GRETCHEN ESPINA: The NEW 'PINOY IDOL' WINNER - Pics & Video August 16, 2008 Saturday

GMA-7 and Freemantle Media has a new 'PINOY IDOL' in the form of 20 year old from Biliran, Gretchen Espina. The declaration of its winner was held yesterday at the SMX Convention Center near the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay city.

Gretchen Espina bested Jayann Bautista, 24, from Pampanga who placed second and Ram Chaves, 25, from Cagayan de Oro, placed third. All 3 finalists were voted by the public via SMS texting.

Gretchen Espina will receive P1 million, a condominium unit, a brand new car (Mitsubishi Lancer LXi 2008 series), a P1-million recording contract with Sony BMG Music Philippines, and a television contract with GMA 7 worth P500,000.

Here's a video of the third round of their final performance last Saturday night August 16, 2008



some snapshots from the video


Gretchen Espina


Jayann Bautista


Ram Chaves