hollywood dreamin'

i was able to watch an episode of "hollywood dream", another rip-off of the US-reality-show formula, on ABC 5 last sunday. the idea is ok. filipinos vying for a chance in hollywood. i learned that initially, the list included: Giselle Sanchez, Juliana Palermo, John Arcilla, Rey PJ Abellana, Lester Llansang, Roxanne Barcelo, Miguel Garcia, Dennis Coronel, Raymond Bagatsing, Pinky Amador, Andrea del Rosario, Rafael Rosell, Jao Mapa, Dimples Romana, Baron Geisler, January Isaac, Julia Clarete, Valerie Concepcion, Czarina de Leon, Princess Schuck, Jamie Wilson, Joel Trinidad. But last Sunday, there were just a dozen of them left. I'm rooting forr Pinky Amador, Jamie Wilson (who i last saw in the hilarious digital indie "Big Time") , John Arcilla (who's still gwapo), and Julia Clarete. This girl named mickie hyatt (what? like paris hilton??) was eliminated. and rightly so, i think. because she danced and sang badly. a close sedon would be Baron Geisler. i mean, he didn't know the lyrics of the song he chose to perform, and even asked for a "take two"--and still it was bad! how can you perform in front of armida siguion-reyna, joel lamangan, and audie gemore like that? i don't know if the series was taped before he decided to stay sober, because he sure looked and acted like he was drunk and/or high. at least, that's my impression.
i think what makes the show a bit more credible is the presence of the theater professionals there. and industry-professionals as judges. i hope my favorites make it!