PHILIPPINES – Team Ogie Alcasid, Kim Chiu, Lassy, and MC Muah emerged as the grand champion of Magpasikat 2024 on “It’s Showtime,” delivering a powerful performance on October 26 that highlighted the importance of rest, calm, and resilience. Their routine, praised by judges and viewers alike, emphasized the message “tigil, kalma, pahinga” (pause, calm, rest), resonating with audiences for its emotional depth and visual strength.
This year’s winning performance featured a dynamic showcase of acrobatics, music, and daring stunts, including Kim Chiu’s aerial trapeze act, Ogie Alcasid’s piano piece on a rotating platform, and challenging stunts by MC Muah and Lassy. Their heartfelt presentation scored the highest among teams and earned them a cash prize of PHP 300,000, which they will donate to Typhoon Kristine victims via the Angat Buhay foundation.
Kim Chiu, winning her third Magpasikat title, shared her joy over the team’s accomplishment despite facing significant challenges. Ogie Alcasid expressed pride in his first win, appreciating both the team’s dedication and the positive responses from fans.
Coming in second was the team of Jhong Hilario, Jackie Gonzaga, and Cianne Dominguez, who focused on mental health, winning PHP 200,000 for charity. Anne Curtis, Jugs Jugueta, and Teddy Corpuz took third with a performance commemorating the show’s fifteen-year legacy, while the teams led by Vice Ganda and Vhong Navarro each received PHP 50,000 for their respective charities.
Judging this year’s competition were renowned figures from Philippine entertainment, including director Rory Quintos, actress Alice Dixson, and actor Donny Pangilinan. The excitement for the Magpasikat 2024 winners announcement sent #ItsShowtimeKinseyyy trending worldwide, peaking at 369,498 concurrent views.
Catch “It’s Showtime” every day at 12 PM on multiple platforms, including A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, and GMA Pinoy TV.
FAQs
Q: Who won the Magpasikat 2024 grand champion title?
A: Team Ogie Alcasid, Kim Chiu, Lassy, and MC Muah won the title with a performance centered on rest and resilience.
Q: What message did the winning team convey in their performance?
A: Their performance promoted the theme of “tigil, kalma, pahinga” (pause, calm, rest), emphasizing mental well-being.
Q: What notable stunts were performed by Team Ogie, Kim, Lassy, and MC?
A: Kim Chiu performed on a trapeze, Ogie Alcasid played piano on a rotating platform, and MC and Lassy performed challenging stunts.
Q: How much prize money did the winners receive, and what will they do with it?
A: They received PHP 300,000, which they will donate to Typhoon Kristine victims through the Angat Buhay foundation.
Q: Who judged the Magpasikat 2024 competition?
A: Judges included director Rory Quintos, actress Alice Dixson, and actor Donny Pangilinan.
Q: Where can viewers watch “It’s Showtime”?
A: The show airs at 12 PM on A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, GMA, GTV, ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube, and GMA Pinoy TV.
