The dynamic duo JM Dela Cerna and Marielle Montellano kicked off the newest season of “Your Face Sounds Familiar” with a bang as they were hailed the first weekly winners for their breathtaking impersonation of Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion.
Their stirring rendition of the timeless ballad “The Prayer” captivated both the jury composed of Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, and Sharon Cuneta and their fellow contestants, earning them the top spot on the leaderboard.
JM and Marielle shared that their victory was the result of their teamwork, as performing as the iconic duo posed a unique challenge.
“Sobrang saya. Medyo challenging para sa amin ni JM bilang kami ang nag-iisang duo sa season na ito,” Marielle said.
As weekly winners, the pair took home a trophy and ₱50,000. Their closest competitor was Jason Dy, whose impressive transformation as Erik Santos earned him the highest marks from the jury panel.
Meanwhile, the return of the show became a social media hit, with hashtags #YFSFisback, #YFSF1stWinner, and #YFSFKaSound securing top trending spots on X. Clips of the celebrity performers’ transformations also drew millions of views online and sparked excitement among netizens eager to see what’s next.
Audiences can look forward to more amazing transformations, world-class performances, and fun-filled moments in the coming weeks as the celebrity contestants return to the Iconator to take on new music legends in their quest for the ₱1 million grand prize.
Get to see JM and Marielle as Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, Jason Dy as Sam Smith, Pepe Herrera as Steven Tyler, Akira Morishita as Harry Styles, Alexa Ilacad as Connie Francis, Dia Mate as Maymay Entrata, Jarlo Base as Jay-R, and Rufa Mae Quinto as Cyndi Lauper.
Don’t miss the premiere of “Your Face Sounds Familiar” starting this October 4 (Saturday), 7:15PM on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, and A2Z. Viewers can also catch it on TV5 every Saturday, at 8:15PM, and Sundays, at 8:30 PM. For the latest updates, follow @ABSCBNPR on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads, or visit corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.
