Paolo Onesa and Lee Grane September 8 Live Shows Performance (Video) | The Voice of the Philippines

Check out the performances of Team Bamboo's Lee Grane and Paolo Onesa on The Voice of the Philippines Sunday, September 8 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila.

Lee Grane ditched the guitar and sang R.E.M.'s Losing My Religion

Paolo Onesa charmed once more with Adele's Skyfall

Results:

• Coach Bamboo's score: Paolo - 60% | Lee Grane - 40%
• Public votes: Paolo - 81.24% | Lee Grane - 18.76%
• Total Score: Paolo - 141.24% | Lee Grane - 58.76%
• Eliminated: Lee Grane

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The Voice of the Philippines Live Shows (September 8) Results: Lee Grane, Maki, Darryl, Penelope Eliminated

The third live show of The Voice of the Philippines happened September 8 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila. The first batch of the Top 16 artists performed live for a shot to the next level of competitions.

Team Sarah's Morissette Amon belted Heart's What About Love while Maki Ricafort took on Sting's Every Breath You Take. [WATCH THEIR LIVE SHOWS PERFORMANCE HERE] 

• Coach Sarah's score: Morissette - 60% | Maki - 40%
• Public votes: Morissette - 50.41% | Maki - 49.59%
• Total Score: Morissette - 110.41% | Maki - 89.59%
• Eliminated: Maki Ricafort

Team Lea's Darryl Shy gave goosebumps with Asin's Balita while Mitoy also performed an OPM hit, Paano  by Eva Eugenio/Dulce. [WATCH THEIR LIVE SHOWS PERFORMANCE HERE] 

• Coach Lea's score: Mitoy - 60% | Darryl - 40%
• Public votes: Mitoy - 44.11% | Darryl - 55.89%
• Total Score: Mitoy - 104.11% | Darryl - 95.89%
• Eliminated: Darryl Shy

Team Bamboo's Lee Grane ditched the guitar and sang R.E.M.'s Losing My Religion. Her team mate, heartthrob Paolo Onesa charmed once more with Adele's Skyfall. [WATCH THEIR LIVE SHOWS PERFORMANCE HERE] 

• Coach Bamboo's score: Paolo - 60% | Lee Grane - 40%
• Public votes: Paolo - 81.24% | Lee Grane - 18.76%
• Total Score: Paolo - 141.24% | Lee Grane - 58.76%
• Eliminated: Lee Grane

Team Apl's Penelope Matanguihan gave another sweet rendition in Superstar by The Carpenters while Thor Dulay did a common contest song, Stevie Wonder's Lately. [WATCH THEIR LIVE SHOWS PERFORMANCE HERE] 

• Coach Apl's score: Thor - 55% | Penelope - 45%
• Public votes: Thor - 64.72% | Penelope - 35.28%
• Total Score: Thor - 119.72% | Penelope - 80.28%
• Eliminated: Penelope Matanguihan

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Best performance of the night: Team Sarah's Morissette Amon
Runner up: Team Lea's Darryl Shy

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The Voice of the Philippines Live Shows (September 8): Who will Continue?

The quest for the first ever “The Voice of the Philippines” continues as the top-rating and Twitter-trending singing-reality shows stages another round of Live Shows for the members of each team this Sunday (Sept 8). UPDATE: The Voice of the Philippines Live Shows (September 8) Results

Two artists from the respective teams of Apl de Ap, Sarah Geronimo, Bamboo, at Lea Salonga will face off in the Live Shows this weekend. This time, the viewing public and the coaches have an equal say, with the combined percentages of the public votes and the coaches’ scores determining who among them will remain in the competition.

Fighting for their spot in Team Apl are Thor Dulay (Lately) and Penelope Matanguihan (Superstar), while Maki Ricafort (Every Breath You Take) and Morissette Amon (What About Love) will battle for Team Sarah. Representing Team Bamboo are Lee Grane (Losing My Religion) and Paolo Onesa (Skyfall), and for Team Lea, Darryl Shy (Balita) and Mitoy (Paano).

Which among them deserve to get through to the next round of the competition, according to the viewing public and the coaches?

Below's our fearless forecast. Meanwhile, check out the official results here.

• An even battleground for Thor Dulay and Penelope. The voting public will be the deciding factor as both can get high scores from the coaches. Who will continue? Thor. Who should continue? Penelope.
• The choice of song can hurt Paolo Onesa in his quest to beat early favorite Lee Grane. However, the voting public can save him. Who will continue? Lee Grane. Who should continue? Paolo.
• Darryl Shy and Mitoy Yonting were both saved by the public. Both have unique style and got the public's support. Who will continue? Mitoy. Who should continue? Mitoy.
• The toughest battle of the night will be between Morissette Amon and Maki Ricafort. Both have the support of the Popsters. Who will continue? Morissette Amon. Who should continue. Morissette.

