To the Top (TV series)

To The Top
Genre Reality
Created by GMA Entertainment TV Group
GMA Public Affairs
Starring Christian Bautista
Judges:
Ryan Cayabyab
The Crew
The Company
Country of origin Philippines
Original language(s) Filipino, Tagalog, English
No. of episodes 20
Production
Location(s) Quezon City, Philippines
Camera setup Multi-camera setup
Running time 30-45 minutes
Release
Original network GMA Network
Picture format 480i NTSC
Audio format Stereo 1.5
Original release July 25 (2015-07-25) – September 27, 2015 (2015-09-27)
Chronology
Related shows Pinoy Boyband Superstar
External links
Website www.gmanetwork.com

To The Top is a Filipino Reality show created by GMA Network and produced by GMA Entertainment TV Group. The reality show aired on GMA Network starting July 25, 2015 weekly on Saturday night and Sunday night with the renowned singer Christian Bautista as the show's TV host. It is also aired worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV.[1][2][3]

The show aired its final episode on September 27, 2015 debuting the grand winners — Adrian Pascual, Joshua Jacobe, Louie Pedroso, Mico Cruz, and Miko Manguba as they group together forming the newest boy band in the Philippines: Top One Project (T.O.P.).

Format

With the guidance of the country's premier vocal ensemble and internationally acclaimed dance crew, selected young Filipino musical talents will undergo gruelling trainings and talent development. Pressure and tension build, but only those hungry for success will rise above the others and be part of the best all-male vocal group in the country. Experience a new kind of musicality as these boys serenade you, own the dance floor, and perform their hearts out.

The show documented the journey of the young men from being solo artists or members of singing groups to becoming part of the country’s newest boy band.

Judges and staff

Ryan Cayabyab is chairs the competition board of judges that includes Moy Ortiz, Sweet Plantado, and OJ Mariano of The CompanY and also act as vocal coaches. Two-time World Hip Hop Champions Philippine Allstars alumni Madelle and Prince Paltu-ob as well as international breakdancing champion Jesse “Reflex” Gotangco, and the Sound Squad of musical arrangers and sound engineers led by Jonathan Ong and his team from Sonic State Audio—Chino David, Chrisanthony Vinzons, and Brian Lotho.

Photographer Mark Nicdao was also in the early part of the competition helping the guys before the camera.

Finalists

The 25 finalists were later trimmed down to 14. The netizens were tasked to vote for their favorites who were earlier eliminated in the series to become the competition’s wildcards to make up the 18 finalists and they are AJ Ajrouche, Lance Busa, Ken Carpena, Mico Cruz, Cholo dela Cruz, Martin de Vera, Luis Gragera, Joshua Jacobe, MJ Magno, Miko Manguba, Seph Manlapaz, Bryan Olano, JP Palanca, Adrian Pascual, Louie Pedroso, Lharby Policarpio, Edric Ulang, and Chris Yumang. Each showdown, there will be an elimination. The judges will choose 2 weakest members from the teams. The winning team's weakest members will be saved, and those remaining will have sing-off to determine who will continue his journey to the top. From 18, there will only 10 finalist who will remain in the grand finals. Only 5 will be chosen to be a part of GMA's newest boy band, T.O.P. Just this September 27, 5 grand winners were chosen to be a part of the five member boy band called "Top One Project (T.O.P.)", namely Joshua Jacobe, Adrian Pascual, Mico Cruz, Miko Manguba, and Louie Pedroso.

Contenders


Three teams were formed among the eighteen contestants of To The Top with six members per team - A, B, and C. Starting out as the team leader, Miko M was grouped with Adrian and Mico C in Team C, while Louie and Joshua were part of the two other teams - A and B respectively.

To The Top Episodes
Showdown Theme Winner Song Members
1
Boyband songs
Team C
"Pop" by NSYNC Adrian, Cholo, Edric, Lharby, Mico, Miko
2
Family "Treasure" by Bruno Mars
3
A Cappella
Team B
"Di Na Natuto" by APO Hiking Society Ken, JP, Joshua, Martin, MJ, Seph
4
Fun
Team C
"I Don't Like It, I Love It" by Flo Rida ft. Robin Thicke Adrian, Cholo, Edric, Lharby, Mico, Miko
5
Movie soundtracks (Music Video)
Team A
"Kiss From A Rose" by Seal AJ, Bryan, Chris, Lance, Louie, Luis
6
OPM Love Songs
Team C
"Halik" by Aegis Adrian, Cholo, Edric, Mico, Miko
7
Ryan Cayabyab Songs
Team B (new)
"Hibang Sa Awit" by Ryan Cayabyab AJ, Cholo, Joshua, Louie, Martin, Miko
To The Top Originals "Bakit Gano'n"
8
Eraserheads Songs
Team A (new)
"Ligaya" by Eraserheads Adrian, Bryan, Edric, JP Lance, Mico
To The Top Originals "Somebody"
Finale
Don't Stop Believin'
Grand winners (Top One Project (T.O.P.))
"Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey Adrian, Joshua, Louie, Mico, Miko
Original Composition "Kaya Ko, Kaya Mo"; "Tuloy-tuloy Lang"
To The Top Originals "Alaala"; "Darating"
Finals
Showdown 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Place Contestant Team Result
TBD Adrian Pascual
TBD Bryan Olano
TBD Cholo Dela Cruz
TBD Edric Ulang
TBD Joshua Jacobe
TBD Lance Busa
TBD Louie Pedroso
TBD Martin De Vera
TBD Mico Cruz
TBD Miko Manguba
11th AJ Ajrouche
12th JP Palanca
13th / 14th Chris Yumang
Seph Manlapaz
15th / 16th Ken Carpena
Lharby Policarpio
17th MJ Magno
18th Luis Gragera
     Team A
     Team B
     Team C

See also

References

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