Filipino helper Rose Fostanes prepares to take part in a rehearsal in Tel Aviv forThe X Factor Israel, which has made her a star. Photo: AP Filipino helper Rose Fostanes prepares to take part in a rehearsal in Tel Aviv forThe X Factor Israel, which has made her a star. Photo: AP
Filipino helper Rose Fostanes prepares to take part in a rehearsal in Tel Aviv forThe X Factor Israel, which has made her a star. Photo: AP
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Singing Filipino helper Rose Fostanes wins hearts on X Factor in Israel

Filipino caregiver living in downtrodden area of Tel Aviv is a favourite to win TV show, with her powerful voice making her a household name

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Updated: 10:35am, 8 Jan, 2014

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Filipino helper Rose Fostanes prepares to take part in a rehearsal in Tel Aviv forThe X Factor Israel, which has made her a star. Photo: AP Filipino helper Rose Fostanes prepares to take part in a rehearsal in Tel Aviv forThe X Factor Israel, which has made her a star. Photo: AP
Filipino helper Rose Fostanes prepares to take part in a rehearsal in Tel Aviv forThe X Factor Israel, which has made her a star. Photo: AP
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