Overview
StarStruck was first announced on GMA Network program SOP, where the hosts invited teenagers to audition for the upcoming StarStruck season. Much of the auditions were held at the GMA Network's headquarters and at SM Supermalls throughout the Philippines.
The first season of StarStruck was directed by Lino Cayetano, who has studied and taught film in the University of the Philippines, aside from his film and audiovisual communications course in New York Film Academy.
The pilot episode was aired on October 27, 2003. Out of thousands who auditioned, only 100 were chosen for the first cut. From 100, it was trimmed down to 60, then from 60 to 30, and from 30 to the 14 finalists. The Final Fourteen underwent various workshops and trainings in order to develop their personalities, talents, and charisma. But, the twist is that every week, two of the Final 14 may have to say goodbye until only four remain. Those who were eliminated were dubbed as "StarStruck Avengers". The Final Four Survivors will vie for the coveted "Ultimate Survivor" title, one male and one female. Each of them have received five-hundred thousand pesos and exclusive contracts from GMA Network. The runner-ups received one-hundred thousand pesos as well. The StarStruck Avengers (the losing contestants) also received exclusive contracts from the network.
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