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StarStruck
Season 5 Final 14 (2009–2010)


Sarah Lahbati Sarah Lahbati Sarah Lahbati Alzol is a Moroccan-Filipino actress and reality show contestant who gained media attention as a finalist on the 5th season of StarStruck, a Philippine overall talent show broadcast on GMA Network....	Ultimate Female Survivor
Steven Silva Steven Silva Steven Joseph Lao Silva is a Filipino Actor, Chefand the Ultimate Male Survivor of the fifth season of StarStruck V. He is half-Portuguese, one-fourth Chinese and one-fourth Filipino...	Ultimate Male Survivor
Diva Montelaba	1st Princess
Enzo Pineda Enzo Pineda Enrico Lorenzo Macam Pineda, better known by his screen name Enzo Pineda , is a Makati-based aspiring actor who dreams of becoming a superhero. He is a finalist in the fifth season of GMA Network's StarStruck V. He can act, dance and give a hard kick with his Taekwondo skills...	1st Prince
Rocco Nacino Rocco Nacino Enrico Raphael Quiogue Nacino, better known by his screen name Rocco Nacino , is a Filipino actor and Registered Nurse who rose to fame and gained media attention for joining on the 5th Season of StarStruck, a Philippine reality show broadcast on GMA Network...	2nd Prince
Nina Kodaka Nina Kodaka Nina Kodaka is a TV personality and a product of a reality show who gained media attention as a finalist on the 5th season of StarStruck, a Philippine overall talent show broadcast on GMA Network.-Personal life:...	February 14, 2010
Ian Batherson Ian Batherson Ian Magistrado Batherson is a Filipino actor and reality show contestant who gained media attention as a finalist on the 5th season of StarStruck, a Philippine overall talent show broadcast on GMA Network. He also joined as a contestant on the third season of Survivor...	January 31, 2010
Rox Montealegre Rox Montealegre Roxanne C. Montealegre better known simply as Rox Montealegre is a Filipina actress and one of the finalist of starstruck V...	January 24, 2010
Piero Vergara Piero Vergara Piero Miguel Sainz Vergara is a Filipino actor and singer-songwriter. He made his debut in the fifth season of StarStruck, an over-all talent competition on GMA Network in which he was early eliminated in the show....	Princess Snell Princess Snell Princess Tinkerbell Cristina Marjorie Pedere Snell, better known simply as Princess Snell , is a Filipina actress and was one of the finalists in the fifth season of StarStruck....	Sef Cadayona Sef Cadayona Sef Cadayona is an actor who was a part of the reality based artista test StarStruck V where he finished as the 4th avenger.-Pre StarStruck:...	December 27, 2009
Zeryl Lim	December 20, 2009
Rye Burgos	December 13, 2009
Fianca Cruz	December 6, 2009
Note: The First Prince and First Princess designations were applied retroactively on 2006.

The fifth season of StarStruck
StarStruck (Philippine TV series)
StarStruck is a Philippine over-all talent competition airing on GMA Network. It debuted on October 27, 2003, and has since become one of the most popular shows on Philippine television....

premiered on November 15, 2009. The show is hosted by Raymond Gutierrez

Raymond Gutiérrez

Raymond Kristoffer Rama-Gutierrez , is a TV Host, editor, columnist, endorser, and actor in Philippines. He comes from a family of actors and performers.-Early life:...

, Carla Abellana

Carla Abellana

Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana is a Filipina actress and commercial model who played the lead role in the Philippine adaptation of the Mexican telenovela, Rosalinda, aired in GMA Network.-Biography:...

and Dennis Trillo

Dennis Trillo

Abelardo Dennis Florencio Trillo Ho , more widely known as Dennis Trillo, is a Filipino award-winning actor, singer and fashion model. His film debut was in Aishite Imasu 1941. He is currently an artist of GMA Network...

. Abellana replaced Jolina Magdangal

Jolina Magdangal

-Filmography:Pasan ko ang Daigdig-Television:-Studio albums:-Compilation albums:-2007:* FAMAS Awards - Golden Artist Awardee* PMPC Star Awards for TV - Favorite Female Host Starstruck: The Next Level* UNICEF Ambassadres of Goodwill...

for this season, while Trillo replaced Dingdong Dantes

Dingdong Dantes

Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III, popularly known as Dingdong Dantes, is a director/actor and model, born on August 2, 1980 in Quezon City, Philippines.- Early years :...

, as the latter replaced Richard Gomez

Richard Gomez

Richard Gomez is a Filipino actor, comedian, model, athlete, television presenter, and director. He is one of the famous actors in Philippine Cinema. He graduated from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.-Biography and Career:Gomez was raised by his grandmother...

, who will run as representative of the 4th district of the Province of Leyte as host of the game show Family Feud

Family Feud around the world

The following article details examples of the game show Family Feud, originally aired in the United States on ABC and CBS and in syndication, elsewhere in the world.-International versions:-External links:* * on TeleFutura...

.

