On yesterday’s episode, Eva Castillo won as the new defending champion. She grabbed the title as she battled three other contenders on the show. Eva takes over ex-defending champion and now semi-finalist, Julia Faith Joaquin. Today, Eva fights for her second win as she tries her best to make a name for herself.
Tawag Ng Tanghalan Jan 14 Performances
First contender on stage was Chelsea Santos from Bulacan. Chelsea is the only girl and the last child among three siblings. Her mom is a stay-at-home mom and her dad is a Barangay Kagawad. Her dad is also a singer. Chelsea is just fourteen years old and a Grade 9 student. At her young age, she dreams of becoming like Sarah Geronimo one day.
Chelsea sang “You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me.” Showmanship was very evident and Chelsea has a beautiful voice says Karylle. Hurado Billy thinks her song choice is a bit too mature for her age.
Forty-Four-year-old Wilfredo Llumpera from Leyte was the next challenger. Wilfredo is a part time tricycle driver and part time barber with two kids. His eldest had to stop school for the meantime, but his second child is now first year college. Wilfredo and his wife now manage a sari sari store to provide for their two kids. He also joins singing contests and now joins Tawag Ng Tanghalan for his kids.
Wilfredo sang “Hanggang sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan.” TV host Amy and Vhong were both so impressed with Wilfredo’s voice. Punong hurado Ogie says the power was there but because of this, he had some sharp notes.
Last challenger of the day was Glenn Ralph Pada. Glenn is from Zamboanga and is nineteen years old. He is a second year student taking up Physical Education but got sidetracked because of his ‘barkada.’ But for him, new year means new life. He now looks for a job and is inspired by his mother who is working abroad. Glenn sang hurado Kyla’s song “Hanggang Ngayon” hoping to make is as today’s daily winner.
Hurado Kyla, the original singer of the song, said she was flattered Glenn chose one of her songs. She didn’t however like the fact that his performance was a bit staged but it was a great performance.
Tawag Ng Tanghalan Jan 14 Champion, Saturday Winner
Today’s daily winner is Wilfredo Llumpera from Visayas garnering an average score of 92.2 percent. For the face-off, Wilfredo sang “My Love Will See You Through” giving his best to grab the title from defending champion, Eva Castillo. Eva on the other hand sang Anthony Castelo’s “Kaibigan” to battle Saturday winner Wilfredo.
The hurados have decided, the winner is– Eva Castillo with an average score of 91.2 percent. Eva keeps her place as Tawag Ng Tanghalan’s defending champion and will be back on Monday to get her third win.