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Power Duo is a dance duo in the
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. The group was known as the grand winner in the fifth season of the
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''Got Talent'' franchise.


Background

The Power Duo is composed of real-life couple Anjanette and Gervin from
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. Starting out as friends on the show they started dating after their emotional audition. Their audition made Judge Robin Padilla hit the golden buzzer which sent them directly to semi-finals. Their semi-finals interpretation of Wag Ka Nang Umiyak also impressed the Judges and viewers receiving more than half of the public votes, paving the way to their Grand Finals appearance. The Duo's evident chemistry on-and-off the stage won over most of the judges and viewers. They garnered a 100% of votes from viewers and judges to be declared winner of the ''Pilipinas Got Talent''
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and took home the grand prize of
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2 million. They are the first dance act to be named grand winner, where the winners of the first four seasons are all singers.


Reception

Their Grand Finals performance of interpretative dance to the OPM ballad "Ikaw Lamang" received a standing ovation from all four judges as well as 100 percent of votes from viewers and judges. The performance garnered praises from the judges with
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saying to the couple Freddie M. Garcia added that he's completely amazed at how the duo did their performance making him speechless. While Robin Padilla had this to say to the couple: "When love talks, everybody listens. Love conquers all, sabi nga nila. Power Duo, you are the
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of 'Pilipinas Got Talent'. Panalo na kayo."


Post-PGT

After winning ''Pilipinas Got Talent'', the couple said they were preparing for international competitions, such as ''
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'', where they finished third place. In 2019, the couple performed as part of Team Vhong- Mariel during '' It's Showtimes Magpasikat 2019. In 2023, the couple participated in '' America’s Got Talent: All-Stars'', where they finished as finalists.


See also

* ''Pilipinas Got Talent'' (season 5) *
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*
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* Maasinhon Trio


References

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