Lolit Solis, Iza Calzado

Iza Calzado

Iza Calzado is a Filipina actress, TV host, performer and model, working as one of GMA-7's contract artists.- Biography :...

and Floy Quintos act as the members of the StarStruck council. Sunshine Dizon

Sunshine Dizon

Sunshine Dizon is a Filipina actress. She started in show business when she was three years old.-Biography:...

was first reported to be part of the StarStruck council in the place of Iza Calzado

Iza Calzado

Iza Calzado is a Filipina actress, TV host, performer and model, working as one of GMA-7's contract artists.- Biography :...

but had to turn down the offer due to health problems. Actress Gina Alajar

Gina Alajar

Regina Alatiit also known as Gina Alajar was born on in Manila, she is a FAMAS and Gaward Urian Award winning Filipino film actress and television director.-Present Career and Issue:...

returned as the contestants' acting mentor.

Unlike the past seasons

StarStruck (Philippine TV series)

StarStruck is a Philippine over-all talent competition airing on GMA Network. It debuted on October 27, 2003, and has since become one of the most popular shows on Philippine television....

, this season aired every Saturday and Sunday and had daily StarStruck updates. Stastruck alumni Mark Herras, LJ Reyes, Arci Munoz, Paulo Avelino hosted these updates.

Starstruck V had a 15-week run. It also featured a new title "Second Prince" at the Final Judgment.

This season also featured many fives; The Factor 5, The 5 Mentors, The 5 hosts (in the Final Judgment), The Final V, and a 5 million worth of prizes for the ultimate survivors.

Ultimate Survivors

Sarah Lahbati
Sarah Lahbati
Sarah Lahbati Alzol is a Moroccan-Filipino actress and reality show contestant who gained media attention as a finalist on the 5th season of StarStruck, a Philippine overall talent show broadcast on GMA Network....

is the youngest contestant in this year's competition who hails from Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....

, who has left everything behind to try her luck in StarStruck.
Steven Silva was born in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, California
-2010:The 2010 United States Census reported that Oceanside had a population of 167,086. The population density was 3,961.8 people per square mile...

. He auditioned in Davao City
Davao City
The City of Davao is the largest city in the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. Its international airport and seaports are among the busiest cargo hubs in the Philippines....

and is the oldest male contestant.

First Princess, First Prince and Second Prince

Diva Montelaba was born as Hyacienth Diva Montelaba. She can sing and dance at the same time. The total performer of this season. Most notable fans of Diva call themselves Divaholics
Enzo Pineda
Enzo Pineda
Enrico Lorenzo Macam Pineda, better known by his screen name Enzo Pineda , is a Makati-based aspiring actor who dreams of becoming a superhero. He is a finalist in the fifth season of GMA Network's StarStruck V. He can act, dance and give a hard kick with his Taekwondo skills...

auditioned in Makati City
Makati City
The City of Makati is one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia...

. His father is Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao
Emmanuel "Manny" Dapidran Pacquiao, PLH is a Filipino professional boxer and politician. He is the first eight-division world champion; having won six world titles, as well as the first to win the lineal championship in four different weight classes. He was named "Fighter of the Decade" for the...

's agent.
Rocco Nacino
Rocco Nacino
Enrico Raphael Quiogue Nacino, better known by his screen name Rocco Nacino , is a Filipino actor and Registered Nurse who rose to fame and gained media attention for joining on the 5th Season of StarStruck, a Philippine reality show broadcast on GMA Network...

is Baguio-born as Enrico Raphael Nacino, but considers himself a Laguna-native who wants to fulfill his dreams of becoming an actor.

Boys

Ian Batherson
Ian Batherson
Ian Magistrado Batherson is a Filipino actor and reality show contestant who gained media attention as a finalist on the 5th season of StarStruck, a Philippine overall talent show broadcast on GMA Network. He also joined as a contestant on the third season of Survivor...

(eliminated 31 January 2010) is a German-born finalist who auditioned in the Philippines.
Piero Vergara
Piero Vergara
Piero Miguel Sainz Vergara is a Filipino actor and singer-songwriter. He made his debut in the fifth season of StarStruck, an over-all talent competition on GMA Network in which he was early eliminated in the show....

(eliminated 10 January 2010) is, at 16 during the show, the youngest male contestant in the competition this year. He labels himself as a "happy-go-lucky guy".
Sef Cadayona
Sef Cadayona
Sef Cadayona is an actor who was a part of the reality based artista test StarStruck V where he finished as the 4th avenger.-Pre StarStruck:...

(eliminated 27 December 2009) was born as John Paul Joseph Cadayona. He considers dancing as his primary talent.
Rye Burgos (eliminated 13 December 2009) is one of StarStruck V’s Worldwide auditions finalist. His biggest strength, according to him, is his acting skills. “I try my best to give my natural feelings, rather than copy them from someone else.”

Girls

Nina Kodaka
Nina Kodaka
Nina Kodaka is a TV personality and a product of a reality show who gained media attention as a finalist on the 5th season of StarStruck, a Philippine overall talent show broadcast on GMA Network.-Personal life:...

