MANILA - The family of Rose Fontanes, the grand winner of the first season of "X Factor Israel," rejoiced over the victory of their relative. A cousin of Fostanes told ABS-CBN's "Umagang Kay Ganda" said Fostanes had big dreams as a child, and has always been a fixture in amateur singing competitions. "Iyun po yung nagiging libangan niya, iyung pakanta-kanta. Mahilig siya tumapat sa electric fan kung kumanta para makuha ang blending ng boses niya. Hindi namin akalain na natupad ang pangarap niya," the cousin said. The cousin also said Fostanes, who had been the butt of jokes, has finally proven herself with her victory. "Ang tao kapag hindi naririnig ang boses niya ganoon na lang siya kutyain. di kagandahan, mataba… Kapag pinapagalitan iyan ng auntie ko sasabihin niyan, 'Darating ang araw titingalain niyo ako,'" she said. During the live finale show on Tuesday (Wednesday morning in Manila), Fostanes sang the Frank Sinatra classic "My Way" with an orchestra. Placing second was a young female singer, Eden Ben Zaken, who was mentored by rock singer, Rami Fortis. - Umagang Kay Ganda, 15 January 2014
