ABS CBN's Cathy Remperas Is Now GMA7's Catherine Rem

CAPTIVATING. CHARMING. CATHERINE. Remember former Kapamilya and now Kapuso Cathy Remperas? After switching networks, the dusky Boholana beauty was rechristened Catherine Rem to signal the new direction that her showbiz career is headed to. 

In Philippine showbiz, the screen name is an important aspect to getting that elusive star wattage. There is something romantic and glamorous about the change of names. It signifies a rebirth and of being reborn.

Catherine is now slowly but surely getting the attention she deserves with a string of high- profile projects under the tutelage of her mentor Direk Maryo J delos Reyes. 

 Kapuso star Cathy Remperas turns twenteen

She considers her scene with acting legend Nora Aunor in Magpakailanman shown on TV a few weeks back as the perfect gift when she celebrated her birthday recently. Cheers to the birthday belle!

DID YOU KNOW THAT Kapuso talents Catherine Rem & Richell Angalot competed during the Miss Bohol International Pageant 2006 Edition? 

 PARALLEL LIVES: Cathy & Rich 

Both ladies would later tread parallel tracks with Cathy becoming an ABS CBN Pinoy Big Brother Housemate in Oct 2009 while Richelle would be chosen as First Princess in GMA 7's talent search "Starstruck" and place as 2009 Bb. Pilipinas 1st Runner Up and Miss Talent

  

Cathy Remperas' Pageant Days in Bohol

Did you know that before Cathy Enojo Remperas made it as ABS CBN’s PBB Housemate back in October 2009, she also figured prominently in local beauty pageants?

Cathy as Miss Bohol Int’l 1^st RU

Photo Credits: Roger Vicente


 

She joined the 2006 edition of the Miss Bohol International Pageant where she competed with Boholanas from the United States, Canada & Manila. At that time, Cathy was a BS Nursing student from Holy Name University, Tagbilaran City.

the face & figure that made her Best in Swimwear 

Cathy Remperas practically swept all the awards including Miss Photogenic & Miss Talent 2^nd RU and also topped the National Costumes, Swimwear & Evening Gown competitions. She was on her way to bagging the crown and only the final question stood in the way. 

She acquitted herself quite well with her final question asked by Bea Zobel Jr but it was UB’s bet, Loida Lagonoy , who shone brighter in the final round thus clinching the crown while Cathy had to settle for 1^st RU honors.

 elegant Evening Gown presentation

After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Nursing and passing the licensure exams for nurses in 2009, Cathy put her all her professional plans on hold when she was picked as one of the housemates for ABS CBN’s reality show Pinoy Big Brother. 

 Your Blogger interviews Cathy during PINR Press Presentation

 Cathy is second from left during Parade of Nations

Prior to her entry to showbiz, Cathy and Your Blogger co- hosted the 2009 Miss Bohol Sandugo Pageant. On hindsight, many have realized that her hosting stint was her baptism of fire prior to her departure for Manila.

Co- hosting the Miss Bohol Sandugo 2009 Pageant

Cathy Remperas: Goodbye ABS CBN, Hello GMA 7

Ever wonder how Cathy Remperas is doing? After making a splash in the ABS CBN Pinoy Big Brother 2009 Edition, it seemed to many that she had quit showbiz. 

Ms Cathy Remperas

The registered nurse and Miss Bohol International 2006 1st RU who was last seen in Maalalaa  Mo Kaya Holy Week Special last year has finally resurfaced and with much fanfare.

With the cast of Parikoy topbilled by Dingdong Dantes & with Direk Maryo J de los Reyes

She has moved to the other station where she is in the main cast of GMA 7’s “PariKoy” an inspirational teleserye directed by Boholano director Maryo J. de los Reyes and topbilled by Dingdong Dantes who plays a priest. 

According to DirekMaryo, Cathy will play a very interesting role. The teleserye will premiere on March 9.

2006 Miss Bohol International Talent Night

TALENT SHOWCASE

The showcase of talents is definitely one of the most- awaited segments of most beauty pageants. 

Aside from its entertainment value, it is also a veritable treasure trove for many talent agents/ scouts who are in the lookout for raw potentials in the performing arts. 



