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'Idol Philippines': This cover of 'A Natural Woman' had the judges on their feet

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<figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gTHgq94ATzw?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>When Matty Juniosa explained his reason for joining &quot;Idol Philippines,&quot; it became clear where the passion in his voice was coming from --a painful place--his frustrations over his dad&#x27;s homophobia, and his anger about the men who abandoned his mother. </p><p>He shared that his dad has always disapproved of him being gay, and that his one and only mission on the singing contest is to make his mother proud. &quot;I was the first man --even though I&#x27;m a woman in my heart-- who was manly enough to stay with her and to prove to her na may nagmamahal sa kanyang lalaki,&quot; he said. </p><p>His cover of &quot;(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman&quot; had shades, as the judges pointed out, of Aretha Franklin, the singer whose legendary voice turned this song sold as about a woman seeking validation from her husband into an anthem of self-love. </p><p>There was no doubt about it --Juniosa was already destined for the next round the moment Vice Ganda, usually the stricter one among the panel when it comes to vocal quality, stood up to applaud. </p><p>The others --James Reid, Regine Velasquez, and Moira dela Torre-- followed suit and Juniosa hugged them all in gratitude. </p><p>Hosted by Billy Crawford, &quot;Idol Philippines&quot; airs Saturdays after &quot;Home Sweetie Home&quot; and Sundays after &quot;Wansapanataym.&quot;</p>

<p>When Matty Juniosa explained his reason for joining 'Idol Philippines,' it became clear where the passion in his voice was coming from. </p>

When Matty Juniosa explained his reason for joining 'Idol Philippines,' it became clear where the passion in his voice was coming from.