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The Reinvention of Wilbert Ross: From Dancer to Matinee Idol prodigious

Wilbert Ross first made a dent
as a contestant on the
“Tawag ng Tanghalan” segment
of “It’s Showtime.”

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Wilbert Ross? Fans may have known him as one of Hashtags’ hunky dancers, but after he left the group, Wilbert Ross unleashed his other talents. After all, he is a gifted singer-composer and actor as well.  

OF DREAMS AND CHALLENGES

Wilbert Ross first made a dent as a contestant on the “Tawag ng Tanghalan” segment of “It’s Showtime.” From the get go, he showed off his impressive pipes with a moving rendition of Lionel Richie’s classic song, “Hello”. Riding on the momentum, Wilbert Ross pursued his passion for performance, later joining “Pinoy Boyband Superstar” where he snagged a whopping 95 percent vote of confidence from the all-female audience. Despite the enthusiastic support of the crowd, however, a realistic Wilbert foresaw more challenges down the road and dealt with these as they came.

In an interview with the Philippine Star, Wilbert recalled the turning point when he and his mother opted to chase after his showbiz aspirations in Metro Manila. 

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