BEARYL Rene Lopez, a second year high school student at St. James in Quezon City, gave her best performing "Best of Both Worlds" to win the recent "Hannah Montana You Can Be a Popstar" contest finals at the SM Mall of Asia.

Beryl, 13, will be flying soon to Los Angeles, in popstar style to meet Miley in person and participate in the recording of "Hannah Montana Season 3 Live." This is a dream come true for Berly, who is a certified Hannah Montana fan because "she sings very well and is a role model for kids my age." Her favorite song is "One in a Million" and says that the lyrics, "They say good things come in time, but really great things happen in a blink of an eye," describe her feeling after winning the contest.

Fifteen finalists sang "Best of Both Worlds" and "Rockstar" from "Hannah Montana." Contest judges Disney Channel head for Southeast Asia Laura Wendt, singer and actress Nanette Inventor, and singer Ruben Laurente, based their decision on the following criteria: vocals and stage performance - 30%, appearance - 20%, movements - 10%, and connection with audience - 40%.

During the event, shoppers were treated to interactive activities about Hannah Montana. A minimum purchase of Hannah Montana merchandise at the SM department store and Toy Kingdom entitled shoppers to an activity passport. Fun stops included the Popstar Makeover Stations for Hair and Make Up that have kids that popstar look, the Wardrobe Station and Photo Spotlight Station where kids can put on clothes to get their Hannah Montana look. Kids could bring home a piece of the Hannah Montana experience at the merchandise station of the SM department store and Toy Kingdom.

A join project of the SM Supermalls and the Disney Channel, the contest drew many a tween contestants who dressed like and sang like their idol, Miley Cyrus, who plays a schoolgirl by day and a popstar by night.