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Teacher Kitchy coaches the Pupilars
June 25, 2008| Teacher Kitchy coaches the Pupilars |
| June 25, 2008 2:14 PM |
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Though Liezel’s voice had that cool, clear quality she still had to work on deep breathing. Her “Count on Me” rendition needed that extra air supply for her to sustain long notes. Sen on the other hand had to emphasize the lyrics of the song to evoke the proper emotions. Cris’ number was a bit complicated since she had to build up voice power on a single note. Teacher Kitchy then had her press on her abdomen to increase air supply. Bugoy was a bit tense with his piece and was advised to relax and massage his jaw. While Sheng had problems in breathing, Christian was a bit uptight in singing. Bea had much difficulty in her number and the Voice Mentor had to guide her from style, technique and the technicalities of singing. Laarni’s rendition of a Broadway musical was satisfactory. However, she had the habit of closing her eyes while performing. Miguel, who was with One Voice, was called in to practice his unique piece of an English-Mandarin version of “Farewell”. Will this version be Miguel’s winning piece for this Saturday’s Gala? Check out the PDA Multiply Site and tune in to Uberture for fresh updates! |
The Pupilars had Teacher Kitchy all to themselves in today’s morning session and they took advantage of it. Before everything, they were gathered to vocalize and given a reminder to use their eyes to express themselves. 
Two birthdays
| Two birthdays |
| June 25, 2008 1:07 AM |
 In exchange of the opportunity to witness his second child’s birth, a special assignment was given to Jet. He had to make his co-Scholars go to bed early so that he could quietly creep his way out the door and straight to a lying-in clinic in Binangonan, Rizal, where her fiancée is about to give birth to their child. He admitted that he and his fiancée were expecting a baby girl, but surprisingly, their blessing happened to be another baby boy. When he got back in the Academy, the excited father could not spill a word regarding his new baby. For him to do so, he had to perform another task – he had to drink blended saluyot juice from a baby bottle.
Without any hesitation, he did the task just to have the privilege of sharing his story regarding his newly born son. His stomach probably made some complaints, but his enthusiasm to take pride of the fact that he is now a father of two was enough inspiration for him to finish the whole bottle. He felt so contented that he had a chance to be by his fiancée’s side as she gave birth to their youngest, and with that he was very thankful.
As an in-house teacher, Sir Monet greeted Laarni a happy birthday with a bouquet of flowers early that morning. Having a great morning greeting at hand, Laarni was inspired to prepare something special for her co-Scholars, so she made an apple jam for all of them. Most of her co-Scholars appreciated her effort, but sadly, her “in-house critics” made no exceptions. Even though it was Laarni’s birthday, Bea and Iñaki couldn’t help but make fun of her cooking due to her weird choice of mixtures. Despite another backstabbing session, the day still remained to be Laarni’s. For Uberture, Billy Crawford paid her a surprise visit to personally greet her with a cake. After that, her co-Scholars also performed their surprise present for her—a song and dance number they had prepared that same morning.
It sure was a special day for Laarni, and she couldn’t be more thankful for it. Could this possibly be the start of her good relationship with all her co-Scholars? Find out on Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2. |
Aside from Jet’s son, Scholar Laarni also celebrated her birthday yesterday. It sure was a special day for Laarni, because for once, she felt that she belongs inside the Academy.
Miguel jumps off the wagon
| Miguel jumps off the wagon |
| June 24, 2008 10:36 PM |
 It was only yesterday when Laarni celebrated her 23rd birthday. To make up for her short-comings that some of her co-Scholars seem to notice every time, with complete details, she decided to prepare an apple jam for everyone. Most of the Scholars were impressed with Laarni’s effort to reach out to her co-Scholars. It only shows that she took their advice seriously.While others had seen the good side of it, some just couldn’t stop finding flaws from this good deed and take her down once more. Included in this group are Laarni’s top two detractors, Bea and Iñaki. Being a cook herself, Bea couldn’t help but notice Laarni’s unusual choice of condiments for her recipe. She found it way too weird to add salt and oregano to an apple jam mixture, so they decided to make fun of it.
Their issue towards her didn’t end there. This evening, another incident shook the Academy upside down. In the middle of Bea and Laarni’s discussion in the dining room regarding a misunderstanding a little earlier, the little spark of conflict ended up engulfing both parties into the flames of a burning argument.
While the two were exchanging differing ideas, other Scholars couldn’t help but overhear the two who were already at the verge of shouting. Miguel was the one who approached the two to finally mediate. Unfortunately, his presence in between wasn’t enough to stop the two from exchanging hurtful words. Laarni finally blurted out her true emotions towards some of her co-Scholars. And as she did, tears couldn’t stop from flowing down her cheeks.
