Lyca Jane Epe Gairanod (born November 21, 2004) is a
Filipino singer and actress. She won the first season of ''
The Voice Kids Philippines'', where she landed a recording contract with
MCA Music Inc. (Philippines) She subsequently made her first television appearance as an actress portraying herself in
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Philippine commercial broadcast network that serves as the flagship property of ABS-CBN Corporation, a company under ...
's ''
Maalaala Mo Kaya
''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' (; formerly written as ''Maala-ala Mo Kaya...''; abbreviated as ''MMK''), also known as ''Memories'', is a Philippine television drama anthology show broadcast by Kapamilya Channel under ABS-CBN Entertainment. Hosted by C ...
'' and guested in ABS-CBN's ''
Hawak-Kamay'' the following month.
Early life
Gairanod was born on November 21, 2004 in
Tanza
Tanza, officially the Municipality of Tanza ( tgl, Bayan ng Tanza), formerly known as Santa Cruz de Malabón, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Cavite, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 312,116 people ...
,
Cavite
Cavite, officially the Province of Cavite ( tl, Lalawigan ng Kabite; Chavacano: ''Provincia de Cavite''), is a province in the Philippines located in the Calabarzon region in Luzon. Located on the southern shores of Manila Bay and southwest o ...
, Philippines.
["Lyca Gairanod: The Voice Kids profile"](_blank)
''ABS-CBN''. Retrieved July 26, 2014. Her family collected plastic materials, bottles, and other recyclable items for added income. Her father was a fisherman, and her mother, Maria Nessel Gairanod, scavenged used bottles and old newspapers. Gairanod helped her mother and sang for her neighbors in exchange for money and food. Gairanod said she was not forced by her mother to find recyclable materials but wanted to help her family and earn an allowance.
''The Voice Kids stint and championship
During
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Philippine commercial broadcast network that serves as the flagship property of ABS-CBN Corporation, a company under ...
's ''The Voice Kids'' season one auditions, which aired on May 8, 2014, Gairanod performed
Aegis
The aegis ( ; grc, αἰγίς ''aigís''), as stated in the ''Iliad'', is a device carried by Athena and Zeus, variously interpreted as an animal skin or a shield and sometimes featuring the head of a Gorgon. There may be a connection with a d ...
' "
Halik". Coach
Sarah Geronimo
Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo-Guidicelli (, , born July 25, 1988) is a Filipino singer, performer and actress. Geronimo rose to prominence after winning the television singing contest '' Star for a Night'' earning her a recording contract with Vi ...
pressed the button for her. Coach
Lea Salonga
Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga (; born February 22, 1971), known professionally as Lea Salonga, is a Filipino singer, actress, and columnist. Nicknamed "Pride of the Philippines," she is best known for her roles in musical theatre, for supplyi ...
was supposed to press her button but did not because she felt that the two were "meant to be".
She advanced to the
sing-off round by winning
the battles round on July 12, 2014, against Isaac Zamudio and Lee Marcelino. They sang "Isang Lahi" by
Regine Velasquez
Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez ( ; born April 22, 1970) is a Filipina singer, actress, and record producer. She is considered one of the most influential figures in Philippine popular culture and is known for her vocal range and beltin ...
.
The battles round was followed by the sing-offs. Per team, two artists are chosen by their coaches for the
live shows. Unlike in the battles where the coach picks the song for the artists, in the sing-offs, the song is chosen by the artists.
She advanced to the semi-finals after being chosen by
Sarah Geronimo
Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo-Guidicelli (, , born July 25, 1988) is a Filipino singer, performer and actress. Geronimo rose to prominence after winning the television singing contest '' Star for a Night'' earning her a recording contract with Vi ...
as one of the two would-be representatives of team Sarah among five contenders, performing the
Tagalog version of
Luther Vandross
Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Known for his sweet and soulful vocals, Vandross has sold over 40 million records worldwide. He achieved eleven consecutive P ...
' "
Dance with My Father".
She advanced to the finals after singing "
Pangarap na Bituin" by her mentor
Sarah Geronimo
Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo-Guidicelli (, , born July 25, 1988) is a Filipino singer, performer and actress. Geronimo rose to prominence after winning the television singing contest '' Star for a Night'' earning her a recording contract with Vi ...
during the live semi-finals on July 19, 2014, in Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila,
Pasay
Pasay, officially the City of Pasay ( fil, Lungsod ng Pasay; ), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 440,656 people.
