By Carmela Reyes
Central Luzon Desk
CITY OF MALOLOS, Philippines–Bulacan residents and officials hailed an 11-year-old girl from this city who topped the junior division in the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) held on July 31 to August 3 in California.
Aria Daniella Clemente, who arrived here last week, was proclaimed grand champion in the WCOPA junior division after besting 5,000 contestants from 52 countries.
Clemente, a Grade 6 pupil of Stella Maris Academy of Malolos, also bagged the “Performer of the World” award in the junior category after she beat winners in other categories.
She received the “Vocalist of the World” honors after besting 50 other finalists in the singing tilt held at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles.
The WCOPA is an annual search for artists involved in modeling, singing, acting and dancing.
The Bulacan government recognized Clemente’s achievement during a program here on Monday.
Clemente reached the finals after winning five medals and plaques in the two rounds of the singing competition. She topped the five categories of Broadway music, gospel, Latin, pop and rock.
August 22nd, 2007 at 12:14 pm
Aria, the first time i saw you in Little Big Star last year, i knew you will become a STAR one day! CONGRATULATIONS! God bless.
August 20th, 2007 at 1:17 pm
In behalf of the officers and members of the Knights of Columbus Queen of Angels Council no. 7759 LA, CA, USA, I would like to express my wholehearted congratulations to our jewel Aria Daniella Clemente. Ikaw ay isang napakalaking karangalan para sa ating mga Pilipino sa buong mundo, maraming salamat. God bless.
August 16th, 2007 at 4:26 pm
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August 16th, 2007 at 3:30 pm
Salamat sayo Aria Daniella Clemente.. You make every Filipino in the world proud! MABUHAY KA AT SANA MAGKAMIT KA PA NG MARAMING PARANGAL. SIMULA PALANG IYAN AT MARAMI PANG DARATING PARA SAYO!
August 16th, 2007 at 3:30 am
As a Filipino citizen, indeed, it is a very proud feeling to know that we can accomplished something on our own. I just wish that all gifted Filipinos around the world will go back home to contribute their skills for the good of the country.