POPCORN TIME LIVE BLOG: Aila Santos is the new defending champion as of July 18. Yesterday, this band vocalist won over ex-defending champion Aerone Mendoza who was on to his third win. Click here to read a recap of yesterday’s episode. Will Aila get her second win today?
Tawag Ng Tanghalan July 19 Performances, daily winner, and champion
First contender, Jeffrey Basilio. Jeffrey from Navotas joined TNT in June 2016. Unfortunately, he didn’t make it. The judges’ comments then were his motivation for joining the second time. Jeffrey sang Matt Monro’s “All Of A Sudden” hoping to give a better future for his father.
Judge Erik Santos noticed Jeffrey was used to singing on stage and saw how he prepared he was since his last TNT appearance. Judge K Brosas loved his voice and called him entertaining.
Second contender, Armie Cecille Cabutihan. Armie is a single mom from Tayabas, Quezon. She works hard as medical representative by day. By night, she sings for events and in bars. All this to raise her only son. Ever since she was a little kid, she’s been singing to the tunes of Regine Velasquez songs. Armie sings “Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka” on the TNT stage for all single parents out there.
Head judge Rey Valera said Armie had a lot of forgivable flat notes. He suggested making sure she sings the right key the next time she performs.
Third contender, Maria Kathrina Feria. Singing is everything for Maria’s family. A talent passed on from generation to generation. Maria makes a living through that and through selling barbecue on the street in their community. Joining TNT is something she wants to do for the future of her kids. Maria sang “I Will Survive” with everything she’s got.
Judge Kayla said she loved how Maria kept her voice unique knowing that the song is an overused contest piece. Judge Karylle liked her phrasing but told her to be very careful with that skill.
TNT July 19 daily winner, face-off, and champion. Wednesday winner with an average score of 90.4 percent is Jeffrey Basilio. Jeffrey will face defending champion Aila Santos.
For the face-off, Jeffrey sang another oldie but goodie, “Please Release Me.” Defending champion Aila, on the other hand, sang Regine Velasquez’s version of “I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing.”
Who wins this battle? The judges have decided. Tawag Ng Tanghalan July 19 champion with an average score of 92.4 percent is Aila Santos. This is Aila’s second win on the show.