(eliminated 14 February 2010) is dubbed as the crowd favourite. She is the contender from Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...

who has always known that she wanted to be an actress.
Rox Montealegre
Rox Montealegre
Roxanne C. Montealegre better known simply as Rox Montealegre is a Filipina actress and one of the finalist of starstruck V...

(eliminated 24 January 2010) is taking a break in her final year in Ateneo de Manila. She excels in acting based on the record by the mentors.
Princess Snell
Princess Snell
Princess Tinkerbell Cristina Marjorie Pedere Snell, better known simply as Princess Snell , is a Filipina actress and was one of the finalists in the fifth season of StarStruck....

(eliminated 10 January 2010) was born as Princess Tinkerbell Cristina Marjorie Pedere Snell, whose showbiz-oriented dreams is rooted in the desire to give her family a good future She recently posed for the FHM Website in 2008 and as the Ran Girl of May for the Maxim Philippines' 2009 calendar and was a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic talent management agency.
Zeryl Lim (eliminated 20 December 2009) is the eldest female contestant in this year's competition. She auditioned in Bahrain
Bahrain
' , officially the Kingdom of Bahrain , is a small island state near the western shores of the Persian Gulf. It is ruled by the Al Khalifa royal family. The population in 2010 stood at 1,214,705, including 235,108 non-nationals. Formerly an emirate, Bahrain was declared a kingdom in 2002.Bahrain is...

as part of StarStruck V's Worldwide auditions.
Fianca Cruz(eliminated 6 December 2009) says dancing is her passion, and it’s where she is able to show who she really is.

StarStruck Shoutout

StarStruck Shoutout is StarStruck V's daily update segment hosted by Mark Herras

Mark Herras

Mark Angelo Santos Herras is a Filipino television and film actor. He won in the reality talent show StarStruck aired in GMA Network...

, LJ Reyes

LJ Reyes

Lourna Jane Pujeda Reyes is a Filipina actress. She was one of the Final Four of the reality TV show StarStruck.-Life and career:...

, Arci Munoz

Arci Muñoz

Ramona Cecilia Datuin Muñoz , known as Arci Muñoz, is a Filipina actress and commercial model who is most noted for being a finalist in the third season of the reality talent series, StarStruck and was one of the Philippines' representatives at the 2008 Asia Supermodel Competition. Muñoz was born...

, and Paulo Avelino

Paulo Avelino

Paulo Avelino is a Filipino actor, model and television host. Avelino began his acting career through the reality talent show StarStruck. Currently, Paulo Avelino is in a relationship with LJ Reyes. Last July 24, 2010, LJ gave birth to their son, Ethan Akio Reyes...

The Mentors

Gina Alajar
Gina Alajar
Regina Alatiit also known as Gina Alajar was born on in Manila, she is a FAMAS and Gaward Urian Award winning Filipino film actress and television director.-Present Career and Issue:...

- acting mentor
Douglas Nierras - dance mentor
Jai Sabas-Aracama - singing mentor
Barbi Chan - grooming and make-up mentor
Abbygale Arrenas - de Leon - image mentor

Artista Tests

Every week, the survivors undergo several artista tests, handled by the 5 mentors.

Weeks 1-3 featured the top 100 up to the top 28. The Final 14 started on week 4.

Week 4 - First acting test. The girls did a scene from Paano Ba Ang Mangarap?
Paano Ba Ang Mangarap?
"Paano Ba Ang Mangarap?" is a Philippine drama on GMA Network. This is the twelfth instalment of Sine Novela.The original movie was released back in 1983...

with its lead star and ShoutOut host Mark Herras
Mark Herras
Mark Angelo Santos Herras is a Filipino television and film actor. He won in the reality talent show StarStruck aired in GMA Network...

. On the other hand the boys did a scene from Magdusa Ka
Magdusa Ka
Magdusa Ka is a Philippine drama aired on GMA Network, as the eight instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1986. It was recently nominated for the 37th International Emmy Awards for Best Telenovela...

with its lead actress Katrina Halili
Katrina Halili
Katrina Halili is a Filipina actress, commercial model and music producer. She made her screen debut via StarStruck, but did not gain popularity until playing the antagonist roles in Darna, Majika and MariMar and becoming the protagonist in One Night Only, Gagambino and Magdusa...

. Later that week, they underwent a total makeover session with Barbi Chan with the help of stylists from Essensuals Toni and Guy 6750 Salon. They ended the week with their first two mall show at SM City Marikina
SM City Marikina
SM City Marikina is a shopping mall owned and managed by SM Prime Holdings, and is located in Calumpang, Marikina, Philippines. SM Supermalls is owned by Henry Sy, Sr.. SM City Marikina is the first shopping mall that has a wi-fi connection. The mall was designed by dsgn associates, a firm based in...

and SM City Taytay
SM City Taytay
SM City Taytay is a shopping mall owned and developed by SM Prime Holdings. It is located in the municipality of Taytay, Rizal which is recognized as the "Garments Capital of the Philippines" and now also the home of the "First SM Supermall in the Province in Rizal." The mall consists of two...

respectively.

