But after seeing the huge profits that ‘idols’ could rake in, Star Circle changed course and took its new format.
Maria, while the jury is composed of Boy Abunda, an entertainment writer, TV host and talent manager; Gloria Diaz, an actress and former beauty queen; and Lauren Dyogi, TV director and writer.
From an estimated 10 thousands who auditioned, 10 lucky hopefuls made it to the Final 10 or called as the Magic Circle of 10, which is composed of Hero Angeles, Sandara Park, Joross Gamboa, Roxanne Guinoo, Melissa Ricks, Neri Naig, Errol Abalayan, Michelle Madrigal, Joseph Bitangcol and Raphael Martinez.
Sandara Park won again the Voter's choice award but this didn't help her to become the Grand Questor.
Hero Angeles became the Grand Questor by adding the voter's choice and his score from the judges.