Don’t miss “The Voice of the Philippines,” every Saturday, 9 PM, and every Sunday, 8:15 PM on ABS-CBN. 

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Myk Perez, Lee Grane, Talia Reyes Live Shows Performance (Video) | The Voice PH (August 25)

Check out the performances of Team Bamboo on the very first live shows of The Voice of the Philippines Sunday, August 25 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila.

Talia Reyes gave her own flavor on Alanis Morissette's You Oughta Know.

Myk Perez did a mash up of Katy Perry's California Girls and Isn't She Lovely of Stevie Wonder. 

Fan favorite Lee Grane was emotional on Make You Feel My Love by Bob Dylan.

Results: (Check out our ranking, best and worst performances of the night here)

• Saved by public vote: Myk Perez (54.8%)
• Saved by the coach: Lee Grane
• Eliminated: Talia Reyes

Videos courtesy of showbiznest.com

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Bamboo Explains Choosing Lee Grane Over Dan Billano During The Voice PH Battles

The Voice of the Philippines coach Bamboo Manalac revealed the reason why he chose Lee Grane Maranan over Dan Billano during the Battle Rounds of the country's most-watched singing-reality competition.

In the first Battle Rounds episode of The Voice of the Philippines aired July 28, Lee Grane and Dan faced-off atop the stage singing U2's One (watch their Battle here). Netizens were convinced that Dan Billano won the said battle but Bamboo eventually picked Lee Grane to advanced to the live shows.

On Monday, Bamboo, who constantly received negative comments from netizens after what happened, posted a message in his Facebook account, explaining why he made that decision. Below is coach Bamboo's statement.

Hello guys, I’ve been reading the comments from last nights battle, Lee vs Dan …1st thing no favoritism…I don’t play that…I go for who I think I can help..who I can develop…who I think has something to say…I’ve spent many hours with my team (off camera)..i try my best to know them as best I can…as singers, songwriters, performers and people. I know the weight of my responsibility… I take what I do very seriously…so to make decisions on one performance….on a “battle”…I think my guys deserve better than that..I believe in Dan…if I remember correctly I was the only one who turned  …I heard something special in Dan...and last nights performance…he proved me right…he shined..i was so happy for him…and hated …HATED to make that decision…But Lee…Lee has a story to tell…I just feel that I have to give her that chance…she has an artists soul…she was lost an all she needed was to find a bit of light…I know lee ..her strengths and weaknesses…I pushed Lee…put her in a situation where I knew was difficult…but I’m always a believer of adversity…to be tested…GROWTH over prize…and in defeats we grow stronger…Lee lost that “battle” but she deserves to move on..be heard…i could have easily changed the key for Lee to make it easier on her but I didn’t…I wanted to hear Lee…this battle wasn’t about Lee vs Dan..it was Lee vs Lee…Dan Vs Dan…i will continue to sit on my chair…and continue to make these hard decisions...but know this..i am commited to my artists..my team a 100% …the lights go off…and I’m still there..i’m no longer dans “coach”…but if he’ll have me as a friend and mentor to guide him…I will try my best to get Dans story told…it just wasn’t his time…I know Dan…and all he needs is a guide ..let me be that guide…be positive ..lets support both artists..‪#‎RESPECT ‪#‎KAMPKAWAYAN ‪#‎VOICEPH

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Lee Grane Maranan vs Dan Billano (Video) | The Voice PH Battle Rounds

Check out the video of the battle between Lee Grane Maranan and Dan Billano in The Voice of the Philippines which was aired Sunday, July 28.

Team Bamboo's Lee Grane Maranan and Dan Billano faced off in U2's One. Coach Lea said that their version was the sexiest she ever heard of that song and gave the credit to Lee Grane. Their coach, Bamboo eventually picked Lee Grane over Dan, despite a different view from his adviser, Joey Ayala. It was a controversial choice for Bamboo, with several netizens and battle audience believing that Dan outshone Lee Grane.

Here's the video of Lee Grane versus Dan Billano in The Voice PH Battle Rounds:

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The Voice PH Battle Rounds Results (July 28): Lee Grane, Tristhan, Morissette, Mitoy Won Battles

The Battle Rounds of The Voice of the Philippines kicked off Sunday (July 28) and the first pair from each team went head-to-head for a slot at the live shows.