Week 5 - The lucky 13 had voice test with music mentor Jai Sabas-Aracama. It was later followed by the shoot of their first music video under music video directors Treb Monteras II (Rocco, Nina, Piero, Sef and Princess), J. Pacena II (Steven, Sarah, Rox and Rye) and Genghis Jimenez (Ivan, Zeryl, Diva and Enzo). They had another mall shows, this time in two Cavite
Cavite
Cavite is a province of the Philippines located on the southern shores of Manila Bay in the CALABARZON region in Luzon, just 30 kilometers south of Manila. Cavite is surrounded by Laguna to the east, Metro Manila to the northeast, and Batangas to the south...

malls, SM City Dasmariñas
SM City Dasmariñas
SM City Dasmariñas or simply SM Dasma / SM Pala-pala is a shopping mall owned by SM Prime Holdings. It is the second SM Supermall in the Cavite Province, Philippines. It is located at Governor's Drive, Brgy. Sampaloc 1, Dasmariñas City, Cavite...

and SM City Rosario
SM City Rosario
SM City Rosario is a shopping mall in Cavite Province of the Philippines which is owned by SM Prime Holdings. It is the fourth SM Supermall in the province. It is located at General Trias Drive, Tejeros Convention, Rosario, Cavite...

. Rocco Nacino and Sarah Lahbati got the best music video award for this artista test.

Week 6 - The top twelve faced another mentor, this time, with the dance expert Douglas Nierras. He will choose 2 pairs that will have the spotlight for the Sunday Live Episode. Meanwhile, Sarah and Zeryl were not able to complete the dance workshop due to health problems thus, giving them demerits. Princess also received demerits for missing a dance rehearsal. Rocco Nacino and Diva Montelaba were announced as the Best Male and Female Performers of the Week and were automatically saved from elimination. Meanwhile, Nina received a reward for winning the Facebook
Facebook
Facebook is a social networking service and website launched in February 2004, operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. , Facebook has more than 800 million active users. Users must register before using the site, after which they may create a personal profile, add other users as...

challenge.

Week 7 - The remaining survivors, led by Nina, held a Christmas Party for some children of a chosen charity. They shopped for food, gifts and other stuff at SM City North EDSA
SM City North EDSA
SM City North EDSA is the largest mall in the Philippines, and the world’s third biggest in terms of leasable area . It is operated by SM Prime Holdings, a local holding company in the Philippines, the biggest retail and mall operator in Southeast Asia...

. The survivors also had their first kiss flick (first introduced in The Next Level). Steven was paired with Nina, Rocco with Princess, Sef for Rox, Piero for Diva, while Sarah, after being chosen by Gina Alajar
Gina Alajar
Regina Alatiit also known as Gina Alajar was born on in Manila, she is a FAMAS and Gaward Urian Award winning Filipino film actress and television director.-Present Career and Issue:...

as the best actress in their first acting test, was paired with both Ivan and Enzo. Gina chose the pairs of Rocco & Princess and Piero & Diva as the best two pairs. The two boys will have a scene with Kris Bernal
Kris Bernal
Kristine Ann Tan Bernal, better known by her screen name Kris Bernal , is a Filipina actress who became known as one of the finalists of StarStruck.-Television:-Movies:-External links:**...

while the two girls with Aljur Abrenica
Aljur Abrenica
Aljur Abrenica is a Filipino actor. He appeared on the fourth season of StarStruck.-Biography :...

. In the results night, the pairing of Rocco and Princess won the popularity vote of the studio audience for "Best Kiss", while Rocco and Diva, again, won Best Male and Female Performers respectively, thus, saving them again from elimination.

Week 8 - The remaining survivors had a photo shoot test, under guest mentor Jun de Leon. Also, they had to learn the steps for the dance craze of this season, "Enjoy". The scores on this week will be carried over on Week 7 since Week 6 will use "Factor 3".

Week 9 - The survivor 10 had surprise artista tests this week. First is an acting test with Glaiza de Castro
Glaiza de Castro
Glaiza Galura de Castro , better known as Glaiza de Castro, is a Filipina actress and singer...

, directed by the 2009 Cannes Film Festival
2009 Cannes Film Festival
The 62nd annual Cannes Film Festival was held from May 13 to May 24, 2009. French actress Isabelle Huppert was the President of the Jury. It was announced on March 19, 2009, that Pixar's film Up would open the festival...

Best Director
Best Director Award (Cannes Film Festival)
The Best Director Award is an award presented at the Cannes Film Festival. It is chosen by the jury from the 'official section' of movies at the festival. It was first awarded in 1946....

Brilliante Mendoza. For their singing test, they had a duet with Kyla
Kyla
Melanie Hernandez Calumpad Alvarez , better known by her stage name Kyla, is an R&B singer, songwriter, producer, TV host, and occasional actress from the Philippines....

