The emotional tribute performance by the Queendom, consisting of Julie Anne San Jose, Jessica Villarubin, Thea Astley, Mariane Osabel, Hannah Precillas, and Rita Daniela, at the wake of revered broadcaster Mike Enriquez has garnered various reactions.
GMA Integrated News shared a poignant moment from the service on their Instagram platform, featuring the Queendom group’s performance during the wake on September 1.
While many were moved by the Queendom’s rendition, some observers noticed what appeared to be overlapping parts during their performance of the iconic OPM song ‘Lead Me Lord’ by Gary Valenciano during the memorial service honoring the late GMA News stalwart.
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Several negative comments were quickly directed at Jessica Villarubin, who seemed to focus on the high notes of the song.
Hahahahaha sorry if ever hindi tumugma sa pananaw niyo yung napansin ko re Jessica. Hindi KO Naman siya hate, yung naging performance lang niya na off ako. Regardless of what I've said support padin naman sa kanya. Sana matake niya lahat ng tumuligsa or what to improve or mas…
— Kapuso Buzz (@GMAAltPlayGrnd) September 2, 2023
Sometimes, Jessica Villarubin needs to be called out because di siya disciplined as a singer. She has the tendency to make sapaw o to overdo something that doesn't need naman.
Hay, kaya minsan naaasiwa ako sa Queendom kahit anong galing dahil alam ko namang magaling pero basta. https://t.co/xCG5V1LDzK
— Kapuso Talks (@KapusoTalks) September 2, 2023
Others immediately created memes suggesting that the Queendom had previously performed the same arrangement two years ago on ‘All Out Sundays,’ with a striking resemblance, but with Hannah Precillas leading alongside Aicelle Santos and Thea Astley.
https://twitter.com/lilyganados/status/1697945468339405178?s=20
https://twitter.com/fairyjuIes/status/1697878850074734690?s=20
For avid viewers of ‘All Out Sundays,’ especially in their Queendom segment, it is known that each member has specific assignments, particularly during the chorus, where harmonization is essential. This tribute performance for Mike Enriquez was impromptu, and the sentiment behind it is what truly matters.
Ang ganda ng pagkakanta ng grupo sa kantang Lead me Lord in a way i know the family appreciated it.
But netizens made this a big deal and took her singing as out of place just coz of traditional pagluluksa reasons.
Eulogy man ito or what, it was still a great performance. https://t.co/4T7QV4vHgg
— Tom Luna (@jthomluna) September 2, 2023
This emotional musical tribute took place at Christ The King Parish in Greenmeadows, Quezon City, where a gathering of journalists and entertainment figures expressed their condolences.
