Artista Academy: From 16 to 6

After the heart-thumping episode last night, the whole country now knows who among the past 12 students are joining the Top 6 students of Artista Academy. And from Akihiro Blanco, Vin Abrenica, Chanel Morales and Sophie Albert, we also now have Shaira Mae and Mark Neumann back in the class - competing for the P20 million combined total prizes and the chance to become the next stars of TV5.

As last night marks the start of Artista Academy's most explosive episodes, the announcement of the Honor's List or the Final 6 shocked everyone when Academy Principal Wilma Galvantes announced the names of Shaira Mae and Mark as the returning students of the class.

From the combined votes of the judges and of the text votes of the fans for the entire past week, Shaira Mae and Mark emerged from the other competing students namely Benjo Leoncio, Chris Leonardo, Jon Orlando, Brent Manzano, Marvelous Alejo, Nicole Estrada, Malak So Shidfat and Stephanie Rowe on this face-off which happened live at the Broadway Centrum.

For a quick recap, last night, the 10 students who vied for the remaining two slots took their turns showing their best in dancing, singing and acting through this last live exam made specially for them. From the opening number, which tested both their singing and dancing skills, to their individual performances and acting test, that I personally liked, these 10 students gave their best shot to complete the list of the Top 6.

I have my own bet, of course, but unfortunately, my bets didn't make it. Though, still, I am happy, because what we have now are the best of the besst base from the eyes of many people and of the judges. So, to Akihiro Blanco, Vin Abrenica, Chanel Morales, Sophie Albert, Shaira Mae and Mark Neumann , may the best actor and best actress win! Give us a good show, okay?