The Voice of the Philippines

I must agree that there are definitely a lot of great singers awaiting to be discovered to be on lime lights. That is the reason why there are a lot of singing contest from barangay level up to the national televisions. The Voice is definitely yet again an avenue for most Filipinos to try their luck and have their own spot in the lime light.

Let's get to know the FINAL 4... 

(Note: information are taken from THE Voice of the Philippines Official Facebook Page)

TEAM LEA

NAME: MICHAEL “MITOY” YONTING

ORIGIN: PANGASINAN/ SAMPALOC MANILA

BIRTHDAY: JANUARY 5, 1970

AGE: 43

OCCUPATION: BAND SINGER

LIFESTORY & MUSICAL BACKGROUND:

Mitoy discovered his passion for music at an early age. Like most artists, he actively pursued a career in the industry but luck gave him half-a-wish. The young Mitoy back then had joined various televised talent searches that lead to various tv appearances. He even earned a slot at a noontime show as a comedian-singer, but sadly, his career did not reach a full throttle.

To raise a family, Mitoy went to Japan and other countries to work as a band singer. Later on, he came home and went to play his for his kababayans. Today, Mitoy is with the band “The Draybers” where he plays regularly at Resort’s World Manila. Because of his exposure to different and various races, Mitoy and his band learned to speak little and sing foreign songs/languages.

Mitoy joined TVOP to relieve youthful dreams, make a career and maybe win an awesome trophy.

TEAM BAMBOO

NAME: DON MICHAEL PEREZ

ORIGIN: PUERTO PRINCESA, PALAWAN

BIRTHDAY: NOVEMBER 18, 1990

AGE: 22

OCCUPATION: FREELANCE SINGER

LIFESTORY & MUSICAL BACKGROUND:

Don Michael had big dreams of becoming a singer-musician. Armed with a unique tone and guitar skills, he took up Conservatory of Music in UST.

In the middle college, the family received a life altering news- his mom is suffering from cancer. To save money for his mother’s treatment, the young musician voluntarily gave up the course he dreamt of, went home to Palawan and took another course.

The young lad’s mother passed away, but his dreams didn’t. He gives his dream another shot here in TVOP, to make his mum proud in heaven.

Team Sarah

NAME: KLARISSE DE GUZMAN 

ORIGIN:MAKATI CITY

BIRTHDAY: SEPTEMBER 6, 1991

AGE:21

OCCUPATION: COLLEGE STUDENT (MUSIC PRODUCTION)

LIFE AND MUSICAL BACKGROUND:

Klarrise or "Klang" once competed with her Coach, Sarah Geronimo, back when they were barely on their teens. After she lost at the Semi-Finals and a few more competitions, Klarisse placed her dreams of becoming a singing phenomenon at the back of her mind and concentrated on her studies.

She may have left music at the backseat but this passion was not easy to escape from. Now that She is in College, she decided not to be "just a singer" but to be a well rounded artist. She is now taking up Music Production at College of St. Benilde.

On the side, Klarisse also performs occasionally as a band singer.

Team Apl

NAME: JANICE JAVIER

ORIGIN: MANDALUYONG

BIRTHDAY: MARCH 17, 1975

AGE: 38

OCCUPATION: OFW BAND SINGER IN BANGKOK, THAILAND

LIFESTORY & MUSICAL BACKGROUND:

Before she became one of the favourite foreign singers in Thailand, Janice had always felt inferior, intimidated by other singers because of her weight. When most bands had their singers sing and dance during performances, Janice would sit on the stairs and sing. She soon realized that being fear, feeling inferior or being easily intimidated got her nowhere. So Janice decided feeling good and proud of herself, joined every choreographed performances and production her time could afford.

The stronger-fiercer Janice was able to do a lot since then. She travelled Asia to perform as a singer. She was able to do front acts for Filipino artists like True Faith, Jessica Zaragosa and Dingong Avanzano. This four-chair-turner was alos able to perform with Bangkok’s top artists, Thailand’s biggest concert venues. She was able to perform on-Thai TV, represent the Philippines in Jazz Festivals outside the Philippines.

The person who inspired Janice to join TVOP is one of her closest local Thai friend, (name), who happens to be The Voice of Thailand’s Grand Winner.

