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StarStruck (2005 TV series)

StarStruck was a Philippine reality talent competition that aired on GMA Network from 2005. It was the second season of the StarStruck franchise. The show aimed to discover new acting talents through a series of auditions, workshops, and challenges. The finalists, known as the "Final 14," competed for the title of "Ultimate Male Survivor" and "Ultimate Female Survivor."

The show was hosted by Dingdong Dantes and Nancy Castiglione. The council of judges, who provided critiques and guidance to the contestants, included Louie Ignacio, Douglas Quijano, and Lorna Tolentino.

The season followed a similar format to the first season, with contestants undergoing various acting, dancing, and singing tests. Eliminations occurred regularly based on the judges' scores and public votes. The winners of the season were Mike Tan as the Ultimate Male Survivor and Ryza Cenon as the Ultimate Female Survivor.

The winners and runners-up of StarStruck (Season 2) went on to pursue careers in acting, singing, and television hosting in the Philippines. The series contributed to the popularization of reality talent shows in the country.