POPCORN TIME LIVE BLOG/RECAP: Tawag Ng Tanghalan March 3 episode is the ultimate resbak day! TNT favorites and ultimate resbakers Jex De Castro, Froilan Canlas, Dominador “Daddy D” Alviola and Rachel Gabreza sing their heart out today for a spot on the Grand Finals. There are only two contenders who will be chosen tomorrow and today is part one of the battle. (Update the resbak week winners were announced on March 4. Read this for the recap.)
Tawag Ng Tanghalan Ultimate Resbak Day 5 Performances, Jex De Castro Sings Whitney Houston hit
The four ultimate resbakers opened the show with the song “It’s My Life” by Bon Jovi. Rachel Gabreza is the only lady resbaker for today. Now it is time for Jex De Castro to take the stage. The big bro with a big dream resbaker from Manila sang a Whitney Houston hit, “I Have Nothing.”
Jex takes the challenge of again singing a song that is supposed to be for a woman’s range but this guy nailed it! This strategy of taking on songs from popular women in the music field with high vocal riffs lately are really working for Jex. Another challenge for him was he sang with a bit of a fever. Hurado K Brosas spoke on behalf of hurados and said they see how consistent his vibrato and performances were since the semis, resbak and now.
Dominador Daddy D Alviola Jr Sings Puppy Love
Daddy D was on fire with his rendition of a 1959 hit by Donny Osmond, “Puppy Love.” Dominador went full on dance and even knelt on one knee when he sang the words, “Someone help me please.” Indeed an entertaining number this was.
“Your such a charming performer” says TV host Anne Curtis. “Iba Ka” says hurado Jaya She felt that Daddy D was very ready for every part of his performance. Showmanship was so evident and it was something that other contenders lack. “You really are so amazing” says Jaya.
Froilan Canlas On stage Singing Sa Ugoy Ng Duyan
Froilan’s passion is to sing and use that to help the youth through teaching music and sports. He now sings “Sa Ugoy Ng Duyan” hoping to win and get into the finals for his cause. Froilan started with a mellow tone but it was a completely different story towards the end. Froilan built up the song, modulated and transitioned to his signature falsetto making his rendition a very emotional performance putting all hurados including punong hurado Ogie Alcasid to tears. Froilan sais he dedicates this song to his mother and all mothers who were watching.
Hurados gave another standing ovation right after his last note. “Nasa’yo na, everything you’re a wonderful performer” says Hurado Billy. Amy Perez said Froilan brought them to another place with his performance. Vice Ganda said the song is one of the most beautiful songs ever written and Froilan’s version is one of the most beautiful renditions he’s ever heard.
Rachel Gabreza Sings Love Will Lead You Back
Sales diva from Makati Rachel Gabreza is now on stage. Rachel works hard for her family selling tissue and joning singing contests. She now sings “Love Will Lead You Back” fighting for a place in the Grand finals but most importantly, fighting for her brother who needs medical treatment.
“Biritera” indeed as Rachel was spot on in hitting each note of the song. Kyla also popularized the version of this song and today, she gives comments on Rachel’s performance. Hurado Kyla saw how she enjoyed herself on stage and so how it exudes on stage. “You can sing the stars of the sky because of your vocal ability, you are already a winner for me” says Kyla.
Hurado Ogie Alcasid said he was very thankful to the Tawag Ng Tanghalan crew for giving him the opportunity to have a chair on the show. Because of this he is able to watch raw and amazing talent. Ogie gives a message for today’s resbakers and said, “Gawa na ang byahe niyo. Manalo matalo, panalo na kayo. God bless!”
Tawag ng Tanghalan, How to Vote
The hurados are not the only one who can judge ultimate resbaker’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 after performances tomorrow. So fans have the opportunity to vote overnight for their favorite resbaker. Fifty percent from the text votes and 50 percent from the hurados. Remember, one vote per sim per day.
Part two of the Ultimate Resbak of Froilan Canlas, Jex De Castro, Domindaor Alviola and Rachel Garbeza will be tomorrow. Tawag Ng Tanghalan airs every Monday to Friday via ABS-CBN at noon.