Cordillera - A young contestant from Baguio city got a golden ticket on the latest episode of ABS-CBN's Idol Philippines TV program.
20-year-old Roque Belino from Barangay Kias in Baguio impressed the judges with his naturally country-inspired voice when he sang the OPM song titled 'Ika'y Mahal Parin'.
One of the Judges, James Reid said he loves Belino's voice because it's unique and described it as a country-rock.
"I love the color of your voice. It's really cool," was Reid's remark.
"Yung boses mo. I don't see anything wrong with your voice," Vice Ganda also commented.
Likewise, judge Regine Velasquez said his voice has character and that she's charmed.
Belino also sang a snippet of "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen, when judge James Reid requested for an English song.
All 3 judges voted Yes for Belino's performance and got him the golden ticket to Idol City, the next level of Idol Philippines 2019.
Idol Philippines, formally known by its title as the Search for the Idol Philippines, is a Philippine reality singing television competition on ABS-CBN being aired every Saturdays and Sundays. It aims to find the new solo singing talent in the country.
Watch below Belino's performance:
