POPCORN TIME LIVE BLOG/RECAP: Tawag Ng Tanghalan March 10 is Huling Tapatan Day 5. Today is the last day Eumee Capile, Mary Gidget Dela Llana, Maricel Callo, Marielle Montellano, Pauline Agupitan and Rachel Gabreza could fight for a spot on TNT’s Top 5. These finalists have been singing and fighting this whole week and most of them are dead tired. Who will be the last one standing? Tawag Ng Tanghalan Grand Finals happens tomorrow, March 11, at Resorts World Manila.
Sam Mangubat finally made the cut on yesterday’s show. He sang Sarah Geronimo’s Kilometro and earned a total score of 98.7o percent. Sam gave it his all as he showcased not only his voice but charming personality and dance moves as well. Click here to read a recap of yesterday’s show.
Tawag Ng Tanghalan Huling Tapatan Day 5 Performances
Today, 6 finalists fight head to head for the last spot. An intense episode this is as one of them will be joining Noven Belleza, Froilan Canlas, Carl Malone Montecido and Sam Mangubat on the Top 5. There will be no votes from viewers on today’s show. Hurados will be deciding who the fifth grand finalist will be.
Maricel Callo Sings Matt Monroe Hit
Maricel Callo is first on stage singing a 1950s hit, Portrait Of My Love in a black elegant gown. Maricel became emotional and was a bit teary-eyed after her performance. She said it doesn’t matter if she doesn’t make it today because she is already proud of what she has achieved.
Hurado Karla said this particular performance was “perfect” and considered it her best performance. Hurado Nyoy said ever since, he was already a fan. Maricel’s performance was a combination of the classics and her vocal techniques which were perfect says Nyoy. Also, it was such a dream watching hurado Nyoy and Maricel singing Someday.
Rachel Gabreza Sings Somewhere
Next finalist was Makati’s pride, Rachel Gabreza. Wearing an off-white gown, she sang Barbra Streisand’s Somewhere. Hurado Billy Crawford said, “Yun ang perfect.” He says the way she started and ended the song was just perfect. Rachel started off relaxed but went all out from the middle towards the end,
In rare moments, Rey Valera didn’t give any negative comment instead he said that he saw Rachel mature on the show in terms of skill. When hosts Amy and Vhong asked who she would choose among the hurados to sing with, she chose Hurado Karla. She and Rachel sang Halik by the Aegis.
Eumee Capile Performs Mariah Carey Hit
Vision of Love by international singer Mariah Carey was Eumee’s song for today. Eumee looked stunning in her peach gown and looked elegant as well with her hair in a bun. Eumee was unstoppable as she raised each note higher and higher leaving and sustaining that high note in the end.
Standing ovation for Eumee from all hurados today. “Ito ang pinakamahusay na performance mo, nadagundong ang buong pagkatao ko” says hurado Yeng. Nyoy was worried at the beginning because he thought Eumee started weak but was completely surprised when she took the song to a whole new level from mid to last part of the song. For a duet, Eumee chose hurado Billy. They both danced to the beat of Bright Lights and then sang a portion of the song One Sweet Day.
Mary Gidget Dela Llana Sings Mariah Carey’s Hero
Red was Gidget’s color for today singing a Mariah hit as well, Hero. Gidget’s version was sweet yet powerful hitting each note with clarity bringing the song a pitch higher towards the middle. She could not contain the joy and broke down a bit showing more of her vulnerability expressing how tired but thankful she was.
Hurado Rey Valera wished Gidget luck and said this was a glimpse of showbiz. For the duet, Gidget chose hurado Yeng. They both sang UDD’s Tadhana.
Marielle Montellano Performs Himala
Mariella chose to sing the rock song Himala by Rivermaya for today’s performance. A laid back, charming yet powerful version from Marielle wearing a white gown. She was also brought to tears after her performance expressing she was just really blessed to be on the show.
Standing ovation as well from the hurados. “Oh my God, that was beautiful, effortless” says Nyoy. He liked how effortless she amazes the judges even if she doesn’t do anything extra oridinary. “You’re really a blessing” says Billy and said song choice was perfect. Hurado Billy said today was different because he knew God was really with Marielle today in her performance. For a duet, Rey Valera was Marielle’s choice. They both sang Maging Sino Ka Man.
Pauline Agupitan Sings Unchained Melody
Pauline was the last performer of the day. She chose Unchained Melody by the Righteous Brothers. The lines “I need your love” was the most anticipated line since it is a trademark of the hit song. Pauline was indeed able to execute and sing these lines well on the show and just when it can’t get any better, Pauline brought the song to a higher pitch singing her heart out for a spot on the Top 5.
Another standing ovation from the hurados today. “Tumigil ang mundo ko sa’yo” says Yeng. She loved how Pauline fought today. “Natulala na ako sa’yo” says hurado Rey Valera. Pauline also chose Rey Valera to sing with. They sang Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko. On a side note, Gongsilor Jong also did a duet of an Aegis song with Pauline.
TNT Hurados On Choosing Fifth Grand Finalist
The judges seem to have a very difficult decision to make. After Pauline’s performance, the hurados had an intense discussion. Their job couldn’t get any harder with six awesome contenders, three of them getting a standing ovation, giving their all out performances on the show.
Who will win today’s battle?
Tawag Ng Tanghalan March 10 Winners, Marielle And Pauline Completes Grand Finalists
Checked and verified by ABS-CBN internal audit, the graph of the final average score showed the total number of votes from the madlang people and hurados as follows: a tie of 99.40 percent, 96.80 percent, 91.40 percent, 88.80 percent and 79.80 percent.
Since there was a tie, Punong hurado says he will not break the tie and leave it as that. This means there are two finalists who makes it today.
First spot goes to– Pauline Agupitan. The second spot goes to– Marielle Montellano.
Tawag Ng Tanghalan Top 5 -or now Top 6- is complete. Noven Belleza, Froilan Canlas, Carl Malone Montecido, Sam Mangubat, Pauline Agupitan and Marielle Montellano. The Grand Finals happens tomorrow, March 11, at Resorts World Manila. Bookmark Pilipinas Popcorn for a live blog of tomorrow’s show.
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