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"Pinoy Dream Academy" (PDA) Season 2 expelled scholars Bunny, Iñaki and Sen and PDA's honorary scholar Poy are now out in the real world and ready to face the challenges in life to fulfill their dreams of becoming successful singers.

The four said they will continue their struggle to become professional singers so that they could share their talents to Filipinos especially to their fans and supporters.

"Ang sa akin po I would like to continue fighting and I would like to continue pursuing my dreams... the reason why lumipat ako sa Pilipinas to follow my heart and whatever opportunities that knock on my door gusto ko talagang i-try lahat," Sen said.

Sen is a thyroid cancer survivor. Back when he was 18 he was diagnosed with papillary carcinoma, advanced cancer that spread to his lungs and neck region. He fought and made it this far. He said that he is now healthy and enjoying life.

Sen also cleared speculations that he is gay. He said that he knows his real self and that he is a real man. He also defended his friend Bugoy, saying that reports surfacing that he is also gay, are not true either.

As for "Teacher Wife" Bunny, she said that she will start from scratch since she just underwent an operation and had a cyst removed. Right now, she is undergoing therapy and will soon be ready to face the challenges of the showbiz industry.

"Syempre po gusto kong kumanta. Sana ay maging maayos na ang boses ko at mapakita ko ang boses ko at saka gumaling po ako," she said.

Bunny said she is happy now that her cyst was removed. She also shared that her husband, fellow ex-scholar Chivas, is also doing fine.

"Gwapo pa din po at magaling na po siya," she said. Bunny, a mother of one, also appealed to the public to accept her as a singer even if she is already married. Bunny shared that aside from being a professional singer she also dreams of being a model, actress or a designer.

The honorary scholar, registered nurse Poy said that as preparation for the real world of music she will focus first on shaping up her body.

The biggest among the scholars, Poy promised to lose weight and to continue training under PDA mentor Kitchie Molina.

“The Stage Performer” Iñaki said that he is open to the idea of going back to theater but admitted that he would really be happy if he could be part of the mainstream.

"Siyempre gusto kong ma-try ang industriya na ito," Iñaki said.

Lessons learned

The expelled scholars shared the lessons they learned from the academy. According to Sen he learned to always believe in himself and to continue honing his talent.

"Dapat kailangang may bilib sa sarili you have to understand na you have to believe in yourself na kaya mo... That's the biggest lesson there and to continue to develop myself,” Sen said.

Bunny also agreed with Sen's words. She said that she is now more confident after believing that she can do well in singing.

"Kailangang lumaban at makukuha mo talaga kung ano ang gusto mo at kaya mo," she said.

Poy said that you need to stay positive and be humble.

"Huwag malunod sa kalahating baso, huwag na huwag isiping sikat na, never. Kasi sikat ka ngayon paano bukas," Poy explained.

"I learned inside that people know how to appreciate people for who they are. Hindi mo kailangang baguhin ang pagkatao mo para maging in sa iba't ibang klase ng tao," Iñaki added.

The four were united in saying that all their mentors and teachers acted as one team to make sure they would become the best performers.

They said that what they are right now, they owe to their mentors and teachers.

The big winner

The four scholars also shared their feelings on who will win and who they wanted to win the contest. For them it’s either “The Independent Woman” Laarni or “The Farmer’s Son” Bugoy will win.

"Sa tingin ko ang mananalo ay si Laarni based on supporters and experiences... but with regards on who I want to win gusto ko si Bugoy kasi sa tingin ko siya ang biggest discovery sa loob ng bahay," Iñaki said.

"Si Laarni ang gusto kong manalo at sa tingin kong mananalo kasi vocally maganda talaga higher or lower notes kaya. At ang supporters ay overwhelming at nakaka-relate ang tao at hindi siya sumusuko sa laban," Poy said.

"Laarni kasi sa lahat sa amin siya yung technically and vocally okay... pero gusto ko pa din po si Bugoy," Bunny said.

"Sa akin po it would be either Bugoy, Laarnie or Liezel," Sen said.

The four also denied reports saying that Laarni tried to distract them especially when the gala night is nearing. They said that they do not mind what Laarnie does, since they all did all their best during the gala nights.