In 'The Battles', the coaches paired up their artists and have them face off in singing showdown to determine who will stay and who will go. At the end of the match-up, the coach must pick which artist will be sent home, and which artist will move on to the Live Shows.

First to went up the battles stage were Team Apl's Tristhan Perfecto and Lorenzana siblings (Guji and Grace) in a threesome number of Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) by Stevie Wonder. The three enjoyed the song, with Guji even showcasing his beatboxing skills. In the end, coach Apl chose Tristhan Perfecto to advance to the live shows. [Battle video]

Team Bamboo's Lee Grane Maranan and Dan Billano faced off in U2's One. Coach Lea said that their version was the sexiest she ever heard of that song and gave the credit to Lee Grane. Their coach, Bamboo eventually picked Lee Grane over Dan, despite a different view from his adviser, Joey Ayala. It was a controversial choice for Bamboo, with several netizens and battle audience believing that Dan outshone Lee Grane in the battle. [Battle video]

Team Sarah's artists, Morissette Amon and Lecelle Trinidad did the disco hit No More Tears (Enough is Enough) by Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer. The song was perfect for the two divas, who really worked out the crowd. However, only one of them will advance to the live shows, and it was Morissette Amon. [Battle video]

The last battle was between Team Lea's Chien Berbana and Mitoy Yonting. The most-awaited of the night, Chien and Mitoy performed Heart's Alone. Mitoy and Chien let it all out but despite being both outstanding, coach Lea has to leave one behind. It was a very hard decision for Ms. Lea yet she had to do it, and so Mitoy will continue. [Battle video]

Next week, the Battle Rounds will proceed with another set of pairs from the four teams. Who will make it to the live shows next? Find out on The Voice of the Philippines, Saturdays after MMK and Sundays after Rated K.

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Video: Lee Grane 'Angel' and 'Anak' Performances on The Voice of the Philippines

The Voice of the Philippines Blind Auditions trended worldwide on Saturday (June 22) after Lee Grane Maranan, a 29-year-old singer from Makati City got to perform and captured everyone's heart.

The terms Lee Grane topped the worldwide trending topics on Twitter while the official hashtag #VoicePHBlinds and Bamboo also landed on trending topics worldwide.

Lee Grane performed Anak as her audition piece on Saturday but her heart-wrenching rendition of Sarah MacLachlan's Angel that made the coaches emotional, especially rocker Bamboo, who was very touched with her performance. Although coach Sarah first turned her chairs for the singer, Lee Grane has chosen Bamboo instead.

Watch her performances of Freddie Aguilar's Anaak and the Sarah MacLachlan's Angel below:

Meanwhile, three other artists passed the Blind Auditions with Lee Grane on Saturday (check them out here) including actor Guji Lorenzana and sister Grace in a duo (watch the duo's performance here).

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Lee Grane Maranan Joins Team Bamboo, Makes Coach Cry | The Voice of the Philippines Blind Auditions

One of the artists who auditioned in The Voice of the Philippines made coach Bamboo cry during the Blind Auditions which aired on Saturday (June 22). The said artist was Lee Grane Maranan.

Lee Grane, a professional singer sang Freddie Aguilar's Anak for her Blind Auditions piece. She made coaches Sarah Geronimo and Bamboo turn their chairs with her singing style. However, it was her rendition of Sarah MacLachlan's Angel that touched the hearts of the coaches, Bamboo especially, and made the rocker burst into tears.

The two other coaches who did not push their buttons, Lea Salonga and Apl de Ap, were all in regret after hearing Lee Grane perform the said song, an English one as requested by Lea (check out the video of her Blind Audition performances here).

Lee Grane instantly became a worldwide trending topic on Twitter, reaching as high as number 2 and topping the list of trending topics in Twitter Philippines right after she performed.

Although Lee Grane acknowledged the fact that coach Sarah was the first to turn her chair, she eventually chose to be part of Team Bamboo (aka Camp Kawayan). 

Viewers are now excited to see Lee Grane in the Battle Rounds and will now follow her journey to the finals, if ever she gets pass the tough competition. 

Along with Lee Grane, other artists who also passed the Blind Auditions on The Voice of the Philippines Episode 3 (June 22) were Eva de los Santos, a 51-year-old mother from Cebu joining Team Sarah, singer-actor Guji Lorenzana and his sister Grace (duo) joining Team Apl, together with Sir Lord Lumibao, the 23-year-old band vocalist from Zamboanga.

Photo courtesy of The Voice of the Philippines

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