The fifth season of Objetivo Fama officially began on February 9, 2008. It was hosted by Yuri. It featured returning judges Roberto Sueiro and Fernando Allende, while Mexican singer Jimena replaced Hilda Ramos.
| Objetivo Fama | |
|---|---|
| Season 5 | |
| Hosted by | Yuri |
| Judges |
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| Winner | Cristina Eustace |
| Runner-up | Samuel Colón |
| Finals venue | Centro de Bellas Artes, Guaynabo |
| Release | |
| Original network | Univision Puerto Rico |
| Original release | February 9 – May 18, 2008 |
| Season chronology | |
Auditions
editFinal Cutdown
editThe 20 final contestants were officially announced on February 2, 2008, during a show at the Puerto Rico Convention Center and the show officially began on February 9, 2008. A few days before, contestant Lorenzo Mendez was disqualified from the show because he was already signed to a record label. Ronny Mercedes was selected to replace him.
The 20 selected contestants were:
* Age was taken at the beginning of the contest (2008)
Weekly Shows
editQuarter-finals
editFirst Show: February 9
editThe songs performed during the first show were:
| # | Contestant | Song Title | Original Performer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronny Mercedes | "Da La Vuelta" | Marc Anthony |
| 2 | Alfredo Lomelli | "Amor De Los Dos" | Vicente Fernández and Alejandro Fernández |
| Luis Javier Chavez | |||
| 3 | Diana Mercado | "Volverte A Amar" | Alejandra Guzmán |
| Blanca Rosa Alfonso | |||
| 4 | Cristina Eustace | "Vive Ya" | Andrea Bocelli and Laura Pausini |
| Jometh Andujar | |||
| 5 | Josue Perez | "Nuestro Amor Se Ha Vuelto Ayer" | Víctor Manuelle and Yuridia |
| Luz Leguizamo | |||
| 6 | Dalila Santa Maria | "No Me Queda Mas" | Selena |
| Yaritza Rodriguez | |||
| 7 | Karen Rodriguez | "No Pense Enamorarme" | Gilberto Santa Rosa and Myriam Hernandez |
| Sammy Genao | |||
| 8 | Magdalena Leon | "Despacito" | Pedro Fernández |
| Leonardo Mendez | |||
| 9 | Samuel Colon | "Solo Para Ti" | Camila |
| Jonathan Rios | |||
| Javier Baerga | |||
| 10 | Yaindhi Alvarez | "Cosas Del Amor" | Olga Tañón and Milly Quezada |
| Yerly Burgos |
- The two contestants threatened that night were Sammy and Luz
- The first show featured special presentations from Los Super Reyes and last year winner, Juan Vélez.
- The better of the night:
Cristina Eustace y Jometh Andujar with a MAGISTERIAL interpretation of the difficult topic " Vive Ya" of the big singers Andrea Bocelli and Laura Pausini definitively these two guys are a few mounsters in scene. Jometh I captivate all during the WHOLE song but the moment mas impressive was his excellent acute one " PORQUE! " This boy is one of the more strong. Cristina safely incredible in the scene and very much scenic domain.
Samuel Colon, Jonathan Rios and Javier Baerga were the best second interpretation of the night with his excellent interpretation of the song " Solo Para Ti" of the acquaintance group "Camila"
Second Show: February 16
editThe songs performed during the second show were:
| # | Contestant | Song Title | Original Performer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Javier Chavez | "Si Pudiera Mentir" | Marco Antonio Solís |
| Javier Baerga | |||
| 2 | Alfredo Lomelli | "Te Voy A Perder' | Alejandro Fernández |
| Josue Perez | |||
| 3 | Yerly Burgos | "Sueños Rotos" | La Quinta Estación |
| Diana Mercado | |||
| 4 | Jometh Andujar | "Mi Corazoncito" | Aventura |
| Jonathan Rios | |||
| 5 | Leonardo Mendez | "Por Mujeres Como Tu" | Pepe Aguilar |
| 6 | Karen Rodriguez | "Quizas" | Milly Quezada |
| Blanca Rosa Alfonso | |||
| 7 | Magdalena Leon | "No Puedo Dejar De Pensar En Ti" | Pandora |
| Dalila Santa Maria | |||
| Yaritza Rodriguez | |||
| 8 | Luz Leguizamo | "Pero Me Acuerdo De Ti" | Christina Aguilera |
