Sparkle artist Arabelle Dela Cruz emerged victorious as Grand Champion of South Korea’s Veiled Cup, shining a global spotlight on Filipino talent.
Dubbed the “Laguna Diva,” the Kapuso singer faced weeks of intense showdowns with fellow Asian artists in the highly competitive singing competition. Arabelle ultimately triumphed over contenders including Gyeongsangdo Gangcheolseongdae, Bangkok Soulman, Vientiane Redhair, and Phangaman Fighter.
For the first time on Philippine television, All-Out Sundays staged Veiled Musician Philippines, produced by GMA Entertainment Group to select the country’s representatives for the Veiled Cup Korea. Hosted by Rayver Cruz and Gabbi Garcia, 12 professional singers competed behind the veil, judged purely on vocal talent by an all-star Kapuso panel composed of Mark Bautista, Rita Daniela, and Julie Anne San Jose, with K-pop idol Tiffany Young joining the finale. From the pool of talented singers, Arabelle, together with Garrett Bolden and Thea Astley, was selected to represent the Philippines in the Veiled Cup Korea. Arabelle advanced to the grand finals as the nation’s representative and was ultimately hailed as Grand Champion, marking her international breakthrough.
The Veiled Cup, a competition where singers perform unseen behind a veil until revealed, became the perfect stage for Arabelle to showcase her artistry, symbolically unveiling the strength, passion, and excellence of Filipino talent to audiences across Asia.
From being The Clash 2025 1st Runner-Up and one of All-Out Sundays’ Divas, Arabelle’s Veiled Cup victory stands as a defining milestone in her career and a proud moment for the Philippines, as she carried the nation’s banner with excellence and passion.
In a heartfelt Instagram post following her win, Arabelle expressed her gratitude to fans and supporters, proudly declaring: “Pilipinas, panalo tayo!”
With this historic win, Arabelle Dela Cruz has raised the Philippine flag high, inspiring future generations of Filipino performers to dream big and conquer international stages.
