Filipino advances to 'Voice UK' semis
06/08/2013
MANILA, Philippines -- A Filipino contestant in the British edition of the global singing franchise "The Voice" advanced to the competition's semi-finals round Saturday (Manila time), after impressing judges with his "soulful" performance.
Joseph Apostol had the four superstar-coaches of "The Voice UK" on their feet throughout his rendition of the Jackie Wilson hit "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher."
The 21-year-old student, who was born in the Philippines, was given a "Fast Pass" by his coach, Tom Jones, after the well-received performance. The "pass" earns Apostol a sure spot in next week's live performance show, without having to be voted in by the public.
Jones wasn't the only coach impressed with Apostol "going out of his comfort zone."
The Script frontman Danny O'Donoghue noted the "oddity" of Apostol being "a Filipino on a UK show, that sounds like an American soul singer."
"I think you are just coming out of your shell," he told Apostol.
Coach will.i.am mentioned fellow Black Eyed Peas member, apl.de.ap, who is also Filipino, saying the latter singled out Apostol as his favorite from Jones' team. "You are my favorite [too]," will.i.am said, addressing Apostol.
Pop singer Jessie J, meanwhile, expressed confidence that the lone Pinoy in "The Voice UK" will further improve.
"I love the way you are becoming your voice but I want to see it in your body too. Performance-wise, just take it there. I believe next week you will be able to show us that," she said.
Apostol is the latest Filipino to make waves in international talent competitions, following the likes of Jessica Sanchez, Cheesa Laureta, Ramiele Malubay, and Jasmine Trias.
Joseph Apostol had the four superstar-coaches of "The Voice UK" on their feet throughout his rendition of the Jackie Wilson hit "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher."
The 21-year-old student, who was born in the Philippines, was given a "Fast Pass" by his coach, Tom Jones, after the well-received performance. The "pass" earns Apostol a sure spot in next week's live performance show, without having to be voted in by the public.
Jones wasn't the only coach impressed with Apostol "going out of his comfort zone."
The Script frontman Danny O'Donoghue noted the "oddity" of Apostol being "a Filipino on a UK show, that sounds like an American soul singer."
"I think you are just coming out of your shell," he told Apostol.
Coach will.i.am mentioned fellow Black Eyed Peas member, apl.de.ap, who is also Filipino, saying the latter singled out Apostol as his favorite from Jones' team. "You are my favorite [too]," will.i.am said, addressing Apostol.
Pop singer Jessie J, meanwhile, expressed confidence that the lone Pinoy in "The Voice UK" will further improve.
"I love the way you are becoming your voice but I want to see it in your body too. Performance-wise, just take it there. I believe next week you will be able to show us that," she said.
Apostol is the latest Filipino to make waves in international talent competitions, following the likes of Jessica Sanchez, Cheesa Laureta, Ramiele Malubay, and Jasmine Trias.
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