Photo: Steven Paysu of U.S. and Makoto Inoue of Japan are the 1st ever global representatives to the Huling Tapatan. Photo courtesy of ABS-CBN.
Steven Paysu and Makoto Inoue are the first ever global representatives who will advance to the grand finals of the “Tawag ng Tanghalan”, one of the popular segments of ABS-CBN’s noontime show “It’s Showtime”. The “Huling Tapatan” (final showdown) is set to take place starting June 2 which will be aired in most countries via The Filipino Chanel (TFC).
Paysu, an American Red Cross lab technician, managed to impress the judges with his stage presence and voice, with multi-awarded singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid impressed by Paysu’s rendition of “Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang”. Paysu said that his life story with his wife has motivated his friends: “We were told that we were an inspiration to them. It’s a big blessing being a part of Tawag ng Tanghalan”.
Inoue, a public school teacher at Japan, said that the journey wasn’t easy, but it has changed his life for the better. “I almost gave up on my dreams. I was rejected and turned down but Tawag ng Tanghalan gave me an opportunity to fight for my dreams and lead me a few steps closer to my dream.”. It was former “The Voice of the Philippines” grand winner Mitoy Yonting saying that he will see Inoue in the grand finals.
Catch the performances of Paysu and Inoue as they continue their journey on the Tawag ng Tanghalan stage on “It’s Showtime”. Witness the breathtaking performances of all other finalists Tuko delos Reyes (Luzon), Sofronio Vasquez (Luzon), Jovany Satera (Mindanao), Alfred Relatado (Mindanao), Anton Antenorcruz (Luzon), and Remy Luntayao (Visayas) plus Ultimate Resbakers Janine Berdin and Reggie Tortugo (both from Visayas), Ato Arman (Mindanao) and Arabelle dela Cruz (Luzon) at Tawag ng Tanghalan sa “It’s Showtime” via TFC platforms worldwide this Grand Finals week. Catch the livestream via TFC online (www.TFC.tv) in key countries worldwide where the voting period will be announced.
