Mr. Jemuel Forto, a Filipino scholar in Korea, was awarded the Gold Prize at the recently concluded Bravo ASEAN in Korea 2010, a music and dance contest for ASEAN residents living in Korea.

The ASEAN-Korea Centre organized the contest in cooperation with the Arirang TV. It was held on 20 November 2010. Twelve teams and individuals from 10 ASEAN countries presented various traditional dances and Korean pop songs during the talent fest.

Mr. Forto, who sang a Korean ballad entitled “Miss You, Miss You, Miss You,” won the hearts of the judges and audience members alike with his soulful rendition of the Korean pop song. He was awarded one million Won (US$ 850), a round trip airfare ticket to the Philippines, and a trophy.

Mr. Forto, an engineering graduate of the Angeles University Foundation in Angeles City is currently pursuing his graduate studies at the Korea Aerospace University under a Korean government scholarship program.

The Bravo ASEAN in Korea Contest is an annual event which promotes fellowship and cultural exchange between the people of ASEAN and Korea.