Jal Joshua

Jal Joshua Lebumfacil (12 years old) was originally from Cebu, Philippines and immigrated to Australia just last year.
He placed second to the grand prize winner Mark Vincent in Australia’s Got Talent 2009.

Jal sang Barry Manilow’s One Voice in the finals night, which earned him praises from the judges:

Dannii Minogue: “The purity of your voice is so, so beautiful. I actually watch the show back again just to see you sing and if there was young talent time, you’ll be on it so we could hear you singing every week”

Grant Denyer: “He continues to blow us ever since. There is no doubt we discovered an incredible young talent with a very broad future ahead. You are an unbelievable talent. Well done. Extraordinary talent. A great discovery.”

Opera singer Mark Vincent on the other hand won the $250,000 first prize.