POPCORN TIME LIVE BLOG/RECAP: On Tawag Ng Tanghalan Aug 15 episode, new defending champion Raymundo Alvarez fights for his second win. Things took an unexpected turn as Raymundo stole the golden microphone from ex-defending champion Jeremiah Tiangco who was on to his third win. Click here to read a recap of yesterday’s episode. Will Reymundo be a one-time winner or will he get his second win today?
Tawag Ng Tanghalan Aug 15 performances, daily winner, and champion
First contender, Carolyn De Dios. Carolyn is contender from Tondo. Being an adopted child doesn’t bother Carolyn at all. She hasn’t met her biological parents but she doesn’t mind. For her, she has the best parents in the world. She sang “To Love Again” by Sharon Cuneta, her dad’s favorite song. She hopes that graduating next year and winning TNT would somehow be a way to give back to her family.
While Carolyn was performing, the judges were in on a discussion. Head judge Louie Ocampo almost signaled for the gong. Judge Jaya said it wasn’t a perfect performance. She said her vibrato was a bit too strong which could be the reason why she had some flat notes. Both Jaya and Kayla gave her pointers on how she could improve.
Second contender, Eva Angkico. Eva is a jack of all trades. She has been a singer for comedy bars for 19 years now, she does catering and also sells some of her products like maja blanca, cassava cake and more. She’s also a mother of six. Eva and her partner do everything they can to make ends meet. Motivated by the love for her family and the dream of having their own house someday, she sings “Musika Ang Bahay” by Asin.
Judge Louie Ocampo said, “I love you from head to toe.” He said Eva was the total package from the raspiness of her voice to her personality. He didn’t have any negative comment to say and just wished her luck.
Third contender, Asther Ryan Manit. Ryan hopes that his voice will bring him to the one he loves. He sang Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell’s version of “Billy Jean” by Michael Jackson. It was pure acoustic with a touch of blues and rock. A great twist to an iconic pop song. Ryan has been singing since he was 7 years old. He plays the guitar and the piano as well. Now he sings for his girlfriend who’s in America and hopes that singing on the TNT stage would somehow help him meet her again.
“You are so extra,” says judge Karylle. Meaning Ryan is so talented that he gave over and above what is expected of him. She also said he was able to connect well with the audience. Judge Erik Santos, on the other hand, said Ryan was so unpredictable. He was always expectant of what was next in his performance.
TNT Aug 15 daily winner, face-off, and champion. With an average score of 95.6 percent, daily winner is contender from Visayas, Asther Ryan Manit.
Tuesday winner Ryan sang “Creep” by Radiohead for the face-off belting out more of that rocker vibe giving it all he’s got. Defending champion Raymundo Alvarez took on another Jay-R hit, “Ngayo’y Naririto.” He made sure he brought out those vocal riffs that Kayla loved from yesterday’s performance.
Who is today’s champion? The judges have decided. Contender who will be defending the title in tomorrow’s episode garnering an average score of 95.2 percent is Raymundo Alvarez.