. They also had a hosting test, with Lucy Torres-Gomez and Wilma Doesn't as their guests. The week ended with a live telecast of their first mall show for 2010 at SM City North EDSA
SM City North EDSA
SM City North EDSA is the largest mall in the Philippines, and the world’s third biggest in terms of leasable area . It is operated by SM Prime Holdings, a local holding company in the Philippines, the biggest retail and mall operator in Southeast Asia...

.

Week 10 - In preparation for a bigger acting test, the remaining survivors had an acting workshop with acting mentor Gina Alajar
Gina Alajar
Regina Alatiit also known as Gina Alajar was born on in Manila, she is a FAMAS and Gaward Urian Award winning Filipino film actress and television director.-Present Career and Issue:...

. For the first time, the eight remaining survivors will act altogether in one scene (entitled "Monsters") with Eula Valdez
Eula Valdez
María Julia Amorsolo "Eula" Valdez is a Filipina actress, best-known for her role in 1980's blockbuster Bagets 1 and 2 and also by playing "Amor Powers" in Pangako sa ’Yo and "Selina Matias" in the remake of Mula Sa Puso....

. It was directed by Maryo J. Delos Reyes and the script is written by council member Floy Quintos. Also, they had another interrogation test with the Starstruck Council. They ended the week with a mall show at SM Supercenter Valenzuela

Week 11 - For the first time, the survivors did a music flick entitled "Team Song". In preparation for this, they had voice lessons with singing mentor Jai Sabas-Aracama. They also recorded the songs they used for the musical, wherein they were joined by season one's first princess Yasmien Kurdi
Yasmien Kurdi
'Yasmien Yuson Kurdi , is a Filipina-Chinese-Lebanese award-winning Filipina singer, songwriter and actress. She was one of the Final Four in the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show by GMA Network in the Philippines where she finished first runner up...

and season four avenger and Shoutout host Paulo Avelino
Paulo Avelino
Paulo Avelino is a Filipino actor, model and television host. Avelino began his acting career through the reality talent show StarStruck. Currently, Paulo Avelino is in a relationship with LJ Reyes. Last July 24, 2010, LJ gave birth to their son, Ethan Akio Reyes...

. They ended the week with a mall show at SM City Fairview
SM City Fairview
SM City Fairview is a large shopping mall in the Philippines owned and operated by SM Prime Holdings. It is located along Quirino Highway, Regalado Ave, Novaliches, Quezon City, Metro Manila. It is the second SM Supermall in Quezon City...

.

Week 12 - The remaining survivors will live under one roof starting this week, on a place called StarStruck 1110. Each week, one Survivor will act as the "House Master", this week being Steven Silva. For their acting test, they performed their "dream roles", in a test called the Dream Flicks, directed by Soxie Topacio, the director of Philippines' Oscar Entry for 2010, Ded na si Lolo. In addition to this, the Survivors acted with TV personalities who have celebrity/famous relatives. They ended the week with a mall show at SM City Manila
SM City Manila
SM City Manila is the first SM Supermall in the city of Manila. It is located at Natividad Almeda-Lopez corner A. Villegas and San Marcelino Streets, Ermita, Manila just beside the Manila City Hall...

.

Week 13 - The survivors did a fashion show for Guess at Trinoma
TriNoma
TriNoma is a large shopping mall in Quezon City, Philippines, owned by property development firm Ayala Land Inc...

. Also, the remaining survivors did cameo appearances at GMA shows including The Last Prince
The Last Prince
The Last Prince is a fantasy Philippine drama produced by GMA Drama, featuring many fairy tales as a plot device such as Cinderella, Rapunzel and Beauty and the Beast. It is directed by Mac Alejandre and developed by R.J. Nuevas, starring Aljur Abrenica, Kris Bernal, Geoff Eigenmann and Carla...

(Steven and Rocco), Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?
Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?
Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? is a Sine Novela produced by GMA Network starring real life mother and daughter, Jean Garcia and Jennica Garcia with Iwa Moto, Dion Ignacio and Ariel Rivera. It is a remake of the drama film in the 1980s which starred Lorna Tolentino and the Rita Gomez. It is the 18th...

(Nina and Diva) and Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak
Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak
Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak is a 1990 FAMAS award winning and critically acclaimed Filipino drama film directed by Lino Brocka.-Plot:A teenage boy befriends a starlet who is having an affair with an ambitious mayor. As the elections are on the horizon, the mayor's wife wants him to get rid of his mistress...

(Sarah and Enzo). They also did a hosting stint for Startalk
Startalk
Startalk TX is a long-running showbiz-oriented television talk show in the Philippines aired every Saturday afternoons by GMA Network and simulcast over Super Radyo DZBB. It is hosted by Butch Francisco, Joey de Leon, Ricky Lo and Lolit Solis.-History:...

