Marielle Montellano and JM dela Cerna emerged as the champions of “Tawag ng Tanghalan: Duets” on the grand finals of “It’s Showtime!” Saturday.
The duo, known as Sidlak Bisdak, outshined eight other singing pairs and claimed the victory in the Final 3 round with an impressive score of 98.3%. Their outstanding performance of “Now and Forever” by Air Supply in the final round earned them a standing ovation from the hurados, including Kapuso singers Christian Bautista and Mark Bautista. As winners, Montellano and Dela Cerna received a cash prize of P500,000 and a prestigious Toym Imao trophy.
Securing the first runner-up position were Kim Nemenzo and John Mark Saga, who delivered a heartfelt rendition of “All Out of Love” and achieved a score of 95.3%. They were awarded a cash prize of P150,000 for their remarkable performance.
Completing the Top 3 were Anton Antenocruz and Eumee Capile, who captivated the audience with their rendition of “Two Less Lonely People in the World.”
These three pairs advanced to the final round after surpassing six other duos in the initial round of the competition.
During the solo round, Montellano and Dela Cerna already made a lasting impression on the audience with their enchanting performance of “My Heart Will Go On.”
Dela Cerna previously placed third in the third season of “Tawag ng Tanghalan,” while Montellano ranked 6th in the first season of the singing contest on “Showtime.”
Their moment of triumph coincided with the historic debut of the noontime program on GMA-owned GTV Channel. “Showtime” opened a new chapter on Saturday, welcoming the Kapuso audience as they officially transferred to GTV.
Meanwhile, on Monday, the seventh season of “Tawag ng Tanghalan” is set to begin.
