El Gamma Penumbra , a world class performance!

El Gamma Penumbra, the shadow theater group from Batangas City, could have been the Pilipinas Got Talent Season 3 Grand Champion. The group had a shadow theater performance based on the “Piliin Ang Pilipinas” , Choose Philippines tourism campaign.

PGT Celebrity judge Kris Aquino said about their presentation  “timely,” it was different from the rest. The best part of which was when they showed an image that represented peace between Muslims and Christians.


Many people wished to have El Gamma Penumbra as the Pilipinas Got Talent Season 3 Grand Champion. El Gamma Penumbra was the crowd favorite to win during the weekend because their performance showcased not just creativity but nationalism , with Philippine events and historical scenes.


El Gamma Penumbra , a  world class performance!  We hope Department of Tourism appreciates how this group can promote the Philippines. Mabuhay Ang Pinoy... Truly proudly Pinoy!


The Maasinhon Trio was declared the winner during Sunday final night. The Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) Season 3 Grand Finals winner result created controversy among fans, and El Gamma Penumbra is among the other grand finalists being favored to win.

ABS-CBN has released an official statement regarding this matter.

“The winners of “Pilipinas Got Talent” are determined by the number of text and online votes that they receive during the grand finals. All 12 grand finalists are talented and deserving to win, but in the end, it was the Maasinhon Trio, who got the most votes from the viewing public followed by Khalil Ramos and the Bringas Brothers. ‘Pilipinas Got Talent’ is a celebration of the many talents of Filipinos. The voting public has spoken and let us respect the decision of the viewers. We congratulate the winners and the other grand finalists.”

Bong Osorio
ABS-CBN Corporate Communications Head

El Gamma Penumbra on PGT Season 3 Grand Finals