Jed Madela (born July 14, 1980 in Iloilo, Philippines) is a Filipino singer. His hit songs as a solo artist include How Can I Fall, The Past, The Search is Over, and Love Always Finds a Way. In 2005, he bested over 3,000 contestants from 52 countries to win the grand prize in the World Championships of Performing Arts. There were six categories whereby Jed won the golds. For the pop category, he sang “I’m Your Angel.” For the original song category, meaning a composition from the singer’s home country, he did Martin Nievera’s old hit, “Be My Lady.” For Broadway (“Home”), pop duet (with Risa Navales, they sang (“Last Night of the World”), gospel (“Take Me Out of the Dark”), and for the final song that made him grand champion, it’s Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing.” He also brought home two Champion of the World plaques, one star trophy for the award Grand Champion of the World in the singing division and a huge diamond trophy for the most coveted Grand Champion Performer of the World. |