The sky is truly the limit for these Filipino dancers, who despite coming from humble backgrounds, have shown their passion and outstanding talent.
Urban Crew, a hip-hop and acrobatics group from the Philippines, set the ‘Asia’s Got Talent’ stage on fire with their gravity-defying dance performance filled with flips and stunts, bringing judges Jay Park and David Foster to their feet.
“You definitely blow other acrobatic teams out of the water with what you did,” Korean singer-dancer Park said.
Foster, on the other hand, commended the group for the inspiring work they do in the Philippines, teaching dance to street children to help distance the kids from bad habits.
“Fifty or a hundred years from now, you’re going to leave the Philippines in a better place with what you are doing.”
One member recalled that he was living in the streets until the dance crew welcomed him and became his family.
“Naging palaboy ako, pala-away. Nakita ako ng leader namin at tinulungan ako makabalik sa tamang direksyon ng buhay,” he said.
Urban Crew received got all three nods from the judges, bringing them one step closer to their dream of winning the competition.
“Pangarap po namin manalo. $100,000 [price money] ay malaking bagay sa amin, sa pamilya namin, at sa mga tinutulungan namin araw-araw, maka-inspire sa mga bata na matutong sumayaw at lumayo sa masamang bisyo,” the group said in a interview.
Watch their jaw-dropping performance here:
WATCH: Teary-eyed David Archuleta sings Tagalog songs
There’s a reason why Filipino fans love David Archuleta.
Five years since he released his fourth album Forevermore exclusively in the Philippines, the American Idol alumnus graced the Philippine concert stage once again.
This time, the singer-songwriter turned emotional, singing a medley of OPM hits including Nandito Ako, Forevermore, and You Are My Song.
After his successful concert in Manila, Archuleta took to social media to thank his avid supporters.
“Trying to reach out to you touch my hand. Thank you Philippines for an unforgettable show tonight! I feel truly blessed! Hope to see you again soon,” he posted on his Instagram.
