Madonna Decena - Semi Final - Britain's Got Talent 2008

[@emma92lovisa]

She's not a begger. she arranges the songs with feeling, it makes everything. What does it matter if she says that we still are poor? she can really sing and if it will change her life, it's just a positive thing.

[@65adela]

She didn't seem fake, very honest person, to me it doesn't matter what nationality she is, she puts her heart into the performance, she might not win but she does deserve an opportunity to support her family. There are worst singers out there making a lot of money, some of them cant even sing crap.

[@kitesurfingsiquijor]

some people outside the Philippines are poor but some are dependent on their government for shelter and food, but Filipinos, they do whatever it takes because they knew that they can't expect anything from the previous leaders. Now, the sky is getting clearer and economy is rapidly improving. in the near future, you will be coming home to live with your family. Mabuhay Pilipinas..

[@noelquinlat611]

that is sooo sweet! thank you in behalf of the Filipinos!

[@lourdes86179]

Filipinos do not depend to the government present or past , it s our nature not to we work for our family.

[@Joycia]

a half filipina living in europe since i was 1year old but i know how it is to live and how it is not to see ur closest family for few years even more! everytime i hear from philippines or watch her perform (i saw her on sunday at a festival here in London) she is great, i tear up everytime i hear her, even tough i was raised in poland where we are not many maybe 40, here in uk its thousands, actually every step still it brings joy to my heart bcuz pple are great and got talent! shes amazing! GB

[@gringojames]

The simplicity of her is incredible ... this is the most important.. Go GO Madonna Decena...

[@freebird632]

It is my first time ever to see this video of Madonna and though i was surprised but not amaze because i know filipinos how talented we are. i was emotionally moved by her performance and talent to sing. I can really relate what she really felts as a parent like me striving much to live for the love of the kids and family. keep up the good start Madonna, I'M PROUD OF YOU !!!

[@mrnicemrnice1627]

",,,,,,,,,in every dark cloud, there's always be a silver lining" I love that part of sentence,

[@nollygerolaga1463]

im sooo proud of u......i wish you did all the best.....

[@ineverrealize]

i came from borneo,we have alot of hotels here with Filipino singer[s],and yeah they could sing very2 good...they're singer who sings from their heart...great to see Madonna in BGT.

[@liljacksgma]

oh my god when they showed the picture of her kids,i just busted out in tears,what a mom what a mom i wish her the best.

[@johnnyhopecatipay6307]

Madonna I'm soo proud of you .... the Asian voice is world class.....from the PHILIPPINES soooooo proud of you!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jedc143]

you really inspired me, where ever u are, i wish u more power,

[@panchang810]

She was my former student (senior high school) and Madonna was a truly sweet, nice and really decent girl, that's how I knew her. She came from a decent nice family. Whatever personal problem happened to her should never be blamed on her. She has always been a good singer even then.

[@leosantos5245]

Truly you've got talent...ang galing mo! Wish you all the best.

[@ChrisAtkinson93]

I totally agree... so much talent, passion and emotion... She out of all the acts had the most drive for determination!

[@jaxxkicutie]

It takes guts, courage, commitment and love to be half way around the world earning money to send home for your loved ones.God will reward your loyalty, devotion and love to your kids for what you are doing for them. Ingats Madonna.....

[@gadasherg]

wow thank you kababayan... im proud to be a filipino..

[@acre1993]

I agree with simon I'm not denying the fact that her story is sad but talent is talent and if its not good enough to win a competition this big then so be it. Afterall this is a talent not a sad story

[@jamboyeutube]

Fantastic!! Everytime i listen to her, tears roll out of my eyes!!

[@akshiil]

She gave me goosebumps when I first heard her sing and she made me cry when she started crying.

[@sbooontheroad]

Madonna Decena, you're brilliant girl! Lots of luck with singing. I love your voice, so powerful, is thrilling!

[@jazzyleimei]

I know what it feels to be in the Philippines, I use to live there for 9 years and its very hard conditions... My father got sick there so many times and we don't that much money to go to the hospital or medicines but we tried everything to look after him and I had asthma for 1 and half years and it was not nice.. But I want to thank god that he protect us and save us through our hard lives... :')

[@karlaristanhueco30]

that was nice... i'm proud of her because even though they are poor she's doing her best for her family especially for her kids... GOD BLESS you and your family MADDONA... by the way i'm also proud to be a philippine citizen...

[@SzykoDK]

She does really have a fantastic voice

[@yukiofk]

Your voice make me cry. She really touch my heart.

[@rjvagv1]

God bless you Madonna! Prayers that you have your children with you. Best Mom on earth!

