Lyka Estrella was named the sixth grand champion of "Tawag ng Tanghalan" on the popular Philippine noontime variety show "It's Showtime." The grand finals took place on May 6th, where Estrella received the highest total combined score from the competition's judges, or "hurados."

After being announced as the winner, Estrella expressed her gratitude and said, "I held on to God for strength, even when I was really tired. Everyone was really good, and I didn't expect it from the start. I just prayed that if it was His will, it would happen."

Estrella, who hails from General Santos City and previously competed in the show's "resbaker" round, received a total combined score of 98.9% in the final round. She beat out her competitors, Nowi Alpuerto and Jezza Quiogue, who received scores of 95.1% and 89.6%, respectively.

As the grand champion, Estrella won P1 million, a house and lot from Camella, a recording contract under Star Music, a management contract under Polaris of Star Magic, and a Toym Imao trophy.

 

If you have seen the "Huling Tapatan," Reiven Umali of Carmona, Cavite was hailed the latest grand champion of the longest-running singing competition in the country “Tawag ng Tanghalan” on “It’s Showtime” on Saturday (September 18).

The 18-year-old singer and kumu streamer earned a total average score of 93% from the combined hurado scores from judges Louie Ocampo, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Karylle, Erik Santos, Jed Madela, Nyoy Volante, and Klarisse de Guzman and the public votes. He beat Adrian Manibale with 55.7% and Anthony Castillo with 52%.

As the fifth “Tawag ng Tanghalan” grand champion, Reiven won P1 million, 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. Meanwhile, Adrian got P200,000 and Anthony won P100,000.

In the first round of the 'Huling Tapatan,' 'Go for Gold,' Reiven received a standing ovation from the judges after he sang a heartfelt rendition of Radio Head's "The Creep."

Psalm Manalo, Gem Christian, Froilan Cedilla, Lorraine Galvez, and Aixia Mallary were eliminated after their pangmalakasang performances’s combined scores did not make the cut.

The newest "TNT" grand champion eventually won the hearts of madlang pipol and judges by performing a medley of Moira Dela Torre songs that included "Paubaya," "Malaya," and "Tagpuan."

Many Filipinos watched “TNT” award its newest grand champion, as the grand finals’ official hashtag #TNT5AngHulingTapatan topped the list of trending topics on Twitter worldwide. Also making it to the list of trending topics related to the event were BGYOxTNT5GrandFinals, BGYO THEBADDEST ON SHOWTIME, Mapa, HULING TAPATAN WITH VICEION, QUEEN VICE GANDA, TNT5 WITH HURADOKARYLLE, Reiven, Anthony Castillo, Adrian, TOP 3, at Tanghalan.

As the fifth season of “Tawag ng Tanghalan” came to an end, “It’s Showtime” also teased its viewers about watching out for the sixth season of "TNT" soon.

Viewers can watch "It's Showtime" on the A2Z channel on free TV and digital TV boxes, Kapamilya Channel on cable and satellite TV, Kapamilya Online Live on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel, and Facebook page, and on the iWantTFC app (iOs and Android) andiwanttfc.com. Viewers outside of the Philippines can also catch it on The Filipino Channel on cable and IPTV.

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This coming Saturday, one of eight singers from different parts of the country will change their life forever as they battle it in the fifth "Tawag ng Tanghalan" grand finals on "It's Showtime"

Find out who among finalists Reiven Umali, Froilan Cedilla, Psalm Manalo, Gem Christian, Adrian Manibale, Anthony Castillo, Lorraine Galvez and Aixia Mallary will follow the footsteps of Noven Belleza, Janine Berdin, and Elaine Duran, and JM Yosures.

The new champion will win P1 million, 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.

If you have been following the journey of these nine (9) singers with extraordinary voices, you'll definitely get a hard time choosing who will win in this season of Tawag Ng Tanghalan on "It's Showtime." So, from February 1 to 6 these singers will battle it out to become the grand champion of "Tawag ng Tanghalan". 

Like in the previous grand finals, the nine contenders will have to sing for the judges and the viewers because the score of each of their performances will come from the judges’ points (50%) and viewers’ text votes (50%).

The latest “Tawag ng Tanghalan” grand champion will win P1 million, a brand new house and lot from Lessandra worth P2 million, a recording contract with Star Music, a management contract with Star Magic, and a special trophy designed by Toym Imao.

The last slot in the “huling tapatan” was filled on Saturday (January 30) by Rachell Laylo of Lipa City, Batangas who secured her hold on the seat of power in the nerve-wracking “Resbakbakan.”

Come Monday, she will face off with fellow singing contest veterans, such as Rica Mae Maer of Villasis, Pangasinan, Emmar Cabilogan of Maasin, Leyte, and Nikole Kyle Bernido of Cagayan De Oro City.

Also remaining unfazed and ready for battle are Makki Lucino of Sorsogon, JM Yosures of Taguig City, Donna Gift Ricafrente of Sta. Cruz Laguna, Mara Tumale of Malolos, Bulacan, and Ayegee Paredes of Bukidnon.

