Leah Patricio joined the team of Tony award-winning singer Lea Salonga after she sang Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” during the blind audition on “The Voice Of The Philippines Season 2” aired on November 9, 2014.
Watch Leah Patricio’s performance video on “The Voice PH Season 2” blind audition:
Leah Patricio used to join singing contest since she was a kid so she decided to try her luck on “The Voice PH Season2” . Recalling her past experiences, she said, “May time na tumatawid pa kami [ni tatay] ng dagat para lang sa isang contest. Talagang suntok sa buwan. Kumbaga hinahanap namin kung saan kami magkakaroon ng kapalaran.”
During the audition, Lea Salonga said that Leah Patricio sounded very personal and like she really meant it when she sings the Whitney Houston classic.
“Ramdam na ramdam ko kasi ‘yung kuwento na gusto mong ipahayag. It sounded na napaka-personal and it became more interesting. And there came the key change tapos, tapos na ang usapan,” she said.
The Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo turned also for her but she chose Leah Salonga, noting that the latter is her and father’s long-time idol. She also revealed that her brother’s name is Gerard, the same name with singer-actress’ brother Gerard Salonga.
Hosted by Luis Manzano and Toni Gonzaga, “The Voice of The Philippines Season 2” airs every Saturday and Sunday as part of ABS-CBN Yes Weekend line-up.