[@ry228168136]

Amazing & incredible voice ! So touching ! I adore you so much.

[@SirReeveTv]

Madonna DECENA is A LOVING MOTHER! She even exerted alot of effort... being away from her real country (philippines) just to support her family... I hope you all realize that...

[@MrMagal10]

it's just amazing!!!!!! warm hugs from costa rica

[@davidwhite2392]

Hey I know what's it's like in Philippines and u r one talented girl u sing girl u sing coz u love your kids I know all about that and much love to you and your kids go girl u just sing I love it I really love it yes u r lovely girl go for it and good luck to you and u know what forget the people who are negative against you they are nothing just u sing girl just u do it I love it well done

[@NarutoSage23]

im glad that in the us there are people who understands the place of the phillipines... i am sooo glad.

[@masterofpuppets3779]

much respect for this girl and her kids!!

[@hanna21ism]

gold diggers

[@GAIUS1980]

Hanna Aggassa attention diggers

[@raymondpavia7824]

Hanna Aggassa keep ur mouth shut!!!

[@jinjin16]

I'm Filipino and I have heard these stories a million times. I think its time for us to bring out our real talent without the sympathy votes. Common Filipinos we have more dignity & talent than pity votes - we are good enough.

[@NarutoSage23]

im glas that there are people who understands the phillipines.... im so glad.

[@MezmeriZe1804]

For now, I provide for myself only, thanks to my mother. I didn't experience the things she went through because of what she had to go through, it's all up to me how well I'm going to live my life fully. Not everyone's going to understand, some people might still criticize unless they've experience the condition of life some people are in. Also, I'm not saying that this is only in the Philippines, many people in the world struggle.

[@jaymartinez3026]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@jaymartinez3026]

Thank you so much!! :D

[@jaymartinez3026]

i'm proud to be a Filipino^^ and i'm gonna try to Audition next year in Britain's go talent! :) wish me luck guys! - this is Jay's sister Paula Martinez ;)

[@teofilus13]

Beatiful & talented..!! How lucky her kids having mother like her

[@stargaze427]

That makes her feat even more amazing.

[@Sinerya]

She is fantastic and it is hard living in the Philippines. It was the hardest thing going to my mother's country and seeing all the poverty. I know dozens of filipinos who have had to leave their family behind to try and give them a better life.

[@sunyareh]

Oooh!! my god this lady she's amezing one of the best perfomer ever .bless her.

[@Camolleke]

I do not know you but we have something in common. I am also from the Philippines and know what you are going through when you need to educate children in a country where there is little future for your kids. Handsome sung. I LOVE THE WAY YOU SING!

[@mary050697]

Im PROUD to be filipino, everything she said is all soo true my sister is struggleing so bad in the philippines right now with her college degree! i feel for her! salamat madonna :) gumawa ka naniniwala sa akin.. i gusto i was sa aking kapatid, gusto niya ang kanyang Nanay sa aking Nanay ay sinusubukan ang kanyang pinakamahusay na: '(

[@jekdeguzy]

yes i agree. my parents tell me everyday to be thankful because they grew up there also.

[@jaymartinez3026]

Thanks!!

[@CUENCADIGITALS]

that is absolutely true.. living here in the philippines was hard and working abroad for money for your family was harder.. some parent dont see their children grow up because theyre far.. her audition made me cry.. that was sooo true.

[@brisbailrocks]

Regardless of Simon's comment, Madonna sang the song well, and added her own personal touch without destroying the song. She has a very pleasing voice when hitting the notes right.

[@olahperajaca]

wowww great madonna made me cry while listening her song

[@StellTsirlis]

She's really good! :) Her voice is so pretty and I love the reason why she's doing this!

[@andressaobsidian]

hey madonna decena, I wish you and your girls all THE BEST!!! :) you rock girl!!!

[@CrystalShoener]

This is a wonderful video.

[@renogwapo]

so true... people dont understand how hard it is over there, i had to leave my son so i could give him a better life and what Madonna D. is doing is inspirational.

[@MezmeriZe1804]

She's not doing it for an act. She's just expressing her emotions and singing with her heart for the sake of her family so that they could have a better life. If that's such a bad thing, some people don't have to listen. Either way, life in the Philippines is not as good compared to here in the US. I came from that country where my mother had a very similar story to this lady, Madonna Decena.

[@joancute1000]

yup! the emotions omg u got it madonna! ...i really felt the emotions!

[@asalazarz]

Si alguien puede traducir este video se lo agradeceria mucho!! Grande Madonna Decena increible voz

[@CHRiZ025]

wahehehe nameet ko na xa in person and hindi nga ako nagkamali .. mas magaling syang kumanta ng live!!!!!! i love you MADONNA!! idol!!! hihihi POWER!!!