, joining the segments Da Who, Chika Picka and Up Next. They also faced their mentors and ended the week with a mall show at SM City San Lazaro
SM City San Lazaro
SM City San Lazaro is a shopping mall owned and developed by SM Prime Holdings by Henry Sy, Sr It is located in Santa Cruz, Manila, this is the 2nd SM Supermall in the City of Manila after SM City Manila which was opened on April 2000...

.

Week 14 - The remaining six survivors did a photoshoot for Mega Publishing Corporation's magazine, S Magazine. The pictorial will appear on the March 2010 issue of the said magazine. They also faced the avenger on a special Valentine's Day date that turned out to be "Vengeance Day". Each avenger gave a black rose to a survivor they think does not deserve to earn a spot in the final five. They ended the week with a mall show at SM City Bicutan
SM City Bicutan
SM City Bicutan is a shopping mall owned and operated by SM Prime Holdings, Inc. It was opened on November 2002. It has a land area of 18,000m2 and a floor area of 112,737m2. SM City Bicutan is the 3rd SM Supermall in the southern section of Metro Manila and one of the two SM Malls in Parañaque...

.

Week 15 - The Final V had a chance to go back to their hometown to thank their supporters. They also guested in select GMA and QTV shows to promote the upcoming Final Judgment, such as in Unang Hirit and in Tweetbiz (for their miting de avance). They also had a motorcade at the Araneta Center
Araneta Center
The Araneta Center is a 35-hectare commercial area in Quezon City, Philippines. Araneta Center Inc. , controlled by the Araneta family, is the owner, developer and manager of Araneta Center, which brings in an estimated 1 million visitors daily...

and had a mini mall show at the new Ali Mall
Ali Mall
Ali Mall is the very first major shopping mall in the Philippines. It is located at Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City near SM Cubao. The mall was named after World Champion Boxer, Muhammad Ali. The mall was built in the 1976, making it one of the oldest malls in the country...

wherein they handed down some tickets to their fans for the final judgment.

Final Judgment

The Final Judgment was held on February 21, 2010 at the Araneta Coliseum which was hosted by current hosts Raymond Gutierrez, Carla Abellana and Dennis Trillo with guest co-hosts from the first season

StarStruck (Season 1)

The first season of StarStruck premiered on October 27, 2003. The council was formed with Joey de Leon, Joyce Bernal, and Ida Henares representing it. The show was co-hosted by Dingdong Dantes and Nancy Castiglione.-Overview:...

, Dingdong Dantes

Dingdong Dantes

Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III, popularly known as Dingdong Dantes, is a director/actor and model, born on August 2, 1980 in Quezon City, Philippines.- Early years :...

and Nancy Castiglione. The council members were also present in the Final Judgment.

The opening number was attended by numerous StarStruck alumni, both winners and avengers. They were joined by this season's Final V.

The Avengers' performance came in next, in a song and dance medley detailing the journey of the Survivors from the audition process, until the introduction of the Top 20, the eight International contenders and the elimination of the nine avengers. Joining them in their song and dance medley are their mentors. Marian Rivera then joined the Avengers for a dance number.

The Final Five then performed their own numbers. Enzo came in first with his sing and dance performance to the medly of Jay Sean's Down

Down (Jay Sean song)

"Down" is an R&B-electropop song by British artist Jay Sean. The song was released in North America as his debut single from his first album there, All or Nothing. In other markets, including the UK, the song serves as Jay Sean's lead single from his third studio album. The single features American...

and Do You Remember

Do You Remember (Jay Sean song)

"Do You Remember" is the second single by British R&B artist Jay Sean from his American-debut album, All or Nothing. The song features Jamaican dancehall musician Sean Paul and American crunk rapper Lil Jon. The song was produced by J remy and Bobby Bass....

. Diva performed to Lady Gaga

Lady GaGa

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to...

's Bad Romance

Bad Romance

"Bad Romance" is a song by American recording artist Lady Gaga. It was released as the lead single from her third extended play , and second major release The Fame Monster . Written by Lady Gaga and produced by RedOne, the track was inspired by Gaga's fear of negative love relationships and the...

and Alexandra Burke

Alexandra Burke

Alexandra Imelda Cecelia Ewen Burke is a British R&B and pop recording artist who rose to fame after winning the fifth series of British television series The X Factor in 2008...

's Bad Boys

Bad Boys (Alexandra Burke song)

"Bad Boys" is a song by British recording artist Alexandra Burke. The song is her second single after winning the fifth series of The X Factor, and the lead single from her debut album, Overcome. The song features American rapper Flo Rida. It was written by Flo Rida, Melvin K. Watson Jr, Larry...

. Steven came in next with another sing and dance medley to Iyaz

Iyaz

Keidran Jones , better known by his stage name Iyaz, is a singer signed with the record label Beluga Heights Records from the British Virgin Islands. His debut single "Replay", was released in 2009 and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, number-one in the UK, Australia and the top ten...

