Protege: The Battle for the Big Artista Break Season 2 : 4th Elimination Night

Photo credits to :  Protege Facebook fanpage

In today's gala night, the Proteges performed with their mentors together with their short clips.

It started with "Super Sweetheart" Thea Tolentino, Zandra Summer, the "Kembot Kitten" and mentor Gina Alajar with their video clip "Bruha".  They danced in the tune of Bad Romance.

Judge Annette Gozon-Abrogar gave her opinion:

Very different ang nakita ko ngayon kay Thea.  You can be a versatile actress.  Gusto ko makita kung kaya ni Zandra yung nakakaawa na role

Second performance was done by Jeric Gonzales, "Kilig Cutie", the "Chinito Charmer" Mikoy Morales together with their mentor "Jolina Magdangal" the expectant versatile mother. The short clip entitled "Kwintas".  They sang as a boy band group singing What Makes You Beautiful and I Want it that Way.

Judge Joey De Leon said,

Maganda, cute yung number niyo. Very nice!  Si Mikoy pwede lumabas na pilyo.  Si Jeric alam na lahat, pambida.

Third performers, the team of Roderick Paulate with his protege Elle Ramirez, the "Sexy Senorita" and Japs de Luna, "the Hataw Kid" with their short clip, "Jack and Poy".  They performed an interpretative dance while mentor Roderick Paulate sang "A Little Respect"

But before Judge Cherrie Gil commented, host Carla Abellana said "Happy Birthday" to Protege Japs De Luna.  Judge Cherrie Gil says,

Japs, today you are endearing.  You manage to make it on my top three.  Elle, I always followed you.  You are one who will make it in this competition.  You are in my top list! I wanna see you sing!

Fourth performance was done by Team Ricky Davao with his Protege Shelly Hipolito, "Kikay Babe" and Bryan Benedict, "Hot Hunk" with their short clip "Ninong".

Judge Bert de Leon gave his opinion

Congrats kasi nalabas mo kay Bryan yung pagiging action star na frustration mo, Shelly nalabas ang sexy and alluring side of her.  Medyo awkward ang dance moves mo Bryan kasi hiphop ka but the action stunts, right on! Kuha mo! 

Last performers was Ruru Madrid, "Pilyong Astig", Arny Ross "Dance Darling" with mentor Philip Salvador.      Their short clip entitled "Papa" and showed an interpretative dance "Because of You"

Judge Annette Gozon-Abrogar said,

Si Ruru, even if some of your moves are awkward, its part of your charm.  Arny medyo matured ka sa lahat, gusto ko makita yung youthfulness mo. Masyadong malakas

Judge Bert de Leon gave his opinion in the video, 

Si Ruru marunong siya umarte, si arny deficient dun pero nailabas mo

While Judge Cherrie Gil says

Arny ang emotion sa lyrical dance dapat sa moves nilalabas hindi sa mukha

A special number was held.  Proteges together with their mentors danced the number one Korean Hit dance "Oppa Gangnam Style"

The two hosts said the basis of today's elimination are the combination of judge's score and text votes.  They also announced that Bryan Benedict, Japs de Luna, Shelly Hipolito, Ruru Madrid and Arny Ross are in the bottom spot.

Ruru, you are safe.   Shelly your battle is still on.  Arny your battle ends tonight.  Thank you and goodbye.

Photo credits to :  Protege Facebook fanpage

Arny cried a lot.  But mentor Philip gave his love and care for Arny Ross

Well, mahirap gumawa ng vtr na napakaigsi actually marami pa pwede ipakita si Arny. You have everything  Arny.  You will be great.. hang on to the Lord.  Yung journey mo dito  mahirap mapantayan un... wala kang dinisrepect na tao. I like your acttitude sa work  I'm proud of you

The gala night ended with a short farewell video from Arny Ross