ANTON ANTENORCRUZ of Metro Manila and Remy Luntayao of Visayas advanced to the grand finals of ‘Tawag ng Tanghalan’ Season 2, Quarter 2, on Friday, October 27, after a weeklong showdown against three other semifinalists.

Anton and Remy bested Mark Michael Garcia, John Raymundo, and Rico Garcia once judges’ scores and public votes were combined. Anton posted a 98.70 percent combined score, while Remy edged out Mark Michael Garcia with 68.40 percent. Mark had actually scored higher with the judges, 45 percent to Remy’s 42, but it was the public vote that secured Remy’s spot in the grand finals.

She did convince the board of judges fully but Remy Luntayao won the hearts of the viewing public giving her a spot in the grand finals.

Anton Antenorcruz won his spot to the grand finals standing ovations one after the other. He also got the most number of votes from the public.

Tawag Ng Tanghalan 2017 Q2 Semi-Finalists

Today’s announcement followed the five semifinalists’ fifth and final performance of the week. Rico Garcia sang ‘I Feel Good,’ followed by John Raymundo’s ‘Ngayon.’ Remy earned a standing ovation for her version of ‘This Is My Life,’ while Mark got emotional after a beautiful rendition of ‘Win.’ Antenorcruz sealed his spot with ‘Stand Up for Love.’

Anton and Remy joined two other grand finalists Jovany Satera and Alfred Relatado who got their spots during this season’s first quarter. The four grand finalists will compete in the next rounds of the competition.

Mark Garcia’s fans are still hopeful he’ll get a shot once the wildcard round opens.

Mark Michael Garcia did not advance to the grand finals today but his fans are hoping he could still continue given there’s still a wild card competition.

Earlier this week, the five semi-finalists performed daily on the show. ‘Tawag ng Tanghalan’ is part of the ABS-CBN noontime show, IT’S SHOWTIME.

The amateur singing competition gathers Filipino contenders from Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The televised version is the latest revival of the original Tawag ng Tanghalan talent search show which debuted in 1953–1972 and later revived in 1987–1988. Among the most popular artists that the competition produced include Nora Aunor, Pepe Pimentel, and Edgar Mortiz.

During its first season aired 2016-2017, Noven Belleza emerged as the grand champion.