POPCORN TIME LIVE BLOG: On Tawag Ng Tanghalan May 22 episode, new defending champion Althea Denise Oredina fights for her second win. Althea is 11-year-old kiddie contender from Samapaloc, Manila. She won as daily winner singing “Fly Me To The Moon.” She then faced ex-defending champion Kurt Laput, who was fighting for his fourth win. Althea won over Kurt singing “Safe And Sound” getting an average score of 91.8 percent. It was a super close fight since Kurt’s average score is 91.6 percent. Will Althea get her second win today?
Tawag Ng Tanghalan Kids May 22 Performances, daily winner, and champion
First contender, John Janiel Convicto. Eleven-year-old kiddie contender from Cavite is first to take the stage. John’s parents are supportive of his dreams of becoming a famous singer someday. His father was also in a band and thanks to him, John is getting better at his craft. “Tuwing Umuulan At Kapiling Ka” was John’s piece for today.
Judge K Brosas loved how John kept the original arrangement of the song. She felt that she was nervous when he started but was able to bring out more of what he can do towards the end of the song. Judge Louie Ocampo said John was a good singer, he hit the right notes, and had heart in his performance.
Second contender, Dana Ross Aranilla. Dana Ross is 11-year-old contender from Bohol. This future voice coach hopes to share what she knows to other singers someday.Her mom is a stay-at-home mom while her father works as a seaman. She takes the stage singing “Girl On Fire” and dedicates her performance to her father who can’t be in the studio today.
Head judge Yeng Constantino said Dana had a future in becoming a vocal coach because at a young age she knew voice techniques and is able to sing well. Yeng advised her to improve more on her stage presence and connection with the audience.
Third contender, Roem Jay Jumawan. Eight-year-old kiddie contender from Zamboanga Del Sur loves drawing but not as much as he loves singing. His father spends time with him making sure that Roem practices well and will reach his dream of becoming a famous singer someday. Roem sang Survivors “The Search Is Over” hoping to impress the judges.
Judge Kayla noticed Roem had a very good vocal technique. She advised him to continue whatever he does in practicing because it is doing well for him.
TNT Kids May 22 face-off, daily winner, and champion. Three kiddie contenders gave it their best but today, Monday winner is John Janiel Convicto getting an average score of 91.8 percent. John will be facing defending champion Althea Denise Oredina
During the face-off, John Janiel sang “Note To God” by Charice Pempengo while Althea sang “Anak” by Freddie Aguilar. Who won this face-off?
The judges have decided. Today’s champion garnering an average score of 92.2 percent is — John Janiel Convicto. John won over Althea who was on to her second win.
Tawag Ng Tanghalan Kids airs Mondays to Saturdays on ABS-CBN at noon.