'I find joy in performing': 13-year-old Fil-Aussie singer crowned Pitch Perfect champion in Darwin

According to Justine and Contessa Pangilinan, music seemed to be their daughter Marie Caoimhe’s first language, which is why they poured their full support into nurturing and developing her exceptional singing talent.

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Key Points

• Marie Caoimhe Pangilinan, a 13-year-old Filipino-Australian from Darwin, NT, was crowned Grand Champion of Pitch Perfect 2025 after outperforming 14 other contestants.
• She takes pride in her Filipino heritage and finds joy in performing Filipino songs.
• With the help of voice lessons, intensive training, and unwavering family support, she overcame her shyness and grew into a confident performer.
• Her talent reflects that of her parents, Justine and Contessa, who were both performers in their youth.

Marie Caoimhe Pangilinan impressed at the Darwin Turf Gala Ball 2025 with a powerful voice and confident stage presence, further establishing herself as a rising young performer in Darwin. Photo Credit: Supplied

Caoimhe Pangilinan’s talent is strongly shaped by her family’s unwavering support, with her parents both former performers nurturing her passion, discipline, and confidence from an early age. Photo credit: Supplied

As long as I give it my all and I’m happy with my performance, I won’t be sad if I lose. Singing helps me express emotions I can’t say out loud. I want to keep singing, inspiring others, and telling stories through songs.

Marie Caoimhe Pangilinan, Northern Territory-based artist

Caoimhe Pangilinan’s dedication shines through her consistent practice, discipline, and drive to continuously improve her craft as a young performer. Photo Credit: Supplied

At just nine years old, Marie Caoimhe began performing in public, inspired by her parents both former performers in the Philippines who nurtured her passion for the stage and helped shape her early journey in music. Credit: Marie Contessa Pangilinan

Caoimhe Pangilinan has also shown her generosity and heart for service by volunteering her voice to sing for community events and charitable causes, using her talent to give back and inspire others beyond the stage. Photo Credit: Supplied

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