SM Little Stars Crowns Its First-Ever Grand Shining and Dazzling Stars

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From thousands of hopeful young performers across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, thirty of the Philippines’ brightest young stars took center stage at the SM Little Stars 2026 Grand Finals. Held at the iconic SM Mall of Asia Music Hall, the country’s biggest kiddie talent competition showcased exceptional charm, talent, and passion, capturing the hearts of millions nationwide.

After six weeks of intense auditions held across 68 SM Supermalls nationwide, over 41,000 children aged 4 to 7 competed for a spot in the finals. Out of the 30 finalists who made it to the stage, two remarkable talents emerged victorious, taking home the highest titles of the evening.



The Grand Winners of SM Little Stars 2026

Gratiela Thresse M. Urmeneta of SM City Manila was crowned the Grand Shining Star, captivating the audience with her electrifying dance performance. Joining her in the spotlight, Amiah Kaea Yzobel Quimzon of SM City Butuan earned the title of Grand Dazzling Star after serenading the judges and crowd with a soulful rendition of Disney’s classic “When You Wish Upon a Star.”

Both young talents won over an esteemed panel of celebrity judges, including actress-singer Karylle Yuzon, award-winning director Antoinette Jadaone, ABS-CBN Music AVP Jonathan Manalo, choreographer Angel Datanagan, and SM Little Stars 2016 Grand Winner Marcus Cabais.

Complete List of SM Little Stars 2026 Winners

The Grand Finals brought together exceptional young talents from all over the country, awarding top honors, scholarships, and major life-changing prizes.

  • Grand Shining Star: Gratiela Thresse M. Urmeneta (SM City Manila)

  • Grand Dazzling Star: Amiah Kaea Yzobel Quimzon (SM City Butuan)

  • 1st Runner-Up: Amara Jade F. Sabino (SM City Lipa)

  • 2nd Runner-Up: Seth Nicolas B. Jacinto (SM City San Jose del Monte)

  • 3rd Runner-Up: John Rouie S. Dizon (SM City Pampanga)

In addition to the top titles, special awards were handed out to finalists, including the People’s Choice Award, Little Style Stars, Little Sparkling Stars, and Little Pop Star.

Grand Prizes Worth Celebrating

As the grand champions of SM Little Stars 2026, Urmeneta and Quimzon each took home a massive prize package designed to secure their future and celebrate their achievements:

Prize CategoryPackage Details
Cash & Shopping₱100,000 in Cash and SM Gift Certificates
EducationFull College Scholarship at National University (NU)
Travel & LifestyleBrand-new Car and an All-Expense-Paid Trip to Hong Kong

Empowering Young Filipino Talent Across the Nation

For 17 years, SM Supermalls has remained dedicated to discovering, nurturing, and empowering young talent through SM Little Stars. The platform is designed to build self-confidence, foster creative expression, and create lifelong memories for Filipino families.

"Watching these young dreamers perform reminds us that every big journey begins with one brave step. SM Little Stars has always been more than a competition; it is a place where children discover confidence, families create lifelong memories, and dreams begin to take shape," shared Hanna Carinna T. Sy, SM Supermalls Senior Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Leasing.

For proud mothers Sheilamay P. Mojuntou (mother of Gratiela) and Vanessa Ysmaela D. Quimzon (mother of Amiah), seeing their children shine on the grand stage was a testament to hard work, passion, and belief in oneself. Beyond the grand titles and rewards, SM Little Stars continues its legacy of inspiring the next generation of performers to reach for the stars.

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