OMG I am so so late with my posting regarding the updates on Protege.. anyway everybody knows what's happening with the show, as for me, it's my review that is so late and delayed, and until now, I am still familiarizing this new setup in posting blogs.
As Nomer and Lovely Got their second chance for the big break, the Battle continues for the 7 remaining Proteges that week (December 4, 2011)with the theme "Dance hits remix" to survive the double elimination. That night, Soul Heartrob Kenneth Monico of Mentor Jay-R and the singing group, the Lovesome foursome SO WAT of Mentor Rey Valera did not survived the eliminations, thus the 5 protege finalists were determined. So here's my review, my opinion regarding that episode.
1st
KRIZZA NERI (Aiza Seguerra's Protege)
from Cagayan de Oro
who sang Mashup of Like a prayer by Madonna and Beautiful Life by Ace of base
Previous Rank(My Review): 1st(SAME)
I was impressed with the arrangement of her song, it sounded like bring me to life. Once again, she just shown another rough side of her when it comes to performing, yet, the lines were clearly sang, no pitch and diction problems, perfect performance of her, for me.
2nd
LOVELY EMBUSCADO (Jaya's Protege)
from Davao
who sang One Night Only by Jennifer Holiday
Previous Rank(My Review): 2nd(Advanced from wildcard battle)
With this performance, I can say that she has shown maturity at a very young age. Even though another "birit song" yet the other side of her was also seen and it made her a total performer. There are just a bit pitch problems with the last part, yet it was still a great performance.
3rd
LIRAH BERMUDEZ (Janno Gibbs' Protege)
from Capiz
who sang a Mashup of Disturbia by Rihanna and Sweet Dreams by Beyonce Knowles
Previous Rank(My Review): 2nd (down by 1 last performance)
Judges praised her ability to do a mashup of different song. Honestly, it made her a total performer for me. It reminded me of Boyce Avenue's performance of Disturbia, it sounded like a female version of their cover. I can't say any negative comments since she nailed the song and it was great.. :)
4th
NOMER LIMATOG JR. (Rachelle Anne Go/Arnel Pineda's Protege)
from Cebu
who sang I kissed a girl by Katy Perry
Previous Rank(My Review): 3rd(advanced from wild card battle)
Finally Nomer is back in the game! He sang a song which is just enough to fit his voice, not a rock version or something. For me, this is his 2nd best performance next to Baby I love your way. The wild card slot was proven worthy to be his slot. Good song choice.
5th
JENSEN TENOSO (Claire Dela Fuente's Protege)
from Batangas
who sang Tearin' up my heart by N' sync
Previous Rank(My Review): 3rd (down by 2 last performance)
A safe performance for me. Her rendition of this song sounded like it was performed several decades ago, it should have been better if she sang it in a fast version. Anyway Good for that she was still saved by the elimination that week.
6th
KENNETH MONICO (Jay-R's Protege)
from Cabanatuan City
who sang Edge of Glory by Lady Gaga
Previous Rank(My Review): 5th(down by 1 last performance)
This guy was getting better and better, but he just picked a wrong song,although he gave a twist with the song and made it a rock version, obviously he was struggling and pitch problems were noticed. Anyway it's not the end of his journey, I think he has a future on showbiz or just in music industry.
7th
SO WAT (Rey Valera's Protege)
singing group from Pampanga
who sang Firework by Katy Perry
Previous Rank(My Review): 6th (down by 1 last performance)
A safe performance for me. The blending of the four was not obviously heard. They were out-shined by Jenina. No wonder they had been eliminated, and surprisingly, they got a few number of text votes based on fan ranking. A sad exit for the group since their mentor felt bad and almost broke down after giving his insights regarding the haters of the group.
AGAIN: No offense meant for their fans, remember, I'm also a fan of them and the show.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF PROTEGE'S OFFICIAL FANPAGE ON FACEBOOK :)