Due to its location ju ...
.
She received the highest number of votes. While Salonga stated that the song is usually sung by persons who have dreams to fulfill, Geronimo said that the child is slowly reaching her dream, and that she could help her family escape from poverty.
The voting mechanics for the live finals is based on the accumulated votes per round: power ballad round, upbeat song round, and a duet with a celebrity round. Voting lines are opened between the end and the start of each round. At the end of the three rounds, all votes are tallied and the artist who gains the highest accumulated votes is declared the winner.
The first episode of the finals was opened by the top four artists with a medley rendition of
Sponge Cola's "Bitiw",
Rocksteddy
Rocksteddy is a Filipino rock band signed to 12 Stone Records.
History and singles
Formerly known as Acoustic Faith, Rocksteddy was founded in March 2003 by fellow church members, a trio of Christian rockers including singer Teddy Corpuz, ...
's "Superhero", and
Sandwich
A sandwich is a food typically consisting of vegetables, sliced cheese or meat, placed on or between slices of bread, or more generally any dish wherein bread serves as a container or wrapper for another food type. The sandwich began as a po ...
's "Sugod".
Gairanod sang
Regine Velasquez
Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez ( ; born April 22, 1970) is a Filipina singer, actress, and record producer. She is considered one of the most influential figures in Philippine popular culture and is known for her vocal range and beltin ...
's "Narito Ako" on the first round of the finals. She also sang
Carly Rae Jepsen
Carly Rae Jepsen (born November 21, 1985) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. After studying musical theatre for most of her school life and while in university, Jepsen garnered mainstream attention after placing third on the fifth season of ...
's "
Call Me Maybe
"Call Me Maybe" is a song recorded by Canadian singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen for her EP '' Curiosity'' (2012) and later appeared on her second studio album and first international album ''Kiss'' (2012). The song was written by Jepsen and ...
" on the second round and Aegis' "Basang-basa sa Ulan" on the third round. She was proclaimed the winner at the end of the competition.
Performances and results
Studio Version of song charted
Career after ''The Voice Kids''
TV guestings and appearances
After being the first grand champion of ''
The Voice Kids'' season one,
she had not attended the concert because the singer planned to expatriate in the United States. Only
Darlene Vibares,
Darren Espanto, and
Juan Karlos Labajo
Juan Karlos "JK" Labajo (; born February 5, 2001) is a German-Filipino actor, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and television personality. He is co-managed by ABS-CBN's Star Magic and MCA Music Inc. (Philippines). He is currently the frontman o ...
attended the concert including the other finalists of the show. The concert was a charity event for the victims of
Typhoon Glenda.
She appeared on ''
Rated K'' with Darlene Vibares, where they shared how they fought poverty at an early age.
The four finalists of ''The Voice Kids'', including Gairanod, Espanto, Vibares, and Labajo, appeared on ''
ASAP 19''. Gairanod sang "Halik".
Acting career
Gairanod started her acting career in the drama anthology show ''
Maalaala Mo Kaya
''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' (; formerly written as ''Maala-ala Mo Kaya...''; abbreviated as ''MMK''), also known as ''Memories'', is a Philippine television drama anthology show broadcast by Kapamilya Channel under ABS-CBN Entertainment. Hosted by C ...
'', where she acted as herself who was a junk scavenger.
Filmography
Television
Film
Reality and variety shows
Talk shows
Discography
Album
Singles
Chart performance
Concert
Accolades
* This is a list of awards, recognitions, achievements and nominations received by Lyca Gairanod during her career.
References
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External links
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Lyca Gairanod's profile in The Voice Kids
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2004 births
Living people
The Voice Kids (Philippine TV series) contestants
ABS-CBN personalities
Star Magic
Viva Artists Agency
The Voice (franchise) winners
People from Tanza, Cavite
Singers from Cavite
Filipino child singers
Universal Music Group artists
Viva Records (Philippines) artists
21st-century Filipino singers
21st-century Filipino women singers