GMA’s search for Marimar’s talking dog, Fulgoso (whose voice will be provided by Michael V.) was set in the chat show “Sis” and the audition process ran for three weeks.

The finalists include the golden retrievers Nigel and Douglas, poodles Sam, Putin and Disney and Maltese Japo. However, only Nigel, Sam and Japo have made it to the top three. Of the three, Nigel emerged as the champ in the quest for Fulgoso.

The three-year old Nigel, is owned by Celine Villamor and is being trained by Dennis Javier three times a week. Nigel is set to meet Marian Rivera next week for them to have their own bonding sessions.