| 9 | Sammy Genao | "Si Tu Quisieras" | Luis Fonsi |
| 10 | Samuel Colon | "Si Una Vez" | Manny Manuel |
| Ronny Mercedes | |||
| 11 | Yaindhi Alvarez | "Dejame Volver Contigo" | Dulce |
| Cristina Eustace |
- Luz was chosen to leave the competition
- The two contestants threatened that night were Alfredo and Dalila
- The show featured a special presentation from Ivy Queen
Third Show: February 23
editThe songs performed during the third show were:
| # | Contestant | Song Title | Original Performer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronny Mercedes | "Detenedla Ya" | Emmanuel |
| Jometh Andujar | |||
| 2 | Cristina Eustace | "Insoportablemente Bella" | Hernaldo Zúñiga |
| Karen Rodriguez | |||
| Yerly Burgos | |||
| 3 | Leonardo Mendez | "Toda La Vida" | Franco Iglesias |
| Javier Baerga | |||
| 4 | Diana Mercado | "Costumbres" | Rocío Dúrcal and Juan Gabriel |
| Luis Javier Chavez | |||
| 5 | Magdalena Leon | "Inalcanzable" | RBD |
| Jonathan Rios | |||
| 6 | Samuel Colon | "No Vale La Pena" | Johnny Rivera and Ray Sepúlveda |
| Josue Perez | |||
| 7 | Yaindhi Alvarez | "Quererte A Ti" | Angela Carrasco |
| Blanca Rosa Alfonso | |||
| 8 | Sammy Genao | "No Es Una Novela" | Monchy y Alexandra |
| Yaritza Rodriguez | |||
| 9 | Alfredo Lomelli | "La Pareja Ideal" | Marisela and Marco Antonio Solís |
| Dalila Santa Maria |
- Jonathan & Magdalena were chosen best of the night.
- The contestants made a tribute to Mexican singer Emmanuel. He was invited as a guest judge and sang "La Chica de Humo" with the contestants.
- Alfredo was chosen to leave the competition
- The two contestants threatened that night were Luis Javier and Dalila
Fourth Show: March 1
editThe songs performed during the fourth show were:
| # | Contestant | Song Title | Original Performer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samuel Colon | "Imaginame Sin Ti" | Luis Fonsi |
| Leonardo Mendez | |||
| 2 | Yerly Burgos | "Insensible A Ti" | Alicia Villarreal |
| Magdalena Leon | |||
| 3 | Ronny Mercedes | "Mi Credo" | Tiziano Ferro and Pepe Aguilar |
| Josue Perez | |||
| 4 | Diana Mercado | "Me Cambio Por Ella" | Olga Tañón |
| Yaindhi Alvarez | |||
| 5 | Jonathan Rios | "La Quiero A Morir" | DLG |
| Sammy Genao | |||
| 6 | Karen Rodriguez | "Mujer Contra Mujer" | Mecano |
| Yaritza Rodriguez | |||
| 7 | Dalila Santa Maria | "Callados" | Ninel Conde and Jose Manuel Figueroa |
| Luis Javier Chavez | |||
| 8 | Cristina Eustace | "Psicofonia" | Gloria Trevi |
| Blanca Rosa Alfonso | |||
| 9 | Jometh Andujar | "Intocable" | Aleks Syntek |
| Javier Baerga |
- Dalila was chosen to leave the competition
- Cristina and Blanca were threatened to leave the competition
- The show featured a special presentation from Alejandra Guzmán
Fifth Show: March 8
editThe songs performed during the fifth show were:
| # | Contestant | Song Title | Original Performer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Javier Baerga | "Para Darte Mi Vida" | Elvis Crespo and Milly Quezada |
| Yaritza Rodriguez | |||
| 2 | Karen Rodriguez | "Si No Te Hubiera Conocido" | Christina Aguilera and Luis Fonsi |
| Ronny Mercedes | |||
| 3 | Samuel Colon | "Perdidos" | Monchy y Alexandra |
| Yerly Burgos | |||
| 4 | Josue Perez | "Nunca Voy A Olvidarte" | Cristian Castro |
| 5 | Magdalena Leon | "Acompañame" | Alicia Villarreal and Pedro Fernández |
| Sammy Genao | |||
| 6 | Blanca Rosa Alfonso | "Escondidos" | Olga Tañón and Cristian Castro |
| Leonardo Mendez | |||
| 7 | Yaindhi Alvarez | "Vivir Lo Nuestro" | Marc Anthony and La India |
| Jometh Andujar | |||
| 8 | Diana Mercado | "Vivo Por Ella" | Andrea Bocelli and Marta Sanchez |
| Jonathan Rios | |||
| 9 | Luis Javier Chavez | "En El Jardin" | Alejandro Fernández and Gloria Estefan |
| Cristina Eustace |
