Gerphil
Geraldine Flores, a 24-year-old singer is one of the four Filipinos who advanced
into the Grand Finals of Asia’s Got Talent after impressing again the judges.
Many years ago,
she auditioned as Fame Flores in Pilipinas Got Talent. During semi-finals, she
was set against Sherwin. Being a church choir singer, she sang a classic song
in which she was criticized by one of the judges (Kris Aquino) who said that she should choose
a song that is suitable for her age if she wants to be known.
She cried after
losing at that time but she also promised that whatever happens, she will still
sing a classic song.
True to her
words, she sang The Godfather theme “Speak
Softly, Love” originally sung by Andy Williams for her audition in Asia’s Got
Talents and got a standing ovation from everyone.
"You did
not disappoint anybody in this room. It was really a solid performance. Your
pitch is great, and I hate people who sing out of tune. You sang really in
tune. Good going!" said David Foster, who mentored and helped Charice
Pempengco in her international career.
He was amazed by
her performance which made him pressed the “Golden Buzzer” that automatically
advances Gerphil to the semi-finals. The same scenario happened during
semi-finals as she wowed everyone by singing “Love Story”, another song of Andy Williams. Everyone witnessed as Gerphil
transformed from a shy girl to a confident woman since her first appearance in
AGT.
During Grand
Finals, Gerphil didn’t think twice in showing her talent confidently as she
performed her own rendition of Frank Sinatra classic “Impossible Dream” wholeheartedly in a beautiful golden gown. She
seems to be an angel sent from above capturing the hearts of everyone as she
sang the lyrics with her angelic voice.
The four judges
were again fascinated by the stunning performance of the young Filipina singer.
David Foster,
who hates singers who sing out of tune, was quite emotional after Gerphil’s
performance. He said, “My golden girl,
tonight, the song was called “The Impossible Dream”. You just made the dream
possible. You absolutely killed it.”
David believes
that she is born a star and promised her that she will become one. He said, “I promise you. I promise you, the world is
gonna know about you. That’s a promise.”
Sporty Spice of
Spice Girls, Melanie C commented, “You
belong up there on the pedestal. You were magnificient.”
Vanness Wu said,
“When we first saw you, you were this shy
little girl and you commanded the stage tonight. You literally took over and
just said ‘Everybody look at me. Look at what I can do’ Great Job!”
Indonesian rock
icon Anggun said, “That performance is
exactly we expected from you. That high note, it was amazing. It was amazing
and you shined up there. You were already a beautiful girl but tonight, you’re
magnificient.”
Their comments
helped Gerphil boost her confidence more. She thanked the people who supported
her including the judges.
Some Filipino
singers like Lea Salonga showed her support by tweeting, “Dear Gerphil Flores,
whatever happens at AGT, know that you are incredibly talented with a voice
that could've only come from the heavens.” and “Now is your time, Gerphil. Run
with it!!!”
Along with Lea,
Regine Velasquez posted a photo on Instagram as she called out to her followers
asking them to vote for the aspiring Filipina singer.
The other
Filipino participants that reached Grand Finals are 12 year-old singer Gwyneth
Dorado, shadow play dancers El Gamma Penumbra and hip-hop crew Junior New
System.
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