'I find Joy in performing': 13-anyos na Fil-Aussie singer, nagkampeon sa Pitch Perfect competition sa Darwin

Kuwento nina Justine at Contessa Pangilinan, tila musika ang unang wika ng kanilang anak na si Marie Caoimhe, kaya naman ibinuhos nila ang buong suporta upang mahasa ang natatangi nitong talento sa pag-awit.

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Key Points

• Si Marie Caoimhe Pangilinan, 13-anyos na Filipino-Australian mula sa Darwin, NT, ang Grand Champion ng Pitch Perfect 2025 matapos talunin ang 14 na iba pang contestants.
• Ipinagmamalaki ni Keeva ang kanyang lahing Pilipino at masaya siyang umaawit ng mga kantang Filipino.
• Sa tulong ng voice lessons, masusing pagsasanay, at walang sawang suporta ng kanyang pamilya, nalampasan niya ang pagiging mahiyain at naging isang kumpiyansang performer.
• Hindi nalalayo ang talento ni Keeva sa kanyang mga magulang na sina Justine at Contessa na kapwa performers noong kabataan.

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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