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By Crispina M. Belen

‘The Clash’s’ ultimate challenge set this weekend

Photo Credit: Crispina M. Belen From Left to Right: Anthony Rosaldo, Garrett Bolden, Golden Canedo, Jong Madaliday, Josh Adonardo, Mirriam Manalo

This weekend is definitely much-anticipated by Kapuso viewers. It’s because it will culminate the first ever “The Clash” singing competition wherein the Top 6 will be fighting it out in the most intense challenge to determine who the champion will be.
Yes, the big question is: Who will be the big winner who will take home more than P4-million worth of prizes including an exclusive contract with GMA

Network, P1-million cash, brand new car, and a Bria house-and-lot?

It will be a tough job indeed for the judges to choose among the Top 6, who are all super talented and deserving to win – Anthony Rosaldo, dubbed “Ang Matinik na Heartthrob ng Valenzuela;” Garrett Bolden, “Ang Tower of Power ng Olongapo;” Golden Canedo, “Ang Golden Voice ng Cebu;” Jong Madaliday, “Ang Trending R&B Star ng North Cotabato;” Josh Adornado, “Ang Cute Crooner ng Cagayan de Oro;” and Mirriam Manalo, “Ang Fierce Diva ng Pampanga.”

At the recent media conference for them held at the 17th Floor Executive Lounge of GMA Network, the Top 6 each awed the writers as they showcased their extraordinary singing prowess via the songs they performed.
The Clash Panel of judges will certainly have a difficult time determining who the competition’s winner will be and this has been vocably expressed by Christian Bautista, Ai Ai delas Alas and Lani Misalucha. Christian revealed he wants someone who can be an inspiration to aspiring singers.

“I’m looking for a singer that can compete vocally with the best singers in the country. and even in the world. I am also looking for someone na nahuhuli rin niya ang puso ng bawat Pilipino sa pagkanta niya at isang taong pag kumakanta, tumatagos yung kanta sa audience niya,” Christian explained.

On the other hand, Comedy Concert Queen Ai Ai delas Alas, shared that she gauges her bet by looking at its combined distinct voice quality and charisma on stage. “Bukod sa magaling sa pagkanta, ang hinahanap ko sa gusto kong manalo ay dapat kaya rin i-exceed yung tinatawag na X-Factor at star quality na gusto nating makita kasi siyempre makikita natin itong taong ito na susunod na magiging idolo ng mga tao.”

Asia’s Nightingale Lani Misalucha said: “Yung mga clashers kasi natin napakahuhusay eh, so for me it’s going to ge a tough fight, Pakiramdam ko, ako yung unang-unang kakabahan for our clashers. Kasi for me, it’s a bitter-sweet ending because yung mga clashers naging close na ang bawat isa sa amin to the point na we endeared them so much like our own children. Kaya malamang, after the Grand Finals, for sure mamimiss namin sila.”

At the press conference, we asked what changes the Top 6 underwent as they reached Top 12. Most of them said they developed more self-confidence as they were presented opportunities to improve themselves. And while most of them revealed they got nervous everytime they mounted the stage, they soon conquered their fears and overcome their nervousness.
Garrett revealed “mahiyain ako dati; nagkarun ako ng confidence when I joined The Clash and especially when I got to the Top 12…”

Josh said, “It’s important to overcome our nervousness because when we are relaxed, we find it easier to give more meaning to our songs…”

Don’t miss the finale of “The Clash” this Saturday and Sunday on GMA Network.