MANILA, Philippines – Filipino-Australian Cyrus Villanueva was named grand winner of the X Factor Australia 2015 as announced on Tuesday night, November 24 during the live grand finals.
Cyrus Villanueva made a back-to-back wins for Filipinos following the success of Marlisa Punzalan who ruled the competition last year.
The 19-year old graphic design student toppled other finalists Sydney duo Jess Dunbar and Matt Price, both 24, and Louise Adams, 31, from Mount Gambier.
On the live performance night Monday, Villanueva shown a powerful rendition of Labrinth's “Jealous,” which moved his mentor, American rock icon Chris Isaak, and co-judge Dannii Minogue to tears. He also performed his audition song The Weeknd’s “Earned It" and the winner's song “Stone.”
Cyrus Villanueva made a back-to-back wins for Filipinos following the success of Marlisa Punzalan who ruled the competition last year.
I never thought I would have made it this far - through the ups and the downs! THANK YOU! https://t.co/u7jY1J149M pic.twitter.com/GnrIVG316q
— Cyrus (@cyrusvill) November 24, 2015
The 19-year old graphic design student toppled other finalists Sydney duo Jess Dunbar and Matt Price, both 24, and Louise Adams, 31, from Mount Gambier.
X-Factor Australia Grand Champion: Fil-Aussie CYRUS VILLANUEVA!!!
Pakaganda ng boses!
2 years in a row na Pinoy! pic.twitter.com/2G1FpVo7rD
— Titan (@_CEREALKILL3R) November 24, 2015
— Bea ♡ ❤️ ♡ (@MissBeaMarie) November 24, 2015
— #TVWEEKmag (@TVWEEKmag) November 24, 2015
On the live performance night Monday, Villanueva shown a powerful rendition of Labrinth's “Jealous,” which moved his mentor, American rock icon Chris Isaak, and co-judge Dannii Minogue to tears. He also performed his audition song The Weeknd’s “Earned It" and the winner's song “Stone.”
