Filipino-Scottish Fely Irvine has entered on the world’s most popular singing competition, “The Voice Australia” featuring her powerful rendition of Rihanna’s “We Found Love.”
According to ABS-CBNnews.com, two of the show’s judges; Joel Madden and Ricky Martin turned their chairs which helped another Filipino singer passed the blind auditions early this month.
Watch the performance of Fely Irvine in the video below:
“Sometimes I get so excited it really, like, scares people away and I’ve lost a lot of battles for people. I would love it if you would give me the chance. I’d love to work with you,” Joel Madden told the aspiring singer with Filipino roots.
“You have the aura of a star. You just have to fight in what you believe and stand on that stage believing in every second, every word you say and I can work on that with you. Allow me, please, to be part of your journey,” Ricky Martin said for his part.
Joel Madden then handed bouquet of roses to Fely Irvine which added colors on the show hoping that she would choose him. In the end, the Filipino-Scottish singer selected Ricky Martin to be her mentor.
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The 25-year-old Filipino-Scottish singer was a former member of Australia-based children’s musical group, the “Hi-5” where she made a name after she toured with Miss Saigon in Australia.
Fely Irvine cited Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Robin Thicke and Beyonce as her musical inspirations. She hopes that passing through the competition would help her in her career as R’n’B artist.
Earlier this month, Sydney-based singer Jhoanna Aguila passed the blind auditions of the competition with her soulful rendition of Florence & The Machine single “You Got The Love.” The Filipino singer chose will.i.am.
