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Construction worker wins 'Pilipinas Got Talent' Season 7, takes home P2 million cash

Published Jun 24, 2025 06:59 pm
Ricardo Cadavero, also known as Cardong Trumpo
Ricardo Cadavero, also known as Cardong Trumpo
Ricardo Cadavero, also known as Cardong Trumpo, was declared the Grand Winner of ABS-CBN's talent reality show “Pilipinas Got Talent” Season 7 after outperforming seven other remarkable acts in the grand finals held at The Theater, Solaire Resort in Paranaque City.
Cardong Trumpo received 99.5 percent of the total votes from online voters and judges, winning a cash prize of P2 million. The construction worker secured his victory with a breathtaking performance balancing the trumpo on nylon threads.
'Ipinagdadasal ko lang na magkasya sa amin yung isang kilong bigas pero sobra-sobrang yung binigay mo Lord, thank you. At sa inyong lahat, maraming salamat sa suporta. (I pray that one kilo of rice will be enough for us, but what you gave me is so much. Lord, thank you. And to all of you, thank you for your support),' Cardong Trumpo said after he was named as the newest 'PGT' grand winner.
During Ricardo's 'PGT' journey, he captivated viewers as his audition video surpassed 22 million views. He also received the highest votes in his semifinal performance, securing a spot in the grand finals.
On the other hand, the all-gay dance group Femme MNL, which performed a high energy routine paying tribute to their parents, came in second place with 50.4 percenr and won ₱150,000.
Carl Quion, who wowed the judges with his magic act of turning back time and paying homage to the Philippines’ Comedy King Dolphy, placed third with 47.8 percent and got P100,000.
The five other finalists, Manza (44.6 percent), JB Bangcaya (44.4 percent), Jessie J (40.5 percent), NDDU Gnrls (37.1 percent), and Ody Sto. Domingo (32.2 percent), also gave their best performances.
Highlighting the finale of Pilipinas Got Talent Season 7 were Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano, who performed Hataw Na, and Gerald Anderson, the star of Sins of the Father.
Many Filipinos tuned in to the PGT 7 Final Showdown as Cardong Trumpo trended worldwide, while #PGT7Grandwinner trended across the nation.
“Pilipinas Got Talent” Season 7 features powerful judges Freddie “FMG” M. Garcia, Eugene Domingo, Donny Pangilinan, and Kathryn Bernardo, with hosts Robi Domingo and Melai Cantivero.

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