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Sam Smith takes notice of Jason Dy's 'Your Face Sounds Familiar' transformation

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<p>Jason Dy had a surreal moment that many fans can only dream of.</p><p>“The Prince of Soul” left everyone in awe after his stunning impersonation as Sam Smith on <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/your-face-sounds-familiar"><em><strong>Your Face Sounds Familiar</strong></em></a><em><strong></strong>’s</em> new season. Taking on the global hit “Dancing With a Stranger” for YFSF&#x27;s week 2, Jason captured the perfect tone, mannerisms, and bold emotion with precision.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQRhyrDkhLG/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A83627.70000000298%2C%22ls%22%3A82511%2C%22le%22%3A82934.39999999106%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>On Sunday, October 26, Jason shared photos of his transformation on Instagram, showing off his Sam Smith impersonation.</p><p>“ooh baby baby I’m dancing with a stranger</p><p>as @samsmith for this week on @yourfaceph! ⚓️,” he wrote in the caption.</p><p>But the biggest surprise came after the show. Grammy award-winning singer Sam Smith had noticed his transformation.</p><p>The international superstar liked and commented on Jason’s post, instantly turning an ordinary upload into a once-in-a-lifetime moment.</p><p>Sam wrote in the comments “❤️”.</p><p>Jason, clearly overjoyed by Sam&#x27;s recognition, replied: “@samsmith OMG HELLO”</p><p>“@samsmith r u kidding me wow hello omg,” he added.</p><p>Jason even shared the interaction on his Instagram stories showing his excitement and happiness.</p><div>  </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/10/27/jason-dy-as-sam-smith-wins-round-2-of-your-face-sounds-familiar-1120"><strong>READ: Jason Dy as Sam Smith wins Round 2 of &#x27;Your Face Sounds Familiar&#x27;</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Jason’s “Dancing with a Stranger” performance made him the  winner, scoring an impressive 33 points from the judges and fellow celebrity performers and taking home the ₱50,000 cash prize.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="681" height="383" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Oy73tebTZD4" title="Jason Dy channels Sam Smith’s soulful elegance in a stunning performance | Week 4 | YFSF" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/10/26/week-2-jason-dy-scores-highest-and-takes-the-win-as-sam-smith-yfsf-2025-2145"><strong>READ: WEEK 2: Jason Dy scores highest and takes the win as Sam Smith | YFSF 2025</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>In an interview with Mary Ann Bardinas of ABS-CBN, Jason shared the gratitude he feels for his win. </p><p>“Sobrang saya. Ang laking relief, sobrang gratifying [dahil] nagbunga ‘yong late-night rehearsals, ‘yong pag-aaral ng mga kanta [at] ng choreography. Nakakatuwa na binoto ako ng judges at ng co-contestants ko.”, he said.</p><p>It was on 2014 that Jason first sang a Sam Smith&#x27;s song on national TV, with his rendition of “Stay With Me” on <em>The Voice of the Philippines</em> Season 2 blind auditions. During the auditions, he got a three-chair turner and a standing ovation from the coaches. Jason was eventually hailed as the grand winner.</p><p>—By Alyana Cabuhat De Guzman </p>

<p>Jason Dy gets noticed by Sam Smith for his 'Dancing With a Stranger' performance on 'Your Face Sounds Familiar.'</p>

Jason Dy gets noticed by Sam Smith for his 'Dancing With a Stranger' performance on 'Your Face Sounds Familiar.'