The inaugural “Sama-sama sa Angel’s Pizza” TikTok Singing Contest, an electrifying celebration of talent and creativity, reached its pinnacle yesterday with the Grand Finals held at Viva Café in Cyberpark Tower 1, Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City.
The contest, inspired by the catchy Sama-sama sa Angels Pizza Jingle conceived in early 2023, garnered overwhelming participation, with over 100 contestants from various corners of the Philippines showcasing their vocal prowess and charisma.
Mr. Justin Liu, Executive Chairman of Figaro Coffee Group, commended the success of the event, highlighting its remarkable achievement despite minimal promotional efforts. Four exceptional finalists emerged victorious after rigorous eliminations, each representing a distinct region of the country.
The top honors were clinched by Karl Aris Tanhueco from Pampanga, who captivated the audience and judges with his exceptional talent. Renz Robosa from Pangasinan secured the first runner-up position, while Julianna Charmagne Sunto of Batangas City claimed the title of second runner-up. Arvin John Sualibio of Navotas City rounded up the top positions as the third runner-up, leaving an indelible mark with their remarkable performances.
The prizes awarded were as follows:
• Grand Winner: P50,000 cash, P5,000 Gift Certificate, and Trophy
• 1st Runner-up: P25,000 cash, P5,000 Gift Certificate, and Trophy
• 2nd Runner-up: P15,000 cash, P5,000 Gift Certificate, and Trophy
• 3rd Runner-up: P5,000 cash, P5,000 Gift Certificate, and Trophy
The event was expertly hosted by Jean Kiley, a renowned Viva Artists singer-songwriter, host, and actor, who added a vibrant charm to the proceedings. Attendees were treated to special performances by Ms. Jehramae Trangia, a talented Viva artist hailing from Talisay City, Cebu, and Mr. Enzo Villegas, an acclaimed singer-songwriter and member of FILSCAP, showcasing the rich diversity of Filipino musical talent.
The “Sama-sama sa Angel’s Pizza” TikTok Singing Contest Grand Finals was not just a competition but a celebration of Filipino creativity and passion for music, leaving an indelible mark on all those who participated and witnessed the spectacle.
About FIGARO COFFEE GROUP, INC
Figaro Coffee Group Inc. (FCG) was incorporated on July 6, 2018 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Carmetheus Holdings, Inc. primarily to process, manufacture, package all kinds of food products, and establish, invest, develop, operate and maintain restaurants, coffee shops and refreshments parlors, among others.
FCG has one subsidiary, Figaro Coffee Systems, Inc. (FCSI), through which it operates and/or franchises a network of retail restaurants. These include Figaro Coffee, a coffee shop chain with domestic and international branches; Angel’s Pizza, a pizza store chain; Tien Ma’s, a Taiwanese cuisine restaurant chain; Koobideh Kebabs, a casual-dining persian kebab chain; and Café Portofino, a cloud-kitchen outlet which primarily serves a variety of food and pastries.