- Blanca was chosen to leave the competition
- Javier, Ronny and Magdalena were threatened to leave the competition
- The show featured special presentations from Jenni Rivera and Yuridia
Sixth Show: March 15
editThe songs performed during the sixth show were:
| # | Contestant | Song Title | Original Performer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samuel Colon | "Por Debajo De La Mesa" | Luis Miguel |
| Luis Javier Chavez | |||
| 2 | Yaindhi Alvarez | "Ahora Que Te Vas" | La Quinta Estación |
| Yaritza Rodriguez | |||
| 3 | Ronny Mercedes | "Mujeres Divinas" | Vicente Fernández |
| Javier Baerga | |||
| 4 | Karen Rodriguez | "Tuya" | Jennifer Peña |
| Diana Mercado | |||
| 5 | Magdalena Leon | "No Me Enseñaste" | Thalía |
| 6 | Cristina Eustace | "Me Nace Del Corazon" | Rocío Dúrcal |
| Yerly Burgos | |||
| 7 | Sammy Genao | "Coleccionista De Canciones" | Camila |
| Jometh Andujar | |||
| Leonardo Mendez | |||
| 8 | Josue Perez | "Solo Por Un Beso" | Aventura |
| Jonathan Rios |
- Magdalena and Ronny were chosen to leave the competition
- Luis Javier, Diana and Yaindhi were threatened to leave the competition
- The show featured a special presentation from Gloria Trevi
Seventh Show: March 22
editThe songs performed during the seventh show were:
| # | Contestant | Song Title | Original Performer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karen Rodriguez | "Sola Otra Vez" | Celine Dion |
| 2 | Leonardo Mendez | "Celos" | Marc Anthony |
| 3 | Josue Perez | "Por Una Mujer" | Luis Fonsi |
| 4 | Samuel Colon | "Pobre Corazon" | Divino |
| 5 | Yaritza Rodriguez | "Si Tu Eres Mi Hombre" | La India |
| 6 | Yerly Burgos | "Mi Mayor Venganza" | La India |
| 7 | Jometh Andujar | "Y Hubo Alguien" | Marc Anthony |
| 8 | Sammy Genao | "Sera" | Ricardo Montaner |
| 9 | Jonathan Rios | "Un Buen Perdedor" | Franco De Vita |
| 10 | Javier Baerga | "Volveras" | Ricky Martin |
| 11 | Cristina Eustace | "Quien Eres Tu" | Yuri |
| 12 | Yaindhi Alvarez | "Como Una Loba" | Valeria Lynch |
- Diana and Luis Javier were chosen to leave the competition
- The show featured a special presentation from Shaila Dúrcal
Eight Show: March 29
editThe songs performed during the eight show were:
| # | Contestant | Song Title | Original Performer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yaindhi Alvarez | "Pena" | Milly Quezada |
| 2 | Jonathan Rios | "Suelta Mi Mano" | Sin Bandera |
| 3 | Josue Perez | "Amiga Mia" | Alejandro Sanz |
| 4 | Yerly Burgos | "Tu Amor" | Olga Tañon |
| 5 | Jometh Andujar | "Yo Queria" | Cristian Castro |
| 6 | Sammy Genao | "Si Tu Supieras" | Alejandro Fernández |
| 7 | Javier Baerga | "Usted Se Me Llevo La Vida" | Alexandre Pires |
| 8 | Karen Rodriguez | "El Hombre Que Yo Amo" | Myriam Hernandez |
| 9 | Samuel Colon | "Lloraras" | Oscar D'León |
| 10 | Cristina Eustace | "Aires Del Mayab" | Lola Beltrán |
- Yaritza and Leonardo were chosen to leave the competition
- The show featured a special presentation from Tito El Bambino
Semi-finals
editNinth Show: April 5
editThe songs performed during the ninth show were:
| # | Contestant | Song Title | Original Performer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sammy Genao | "Ajena" | Frank Reyes |
| 2 | Cristina Eustace | "Por Ti" | Ednita Nazario |
| 3 | Karen Rodriguez | "Que Creias" | Selena |
| 4 | Jonathan Rios | "Casi Un Hechizo" | Jerry Rivera |
| 5 | Yerly Burgos | "Hasta Mañana" | Grupo Limite |
| 6 | Jometh Andujar | "Buscando Tus Besos" | Joseph Fonseca |
| 7 | Samuel Colon | "Seria Facil" | Luis Fonsi |
| 8 | Yaindhi Alvarez | "Mi Talisman" | Ana Gabriel |
| 9 | Javier Baerga | "A Puro Dolor" | Son By Four |
- Josue was chosen to leave the competition
- The show featured a special presentation from Marlon, winner of the third season of the show.
