Tawag Ng Tanghalan Feb. 20 Episode: Quarter 4 Semi-Finals Round 1, Audition Song

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Tawag Ng Tanghalan Quarter 4 Semi Finals

POPCORN TIME LVE BLOG/RECAP: Today’s Tawag Ng Tanghalan episode is the much awaited Quarter Four semi-finals. Fans will once again witness performances from Hazelyn Cascano, Froilan Canlas, Julia Faith Joaquin, Sam Mangubat, Joylaine Canonio, Jex De Castro and Carlmalone Montecido as they fight for a place in the Grand finals. Semi-finalist Jeramie Sanico is not part of the show since she stepped down due to personal reasons.

Semi-finalists will be singing their “Audition Song” for round 1. For round 2 they will be performing songs under the “Fight Song” category and then “Awit sa Pamilya” for round 3. “Musical Influence” for round 4 and the last round would be “Hurados’ Song choice.” If hurados would signal for the gong for any semi-finalist during the show, that semi-finalist will be automatically out of the show. Who will make it to the grand finals?

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Tawag Ng Tanghalan Feb. 20 Quarter 4 Semi Finals Performances, Hazelyn Cascano and Sam Mangubat

First semi-finalist was Hazelyn Cascano singing her audition song that brought her to the Tawag Ng Tanghalan show, “My Way.” This “duty-ful” daughter from Marikina shares how important the song is to her. She was always criticized for her weight but her mom would always be there for her. And now, she sings facing all the hardships in life saying, “I faced it all and I stood tall and did it my way.”

Hurado Rey Valera didn’t say much but called Hazelyn a champion and said she deserved to be on the competition.

Next semi-finalist to take the stage was Sam Mangubat from Batangas. Sam said he wasn’t really a “kontesero” but still chose to audition. He sang One Republic’s “Secrets” because every time he would sing it, the audience would always give him a loud applause. It was because of this song that he is now in the semi-finals.

After Sam’s performance, his fans couldn’t help but shout and cheer for him and this brought Sam to tears. He said he was too overwhelmed. Sam couldn’t really believe that he is where he is now and he thanked his fans he calls “angels” for being his inspiration.

Hurado Billy Crawford said he wasn’t surprised that Sam had a lot of fans because he really is a good singer and performer. Billy also said, “Saludo ako sa’yo Sam.” He also saw how composed he still was when he sang even after he was teary-eyed seeing his journey on the show. He and the hurados think Sam has a bright future in the industry and called his performance today one of the best performances Sam gave.

Tawag Ng Tanghalan Feb. 20 Quarter 4 Semi Finals Performances, Froilan Canlas and Julia Faith Joaquin

Next on stage was semi-finalist from Camarines Sur, Froilan Canlas. Froilan is a music and sports teacher. His audition song “Dahil Sa’yo” by Peilta Corales. He dedicates this song to his mom who took care of him and his siblings and the kids who are members of his organization. He also sings this for his grandparents who took care of them while his mom was away working in Manila.

This 8-time defending champion made sure he showcased his vocal range from low riffs to his high falsetto and head tone voice. The hurados were clearly impressed with Froilan’s performance and can be seen cheering him on and even nodding their heads. Hurado K Brosas felt like it was the grand finals because clearly, Froilan gave it his best and said, “Bilib ako sa’yo.”

Next semi-finalist was Julia Faith Joaquin from Bohol who sang “I Dream A Dream” during her auditions. Julia chose this song because she dreams to sing for broadway and perform around the world. She also wants to become an inspiration for all dreamers out there.

Julia gave it her all and said even if she didn’t have a boyfriend she remembered her family which helped her give an emotional performance. Hurado Nyoy called her voice unique and said she was refined and theatrical. Nyoy like how Julia used her strengths to give a “napakagaling” performance.

Tawag Ng Tanghalan Feb. 20 Quarter 4 Semi Finals Performances, Joylaine Canonio, Jex De Castro And Carl Malone Montecido

Next on stage was inspirational teacher from Saranggani, Joylaine Canonio. “Akin Ka Nalang” was her audition piece. Joylaine joined the first time but didn’t make it. It was her second try and this song that made her a semi-finalist now. She sings this song for her boyfriend and also used her family as her inspiration to give a powerful yet effortless performance hoping to make it to the grand finals.

Hurado Mitoy said her years of going up and down the mountains paid off as hurados noticed how she gives effortless performances on the show with her powerful breathing. “You are on the right track” says hurado Mitoy.

Jex De Castro from Mandaluyong was the semi-finalist next on stage. “Bukas Nalang Kita Mamahalin” was his audition song. He chose this because he felt that he could relate to the message of the song well since it happened to him in real life and was hurt once before.

Jex gave it his all as he put in all his emotion to the song through his vibrato and clean high notes says Hurado K Brosas. She also said Jex was one of his crushes. Hurado Nyoy liked Jex’s version of the song sompared to his own version.

Last semi-finalist was Carl Malone Montecido from Bacolod. Carl chose the song “Broken Vow” by Josh Groban. He feels that the song would showcase his talent and that show more of what he can do. Punong Hurado Rey Valera said Carl had places to go and warned him that his journey is about to get harder and harder. He always said that he hopes that when he and Carl meet in the future, Carl will be at the hight of his fame by then.

Tawag Ng Tanghalan Feb. 20, Vote

The hurados are not the only one who can judge the semi-finalists performances. Fans could also vote for their favorite performers by simply texting TAWAG plus the name of their favorite semi-finalist (i.e TAWAG HAZELYN) and send to 2366.

Voting lines are now open and will close at 6:00 p.m. today. Voting will then again resume tomorrow, Feb. 21, when round two starts. Tawag Ng Tanghalan airs on ABS-CBN, Mondays to Saturdays at noon.