Facing a packed Newport Performing Arts Theater at the Resorts World Manila in Pasay, the 24-year-old sang an emotional cover of his grandmother's favorite song, Basil Valdez's "Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan."
It drew strong cheers from the crowd, as well as from coaches Sarah Geronimo and Lea Salonga. The former commented: "Sa tingin ko napaka-passionate mo sa iyong musika. Talagang it showed sa performance mo kanina."
"Para kang the next Erik Santos," she added.
For her part, Salonga, who is the mentor of Pavino, said that she couldn't help but fall in love with the performance.
"Oh my God," she said in a trembling voice. "Na-in love ako sa iyo. I will not be surprised kung maraming magsasabi after this show at salamat coach Lea, na-in love kami talaga sa kanya. Your lola is without a doubt super proud."
The results of the second round of live shows will be announced on Sunday, after "Rated K."
Should Pavino move on to the next round, he will join Monique Lualhati, Jason Fernandez, Daryl Ong, Suy Galvez, Rita Martinez, Kai Honasan, Nino Alejandro, and Leah Patricio.
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