[@navydoubs1]

She was great brought me to tears. Can i just say though, there are millions of women in a much worse situation than her accross south east asia, thailand. laos, vietnam, camodia, malasia and phills. She has already been very lucky by there standards to have got out of there, i wish her well, but please remember the millions of girls who arnt so lucky

[@luis05R26]

Hey She is fantastic!!! = D Madonna Decena you are fantastic and your voice is beautiful! ='(

[@micahpn]

it is full of emotions.. she sang great..

[@kikatotheclone6657]

Nothing to say filipino is BORN talented and great to others PERIOD!

[@supaaahflypegs]

beautiful, absolutely beautiful.

[@jhoanamanalili1947]

filipinos are really talented... always give thanks to God for our talents...

[@IrisvdGalien]

she's have a realy nice voice. i hope that she's win the game 3

[@SanatoZen]

One of my neighbours recently told me "Music has no purpose if it's not to share emotions. If you can't make people feel something when playing music, there's no much point in playing it then." In my opinion, you have different talents: the talent of sharing those emotions, and the talent of technique.

[@monkeychildfreak]

OMG she is sooo awsome and she has the best song and it does suit her!!!!!!

[@mali2094]

her story touching everyones feeeling and heart :(

[@creaturebotman]

Simon is hard. He a professional. Love him or hate him he takes his opinion and back it up with experience when he judges.

[@vivianar]

simon just tells the truth he has an eye for talent and just tells it like it is.. if everyone got famous and successful just for their sad situations then the whole world would pretty much be famous :)

[@userofname1]

She did really well and has such a lovely voice. I love that she has such a deep and powerful voice but then can change to such a feminine voice. She reminds me a lot of Yvonne Eliman (sp?).

[@Ashrock96]

SHE MADE ME CRY!

[@707matrix]

very nice perorms thanks mrs madoona

[@Mr.Lego77]

Simon is straight to the point... :-) he is so good at that....

[@lovediesfaster]

i symphatize with her i know the feeling of not being able to give everything or provide for every need of your children and your extended family

[@HeyKayeKaye]

This one made me cry. And she's right, living in the phillippines is hard.

[@adduxe]

I'm a Filipino myself and I know what she's talking about the hardship of living there. But I must say, Simon had guts to call an ace an ace and go against the flow. As much as I wanted her to win, I must agree that someone shouldn't win because of sentimentality. Hats off to you, Simon.

[@skida1231]

she is great, hope she goes a long way

[@Sabreeshuh]

dude i got goosebumps from that

[@LIZHONEY2U]

I hope and pray that she gets back with her children.......she's an awesome singer!!!

[@ohanungsaya]

@Lisajoy6 that's so nice of you. thanks Lisajoy6.

[@nomiob]

tnx :)

[@Nata_n2010]

I love Simon for his honesty.

[@drazizannayan]

Absolutely right kei ann ., sometimes , I have been around everywhere .. I know what you are saying and it is true ... but that is what life is all about ...

[@star3059123]

did you Simon roll his eyes when they all said BOO!! hahaha so funny

[@largohungryXP]

i understand her. im Philippina and my family always tells me about how hard there life was in the Philippines. my grandma took care of 16 children on her own because her husband died. she didnt come home until around midnight. they were very poor and i and everyone should feel lucky to not have to go through that

[@jennifersantos9662]

i agreed with Simon.. But I am very proud of Madonna. she's making us Filipinos proud.

[@jepherd19]

i love you madonna your really great and the best...

[@markblan36]

hey I love your talent and support you

[@MegaNath85]

Philipino voices are so amazing, I know many incredible singers working as weitress or shops. She has made them proud.

[@Chelsiferkyule]

The story behind her audition is so touching )':

[@HelloitsMaia]

I can't stop crying

[@malina364]

She is a very true and talented woman. congratulations Madonna!

[@janith101]

she is best love u 4ever.. plz help she..

[@BeachedArmor]

A mothers love rise above all. Knows no limits and ever lasting, But above all under all conditions and without terms.

[@ralphjessonrosacina9718]

She may not be the best singer in the world, but the best mom ever for her kids. . .

[@valuesrespect1]

go,pinoy..god bless all of you ...I love to sing too a lot..lets love one another...

[@Wapow27]

im not starting a fight, everyone is extremely talented in their own way

[@TheMrbahista6]

Much agree with simon... but god bless with her kids... happy new year

[@aniel6]

Cowell said it right! It's "Britains Got Talent". It's a given that in the Philippines there would always be talent.

[@Spierenburgje]

i can feel she sings with her heart!