So who will it gonna be among these 4 lovely and very talented singers.

Here's my fearless forecast:

All of them deserves to win the said competition. However, the battle in the end would be between Mitoy and Janice. Both has their own fans who are power voters. Both has their own experience to share in the music industry. However, it is Janice edge to win the competition if her fans in Thailand would vote and download her songs in i-tunes then she might take home the first ever trophy of The Voice of the Philippines. Otherwise, it will be Mitoy's limelight next week.

I believe that it would be Janice and Mitoy facing the Top 2.

How To Vote

MOBILE VOTING

Available only in the Philippines

 

Support your favorite artists during The Voice of the Philippines Sunday live shows.

 

Text:

VOICE <name of artist>

 

Ex. VOICE TONI

 

Send to:

2331 for Globe, TM and Sun Cellular subscribers

231 for Smart and Talk ‘N Text subcribers

 

You can send a maximum of 30 votes per artist per SIM per DAY.

 

Each text costs:

P2.50/vote for Globe, TM, Smart and Talk ‘N Text subscribers

P2.00/vote for Sun Cellular subscribers

 

Register ONCE to get additional three (3) votes for your chosen ARTIST.

 

Text:

VOICEREG <name of artist> <your name/age/gender/address> 

Example: VOICEREG TONI Anne Ilada/27/F/1 Don St. QC

 

Send to:

2331 for Globe, TM, and Sun Cellular subscribers

231 for Smart and Talk ‘N Text subscribers

 

This text message costs: 

P2.50/vote for Globe, TM, Smart and Talk ‘N Text subscribers

P2.00/vote for Sun Cellular subscribers

 

 

MOBILE DOWNLOADS

Available only in the Philippines

Valid from September 22, 2013 to September 29, 2013

 

Support your favorite artist by downloading their featured ringtones on your mobile.Each truetone/ringback tone download = 5 votes

  

For truetone, text:

VOICET <name of artist>

Example: VOICET TONI

 

or 

 

VOICET2 <name of artist>

Example: VOICET2 TONI

 

For ringback tone, text:

VOICER <name of artist>

Example: VOICER TONI

 

or 

 

VOICER2 <name of artist>

Example: VOICER2 TONI

 

Send to: 2366 For Globe, TM, Smart, Talk N' Text and Sun Cellular subscribers

 

 

You can get 5 votes per 1st download per ARTIST per SIM per week.

Maximum of 10 votes are allowed per artist per week per mobile number per content-type.

 

 

Each truetone costs: P30Each ringback tone costs: P30 for 30 days

 

 

ONLINE VOTING

Available worldwide

Valid from August 25, 2013 to September 29, 2013

 

Use Electronic PINs (E-PINs) through ABS-CBN vote cards or from accredited online resellers to support your favorite artist.

 

Buy an ABS-CBN vote card, available in all SM Department Stores or resellers through Digital Martian, Load Central and LoadXtreme.

Go to VOTE.ABS-CBN.COM voting site.

Then, log in using your VALID email account to be able to vote.

Select the artist you want to vote for.

Enter the E-PIN code and security number.

Then, click vote now button.

Voting prices:

P25 for 10 votes

P75 for 30 votes

 

All votes from the EPIN will go to the ARTIST you selected.A voter with a verified email account can only cast a maximum of 30 votes per candidate per day.

 

iTunes DOWNLOAD

Available only in the Philippines

Valid from September 22, 2013 to September 29, 2013

 

You can also support an artist by buying their music on www.iTunes.com/TheVoicePH

 

 

Your download will only be converted to votes once.

 

 

*One (1) song download = 5 votes

 

 

*Song price: 

US$ 00.69 for 5 votes

 

Online Voting:

Max. of 30 votes per artist / E-PIN / valid e-mail address / day

 

iTunes Download:

During the voting period, The Voice of the Philippines will designate one song per artist per week. 

The assigned song per artist will be refreshed weekly and has an equivalent of 5 votes. 

Your choice of artist will not get additional 5 votes by downloading the same song. 

 

Vote Equivalents:

 1 text message = 1 vote

1 truetone download = 5 votes

1 ringback tone download = 5 votes

P25 worth of vote card = 10 votes

P75 worth of vote card = 30 votes

1 iTunes song download = 5 votes