's Replay

Replay (Iyaz song)

"Replay" is a song performed by British Virgin Islands recording artist Iyaz. It is the first single released from his debut album Replay, which was released on 8 June 2010....

and David Guetta

David Guetta

Pierre David Guetta , known professionally as David Guetta , is a French house music producer and DJ. Originally a DJ at nightclubs during the 1980s and 1990s, he co-founded Gum Productions and released his first album, Just a Little More Love, in 2002. Later, he released Guetta Blaster and Pop Life...

's Sexy Chick. Sarah is the only one who sang live to Jordin Sparks

Jordin Sparks

Jordin Brianna Sparks is an American pop / R&B singer-songwriter and actress. She hails from Glendale, Arizona who rose to fame as the winner of the sixth season of American Idol. Sparks won when she was 17 years old, making her the youngest winner in Idol history...

' This Is My Now

This Is My Now

"This Is My Now" is a song written by Jeff Peabody and Scott Krippayne. It is Jordin Sparks's first single. The top two finalists of the season 6 finale of American Idol. sang it during the May 22 and May 23, 2007 finale shows. It was chosen over thousands of other entries in a songwriting contest...

and Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus

Miley Ray Cyrus is an American actress and pop singer-songwriter. She achieved wide fame for her role as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana....

' The Climb

The Climb (song)

"The Climb" is a song performed by American recording artist and actress Miley Cyrus, for the 2009 film Hannah Montana: The Movie. The song was written by Jessi Alexander and Jon Mabe, and produced by John Shanks. It was released on March 5, 2009, as the lead single of the film's soundtrack by...

. The last performer Rocco also did a sing and dance medley to Kris Allen

Kris Allen

Kristopher Neil "Kris" Allen is an American musician and singer-songwriter from Conway, Arkansas, and the winner of the eighth season of American Idol...

's Live Like We're Dying

Live Like We're Dying

"Live Like We're Dying" is a song performed by American recording artist Kris Allen. The song serves as the lead single from his self-titled major label debut album. The song was originally recorded by Irish pop band The Script as a bonus track and B-side in select territories on their self titled...

and Adam Lambert

Adam Lambert

Adam Mitchel Lambert is an American singer, songwriter, and actor from San Diego, California. In May 2009, he finished as the runner-up on the eighth season of American Idol...

's For Your Entertainment

For Your Entertainment (song)

"For Your Entertainment" is the debut mainstream single by American recording artist and American Idol season eight runner-up Adam Lambert....

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After the performance of the Final V, they were joined onstage by StarStruck's previous winners Mark Herras

Mark Herras

Mark Angelo Santos Herras is a Filipino television and film actor. He won in the reality talent show StarStruck aired in GMA Network...

and Jennylyn Mercado

Jennylyn Mercado

Jennylyn Mercado is a Filipina actress, singer, songwriter and model. She was the winner of the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network in the Philippines...

of Batch 1, Mike Tan

Mike Tan

Jan Michael S. Tan, better known by his screen name Mike Tan , is a Filipino actor. He became famous after he became the Ultimate Male Survivor in the second batch of the reality show StarStruck aired on GMA Network...

and Ryza Cenon

Ryza Cenon

Rhiza Ann Cenon Simbulan , better known by her screen name Ryza Cenon, is a Filipina actress.-Television shows:-Movies:-References:...

of Batch 2, Aljur Abrenica

Aljur Abrenica

Aljur Abrenica is a Filipino actor. He appeared on the fourth season of StarStruck.-Biography :...

, Kris Bernal

Kris Bernal

Kristine Ann Tan Bernal, better known by her screen name Kris Bernal , is a Filipina actress who became known as one of the finalists of StarStruck.-Television:-Movies:-External links:**...

, Mart Escudero

Mart Escudero

Mart Enrico Cruz Escudero, who is better known by his screen name Mart Escudero , is a Filipino actor. He was previously billed as "Martin Escudero" in Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat. He almost resembles Prince Stefan, who is his batchmate and one of his close friends from the same reality show.-Early...

and Jewel Mische

Jewel Mische

Jewel Fatima Avejade Mische is a Filipina actress.-Biography:Although born in Manila, Jewel grew up in Bulacan...

of Batch 4. Only Jackie Rice

Jackie Rice

Jackie Rice is a Filipina actress, television personality and commercial model.-Career and personal life:...

of Batch 3 was not able to attend, while the season's ultimate male survivor Marky Cielo

Marky Cielo

Mark Angelo Cadaweng Cielo , better known as Marky Cielo, was a Filipino actor, dancer, and the first known Igorot in Philippine showbiz. He is notable for his win in the reality talent competition StarStruck...

already died.

The Avengers once again took the stage, performing to a medley of the previous elimination night songs. Each also received a special award: Still Standing Strong Award for Nina Kodaka, Breakthrough Dance Award for Rox Montealegre, Fighting Spirit Award for Rye Burgos, Reyna ng Runway Award for Fianca Cruz, Vavavoom Award for Zeryl Lim, May Ibubuga Pa Award for Sef Cadayona, Warrior Princess Award for Princess Snell, Staying Alive Award for Ian Batherson, and Future Hitmaker Award for Piero Vergara.

