After the press presentation of the 16 finalists of "Artista Academy" two weeks ago, two "live exams," and one-on-one interview with the finalists last Saturday, Chanel Morales showed the most potential to win Best Actress.

Last Saturday, August 18, the 16 finalists of Artista Academy took their second live exams:

DANCE: Mark, Chanel, Shaira Mae, Julia, Akihiro and Chris.
SINGING: Brent, Malak, Jon, Marvelous and Steph.
ACTING: Vin, Sophie, Benjo, Nicole and Bruno.

Getting high remarks from the judges are Sophie Albert (acting) among the girls and Mark Neumann (dancing) among the guys.

On the other hand, the bottom three are Brent Manzano, Benjo Leoncio and Chris Leonardo. One of them will get kicked out of Artista Academy this Monday based on their grades from their classes at the AATA, their scores from the Live Exam critics and TV5 Talent Center (TV5TC), and from text votes.

After the tension-filled live exams, I was able to interview most of the finalists. I asked each of them their “edge” in order to win the competition, who they think will get the boot this Monday and the preparations they are doing in order to earn high grades.

I must say after I talked with the contestants, my favorite since the press presentation 2 weeks ago did not change. I think Chanel Morales from Bacolod has the potential to win Best Actress and the P10 million. Among the girls, she’s the one to beat!

To vote for Chanel, text AA Chanel and send to 5656. To vote for other contestant, just change the name to the contestant of your choice.

Here’s Chanel inviting Starmo peeps to watch “Artista Academy” on TV5:

— GALLERY: AA Live Exams and One-on-One Interview —