All K-pop and idol competition show fans know how much of a grueling journey it is for trainees before they even debut as idols. So much so that when your favorite trainee ends up in the show’s final group line-up and is set to debut, you just feel an intense feeling of pride for them.
And right now, the Filipino K-pop community has something to be proud of (apart from being the loudest crowd for some K-pop groups). First, there was Sophia from HYBE and Geffen Records’ survival show “The Debut: Dream Academy,” and now we have Elisia Parmisano from SBS’ “Universe Ticket.”
Elisia Parmisano, one of the Filipina contestants on SBS’ ongoing reality competition series “Universe Ticket,” has just secured her debut in the girl group PRISM, the show’s final group line-up on January 10, 2024.
The 14-year-old individual trainee had just surprised many viewers of the show (and herself) by being the first to ever be confirmed as one of the trainees to debut even before the show’s final episode—making history in the process. No other trainee had reached this feat before, thus making Elisia’s guaranteed spot in the debut line-up all the more monumental.
Her achievements did not just come as a surprise, as veteran K-pop idols such as Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon and Kim Sejeong have continuously praised her performances in every episode. Elisia’s rendition of YooA’s “Selfish” at the show’s premiere had stood out the most for many and had secured her spot as a fan favorite.
And her impressive performances from the show didn’t just come out of the blue.
Elisia Parmisano’s journey in the entertainment industry first began in her stint as a child actress in the 2019 Filipino teleserye, “Nang Ngumiti ang Langitm” under ABS-CBN. She even shares her talents in singing and dancing with her cousin Marcus, who had also undergone an idol survival competition show titled “Dream Maker” and debuted as the youngest member of the group HORI7ON under the Korean agency MLD Entertainment.
Not only has Elisia made history, but she and her fellow Filipino contestants Gehlee Danca, Aya Natsumi, and half-Korean and half-Filipino Jin Hyeon-ju, and let’s not forget KATSEYE’s Sophia, had just proven how Filipinas can also showcase their talents in the K-Pop scene.
And honestly? We have never been prouder of our own talents shining abroad. Even Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and famous actress Marian Rivera had sent their congratulations to the Philippines’ newest pride and honor.
The two pinays leading the Korean Idol Survival Show 🥺🇵🇭
Congrats Elisia and Gehlee!!! #UNIVERSETICKET pic.twitter.com/VIEkcQ0TGZ
— kissoyyieee (@kissoyyieee) January 10, 2024
https://twitter.com/UT_UPDATES/status/1745103414818648260?s=20
Gehlee saying the song was out of her vocal range. Talaga ba sis? 😂❤️ Gehlisia back to back in second chorus 💕💕 #Gehlee #Elisia #UNIVERSETICKET 🇵🇭🇵🇭 pic.twitter.com/QwvOmz2edT
— ジユン (@_jieunaa) January 10, 2024
see when you put a FILIPINA 🇵🇭 in a survival show, she's gonna SLAY! we have sophia as the first katseye member and now ELISIA as the first debut member of the universe ticket line up 🥺😭 SO SO PROUD OF U GIRL !!!!!!!!!!#UniverseTicket pic.twitter.com/Qo1K9aEB1z
— 🌤️ hello junny! 🌤️ (@taeraeoflight) January 10, 2024
PHILIPPINES!!! 🇵🇭
CONGRATULATIONS, #ELISIA!!!! 😭😭
First member to reach Level P!
