Caregiver Rose Fostanes in X-Factor Isarael Received Standing Ovation
Amid her fears, doubts, and feeling of inferiority, the 46-year-old Filipina caregiver was able to capture the attentionĀ of the judges of the reality television contest, "X-Factor Israel". Fostanes also wowed and received a standing ovation from her fellow contestants following her amazing performance.
Hundreds of Filipinos are packed with talents and are waiting to be discovered. But a pinay caregiver in Israel identified as Rose Fostanes decided not to wait for someone to discover her golden voice. The Tel-Aviv-based caregiver presented herself and joined the boot camp of X-Factor Isarael.
In her taped interview, the pinay caregiver admitted that she got intimated with some Israeli competitors, who joined the reality show.
"I feel that everybody is looking at me like I am an alien. I'm afraid that maybe nobody will talk to me because the Israeli see Filipinos working here in houses," she said. "Communication with the people is a big challenge for me in the boot camp," she added.
The clip also showed Fostanes with a fellow contestant who sat beside her on a bench during the interview. She said that she is not that confident about herself.
"Maybe this is why I am afraid. When they say 'No, you sing very good' It's like I don't believe them. I don't know," Fostanes said.
With all those doubts running at the back of her head, she was still firm in claiming that joining X-Factor Israel is not only about chasing her dream. Fostanes said that all she wants to achieve is to be able to provide a better future for her family in the Philippines.
"This is not a game. I am competing not only for myself, for my family because I want to help them. They are very poor in the Philippines," she said.
And when she described how she was feeling during the boot camp, Fostanes said, "My heart is 'tug,tog'. Because if you get one mistake, maybe your journey in X Factor will be gone and maybe your dream to be something else will all be finished." (ABS-CBN news)
"You have to move. You have to fight. You have to be the best. Maybe it's not too late for me to have a good life," the determined Filipina caregiver said.
Rose Fostanes rendered her own version of Lady Gaga's hit song "You and I." Half-way through her performance, Fostanes' fellow contestants were apparently shocked with the quality of her voice. The 46-year-old caregiver wowed all three judges, received a standing ovation from her fellow competitors and she instantly earned their respect as well. All judges of x-factor Isarael gave her all the praises as she moves into the next level of the competition.
Congratulations kabayan. Stay humble. You have a great talent. Good luck Rose!