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‘Idol Philippines’: Former child singer performs Dua Lipa’s ‘New Rules’

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<figure class="op-interactive"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/a-5ZvdCOUhw?enablejsapi=1"></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>Enzo Almario walked into the audition room with a cheery, carefree attitude that matched perfectly his luminous look: a rainbow jacket paired with an earpiece inspired by the colors worn by Catriona Gray during the last Miss Universe pageant. </p><p>He had a certain amount of confidence in him, enough to make him carry a camera with him and record his audition for a vlog. </p><p>He explained that he wanted to inspire people, especially the young members of the LGBT community through his &quot;authenticity.&quot; </p><p>For a little background, Almario is a former child singer. He was a member of a popular singing group back in 2006, but his struggles to identify his gender and his problems over his own attitude made him quit the spotlight. </p><p>He returned to TV with an appearance on &quot;Tawag ng Tanghalan,&quot; where he revealed that he now identifies himself as queer. </p><p>Carrying that newfound assuredness to his &quot;Idol Philippines&quot; audition, he sang Dua Lipa&#x27;s &quot;New Rules.&quot; </p><p>&quot;You know I enjoyed it so much siguro kasi maganda din iyong pasok mo,&quot; praised Regine Velasquez. &quot;Right away alam ko kung ano ka so pati iyong kanta mo tuloy, nag-reflect iyong pagka-open mo.&quot; </p><p>He ultimately got all 4 yeses, meaning that he&#x27;ll be moving on to the next round of the competition. </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>