Monday, May 11, 2015
Melai as Elizabeth Ramsey finally wins on 'Your Face'
MANILA -- Comedian Melai Cantiveros was given a standing ovation by all three judges and the studio audience for her spot-on impersonation of Elizabeth Ramsey on Sunday's episode of "Your Face Sounds Familiar."
Cantiveros brought home the P100,000 weekly prize for her flawless performance as the Philippines' "Queen of Rock and Roll."
The comedian will be donating half of her prize to the Diocese of Marbel Alay Kapwa Social Action.
The real Elizabeth Ramsey, who was part of the audience, also praised Cantiveros for her performance.
Cantiveros, who shares Ramsey's signature Visayan accent, sang the classic "Waray-Waray," which had the audience chanting her name after her performance.
"What can I say? Usually, whenever we see the performances, nagsusulat kami ng notes, But this time, wala akong naisulat kasi I don't want to miss any minute, any second of your performance. That performance was spotless. For me, the best performance you've ever done," Jed Madela said.
"Melai, you were awesome tonight. You always are, pero ngayon, talagang, pareho kami ni Jed, wala kaming naisulat dahil it's just perfect. Perfect," Gary Valenciano added.
Sharon Cuneta told Cantiveros that she'll be receiving eight points from her, ahead of the announcement of scores.
"Nauna na ako. I think eksaktong eksakto talaga 'yung pagkakaganap mo kay Mama Beth. I had to keep checking kanina, meron bang flaw, meron ba kahit isang flaw, wala talaga. 'Yung 'pag sinabing perfect, perfect talaga. So, congratulations Melai, you're getting my eight points tonight," she added.
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com