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Who is Cardong Trumpo, the grand winner of ‘Pilipinas Got Talent’ season 7?
Construction worker Ricardo Cadavero, known as Cardong Trumpo, emerged as the champion of the seventh season of "Pilipinas Got Talent" (PGT).
The 55-year-old talent from Dasmariñas, Cavite, captivated the nation with his unique trumpo (traditional Filipino spinning top) artistry.
He secured the victory with a near-perfect score of 99.5% from the combined judges' and audience votes during the two-day Final Showdown on Sunday, June 22.
Judge Kathryn Bernardo praised Trumpo's performance, noting that he embodied the "heart" she was looking for in a contestant.
As the grand prize winner, Cardong Trumpo received P2 million.
This wasn't his first foray into showcasing his talents onscreen, having previously appeared on other Philippine variety shows under monikers like "Trumpo Master" and "The Legend."
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