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How did the lives of 'Idol Philippines' season 2 Top 5 change after the show?

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Josiah Antonio, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Photo from ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel." src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/entertainment/09/25/09252022-how-did-the-lives-idol-ph-season-2-top-5-change-after-show.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Photo from ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel.</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — A week after the show concluded, the Top 5 hopefuls of &quot;Idol Philippines&quot; season 2 shared Sunday how their lives have changed after the show.</p><p>At a media conference, Ann Raniel said that she appreciated herself more throughout the competition which made her more confident in her performances.</p><p>&quot;Mas na-appreciate ko po ‘yung sarili ko. Dati po kasi hindi po ako ka-confident bago po ako sumalang ng ‘Idol Philippines’ and as time passes by po, nakikita ko po ‘yung suporta ng tao sa akin,&quot; she said. </p><p>&quot;Lalo na po ‘yung mga judges at lalo na po kung gaano kalayo ‘yung narating ko po ngayon. Mas na-appreciate ko po ‘yung sarili ko and mas naging grateful po ako sa lahat ng blessings po ni Lord.&quot;</p><p>Bryan Chong said that the show made him shift his perspective and pursue a career in music. He said he felt like &#x27;Idol Philippines&#x27; came at the right time for him. </p><p>&quot;Maraming beses na po akong sumubok sa pangarap ko para mapansin po pero parang lagi po akong nare-reject pero rito sa &#x27;Idol&#x27;, napansin po ako,&quot; he said. </p><p>&quot;Tsaka napakita ko po ‘yung kakayahan ko artist. May right timing po tayo lahat.&quot; </p><p>Kice said that the show made him connect with his family: &quot;‘Yung family ko from all over the world, they connected even mga family members ko na hindi ko kilala, naglalabasan lang because they watch me.&quot;</p><p>&quot;I learned so much from being here as an artist, musician and as a life long learner,&quot; he added. </p><p>Ryssi Avali was glad that she was able to showcase her talent on the show.</p><p>&quot;‘Yung mga controversy po na ‘yun it doesn’t matter and Ryssi po and ito pong binigay na talent sa’kin ni Lord ‘yung ipapakita and ibibigay ko po sa lahat,&quot; she said.</p><p>For season 2 winner Khimo Gumatay, the show was a humbling experience. </p><p>&quot;Actually po, nung una hindi po dapat ako sasali ng ‘Idol Philippines’ pero sa tulong po ng mga taong nakapaligid po sa’kin na mag-push po talaga na sumali dito,&quot; he said. </p><p>&quot;Ngayon po, I’m beyond thankful po na sumali po ako rito sa &#x27;Idol Philippines&#x27;. &#x27;Idol Philippines&#x27; was indeed a humbling experience and also a blessing po.&quot;</p><p>Last week, Gumatay was hailed as the winner of &quot;Idol Philippines&quot; season 2. He got 89 percent of the combined votes of judges and the public, besting rivals Avila and Kice. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/18/22/khimo-gumatay-wins-idol-philippines-season-2">Khimo Gumatay is &#x27;Idol Philippines&#x27; season 2 winner</a></li></ul><p>Gumatay impressed judge Gary Valenciano with his message of new beginnings through his own rendition of &quot;Bagong Simula&quot; by Jem Macatuno. He also performed his new song &quot;My Time&quot; composed by Jeremy Glinoga.</p><p>The winner of the &quot;Idol Philippines&quot; season will take home a franchise from Dermacare worth P3 million, a recording contract from ABS-CBN Music, P1 million cash, and a house and lot worth P2.5 million from Camella Homes.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/akspmd54Cz8?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

A week after the show concluded, the Top 5 hopefuls of 'Idol Philippines' season 2 shared Sunday how their lives have changed after the show.

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How did the lives of 'Idol Philippines' season 2 Top 5 change after the show?

Josiah Antonio,

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Published Sep 25, 2022 09:46 PM PHT

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Updated Sep 26, 2022 07:45 AM PHT

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