POPCORN TIME LIVE BLOG: Today is “Ultimate Resbak Day 4” and three contenders will fight for a spot in the Grand Finals. Rachel Gabreza, Julia Faith Joaquin and Jennie Gabriel fight head to head as these three ladies give it their best.
On yesterday’s episode, Froilan Canlas won as Tuesday’s Ultimate winner. He was able to secure his spot on Friday’s battle which is another step closer to the Grand Finals. Click here to read a recap of yesterday’s episode.
TNT Day 4 Tres Marias Performances, Jennie Gabriel sings Whitney Houston hit
Three contenders opened the show with Fama’s “I’m Gonna Live Forever.” Right after, Jennie Gabriel a.k.a Angel Locsin took the stage. Jennie is from Quarter three. Since then, she had more shows and more opportunities in her singing career. She used what she earned on the show to rent a better home for her and her family.
Jennie now comes back on the show singing “Saving All My Love For You” by Whitney Houston hoping to win and secure a better future for her son. Judge Yeng loves her confidence and how “artistahin” she looks now. “You made us admire you much more, it’s not just about a powerful voice but it was a bit of story telling as well” says Yeng.
Julia Faith Joaquin Sings ‘Fallin’
Next on stage was semi-finalist from Quarter four, Julia Faith Joaquin. Julia is the youngest semi-finalist who hails from Bohol. She was in the bottom two for the whole week during the Quarter four semi-finals last week. Now she has another opportunity to prove herself. Julia sang Alicia Keys’ hit, “Fallin.”
Julia gave an all-out performance with a bit of growl in some parts of the song. Vice Ganda says he was proud of Julia. Judge Karylle says Julia got her game face on today and says she was so happy and proud of her and her journey. “You got us today, your best performance yet” says Karylle.
Rachel Gabreza Sings ‘When You Tell Me That You Love Me’
Rachel Gabreza sales diva from Makati 1 is back. Rachel is from Quarter 1 and is back on stage singing Diana Ross’ hit, “When You Tell Me That You Love Me.” Since quarter 1, Rachel has had more opportunities and gigs. She was supposed to use what she earned on the show to give a store for her parents. But unfortunately, her sister got sick and had to be treated. She now fights for a slot in the grand finals bringing with her her faith and determination for her sister.
Hurados seem to enjoy her performance and as soon Rachel sang her powerful last note the crowd cheered and applauded. Awesome performance! “I look forward to every part of your performance” says Judge Jaya. She said she wasn’t able to react because she was in awe of what she saw and didn’t want to miss a thing. “This is what you are supposed to do just hang on, there’s so much more for you” Jaya added.
Ogie Alcasid and Rey Valera leave a ‘golden nugget’ for ultimate resbakers
Hurado Ogie Alcasid gave a few words before voting lines will be opened. He left the contenders with this “golden nugget,”The journey of a musician is not easy, it is something you work for a long time.”
Head judge Rey Valera said each of them should acknowledge the fact that they are already famous. “It’s easy to climb up, it’s harder to stay on top.”
Tawag ng Tanghalan, How to Vote
The judges are not the only one who can judge today’s performances. Fans could also vote for their favorite performers by simply texting TAWAG plus the name of their favorite semi-finalist (i.e TAWAG JULIA) and send to 2366. Voting will be open after their performances and will close before the announcement today. Fifty percent from the text votes and 50 percent from the judges. Remember, one vote per sim per day.
Thursday Ultimate Resbaker
In a few minutes viewers will now know who wins today’s battle. Meanwhile, judges Yeng Constantino, Ogie Alcasid and Rey Valera rocked the stage with a performance inspired by the 80s. Judge Yeng sang “Dancing with Myself” by Billy Idol, Ogie sang “Wake Me Before You Go” by Wham! and judge Rey Valera stole the stage singing “Footloose” with his shades on.
Checked and verified by ABS-CBN internal audit, the graph showed the total number of votes from the voters and judges as follows: 98.50 percent, 48.53 percent and 38 percent.
Rick Barate of ABS-CBN audit gave the envelope which contains the name of the contender who got the highest votes. Today’s ultimate resbaker is– Rachel Gabreza.
The breakdown revealed both judges votes and text votes are in Rachel Gabreza’s favor.