2024 Migrant Workers Day OFW Got Talent audition.

I am a self-taught, left-handed guitarist. I am the vocalist of MadMc. I am a singer/song writer, and the one who usually write our songs. I love playing guitar and I love music a lot. I don’t have professional training on writing songs, I make them my own way. Music is my best outlet, where I can express myself. I have been working as domestic worker in Hong Kong for 9 years.

I have been working in Hong Kong for more than 3 decades. Music makes my heart open to every possibility in facing everyday life. It inspires me, that even as a simple person, I can dream. I feel good and proud of myself that through singing my life is worthwhile.

Close-up portrait of a smiling woman with black hair, wearing a blue shirt and a gray cardigan, standing outdoors at night.
Tatlong babae na nakangiti habang hawak ang kanilang mga sertipiko ng partisipasyon sa isang talent competition.

Our band name means to be enchanted/attracted. We were inspired by our friends to name our band Marahuyo, and they also inspired us to do better. Nagkakaroon sila ng positive thoughts pagnakikita nila kaming sumasayaw. Also, for ourselves na din na lots of times naa-amaze kami sa binigay sa amin na talent ni God. Kahit papaano po nakakapagpasaya ng tao, which improves our mental ,emotional and physical health.

My family and friends call me Grapes. I am from Valenzuela City, single mom with two kids. Currently working as migrant worker here in Hong Kong. I grew up loving musicals and Broadway theatre songs. As I became older, I started to learn singing musicals and operas, and became my choice of song for competitions. I have competed in Singapore and Hong Kong. I always dedicate my performance to my family and loved ones. Music and singing empowers me, it inspires me and makes me believe anything is possible.

Close-up portrait of a smiling woman with medium-length brown hair, wearing a black jacket and red lipstick, against a blurred background with light sources.
Isang babae na nakabihis ng itim na damit, kumakanta habang hawak ang mikropono sa isang outdoor na okasyon. Sa paligid niya ay may makukulay na mga laruang balloon at dahon.

Isa akong alagad ng musika mula nang bata pa ako. Namana ko ang talentong ito sa aking mga ninuno. Nakarating ako sa iba’t ibang bansa dahil sa aking pagkanta, ngunit dahil sa dumating na dagok at pagsubok, naitigil ko ito. Pero ganoon talaga ang tawag sa alagad ng musika. Hahagilapin ka para sabihin sa buong mundo na hindi ka nag-iisa sa hamon at labanan. Madadapa, pero babangon muli ang anak ng Obando, Bulacan.

We play acoustic, jazz, and soul. We were once rivals in a competition for an online show, but now, we sing as a team. We want to encourage our fellow singers that there is no obstacle to singing. As long as you have the same heart and passion for singing, you can do it.

Selfie of two women smiling together with a background featuring greenery and a red torii gate, labeled 'R & J Duo'.

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