On the first two days of the competition, the finalists will have to pull out all the stops in performing songs that depict their journeys. The one who will get the lowest combined score will be eliminated by the end of Tuesday’s episode.

The scores will be reset back to zero as the remaining finalists go all-out with their fight songs on Wednesday and Thursday, and “Now or never” songs on Friday. Again, one finalist per day will be eliminated on Thursday and Friday.

The fight reaches a critical stage on Saturday, as the remaining six grand finalists battle it out with their “Dream Songs” in order to escape elimination.

In the “huling tapatan,” the final three contenders will each perform a song medley by an artist in their bid to become the grand champion. In the end, the grand finalist who will record the highest combined score from the madlang people votes and judges’ scores will be named the grand champion.

Who among the nine grand finalists will become the fourth “Tawag ng Tanghalan” grand champion and follow in the footsteps of Noven Belleza, Janine Berdin, and Elaine Duran?

Don’t miss the “Tawag ng Tangahalan: Ang Huling Tapatan” on “It’s Showtime” from February 1 to 6 on A2Z channel on digital and analog broadcast. Digital TV box users can scan and look for A2Z channel in Metro Manila and in some parts of Cavite, Laguna, Quezon, Rizal, Bataan, Batangas, Bulacan, and Pampanga.

Viewers can also catch the show on Kapamilya Channel on cable and satellite TV (SKYchannel 8 on SD and channel 167 on HD, Cablelink channel 8, G Sat Direct TV channel 22, and most cable operator-members under Philippine Cable and Telecommunications Association), on Kapamilya Online Live daily on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel and Facebook page, and on the iWantTFC app (iOs and Android) and on iwanttfc.com. Viewers outside of the Philippines can also catch it on The Filipino Channel on cable and IPTV.

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After the performances of the first batch of It's Showtime's Tawag Ng Tanghalan Celebrity Champions, the next batch was introduced to the members of the media last Saturday. There are 19 celebrities that will vie to be part of the TNT Celebrity Champions. Ranging from teens to forties, these new batch of Celebrity Champions will definitely create a show that every It's Showtime viewers will love.
When everyone was asked to tell at least three (3) participants they would love to compete with on stage, it was unanimously pointing their fingers to one person they perhaps think their greatest threat. That was none other than Ate Gay, one of the finest stand-up comedians that will definitely build up gas in your tummy.

Also, this batch is going to be a clash between ages, as teens like Lyka and Cha cha will be belting their performance against some of the top performers during the time of That's Entertainment.


It was a competition indeed but like DJ Durano said, they all join to have fun. Since this is part of the 10th Anniversary of It's Showtime they will surely bring extraordinary surprises for the madlang people!

Expect different celebrities that will perform this 2nd week of TNT Celebrity Champions

The concluded Tawag Ng Tanghalan made an interesting season because of its different singers with different range of voice and presence but of course, in every competition, there's only one victorious name will be hailed and that's Elaine Duran of Butuan City, Agusan del Norte. She was hailed as the latest grand champion of “Tawag ng Tanghalan” on “It’s Showtime” on Saturday (September 28), capping off an illustrious journey that began when she became the singing competition’s first-ever ten-time daily defending champion or “TNT record holder.”

An early fan favorite, the 20-year-old singer sealed her victory in the grand finals’ last round by performing a medley of Basil Valdez songs “Saan Ka Man Naroroon,” “Sana ay Ikaw na Nga,” and “Ngayon and Kailanman,” which she finished with a perfect whistle note. Her performance gained her the highest combined average score of 41.18% from the madlang people’s votes and judges’ scores.

She also thrilled the audience at the Caloocan Sports Complex and triggered positive reactions on social media when she performed her ethnic-pop-rock rendition of Shanti Dope’s hit song “Nadarang,” which showed off her rapping skills.

As the newest “Tawag ng Tanghalan” grand champion, Elaine won a family vacation package, custom in-ear monitors, a business franchise, a talent management contract with ABS-CBN, a recording contract under TNT Records, a brand new house and lot, and P2 million.

Elaine beat fellow grand finalists John Mark Saga, who was declared the second placer and received P500,000, and John Michael Dela Cerna, who placed third and won P300,000. The other top six grand finalists Kim Nemenzo, Shaina Mae Allaga, and Jonas Oñate were awarded with P100,000 each.

Many Filipinos watched “Tawag ng Tanghalan” name its newest grand champion, as the grand finals’ official hashtag #TNT3AngHulingTapatan topped the list of trending topics on Twitter worldwide. Also making it to the list of trending topics related to the event were Elaine, John Mark, John Michael, “Nadarang,” December Avenue, Kim, Shaina, and many more.

After the vocal showdowns in “Tawag ng Tanghalan,” “It’s Showtime” is set to commemorate its biggest anniversary celebration to date this October as the country’s number one noontime show marks its tenth year on air.

Watch out for more surprises from “It’s Showtime,” which airs from Mondays to Saturdays on ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN HD (Sky Cable ch 167). For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook or visit abscbnpr.com. To watch the program's episode online, just download the iWant app (iOs and Andoid) or register via iwant.ph.