It was a night filled with singing, laughter, and intense competition as Sing Galing: Sing-lebrity Edition Ultimate Pasingkatan: The Grand Kantawanan held its grand finals at the Meralco Theater, airing on March 14–15 and March 21–22 on TV5.
CJ Navato emerged as the Ultimate Bida-Oke Sing-lebrity, besting fellow finalists Johannes Rissler, Alexa Miro, Jay Gonzaga, SexBomb Monic Icban, and Nikki Valdez.
Navato impressed the judges with his rendition of “Warrior Is A Child,” originally performed by Gary Valenciano. His performance resonated with the panel of “jukebosses,” which included Ariel Rivera, Jessa Zaragoza, Dingdong Avanzado, Mitoy Yonting, Nina, Vehnee Saturno, Ronnie Liang, Ella May Saison, Rey Valera, and Ethel Booba.
For his win, Navato took home a ₱500,000 cash prize, a 3-day, 2-night stay for two at Kalaiyaan Coast, ₱100,000 worth of furniture from Sylpauljoyce and Solano Hotel, and the Ultimate Bida-Oke Trophy designed by visual artist Alon Palisoc. His chosen beneficiary, Erika Malle, also received ₱500,000.
Reflecting on his victory, Navato said, “You always have to listen to whatever your heart is telling you. You have to know what your heart sounds like, kasi it will lead you to where you are supposed to be.”
Rissler was named 1st Runner-Up after performing “My Way,” earning ₱250,000 along with his beneficiary, plus an overnight stay at Kalaiyaan Coast.
Alexa Miro and Jay Gonzaga each received ₱200,000, while Monic Icban and Nikki Valdez took home ₱100,000 each, along with their respective beneficiaries. All finalists were also awarded an overnight stay at Kalaiyaan Coast.
The grand finals also served as a reunion for former contestants and Sing-lebrities, including Patricia Javier, Anton Diva, Krissha Viaje, Dawn Chang, Mark Ian Garcia, Vitto Marquez, and Arman Salon. Sing-lebrities from the 2022 edition, Joseph Bitangcol and Pepe Herrera, were also present.
Returning to the stage were 2022 Ultimate Bida-Oke Sing-lebrity Patrick Quiroz and past champions Marimar Tua Parayao, Carmela Lorzano, Shanen Garciso, along with Sing Galing Kids winner Emil Malaborbor.
The night was further energized by performances from Singtokers Jazzil Sarinas, Ari G., Yanyan De Jesus, Niko Badayos, and Queenay Mercado.
Joining the Singmasters Donita Nose, K Brosas, and Randy Santiago was original Sing Galing host John “Sweet” Lapus, bringing nostalgia to the event.
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