Former X-Factor Australia finalist Mary Ann Van der Horst, a true champion at WCOPA

Filipina singer and former X Factor Australia finalist, Mary Ann Van der Horst takes us to her journey to the World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA) as she represented Australia and bagged a few awards in the competition. Image: Mary Ann Van der Horst holding her one of her awards at WCOPA 2017 (Supplied by M Van der Horst)

Mary Ann Van der Horst holding her one of her awards at WCOPA 2017 Source: Supplied by M Van der Horst

Among the awards she received are: gold medal for the Pop category; three Silver medals for the open category, original works and self-accompaniment; and a plaque as 2017 division winner for pop.

Mary Ann Van der Horst at SBS studios in Melbourne (SBS Filipino) Source: SBS Filipino

Mary Ann Van der Horst guesting at SBS Filipino Source: SBS Filipino