With the sight of Laarni crying, Miguel suddenly snapped. And before he knew it, he too was included in the raging argument. Surprisingly, Miguel took Laarni’s side. Miguel’s sudden change of mood made the other scholars nervous. They just couldn’t imagine how a quiet romantic turned out to be a roaring tiger.
Could this event turn things for the happy couple sour? Stay tuned on Pinoy Dream Academy, and know the exact details regarding the big dispute inside the Academy.
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A series of “How Tos” on Uberture
| A series of “How Tos” on Uberture |
| June 24, 2008 7:11 PM |
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Uber Da Tops chart was also packed with “How To’s”. Fifth on the list was working out a la Christian. The Small Boy Wonder had unique moves on getting himself fit. He jogged while holding a baseball bat and later flapped his arms like a bird. Top Four was a how to on pole dancing. Sheng showed her stuff on the pole and Cris tried hard to imitate her. However, the girls weren’t as adept in the “sport” as the boys were. Van, Bugoy, Sen and Christian took turns on the pole and did their moves with ease. Top Three was how to sing for Bugoy. Liezel wasn’t that expressive in singing a love song in class because she hasn’t had a boyfriend yet. So Direk Joey advised her to think of someone to inspire, giving Bugoy as an example. The scholars teased them no end and even suggested they looked good together. As Liezel sang though, Bugoy made his goo-goo eyes at her. How to eat rice per grain is today’s Top Two. Since One Voice didn’t seem to see the value of the rice they were eating, Teacher Monet gave them a punishment. For one week, the org had to eat rice in a small palayok using only a toothpick. Iñaki was all complains but Ross was still grateful that they had rice and something to eat at least. Top One is a how to by Laarni on how to cook apple jam. Bea felt that Laarni is copying her fondness for making jam, and found it weird that she added some oregano leaves and salt in the concoction. She and friend, Iñaki then poked fun at the attempt. Cris on the other hand wasn’t too happy with how the others treated Laarni especially on her birthday. She confided this to Liezel who was also thinking the same. Will Cris voice out her thoughts on Laarni and One Voice’s ill-treatment of her? Don’t miss updates on this and Jet’s second time to be a father on Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2’s primetime edition. |
Uberture host, Billy Crawford once again invaded the Academy today and taught the scholars the art of popping, a kind of funk and street dance. The scholars tried to do the robotic step to the best of their efforts and Teacher Monet could not help but dance too. The Scholars turned the tables on Billy though for he was later given an impromptu pole dancing lesson with Sheng.
Inspiration plus perspiration
| Inspiration plus perspiration |
| June 24, 2008 2:47 PM |
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Also, the Overall Voice Mentor emphasized the importance of keeping away from vices and living a healthy lifestyle in order to preserve their voice quality. After viewing the performances, the scholars were psyched to make an above average song number. However, they still failed to measure to Teacher Kitchy’s standards. If Bea had the wrong choice of song, Apple lacked air supply due to sleeping late. Ross sang flat Teacher Kitchy wasn’t all pleased with the practice and reminded them to absorb every bit of learning and experience. Truly, the scholars needed a whole lot of hard work to turn their renditions into dazzling performances. The Voice Mentor just hoped that they remain open enough to learn what they had to. With less than a week before their next performance, will the scholars be able to absorb all information and technique for the show? Stay updated by catching Uberture with host Billy Crawford! |
To inspire the scholars to take their performances a notch higher, Teacher Kitchy showed them presentations of renowned singers. Some of which were Michael Buble, John Legend and Stevie Wonder. She had the scholars look closely at the relaxed facial muscles and correct posture to prove a point. 
and had a shaky jaw while Miguel was advised to change the tone of some parts of his song. Iñaki’s version of “Superstar” was too uptight and his neck was stiff in trying to reach the notes. Laarni was emotionless and was urged by the mentor to believe the lyrics and lend life to the words. Jet was concerned on making a strong impact with his number but instead mistook it for volume and power.
Paranormal activities fill the Academy
| Paranormal activities fill the Academy |
| June 24, 2008 12:56 AM |
 Iñaki felt quite uneasy while he was chatting with some Scholars out in the garden. According to him, a different kind of aura seemed to have joined them in the middle of their conversation. With the eerie feeling outside, all of them have decided to go inside and stay in the living room instead.In the middle of their stories, Iñaki felt the urge to look over his shoulders, which also led him to a quick peek inside the open girls’ room. He was astonished that at the view of Bunny sitting on the bed, Laarni’s head suddenly came out of nowhere, tilted in quite an unusual way, then everything turned black.
