( CNN ) -- There are moments when reality television can highlight a country 's sensitivities . And Israel 's version of the `` X Factor '' has done just that -- won not by a Jewish Israeli , but a migrant worker from the Philippines . Filipina caregiver Rose Fostanes won the country 's version of the talent show , Wednesday , making it through the early rounds singing tunes by Tina Turner and Christina Aguilera among others , before her rendition of `` My Way '' by Frank Sinatra in the grand finale . `` Thank you so much for all the Israelis who support me , thank you so much , '' said Fostanes on winning the competition . `` Thank you so much also for giving us the chance to join in a competition like this . '' For a migrant worker to have any kind of public profile is highly unusual in Israel , but for one to win ones of the country 's most popular talent shows is a surprise to many , including Fostanes . Read more : All-American wows judges on 'Arabs Got Talent ' `` I was surprised to be on ' X Factor . ' First , I 'm not an Israeli , and I do n't even have residency , '' she said . Most ' X Factor ' winners can expect a record deal and a shot at being a professional singer , but Fostanes is in a different situation . Her visa status means that despite being the most high-profile singer in the country at the moment , she can not make money performing or recording in Israel , unless an exception is made . If nothing else Fostanes says that she has received `` a lot of love and care '' from her fans in Israel . However that is very different to how many migrant workers in the country feel . In recent weeks , there have been regular protests by activists , demanding greater rights for migrants , accusing the authorities of discrimination , and turning a blind eye to abuse . According to a 2012 survey by the country 's Central Bureau of Statistics there were 109,000 foreign workers in Israel . Read more : 'Arab Idol ' winner takes on the U.S . The winner , who has been working in Israel for the past six years , says she has also experienced prejudice in the country and is unsure if her win might help change negative perceptions . `` I do n't know . But I think there are good communications between employers and the caregivers now , since they saw me on ' X Factor , ' '' At least for Fostanes -- singing her way into the hearts of Israelis -- attitudes have indeed changed .
Israelis version of talent show won by Rose Fostanes from the Israel . Central Bureau of Statistics has lived in Philippines for six years working as a caregiver . Rare for migrant workers to have a public profile in the country . 109,000 foreign workers are in Israel .