47-year old Filipino caregiver named Rose “Osang” Fostanes inspires Filipinos worldwide with her
beautiful and amazing talent on X-Factor
Israel. Just a simple caregiver in Israel taking care of an elderly 50
something-year old woman in Israel, a friend has encouraged her to join the
talent competition of The X-Factor.
Bravely, Rose took
the stage with a booming voice during her auditions. She was afraid and shy to
talk to anyone where the citizens there regard ‘filipina’ with the term of
‘caregiver’, but a kind woman gave time to talk to her for a bit, giving Rose a
boost of confidence.
Here is the
video of her audition performance and introduction:
Her story is like any OFW, working abroad to send money to her beloved family where she has been working as a caregiver ever since the age of 23 at the countries of Egypt and Lebanon before she arrived in Israel. As a child, she has always dreamed to become a singer, but was always discriminated because of her appearance. Now, already in the Top 5 of the competition, everywhere Rose goes, she is noticed and known for her talent and success as everyone is very proud of her.
"Sometimes I am telling myself, 'Is it true
that it happened to me?" she said. "At least I can express and show
the people that I have also talents and it's not too late for me to
shine."
Rose still can’t believe how far she has come.
"It's a
big change in my life because before nobody recognized me, nobody knew me. But
now everybody, I think everybody in Israel knows my name. And it is very
funny," she has said.
Rose’s mentor is Israeli singer, Shiri Maimon, a judge on the show itself also former contestant to
the same reality show, she has been continuously excited and proud of Rose and
her journey so far, and after Rose’s performance of Christina Aguilera’s “Beautiful” she couldn’t contain herself.
"It was
so moving. I am so proud of you. We will have an amazing journey
together," she said. "I'm speechless. It was more than perfect,” she
told Rose.
Filipinos
worldwide have heard more news about Rose and have been frequently giving her
text messages of their support and how much they are proud of her. Although,
her success is obvious, she can’t ignore the sadness from the distance between
her and her loved ones as she visited Philippines two years ago.
"Really
I miss them, my family especially, and of course my girlfriend because this is
the time I really need them beside me. I need their support not only because
they are in the Philippines, I want them to be by my side." Rose had said
with tears in her eyes.
Continue to
watch her and her musical journey and giving her messages of support and love
as she continues in her journey of The X-Factor Israel!
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