Tenth Show: April 12
editThe songs performed during the tenth show were:
| # | Contestant | Song Title | Original Performer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Javier Baerga | "Como Pudiste" | Obie Bermúdez |
| 2 | Sammy Genao | "Lo Dudo" | José José |
| 3 | Yaindhi Alvarez | "La Tirana" | La Lupe |
| 4 | Jometh Andujar | "Me Enamora" | Juanes |
| 5 | Samuel Colon | "No Tengo Suerte En El Amor" | Yoskar Sarante |
| 6 | Cristina Eustace | "Mujeres Liberadas" | Melina León |
| 7 | Jonathan Rios | "Fuego Contra Fuego" | Ricky Martin |
| 8 | Karen Rodriguez | "Detrás de Mi Ventana" | Yuri |
- Yerly was chosen to leave the competition
Eleventh Show: April 19
editThe songs performed during the eleventh show were:
| # | Contestant | Song Title | Original Performer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samuel Colón | "Algo De Mi" | Camilo Sesto |
| 2 | Yaindhi Alvarez | "Viveme" | Laura Pausini |
| 3 | Jometh Andujar | "Al Que Me Siga" | Luis Miguel |
| 4 | Karen Rodriguez | "Quitame Ese Hombre" | Pilar Montenegro |
| 5 | Jonathan Rios | "Antes" | Obie Bermúdez |
| 6 | Cristina Eustace | "Mentira" | Hernaldo Zúñiga |
| 7 | Javier Baerga | "La Media Vuelta" | Luis Miguel |
- Yaindhi and Milly Quezada sang together the song "Volvió Juanita"
- Sammy G was chosen to leave the competition
Twelfth Show: April 26
editThe songs performed during the twelfth show were:
| # | Contestant | Song Title | Original Performer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Javier Baerga | "Yo Naci Para Amarte" | Alejandro Fernández |
| 2 | Samuel Colon | "Labios Compartidos" | Mana |
| 3 | Yaindhi Alvarez | "Quiero Amanecer Con Alguien" | Daniela Romo |
| 4 | Jometh Andujar | "Devorame Otra Vez" | Lalo Rodríguez |
| 5 | Cristina Eustace | "Como Yo Te Ame" | Luis Miguel |
| 6 | Jonathan Rios | "Vuelveme A Querer" | Cristian Castro |
- Jonathan, Javier and Jometh sang with MDO the songs "Otra Vez" and "No Queda Nada"
- Samuel and Karen sang with Objetivo Fama's second season 1st runner up, Azucena Salazar, the song "Terco Pero Sabroso"
- Cristina sang with Objetivo Fama's third season 4th runner up, Mary Ann Acevedo, the song "Fuera De Mi Vida"
- Yaindhi sang with Objetivo Fama's fourth season semifinalist, Frances Marrero, the song "Herida"
- Karen was chosen to leave the competition.
Thirteenth Show: May 3
editThe songs performed during the thirteenth show were:
| # | Contestant | Song Title | Original Performer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jometh Andujar | "Nada Se Compara Contigo" | Alvaro Torres |
| 2 | Samuel Colon | "Como Me Haces Falta" | Marco Antonio Solís |
| 3 | Jonathan Rios | "Por Amarte" | Pepe Aguilar |
| 4 | Cristina Eustace | "Siempre Seras Tu" | Whitney Houston |
| 5 | Yaindhi Alvarez | "Cucurrucucu Paloma" | Lola Beltrán |
| 6 | Javier Baerga | "La Puerta Se Cerro" | Luis Miguel |
- The show featured special presentations from Alexis & Fido and Manny Manuel
- Ex-contestants Ektor, Jayro, Gustavo and Victor sang together "Suavemente", from Elvis Crespo.