Too surprised of the strange view, he got too emotional that he ended up crying, and begging for some one to shut the room’s door. His co-Scholars had to walk him back to the boys’ room just to calm him down. When he was finally calm, he couldn’t help but disclose to his co-Scholars an accusation that Laarni could possibly be involved in witchcraft. He added that what happened a little earlier could probably a spell that Laarni did to him.
Laarni instantly denied this accusation when she had a chance to speak with Miguel. She said that she is not involved in any form of witchcraft. The only thing she is guilty of is having hard feelings against some of her co-Scholars who seem to be too hard on her.
 While witchcrafts and other forms of sorcery were being discussed on one side of the room, Cupid had a spell of his own on the other side. Cris, Van and Sen seem to be building a “way-beyond-normal” relationship of their own. Van and Sen seem to like the Singing Interior Designer Cris, while the said lass seems to have an eye for Van. It sure smells trouble, considering that Cris also has a boyfriend waiting for her outside the Academy.Could there possibly be a room for love inside the Academy? Stay tuned on Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 and watch out whether or not Cris could possibly have a change of heart. |
One Voice team becomes “picky”
| One Voice team becomes “picky” |
| June 23, 2008 10:35 PM |
 One Voice just got off the consequence of having no food on their tables for a whole week. One person stood for their team in order to get them out of the great dilemma. But just when they thought that food supply is not a problem anymore, Teacher Monet brings out another task that made them view eating in another perspective.Issues on rice shortage don’t seem to bother the One Voice org in any way. As Teacher Monet noticed, the team was quite spendthrift with rice. It seemed as if that the One Voice Scholars had gotten used to digging up more rice than they can finish, and leaving wasted left-overs on their plates has become a usual habit.
To teach them a valuable lesson, Teacher Monet decided to give them a very challenging task that deals with the point of discussion itself — rice. The Dream Mentor gathered the concerned team in the dining room, and then he started to give out small clay pots to each of them. Each clay pothas a cupful of rice in it, and a toothpick on top.
The Scholars were instructed to finish all the rice inside the bowl using nothing but a toothpick. The Scholars had to eat the cupful of rice grain by grain using their toothpicks. As another part of the instructions, a “no left-over” policy was also strictly applied.
As expected, the Scholars kept on whining about the task. Some Scholars were annoyed because the task will interrupt their “no rice” diet, and others kept on complaining because they figured that it was a mere waste of time.
 Teacher Monet just couldn’t stand all the objections, so he decided to join the team in their misery, in order to prove another point. He said that a task is a task, and all they have to do is abide by the rules. He added that the task would surely take time, but that’s how their lesson should be taught.How long will eating be such a burden for One Voice? Will One Voice finally learn their lesson this time? Watch Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 to find answers, and stay updated on the happenings inside the Academy.
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Happy Birthday Laarni!
| Happy Birthday Laarni! |
| June 23, 2008 7:40 PM |
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Billy Crawford made Laarni’s day when he surprised her with a cake on Uber today. He also introduced the special gift of her fellow scholars presented to her. Earlier this afternoon, the dreamers secretly practiced a song and dance number especially for the birthday girl. Sheng led the group and all did the L.A walk while singing “I will Survive”. Laarni couldn’t contain her excitement as she energetically sang along with her batch. Last of the three gifts was a song number by Laarni’s choir mates, the Malate Church Choir. The group sang a heavenly rendition of the Headmaster’s composition, “Memorare.” Laarni couldn’t help but be brought to tears by the unexpected performance.
The intense Kulitan between Van and Cris made it to the top four of the list. Cris was persistent in tickling Van and catching his attention which led to a series of kulitans between the two. Bugoy wanted to join in but the two were too into their “thing” that Bugoy felt left out.
Top Two was a voice message by Bugoy’s father. At first, the Farmer’s Son had second thoughts if he was hearing the message correctly. But when it was played the again, he burst into tears as soon as he realized it was indeed his father. Bugoy was advised by his tatay to mingle with the other scholars and always remember God.
What events would make it to the list tomorrow? And how did the scholars fair in their first assignment from Mr. C? Catch this later on the primetime edition of Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2! |
Top Three was Iñaki’s intense cooking skills. Though he vowed not to do kitchen work since Bea’s critique of his sinigang, he was up the next day to prepare lunch. He was so intent on doing a fine job that he tasked Miguel to be his assistant, and even took tips from the expert chef herself. 
Landing on the top spot was the class’ pole dancing lessons from Teacher Sheng. The Stand-Up Comic awed the rest with her exceptional skill on the pole. The girls seemed to have problems executing her lessons but the boys were able to twirl around the pole without any difficulty.
