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Who will be the next ‘Tawag ng Tanghalan’ champ?

IZA IGLESIAS

THe life of eight gifted amateur singers will change forever after today when one of them is proclaimed the fifth “tawag ng tanghalan” grand champion on the noontime program, “It’s Showtime.”

Battling it out for the revered title are reiven Umali, froilan Cedilla, Psalm Manalo, Gem Christian, Adrian Manibale, Anthony Castillo, Lorraine Galvez and Aixia Mallary, who hail from different parts of the country. Proving an effective springboard to an OPM career, past winners of “tNt” include Noven Belleza, Janine Berdin, elaine Duran and JM Yosures, all of whom are certified recording artists today.

In the first round, the finalists will perform their choice of “pangmalakasang” song. the three who emerge with the highest scores will compete in one final sing-off, dubbed “Huling tapatan.” Just like before, this round requires the finalists to perform a medley of songs by their top musical influences.

While the judges will determine the first round, the “madlang people” have a say in choosing the grand champion.

“As judges, it’s not easy [to do this,]” said Nyoy Volante, who sits in the panel, via virtual interview. “Lalong lalo na kung magagaling yung mga naglalaban kasi definitely, kung kami lang ang masusunod, wala namang matatanggal. Ma-re-retain sila kasi sobrang galing nila. But, yun ang rules ng ‘tawag ng tanghalan,’ kailangan may manalo.”

echoing his colleague, Jed Madela added, “Lahat from the audition process nasala. We are indeed given this huge responsibility [that’s why] every season, kailangan mag level up yung

mga requirements namin as hurados to discover that talent who can bring something different. So that’s the challenge: what can the new champion offer for this season.”

Whoever he or she may be, “tNt’s” winning contestant will receive P1 million in cash, a brand new house and lot from Camella worth P2.3 million, a recording contract with ABS-CBN Music, a management contract under Star Magic’s Polaris, and a trophy designed by toym Imao.

Catch the intense battle today on “It’s Showtime,” simultaneously airing on the A2Z channel, Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, which streams over ABS-CBN entertainment’s Youtube channel and facebook page, on the iWanttfC app and website iwanttfc.com.

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