Kanta Pilipinas premieres tonight on TV5

CEBU, Philippines - TV5’s first original reality singing search Kanta Pilipinas will inspire the whole nation when it premieres today, February 9 at 9pm.

Aside from singing their hearts out, the 24 finalists will also move viewers with their life stories. With the tagline “Kanta Mo, Kwento Mo, Kapatid,” Kanta Pilipinas is hosted by the country’s most sought-after solo artist/composer/producer Rico Blanco. Two of the biggest names in the music industry – the award-winning musician, the "Maestro" Mr. Ryan Cayabyab and Asia’s Nightingale, Ms. Lani Misalucha, will serve as judges of the show.

Who among the 24 Kanta Pilipinas hopefuls will bag the grand prize of PhP1 million and a recording contract? Watch 5az1, Adrian Tabaldo, Allan Gonzales, Allison Gonzales, Chadleen Lacdo-O, Daniel Grospe and JB Landrito, Dea Formilleza, Esther Martinez, Ferns Tosco, Gian Carlo Baldonido, Gregory Llamoso, Haizel Fernando, Isaiah Antonio, Jacob Gayanelo, Janeth Gomez, Jeniffer Maravilla, Nicole and Carlo David, Pia Diamante, Raz Mendoza, Ricky Deloviar, Rochelle Merced, Thara Jordana, Timothy Pavino and Zari Bilon as they outperform one another on the show.

Catch the pilot episode of Kanta Pilipinas at 9:00 pm tonight on TV5. (FREEMAN)