#UNIVERSETICKET pic.twitter.com/8ytidOsuys— Keyks🇵🇭필리핀 (@ssangchukc) January 10, 2024
MAKE THEM THE FIRST 2 FILIPINA IN A GIRL GROUP TOGETHER #Gehlee #Elisia #UNIVERSETICKET 🇵🇭 pic.twitter.com/viL8rNjq7b
— val ☁️ (@11300613_7) January 10, 2024
whats going on she's so good???#ELISIA #UNIVERSETICKET pic.twitter.com/qTzGUXPWJ5
— UNIS LOOPS (@uniket23) January 11, 2024
congratulations to elisia who secured her spot in "Universe Ticket" 🇵🇭🎉 you deserve it girl 😍
I also love gehlee's reaction here! you can see that she's really happy for elisia 🥹 I hope she debuts too cuz she's almost there 🙏#UNIVERSETICKET #ELISIA #GEHLEEDANGCA pic.twitter.com/lzZFy50ApT
— leaf🌱 (@chu_leaf) January 10, 2024
#ELISIA is the 1st member from “Universe Ticket” to debut under F&F Entertainment’s upcoming girl group.https://t.co/C8pKMl7MQ5 pic.twitter.com/EK3ghHkwtv
— The Hallyu News (@TheHallyuNews) January 11, 2024
i couldn't believe it, but worth it lahat ng pagod, puyat, at pagboboto namin sayo everyday. we're so proud of you, elisia. you really deserved your rank 1 spot. don't worry, we will fight for you in the finale. we love you! 💖😩#엘리시아 #ELISIA #유니버스티켓 #UniverseTicket pic.twitter.com/Tfy8U6NmOF
— katey ☆ (@myluvmarcus) January 10, 2024
I’ve been watching UT since episode 1 and I’m happy for ELISIA 😭😭
Elisia is a Filipino and the first contestant in the SBS reality idol search #UNIVERSETICKET to reach level P of PRISM and she’s the first one locked to debut in the upcoming 8-member global girl group. https://t.co/P9wlpwhBwn pic.twitter.com/0wIO9Zt0Yg
— Colet: first honor ako 🥇 (@ItzTukRyujin) January 11, 2024
Elisia be skipping the live finale be like:#UNIVERSETICKET https://t.co/NTNOv0SWF6 pic.twitter.com/0O8M7DA4gQ
— ೃ⁀➷ miu (@soaphiaa_DA) January 10, 2024
So Elisia broke two records
The first ever female foreigner to rank 1st and debut on a Korean survival show which will debut under a Korean entertainment agency
And
The first ever trainee in Korean survival show history to debut before the final episode #UNIVERSETICKET— jiro (@orbittheplanet) January 10, 2024
"I knew that kpop is for me and the universe is giving me signs that I should pursue my dream in kpop. It's just the matter of when, who and how."
she has manifested it since the beginning 🥹💖#유니버스티켓 #엘리시아 #UniverseTicket #ELISIA pic.twitter.com/FDJD8NQ4wi
— abe maria 🍀 (@marcuslayy) January 11, 2024
Our two Filipino Pride keeps winning y’all.
Elisia – Rank 1 & first member who officially secured her spot for the debut.
Gehlee – Rank 2.WE’RE SO PROUD OF YOU, KABABAYAN.
Keep RAISING OUR FLAG. #UNIVERSETICKET #Elisia #Gehlee pic.twitter.com/rht50U14A8
— bry (@justforvinster) January 10, 2024
우리 딸 데뷔 축하해💖🥹#유니버스티켓 #universeticket #ELISIA #엘리시아 pic.twitter.com/clLQM9Z93r
— moka (@moka501_) January 10, 2024
Asia’s Song Bird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid posted on her Instagram congratulating Elisia. #エリシア#엘리시아 #ELISIA #ユニバースチケット#유니버스티켓 #UniverseTicket pic.twitter.com/czWwH9wppG
— ELISIA VOTING & STREAMING TEAM (@ElisiaVST) January 11, 2024
Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera-Dantes posted a congratulatory message for Elisia. 🫧#エリシア#엘리시아 #ELISIA #ユニバースチケット#유니버스티켓 #UniverseTicket
— ELISIA VOTING & STREAMING TEAM (@ElisiaVST) January 11, 2024
We really got Sophia and Elisia at number 1 on their survival shows #universeticket #dreamacademy pic.twitter.com/U45p0BvWMa
— ❤️🔥 (@hilIsideboy) January 10, 2024
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