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The latest Filipino talents to perform on "America's Got Talent" managed to perform their best despite challenges.

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Yong Chavez

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<div><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tXvK3OpfNd0?&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> </div>In their second performance but first live show at “America’s Got Talent,” L6, a family of singers from the Philippines, was praised by judge Simon Cowell for their singing talents and their strength in the face of adversity.Floods had severely affected their livelihood and damaged the house where most of their extended family live.&quot;I watched that film and I’m like: my God, you think we’ve got problems and you see something like that and they got through that and they’ve flown over,&quot; Cowell said. &quot;It’s a big deal.&quot;For L6 members, the show must go on. But even from far away, they could not resist worrying for their loved ones in the Philippines.&quot;When we were rehearsing, we received calls from family members in the Philippines informing us that our house was already flooded. My sister Jessa also had children in the house so we were all worried,&quot; said Rodz Luntayao. &quot;We were distracted during rehearsals. We also have dogs back home. That’s why we were thankful when we found out that they were okay - and also that our performance went well.&quot;L6 is composed of five siblings and one of their nieces. The siblings — 10 in all — have always known their way on stage.&quot;We have been singing in our province in Negros, in Bacolod, since I was five years old,&quot; shared Renzo Luntayao. &quot;Especially in church, we sing there, too. Our parents brought us there, so we became seasoned singers.&quot;They are also veterans of several singing competitions in the Philippines.For “America’s Got Talent,” the show’s casting producers in the U.S. noticed their talents through their YouTube singing videos. After being invited to audition last March, they arrived in America for their first time there.All was well until one of their members, RiCey, lost her voice.&quot;We had two days of preparation,&quot; said RiCey. &quot;When we arrived in the U.S., I started feeling sick because of the change in weather. It was so cold.&quot;As if that was not a challenge enough, during their audition, they were asked on the spot by Cowell to switch their performance to a cappella, a feat that despite difficulties, they were able to successfully manage.In the quarterfinals show which aired live on Sept. 3 in the U.S., RiCey reclaimed her voice and sang her heart out together with her family.&quot;For us, being on America’s Got Talent is already a win,&quot; said Remy Luntayao. &quot;This was not only our dream but also our mother’s to perform on the show. It’s a dream come true for all of us.&quot;Contestants from different parts of the world compete in “America’s Got Talent.” Now on its 19th season, the top-rated show included 44 acts to have a chance at the one million dollar grand prize.But for L6, the dream is simpler: to raise enough funds through their singing so the whole Luntayao family can be together.&quot;I hope that we will get the opportunity to have a career in the music industry,&quot; said Ranz, &quot;and also hopefully to build a house for our whole family.&quot;<div> </div>

The latest Filipino talents to perform on "America's Got Talent" managed to perform their best despite challenges.

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Dream come true: Filipino singing group shares 'America’s Got Talent' experience

Yong Chavez,

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Published Sep 07, 2024 11:32 PM PHT

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Updated Sep 08, 2024 12:51 AM PHT

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