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Lyka Estrella triumphs as new Tawag ng Tanghalan grand champion

May 07, 2023 AT 10 : 24 AM

Lyka Estrella was crowned as the sixth grand champion of  “Tawag ng Tanghalan '' on “It’s Showtime” after she garnered the highest total combined score from the hurados in the competition’s worldwide trending grandfinals on Saturday (May 6).

 

"Kumapit na lang po ako sa Diyos na mabigyan ako ng lakas ng loob na lumaban pa kahit sobrang pagod na. Sobrang unexpected kasi lahat sila magagaling. Hindi ko po talaga inakala na from the start. Nagdasal na lang ako talaga kung will Niya ibigay," she said after she was named as the "TNT" grand champion.

 

The resbaker from Gensan received a total combined score of 98.9% inthe final round and beat out her contenders Nowi Alpuerto (95.1%) and Jezza Quiogue (89.6%).

 

As the grand champion, she won P1 million, a house and lot from Camella, a recording contract under Star Music, a management contract under Polaris of Star Magic, and a Toym Imao trophy.

 

Lyka secured her victory in the final round with her Jessie J medley which earned her a standing ovation from hurados Gary Valenciano, Darren, Jona, Klarisse, Erik Santos, Nyoy Volante, Jolina Magdangal, Jed Madela, Marco Sison, and Louie Ocampo

 

Many Filipinos watched “TNT” award its newest winner, as the grandfinals’ official hashtag #TNT6AngHulingTapatan is one of the Twitter trending topics worldwide.


This Monday, watch out for the new spin-off of "Tawag ng Tanghalan" titled "Tawag ng Tanghalan Duets" which will feature two talented singers teaming up to showcase their wonderful voices.
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