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First contestants of 'Idol PH' wow judges in pilot episode

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<figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ytvvh4utk8U?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div><p>MANILA -- The journey towards discovering the new singing idol of the country has started, as the second season of &quot;Idol Philippines&quot; piloted Saturday. </p><p>For its first episode, the set of hopefuls did not disappoint the four judges, in showing their impressive singing styles and comical stances. </p><p>Misha de Leon, a 16-year-old from Laguna, wowed the judges including Asia&#x27;s Songbird Regine Velasquez, with her rendition of &quot;Oo&quot;. </p><p>&quot;Sobra kong na-enjoy yung performance. I like the energy and then when you started singing merong edginess,&quot; Velasquez said.</p><p>Meanwhile, Ced Gavino of Malabon brought laughter to the room as he copied Daniel Padilla&#x27;s look and style.</p><p>He even sang Padilla&#x27;s &quot;Kumusta Ka&quot; which, unfortunately, did not impress the judges. </p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YIZGOSX9bXQ?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div><p>According to judge Chito Miranda, he appreciated the humor of Gavino, adding that he saw himself in the contestant back in his younger years. </p><p>&quot;You remind me of myself na puro kalokohan yung ginagawa. And for me, it&#x27;s cool na kaya mong gawin yun kasi kaya mong i-humor yung sarili mo,&quot; Miranda said. </p><p>Moira dela Torre, however, pointed out the authenticity they are looking for in a contestant.</p><p>&quot;Gayang-gaya mo siya. Nakakanta ka rin. Charming ka also. Hinahanap namin dito sa Idol, authenticity. As much as we love DJ, may Daniel na,&quot; she said. </p><p>Ann Raniel, on the other hand, made Dela Torre stand after her performance of &quot;Orange Colored Sky&quot; while Dave Maramag showcased his talent singing &quot;Hanggang Kailan.&quot;</p><p>Gary Valenciano also appeared as a first-time judge, while Robi Domingo is the new host of the show. </p>

The journey towards discovering the new singing idol of the country has started, as the second season of 'Idol Philippines' piloted Saturday. 