Philippines' popular 'Showtime' comes to Dubai

The Dubai event includes Anne Curtis, Vice Ganda, Vhong Navarro and Billy Crawford

Last updated: September 15, 2018 | 22:26

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Dubai: The Filipino show Kabayan, It's Showtime!, produced by ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel (TFC), was successfully held on Friday night at the Dubai Airport Expo.

The event was to promote Showtime, a reality talent-search programme in the Philippines, also broadcast in the UAE.

In a pre-show conference on Thursday, Showtime hosts said that they are very happy to perform before fellow Filipinos in the UAE. Present during the press conference were Anne Curtis, Vice Ganda, Vhong Navarro, Billy Crawford, Karylle, Kuya Kim Atienza, Jugs Jugueta and Teddy Corpuz. Jon Avila also joined the Showtime gig in Dubai.

Performers from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and Dubai reigned supreme in Friday's special of the reality talent show. The KSA Knights from Jeddah and Watawat Dance Crew from Dubai each drew a perfect 10 from the judges to win the competition. The winning groups received Dh10,000 each, trophies and gift items.

The co-champions were among four groups that made it to the final showdown on Friday night. The other finalists were Artistic Revolutionaries and the Filipino Dance Sport and Social Club of Dubai.

A total of nine groups earlier vied for a spot in the finals during the elimination round in the afternoon.

Grab a copy of tabloid! on Sunday for our exclusive interview with actress and host Anne Curtis

Showtime host Vhong Navarro (centre) shows off his dance moves during the show's Middle East edition at the Dubai Airport Expo in Dubai on Thursday.

(From left) Showtime hosts left Billy Crawford, Anne Curtis and Vhong Navarro perform in the Middle East edition of the show at the Dubai Airport Expo in Dubai on Thursday.

Showtime judges John Avilla serenade Karylle during their Middle East edition show at the Dubai Airport Expo in Dubai on Thursday, December 2, 2011.

The Watawat Dance crew fom Dubai enthral the crowd during the Showtime Middle East edition at the Dubai Airport Expo in Dubai on Thursday.

The KSA Knight enthral the crowd during the Showtime Middle East edition at the Dubai Airport Expo in Dubai on Thursday, December 2, 2011.

Showtime host Vice Ganda mingles with the crowd during the Middle East edition of the show at the Dubai Airport Expo in Dubai on Thursday.

The crowd during the Showtime Middle East edition show at the Dubai Airport Expo in Dubai on Thursday, December 2, 2011.

From left: Vhong Navarro, Cory Vidanes, John Avilla, Karylle, Vice Ganda, Billy Crawford, Teddy Corpuz, director Bobet Vidanes, Anne Curtis, Jugs Jugueta and Kim Atienza pose for a souvenir shot at the Madinat Jumeirah during a city tour in Dubai on December 1, 2011.

From left: Billy Crawford, Vhong Navarro, Anne Curtis, Vice Ganda and John Avilla at the Madinat Jumeirah during a city tour in Dubai on December 1, 2011.

Showtime host Anne Curtis pose for a souvenir photo with the Burj Khalifa during a city tour in Dubai on Thursday, December 1, 2011.

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