Underplayed Gems

Artista Academy (2012)

Artista Academy poster
Directed by
Mac Alejandre
Genre
reality television
Country
Philippines
Length
1 season, 78 episodes
Elsewhere
IMDb
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The catalogue in 3D

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How it feels

A reality competition show on Philippine television searches for new acting talent. Sixteen young aspirants train and compete for a large cash prize and a management contract.

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What happens

Artista Academy is a Philippine television reality competition show broadcast by TV5. Hosted by Cesar Montano and Marvin Agustin, it aired from July 30 to October 27, 2012, replacing Runaway and Super Sine Prime and was replaced by The Amazing Race Philippines. The show aims to find new talented actors and actresses, with ₱20 million worth of prizes and an artist management contract at stake. The show had its one-time Grand Audition at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on June 19, 2012, for all aspirants between 16 and 22 years old. Each of the 16 aspirants will undergo training at the AATA as special scholars. Noted experts from the Philippine entertainment industry and veteran artists will tutor the candidates. A revival of the series has been announced in a trade event for 2026. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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