POPCORN TIME LIVE BLOG: Maria Diana Agustin is still Tawag Ng Tanghalan’s defending champion. Daily winner Rommel Enoc was close to stealing that golden microphone but Diana didn’t let that happen. Click here to read a recap of yesterday’s episode. Will today’s daily winner be a match for Diana?
TNT June 23 Performances, daily winner, and champion
First contender, Kim Reyes. Kim’s father’s dream is for her to become a singer. Sadly, he passed away in 2016 because of an aneurysm. Even if he passed on, she takes the TNT stage singing “Hopelessly Devoted To You” for her number one fan, her dad. Kim sang with much passion and was spot on singing each note.
Judge Billy Crawford felt how emotional and nervous Kim was from the get go which affected her performance a bit. But towards the middle of the song he heard how sweet and powerful her voice was and how she had presence of mind on stage. Judge Jaya, on the other hand, loved how she put a new flavor to an old song.
Second contender, Margiolina Velez. If not singing, Margiolina teaches elementary and has been for 32 years now. He husband is a farmer and they both were able to put their children to school because of their profession. One is a biologist and the other finished economics.
Margiolina is THE ULTIMATE resbaker from Negros Occidental. She joined TNT back in Cebu in 1971 and again in 1972 in Bacolod and became champion for 8 weeks straight. Margiolina was supposed to compete during the TNT grand finals because of Martial law, it didn’t push through. She now takes the TNT stage singing “Diamonds Are Forever” by Shirley Bassey to continue what she wasn’t able to do years ago.
Judge Ogie called Margiolina a sharp shooter saying she hit those notes. She had a raspy voice which might have come with age but nonetheless, they loved her voice.
Third contender, Alfred Relatado. Alfred comes from a family of fishermen and singers. He follows the footsteps of his father and those before him. He sang “My Special Angel” on the TNT stage hoping to continue the legacy of his family. Alfred also sings for his wife of three years.
Judge Erik loved Alfred’s low and high notes and was impressed by the way he moved on stage. He said he was like a professional singer and said he was moved by his performance. Judge Yeng loved his smooth voice and stance on stage and even called him Mr. Suave.
TNT June 23 daily winner, face-off, and champion. Three great performers and it is now down to one daily winner. June 23 Friday winner is Alred Relatado with an average score of 92.8 percent. Kim came second and then Margiolina. Alfred will face 2-time defending champion Maria Diana Agustin and will try to steal the title from her.
Alfred battled Diana with “Wonderland By Night” by Engelbert Humperdinck while Diana sang “Isang Dakot Na Luha.” A close fight this is.
The judges had a bit of difficulty deciding on who wins this battle. After much deliberation, today’s champion garnering an average score of 93.2 percent is Alfred Relatado. Diana got 91.8 percent which makes it such a close fight. Alfred is TNT’s new defending champion.
Tawag Ng Tanghalan airs Mondays to Saturdays on It’s Showtime on ABS-CBN at noon.