- Yuri and fifth season contestants, Cristina, Leonardo and Luis Javier sang together "Y Volver, Volver"
- Javier was chosen to leave the competition. He closed the show singing "La Puerta Se Cerro" by Luis Miguel
Fourteenth Show: May 10
editThe songs performed during the fourteenth show were:
| # | Contestant | Song Title | Original Performer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan Rios | "No Me Quiero Enamorar" | Kalimba |
| "Buen Perdedor" | Franco De Vita | ||
| 2 | Yaindhi Alvarez | "Eclipse Total Del Amor" | Lissette |
| "Como Una Loba" | Valeria Lynch | ||
| 3 | Samuel Colon | "Que Lastima" | Alejandro Fernández |
| "Almohada" | José José | ||
| 4 | Cristina Eustace | "Me Muero" | La Quinta Estación |
| "La Gata Bajo La Lluvia" | Rocío Dúrcal | ||
| 5 | Jometh Andujar | "Si Ella Supiera" | Julian |
- The show started with the song "Color Esperanza", from Diego Torres, sung by the contestants with fourth season finalists, Iván, Victor and Nat.
- The show featured a special presentation from Jowell y Randy
- Jometh was chosen to leave the competition
Fue sorprendente que uno de los concursantes mas fuertes y con el paso mas firme de esta competencia se haya despedido esa noche, pues era de los que mas apoyo tenia en todas las galas y la mayor competencia de la concursante mas fuerte de esta edicion Cristina Eustace, fue impresionante para todo el mundo ver que al final de la gala 14 estaban los concursante mas duros, fuertes, versatiles y firmes de esta edicion y saber que una de ellos tendria que decir adios. Para muchos ESA escena debio haber sido la que se presentara en la final el 18 de mayo, Jometh Andujar y Cristina Eustace de la mano para saber cual de esos dos seria el TRIUNFADOR y no para que uno quedara excluido de la final. Exito a estas dos grandes estrellas!
Great Finale
editFifteenth Show: May 19
editThe great finale featured a red carpet where various celebrities marched on. All of the contestants, but one (19 in total) were present. Yaritza Rodriguez wasn't able to attend because of her mother's illness. The four finalists arrived on the back of convertible cars and signed autographs.
The show opened with the 4 finalists performing the song "Baila" from Kat DeLuna.
Each of the finalists performed two songs, one of them with one of their favorite celebrities. The songs performed during the finale were:
| # | Contestant | Song Title | Original Performer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samuel Colon | "Tantos Deseos De Ella" | Danny Rivera |
| "Donde Estara Mi Primavera" | with Iván López | ||
| 2 | Yaindhi Alvarez | "Asi No Te Amara Jamas" | Amanda Miguel |
| "Usted Abuso" | with Marlon Fernández | ||
| 3 | Jonathan Rios | "Contigo Aprendi" | Alejandro Fernández |
| "Que Sera" | with Erica Gonzaba | ||
| 4 | Cristina Eustace | "El Amor Que Sone" | Mariah Carey |
| "Como Yo Nadie Te Ha Amado" | with Juan Vélez |
The show also featured special presentations from reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel and Mexican singer, Lucero.
In the end, the finalists and winner were announced as follows:
| # | Contestant | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cristina Eustace | 33.37% |
| 2 | Samuel Colon | 26.99% |
| 3 | Yaindhi Alvarez | 20.94% |
| 4 | Jonathan Rios | 18.70% |
Controversies
editSome controversies that surfaced during the season.
- Contestant Magdalena León was dumped by her boyfriend during the show when, allegedly, she kissed several contestants at the studio/house.
- Contestant Diana Mercado was heavily criticized by fellow contestants Luis Javier Chávez and Yaindhi Alvarez, for not performing their duets as rehearsed resulting in unfavorable evaluations to the latter.
- Some feuds between Puerto Rican contestants Jonathan Ríos and Jometh Andujar rose during the final weeks. These were due to Jonathan not waking up in time during a weekend the group had in a hotel.
- A week before the final show, Yuri, who had served as host of the show for the past three years, was surprisingly fired by the producers. Apparently, Univision wasn't happy with the fact that she wouldn't be on time for the rehearsals for the final show. She has denied this and has said that she found out about the decision through an e-mail.
- The same week, allegations of fixes in the results grew heavier when a television ad appeared on YouTube showing the four finalists, two weeks prior to their selection. The advertisement was part of a product campaign for PepsiCo and the producers of the show have denied providing them with any voting result.