POPCORN TIME LIVE BLOG: Three-time defending champion Francis C0ncepcion fights for his fourth win on Tawag Ng Tanghalan Kids May 15 episode. Francis won over daily winner 12-year-old John Alfred Besa from Pasig City on Saturday’s episode. Francis’ winning piece was “Because Of You” which got him an average score of 95.2 percent. Will Francis get his fourth win today?
Tawag Ng Tanghalan Kids May 15
First contender, Jezza Mae Quioge. Jezza is 11 -year-old kiddie contender from Las Pinas City. When outdoors, she loves wave boarding and when indoor, she loves singing and playing the keyboard. Her dad, a driver, and her mom, a manicurist, supports her dream of becoming a famous singer someday. “I Have Nothing” by Whitney Houston was Jezza’s piece for today.
Judge Nyoy said Jezza had a great voice and loved the fact that she was careful in executing all the vocal riffs. Judge Karylle agreed with Nyoy and said it was great that she was able to make her own version even if it was close to the original version.
Second contender, Trixie Mae Kyla San Roque. Trixie is kiddie contender from Bulacan. Trixie is a consistent honor student. She hopes to follow the footsteps of her father who is an OR nurse and become a surgeon someday. Her mom is a second-year college student who is very supportive of her dreams. Trixie sang “Hindi Ko Kaya” hoping to impress the judges.
To her performance, Head judge Yeng said she saw how much emotion Trixie put into the song. Because of this, Yeng called her a smart and mature singer.
Third contender, Arwen Jayne Deriada. Arwen from Ilo-Ilo City was the last contender on stage. This 10-year-old is an achiever, a part of her school’s student government, and dreams of becoming a radio broadcaster in the future. She loves singing and now takes the stage singing, “Ako’y Isang Pinoy” hoping to impress the judges.
Judge Louie Ocampo was tasked to give comments on Arwen’s performance and said her voice sounded good for singing and also for broadcasting. He thinks Kundiman songs fit her well.
TNT Kids May 15 face-off, daily winner, and defending champion. Out of three contenders, kiddie contender from Metro Manila, Jezza Mae Quioge, won as daily winner. For the face-off, Jezza sang “Dadalhin Kita Sa’king Palasyo” while 3-time defending champion Francis Concepcion sang “Basang Basa sa Ulan” by Aegis.
It was Jezza Mae vs Francis. Today’s winner garnering an average score of 94.6 percent is– Francis Concepcion. This is Francis’ fourth win on the show. One more and he makes it to the semi-finals.
Tawag Ng Tanghalan airs Mondays to Saturdays via ABS-CBN at noon.