Ryssi Avila’s Idol Journey: All about redemption and ‘hugot’ songs 

Liezel dela Cruz

<p>All eyes were on Ryssi Avila as she walked into the Idol Philippines studio to audition, seeking for revival of her passion for singing, which she admittedly lost to a controversy that swirled in social media almost a year ago. </p><p>Well, there’s no point crying over spilled milk. Watching her performance history from “Alipin” to “Kilometro,” we can see Ryssi has slowly flipped that controversy to her own redemption story. And in just a week, we’ll see if her journey will take her to the throne as <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/idolphilippines2022" target="_blank"><u><strong>Idol Philippines Season 2</strong></u></a> champion.</p><div> </div><div><strong>Audition </strong></div><div> </div><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="444" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/R7Ns_67oEy4" title="Ryssi Avila - Alipin | Idol Philippines 2022 Auditions" width="789"></iframe></div><div> </div><p>Known to many, Ryssi is already a seasoned singer, with covers on social media as her specialty. However, she stopped singing after consecutively breaking up with her partner and getting involved in the relationship issues of an influencer couple, which is why fans were surprised to see her audition for Idol Philippines. Ryssi said she is ready for a brand new start, and she saw the competition as a vehicle. </p><p>Since the audition, the 22-year-old showed her sincerity could be her winning edge. Her rendition of “Alipin” moved judges Regine Velasquez, Gary Valenciano, Moira Dela Torre, and Chito Miranda, and now has five million views on YouTube. She earned a Platinum Ticket from Moira, which automatically brings her to the Solo Round. </p><div> </div><div><strong>Solo Round  </strong></div><div> </div><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="444" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/quWwW8MFFJQ" title="Ryssi Avila - Nakapagtataka | Idol Philippines Season 2 | Solo Round" width="789"></iframe></div><div> </div><p>Ryssi continued melting hearts in her next performances. She poured her soul, runs, and riffs into the classic ‘hugot’ song “Nakapagtataka,” which Chito described as “madrama pero hindi OA.”</p><div> </div><div><strong>First Live Gala Night (Top 12)</strong></div><div> </div><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="444" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/u_KicUS57pE" title="Ryssi Avila - Oks Lang | Idol Philippines Season 2 | Top 12" width="789"></iframe></div><div> </div><p>It’s her sincere storytelling that moves us all the time, evident in her rendition of “Oks Lang.”</p><div> </div><div><strong>Second Live Gala Night (Top 10)</strong></div><div> </div><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="444" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4rpZq2O-tcQ" title="Ryssi Avila - Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala | Idol Philippines Season 2 | Top 10" width="789"></iframe></div><div> </div><p>Mentor Ogie Alcasid described Ryssi’s voice as one you’ll never get tired of listening to. Besides the talent, it’s the heart and her ability to breathe the right emotions into any song that makes her a cut above the rest. Meanwhile, judge Chito jestingly said, “No comment.” But “no comment” means a lot. </p><div> </div><div><strong>Third Live Gala Night (Top 8)</strong></div><div> </div><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="444" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jgXVAGajHyk" title="Ryssi Avila - Rainbow | Idol Philippines Season 2 | Top 8" width="789"></iframe></div><div> </div><p>If she taps on your emotions when she performs, it’s because she diligently studies the lyrics to deliver its true meaning, according to judge Regine. The Asia’s Songbird likes how Ryssi matched “Rainbow’s” happy, hopeful message with a positive energy on stage. </p><div> </div><div><strong>Fourth Live Gala Night (Top 6)</strong></div><div> </div><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="444" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VV6tWj01FnU" title="Ryssi Avila - Kilomentro | Idol Philippines Season 2 | Top 6" width="789"></iframe></div><div> </div><p>Proving she can do more, she showed us swag and charisma by owning Sarah Geronimo’s “Kilometro” in the most recent live show, earning her the highest combined judges’ score and public votes, and a spot in the finale.   </p><p>If you think Ryssi will become the next Idol Philippines, select her name in this prediction poll:</p><div> </div><div class="scroll-wrapper"><iframe id="MegaControllerIframe-1660890425291" src="https://join.megaphonetv.com?m=c30fv&amp;isprediction=true&amp;campaign_id=62fe0ba9256731ff84e3101d" style="width:100%;min-height:480px"></iframe></div><script type="text/javascript">!function(){class e{constructor(t,s=null){this.type=null,this.fieldName=t,this.fieldValue=s,this.originMessageID=`${(new Date).getTime()}_${Math.random()}`,this.systemID=e.SYSTEM_ID}toPlainObject(){return JSON.parse(JSON.stringify(this))}}e.GET='GET',e.SET='SET',e.RESPONSE='RESPONSE',e.LOCAL_STORAGE_CHECK='LOCAL_STORAGE_CHECK',e.SYSTEM_ID='MP_FIRST_PARTY_DATA_BRIDGE';class t extends e{constructor(t,s,a=null){super(t,s),this.status=a,this.type=e.RESPONSE}}function s(){try{if('undefined'==typeof localStorage)return!1;try{return localStorage.setItem('testkey','testvalue'),localStorage.removeItem('testkey'),!0}catch(e){return!1}}catch(e){return!1}}if(window&&window.addEventListener){const a=document.getElementById('MegaControllerIframe-1660890425291');new class{constructor(){this.targetOrigin='*',this.bubblingMessages=new Map,this.beginListeningForMessages()}beginListeningForMessages(){window.addEventListener('message',this.messageListener.bind(this),!1)}messageListener(a){if(a.data.systemID!==e.SYSTEM_ID)return;let i=a.data.type,n=a.data.fieldName,r=a.data.fieldValue,g=new t;if(g.originMessageID=a.data.originMessageID,i===e.GET)g.fieldName=n,s()?this.handleGet(n,a.source,g):this.checkForBubble(a.data,a.source,g);else if(i===e.SET)s()?this.handleSet(n,r):this.checkForBubble(a.data,a.source,g);else if(i===e.LOCAL_STORAGE_CHECK)s()?this.handleLocalStorageCheck(a.source,g):this.checkForBubble(a.data,a.source,g);else if(i===e.RESPONSE){const e=this.bubblingMessages.get(a.data.originMessageID);null!=e&&(this.bubblingMessages.delete(a.data.originMessageID),e.source.postMessage(a.data,this.targetOrigin))}}handleGet(e,t,s){s.fieldValue=localStorage.getItem(e),s.status=200,t.postMessage(s.toPlainObject(),this.targetOrigin)}handleSet(e,t){localStorage.setItem(e,t)}handleLocalStorageCheck(e,t){t.status=200,e.postMessage(t.toPlainObject(),this.targetOrigin)}checkForBubble(e,t,s){!function(){try{return window.self!==window.top}catch(e){return!0}}()?(s.status=403,s.fieldValue=null,t.postMessage(s.toPlainObject(),this.targetOrigin)):this.bubbleMessage(e,t)}bubbleMessage(t,s){this.bubblingMessages.set(t.originMessageID,{message:t,source:s}),t.type!==e.GET&&t.type!==e.LOCAL_STORAGE_CHECK||setTimeout(this.handleBubbledMessageTimeout.bind(this),4e3,t,s),window.parent.postMessage(t,this.targetOrigin)}handleBubbledMessageTimeout(t,s){this.bubblingMessages.has(t.originMessageID)&&(this.bubblingMessages.delete(t.originMessageID),t.status=404,t.type=e.RESPONSE,s.postMessage(t,this.targetOrigin))}};window.addEventListener('message',function(e){e.data.hasOwnProperty('height')&&(a.style.height=(parseInt(e.data.height)+1).toString()+'px')},!1)}}();</script><div> </div><p>To join the prediction poll, sign in using your Facebook or Gmail account. 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You may cast your prediction once only. </p><p>Don’t miss the <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/idolphilippines2022" target="_blank"><u><strong>Idol Philippines Season 2</strong></u></a> Finale, this September 17 to 18, on <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-kapamilya-channel-12340" target="_blank"><u><strong>Kapamilya Channel</strong></u></a>, <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/abs-cbn-goes-full-blast-on-digital-launches-kapamilya-online-live-on-youtube-and-facebook-12718" target="_blank"><u><strong>Kapamilya Online Live</strong></u></a>, and A2Z. </p>

Ahead of the Idol Philippines Season 2 finale, let’s look back on Ryssi Avila’s journey. 

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Ryssi Avila’s Idol Journey: All about redemption and ‘hugot’ songs

Ryssi Avila’s Idol Journey: All about redemption and ‘hugot’ songs

Liezel dela Cruz

Published Sep 12, 2022 10:06 AM PHT

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Updated Sep 21, 2022 07:44 PM PHT

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