POPCORN TIME LIVE BLOG: It is the moment of truth for four-time defending champion Jovany Satera. On Tawag Ng Tanghalan July 7 episode, Jovany fights for his fifth win which automatically takes him to the semi-finals if he does get it. Will he get into the semi-finals today? Or will he meet his match? Yesterday, he won over daily winner Xerxes Cachopero singing an old school song. Click here to read a recap of yesterday’s episode.
TNT July 7 Performances, daily winner, and champion
First contender, Julia Franchesca Flores. Fourteen-year-old Julia would like to fulfill the dream of her late father for her which is to become a famous singer someday. This responsible daughter and singer from Tondo loves joining singing contests. This is her way of helping her mom who works as a nanny for a relative. Julia sang “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion hoping to impress the judges.
Judge Rey Valera is today’s head judge, so the stakes are a bit high. Judge Karylle said she loved Julia’s voice although it was a bit shake-y. Her only comment was she was a bit out of focus and song choice was a bit off. She noticed Judge Rey was counting on how many notes Julia missed it was a good thing she didn’t get the gong. Judge Ogie agreed with Karylle and gave her tips on how she can improve.
Second contender, Roscel Paolo Marquez. Roscel is a host, singer, and an event manager from Batangas. He looks up to famous singers like Nonoy Zuniga and Elvis Costello and hopes that he can become like them someday. He tries to make his dream a reality joining TNT singing his idol’s hit, “She.”
Judge Rey Valera said Roscel’s approach to the songs was really good. He said he did a good job in making his s
Third contender, Lizeth Gara. Lizeth from Bohol is motivated by criticisms she’s had in the past. This freelance hotel singer stopped singing since then. Things took an interesting turn when she met another singer who asked her to record his composition. It was then she found her love for music again. Now, she and her friend are now married. Taking all the criticisms, she take the stage and sang “She.” Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough for the judges. Judge Rey Valera signaled for the gong which means she is automatically disqualified from the show.
Valera said Lizeth had off notes. It could be because she was too nervous from the get go which affected her whole performance. Jaya and K Brosas agreed with Rey Valera and said confidence can be learned.
TNT July 7 daily winner, face-off, and champion. Three contenders and then two. Now it is down to one daily winner. Garnering an average score of 92 percent, July 7 Friday daily winner is Roscel Paolo Marquez.
Daily winner Roscel sang “Never Ever Say Goodbye” by Nonoy Zuniga for the face-off. Four-time defending champion sang “Green Green Grass of Home.” Who wins this face-off?
Tawag Ng Tanghalan July 7 champion with an average score of 94.2 percent is Jovany Satera. This is Jovany’s fifth win. This officially makes him a TNT semi-finalist.
Tawag Ng Tanghalan airs Mondays to Saturdays on It’s Showtime on ABS-CBN at noon.