Rose Fostanes
| Rose Fostanes | |
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Rose Fostanes performance in Acre, during Independence Day 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Rose Fostanes[1] |
| Born |
January 2, 1967 Taguig, Philippines[2] |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, caregiver |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels |
Aroma Music (Israel) (2013–present) Star Records (Philippines) (2013–present) Star Magic (2013–present) |
Rose "Osang" Fostanes (born January 2, 1967) is a Filipina caregiver and singer living in Israel,[1] who on January 14, 2014, won the first season of The X Factor Israel[3] On April 10, 2014, she signed a record contract with Star Records to release her music material in the Philippines. Her debut album My Way was released on June 8, 2014.
Life and career
1967–2012: Early life and career
Rose Fostanes was born in Taguig,[2] Philippines. At the age of 23, she left the country to work as a foreign caregiver. Fostanes arrived in Israel in 2008 to work for an ailing woman in her 50s.[4] She is openly lesbian.[5]
Fostanes was the lead vocalist of a band that performs in a small bar in Neve Sha'anan, Tel Aviv.[2]
2013: The X Factor Israel and international ventures
Fostanes auditioned for X Factor on October 26, 2013, singing the Shirley Bassey song, "This Is My Life". She received a "yes" vote from all four judges.[6] Fostanes attracted international attention immediately after appearing as a contestant on the show.[7][8]
Fostanes performed again during bootcamp, receiving a standing ovation from all the contestants. She made it to the top 20 and was assigned Shiri Maimon as a mentor.[9][10][11]
On November 23, 2013, Fostanes performed at a charity event, "Concert For A Cause For Typhoon Yolanda" in Haifa, Israel, organized by the OFW in Israel Organization. The event raised money for Typhoon Yolanda victims in the Philippines.[12][13]
Due to the conditions of her visa, Fostanes was not able to perform for pay in Israel.[14] This was changed on January 20, 2014 when she was granted singing license in Israel.[15]
Performances
| Show | Song | Original Artist | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audition | "This Is My Life" | Shirley Bassey | Advanced to bootcamp |
| Bootcamp Top 80 | "You and I" | Lady Gaga | Continued in bootcamp |
| Bootcamp Top 40 | "Purple Rain" | Prince | Advanced to Judge's house |
| Judge's house | "The Best" | Bonnie Tyler | Continued in Judge's house |
| Judge's house | "Without You" | Badfinger | Advanced to live shows |
| Top 12 | "Beautiful"[16] | Christina Aguilera | Safe |
| Top 11 | "Valerie"[17] | The Zutons | Safe |
| Top 10 | "I (Who Have Nothing)"[18] | Ben E. King | Safe |
| Top 9 | "Born This Way"[19] | Lady Gaga | Safe |
| Quarter-final | "Bohemian Rhapsody"[20] | Queen | Safe |
| Semi-final | "Because of You" | Kelly Clarkson | Safe |
| Final | "My Way" | Frank Sinatra | Winner |
2014–present: My Way and Philippine debut
On April 10, 2014, she signed a record contract with Star Records to release her music material in the Philippines.[21] Her Philippine debut album, My Way, was released on June 8.[22]
See also
References
- 1 2 Liljas, Per (January 6, 2014). "Filipina Caregiver Wins the Hearts of Israel With Her Amazing Voice". Time Magazine. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- 1 2 3 Charmie Joy Pagulong (October 30, 2013). "Pinoy caregiver wows Israel's X-Factor judges". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ↑ ABS-CBNnews (January 15, 2013). "Pinay caregiver is 'X Factor Israel' winner". ABS-CBN News Channel. Retrieved 14 January 2014.
- ↑ Associated Press (January 7, 2014). "Singing Filipino helper Rose Fostanes wins hearts on X Factor in Israel". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ↑ THAT’S OUR TOMBOY | Rose Fostanes is lesbian, misses her girlfriend in PH. TV5. January 10, 2014.
- ↑ NoypiStuff (October 27, 2013). "Rose Fostanes' X Factor Israel Audition, A Viral Hit". NoypiStuff. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
- ↑ Michael Joe T. Delizo (January 8, 2014). "Rose Fostanes in Top 4 of ‘X Factor Israel’". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ↑ Scharf, Isaac (January 6, 2014). "Filipino diva is feel-good story of Israeli TV". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ↑ The Associated Press (January 7, 2014). "Filipina diva is season's feel-good story on Israeli TV". Haaretz. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ↑ Umbao, Ed (January 7, 2014). "Rose Fostanes Top 5 in X Factor Israel Performance Video". Philippine News. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ↑ Zeibiz (November 2, 2013). "Filipina Caregiver Rose ‘Osang’ Fostanes wows judges on X Factor Israel". Zeibiz. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ↑ Rose Fontanes (2013). Rose Fontanes' spirit souring high (720P) (YouTube Video). Haifa, Israel. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
- ↑ Raquel Delfin Padilla (November 26, 2013). "Osang Fostanes Got Another Standing Ovation on Israel X-Factor". OFW News. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
- ↑ X-Factor winner Rose Rostanes may be in trouble if she sings professionally in Israel
- ↑ Agence France-Presse (January 21, 2014). "Pinay X-Factor winner gets singing license in Israel". ABS-CBN News Channel. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
- ↑ Medina, Andrei (December 20, 2013). "Pinay caregiver wows ‘X Factor Israel’ judges with ‘Beautiful’ performance". GMA Network. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ↑ Umbao, Ed (December 24, 2013). "Rose Fostanes Made it to X Factor Israel Top 10". PhilNews. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ↑ Zeibiz (December 28, 2013). "Rose Fostanes Makes X Factor Israel Top 8". Zeibiz. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ↑ Zeibiz (December 30, 2013). "Rose Fostanes Enters X Factor Israel Top 7". Zeibiz. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ↑ Scharf, Isaac (Jan 6, 2014). "Caregiver from Philippines captures Israeli hearts by singing in popular reality TV contest". 680 News. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ↑ "Rose "Osang" Fostanes Contract Signing with Star Records". Facebook. Star Records , Inc. Official Facebook page. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
- ↑ "STAR RECORDS RELEASES ROSE FOSTANES ALBUM - 'MY WAY'". Lionheart TV. Retrieved 11 June 2014.