(ANGELEÑA CHILD WONDER. Qarah Branda Markaye Perez of Barangay Malabanias pays a courtesy visit to Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. before leaving for the grand finals of SM Little Stars 2019 slated on August 18, 2019 at SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia in Manila. Qarah will represent the city and the entire North Luzon 3 in the said national competition of talents and charm.)
ANGELES CITY – Qarah Branda Markaye Perez of Barangay Malabanias here is set to represent this highly-urbanized city and the Province of Pampanga in a day of talent spectacle dubbed SM Little Stars 2019 slated on August 18, 2019 at SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia in Manila.
Qarah will try to outshine 30 finalists from all over the Philippines and bring back the province’s winning streak in the said competition of wit, charm, and talents.
The 5-year old child wonder emerged as the winner of the preliminary competitions (under the Dance Category) at SM City Clark where she joined and bested 138 auditionees and 23 regional finalists with her captivating dance moves.
According to her mother, Katrina Rachelle Perez, Qarah’s potential in dancing has been seen at a very young age. During Qarah’s spare time, she tries to mimic dance choreographies of famous hip-hop and all-female groups.
Her parents, who are both ballroom experts, has been in full support of her endeavors to reach her ultimate dreams.
Meanwhile, the City Government of Angeles has expressed its full backing to Qarah’s bid in the said nationwide talent search. During a courtesy call, Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. pledged assistance to her as he expressed his confidence that the young wonder will make it to the final cut and emerge as victor in the said competition.
The Barangay Malabanias Council headed by Captain Reynaldo Gueco also pledged financial support to Qarah.
“To our fellow Kapampangans, we are very much elated to the support that you have been extending to Qarah. Seeing all your messages makes her a champion already,” said Qarah’s mother.
If Qarah makes it to the cut, she will join the roster of SM Little Stars Grand Winners from Pampanga like Chunsa Jung (2014) and Marcu Cabais (2016).
To vote her for the SM Little Stars 2019 People’s Choice, log on towww.smlittlestars.com.ph and click on QARAH. The competition allows 10 votes per day. Voting ends on August 15 at 11:59pm (Philippine Standard Time).
The winner of SM Little Stars will take home two brand new cars, P100,000 worth of cash and SM gift certificates, trip for two to China, college scholarships, and a management contract with Regal Films.