Right before the announcement of winners, the Final Five were shown with a taped message to their fans while R&B singers Kyla

Kyla

Melanie Hernandez Calumpad Alvarez , better known by her stage name Kyla, is an R&B singer, songwriter, producer, TV host, and occasional actress from the Philippines....

and Jay-R

Jay-R

Gaudencio Sillona III , who performs under the mononym Jay R, is a Filipino singer-songwriter, actor, record producer and model. In 2003, he released his debut album, Gameface, under Universal Records...

singing a duet of "Breakaway

Breakaway (Kelly Clarkson song)

"Breakaway" is a 2004 song co-written by Avril Lavigne, Bridget Benenate and Matthew Gerrard and produced by John Shanks. It was recorded by pop rock singer Kelly Clarkson for the soundtrack to the film The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement by Disney Records, where it quickly became a charting...

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Come announcement time, Sarah and Diva were up first, with Diva Montelaba proclaimed the First Princess with a score of 91.5% while Sarah Lahbati was proclaimed the Ultimate Female Survivor with a score of 94.6%. Enzo, Rocco and Steven were up next, with Rocco Nacino being declared as the first-ever Second Prince with a score of 88.3%, Enzo Pineda as the First Prince with a score of 90.2% and Steven Silva as the Ultimate Male Survivor with a score of 93.5%. The winners received PhP 1.5 million and an exclusive GMA contract with a minimum guarantee of PhP 3.5 million, summing up to a total prize of at least Php 5 million. The 3 runners-up received PhP 200,000 and an exclusive GMA contract.

Elimination chart

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| style="background:cyan" | Male
| style="background:pink" | Female
| style="background:lightgreen" | Challenge Winner/s
| style="background:yellow" | Bottom Group
| style="background:orange" | Eliminated
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|align="right"|Date: (2009–2010)
| align="center"|12/6
| align="center"|12/13
| align="center"|12/20
| align="center"|12/27
| align="center"|1/3
| align="center"|1/10
| align="center"|1/17
| align="center"|1/24
| align="center"|1/31
| align="center"|2/7
| align="center"|2/14
| align="center"|Final Judgement
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!Contestant
!colspan="14" align="center"|Result
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|bgcolor="pink" align="center"|Sarah Lahbati

Sarah Lahbati

Sarah Lahbati Alzol is a Moroccan-Filipino actress and reality show contestant who gained media attention as a finalist on the 5th season of StarStruck, a Philippine overall talent show broadcast on GMA Network....

Steven Silva

Steven Joseph Lao Silva is a Filipino Actor, Chefand the Ultimate Male Survivor of the fifth season of StarStruck V. He is half-Portuguese, one-fourth Chinese and one-fourth Filipino...

Enzo Pineda

Enrico Lorenzo Macam Pineda, better known by his screen name Enzo Pineda , is a Makati-based aspiring actor who dreams of becoming a superhero. He is a finalist in the fifth season of GMA Network's StarStruck V. He can act, dance and give a hard kick with his Taekwondo skills...

Rocco Nacino

Enrico Raphael Quiogue Nacino, better known by his screen name Rocco Nacino , is a Filipino actor and Registered Nurse who rose to fame and gained media attention for joining on the 5th Season of StarStruck, a Philippine reality show broadcast on GMA Network...

Nina Kodaka

Nina Kodaka is a TV personality and a product of a reality show who gained media attention as a finalist on the 5th season of StarStruck, a Philippine overall talent show broadcast on GMA Network.-Personal life:...

Ian Batherson

Ian Magistrado Batherson is a Filipino actor and reality show contestant who gained media attention as a finalist on the 5th season of StarStruck, a Philippine overall talent show broadcast on GMA Network. He also joined as a contestant on the third season of Survivor...

Princess Snell

Princess Tinkerbell Cristina Marjorie Pedere Snell, better known simply as Princess Snell , is a Filipina actress and was one of the finalists in the fifth season of StarStruck....

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|style="background:yellow" |Btm 3
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|style="background:orange" | Elim
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|bgcolor="cyan" align="center"|Sef Cadayona
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|style="background:orange" | Elim
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|bgcolor="pink" align="center"|Zeryl Lim
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|style="background:orange" | Elim
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|bgcolor="cyan" align="center"|Rye Burgos
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|style="background:orange" | Elim
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|bgcolor="pink" align="center"|Fianca Cruz
|style="background:orange" | Elim
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No one was eliminated on January 3, 2010 because Factor 3 was introduced. As a result, one boy and one girl were eliminated from the competition on January 10, 2010.

No bottom group was announced. Diva Montelaba together with Princess Snell and Enzo Pineda together with Piero Vergara were called for the elimination process.

No one was eliminated this week because the council used their special power, Factor 2.

Ian was eliminated because of Factor 1.

This week is a pre-determined non-elimination week due to the introduction of Factor 5. Furthermore, no bottom group was announced.

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