Not many might have been blessed with the grace & fluidity of Terpsichore or trained under the tutelage of Thespis but the deafening applause, the admiration from adoring fans and the chance to share with the audience one's art are all worth the endless rehearsals and the pressure to deliver.

Bohol Tropics Resort is the Talent show venue

The talent segment has become an event in itself and is usually held on a separate date and venue. 

As judge and pageant coach, I notice that most candidates usually showcase everything in the very limited time that they have to present their talents.

Good if the candidate is actually versatile but my advice for the girls would be to showcase ONLY what she really excels in. 

Guests await the start of the show

If she croaks like a frog, never ever dare to sing live! If you realize that the backup dancers are way way better and can actually eclipse your moment onstage, then don't!

Judges for the Talent Competition are selected mostly for their backgound and experiences in the performing arts and some are also invited as judges for their exposure to the world of refinement & culture

TALENT NIGHT PANEL OF JUDGES:

1. Jean Joan Ibba, she was Miss Tagbilaran in the 2003 Miss Bohol International Quest where she was a runner up as well as voted as Miss Talent for the eloquent & elegant delivery of a monologue which she herself penned

2. Irena Heberer, German socialite who is a fixture in the society as well as the culture & arts scene in Bohol

3. Eva Santos, famous Boholana diva who represented the Philippines in the 1992 Midnight Sun International Song Festival where she won 3rd place after singing her own composition 

4. Irving Spivey, the Chief of Respiratory Therapy at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. As a former colleague and friend of Betty Garcia, Chairperson of TBTK, he was invited as TBTK 2006 guest

5. Cebu City Councilor & Jaycee luminary Hon. Augustus Joy Young, 

L-R: Jean Joan Ibba, Irena Heberer & Hon. Joy Young

Ms. Eva Santos & Mr. Irving Spivey

JUDGING CRITERIA

The judges were to evaluate each candidate's performance and give her a score ranging from 1 to 20 with 20 as the perfect score. 

They were to grade each girl based on quality of performance, mastery & virtuosity, stage presence, star quality & entertainment value

Candidates and coaches have to be reminded that the talent segment is judged mainly and most of the times, solely on the basis of the girl's performance. 

Having the most expensive  costumes & accessories and being provided with the most impressive props would just be an exercise in futility. 

The judges are focused on the sterling aspect of the performance, how the girl  connects with the audience and of course, the star quality. 

Does she catch & hold the attention of judges & audiences alike? 

If you can outsing Leah Salonga, then showcase your vocal stylings with a solo not an entire repertoire. 


The judges and the audience don't have to eat the whole cake to know it's delicious, right?

TALENT NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS

The show started with the Pesentation & Introduction of Candidates

SHOWCASE OF TALENTS

Loida Lagonoy shows why she was a Dimiao Children's Rondalla member

Erica Galeon presents a scintillating belly dance

Catherine Biliran lipsyncs her way to the audiences' hearts with a Miss Saigon piece

Oohs and aahs from Cristine de la Cruz who smolders onstage

Richelle Angalot acts and models at the same time

Judith Galang shows them what hip hop is all about

Jordan Nicole Sumodobila starts with a little acting

Jordan with her showstopping Broadway number

Cathy sizzles and draws whistles with her Latin dance number

Cathy does her splits and turns with elan & flair

Judith Chatto impresses with her modern jazz & interpretative dance

Kathy Lynn gyrates with her belly dance

Kathy Lynn dazzles with her hip swinging

Gladys Sumaylo adds a patriotic flavor to her interpretative dance

Gayle Marielle Ramirez shares her music with a song & piano accompaniment

Ivn Ryzl Sarno was a revelation in her talent showcase

The candidates huddle after their presentations

Reigning queen Maya Galvan is acknowledged

Guest performer & judge Eva Santos shows everyone what world- class talent is all about

The girls whoop it up as they dance to the music of Eva Santos

Loida Lagonoy is named one of the Top Three in the Talent Show

The Top Three are Jordan Nicole, Cathy & Loida

The candidates with the Chocolate Hills Lady Jaycees, pageant organizers

Eva Santos is flanked by Betty Veloso- Garcia and other TBTK guests

At far right is Madame Pureza Veloso- Chatto, the Pageant Chair

Event host is Ms. Baby Gulle- Bantol

Photo Credits: Mr. Irving Spivey