WATCH: Edgar Allan charms as John Legend

MANILA -- Edgar Allan Guzman’s impersonation of Grammy-winning artist John Legend may not be among the week’s best performances in “Your Face Sounds Familiar” but it was enough for him to land a spot in the grand finals of the celebrity competition.

Guzman sang the popular ballad “All Of Me” and both Sharon Cuneta and Gary Valenciano said they didn’t hear too much of Legend in his performance.

But despite this, both praised Guzman for showing off his singing talent.

“Vocally for me there was more of EA than John Legend,” Valenciano said, “but maganda ‘yung narinig ko. You have great potential in music na kailangan talaga marinig and makita ng tao.”

“Yung boses, hawig kayo ni John Legend,” Jed Madela acknowledged. “You’re a very well-rounded person. Whatever happens, manalo or matalo, you’re going to go far. Maybe in the acting scene, singing, even the dancing. You’ll be one of the faces na lagi naming Makita.”

Cuneta said she’s already looking forward to Guzman’s future projects.

“After this competition is over, I cannot wait to hear your CDs na ire-record mo as EA. I cannot wait to see you perform in your own concert dancing and singing. And I cannot wait to watch you in movies. Kahit ‘di ka pumasok sa Final 4, may career ka na na matagal,” she said.

Guzman made the cut for next week’s final showdown along with singers Nyoy Volante and Jay R and comedienne Melai Cantiveros.

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Edgar Allan wins Week 10 as Vice Ganda

MANILA -- Kapamilya actor Edgar Allan Guzman surprised the judges and the studio audience when he transformed into comedian Vice Ganda on "Your Face Sounds Familiar" on Sunday.

Guzman performed the song "Kara Karaka," complete with Vice Ganda's signature dance moves.

Guest judge Vice Ganda, who openly showed that he liked Guzman's performance, noted that the actor was more beautiful than him.

"Nakakainsulto lang talaga kasi ang ganda-ganda mo. Walang bahid kasi ng kabayo ito. Bongga. Maraming salamat sa magandang performance mo. Maraming salamat kasi hindi mo binaboy ang panggagaya mo sa akin. In fact, pinaganda mo nang todo hanggang lumayo na sa itsura ko," he said.

Judge Jed Madela noted that it's not easy performing in front of the person one is impersonating.

"Ang hirap mag-perform in front of 'yung kinokopya mo nga 'di ba? I'm sure some of our contestants can relate to that. But, of course, to copy such an iconic person such as Vice, it's not easy. It's not easy to copy Vice. Pwede nating kopyahin 'yung damit, ikaw spotless 'yung pagkopya mo ng damit, the hair, pero 'yun nga, vocally, meron. Andun 'yun eh. In totality, the entire performance, entertainment value, was really tops," Jed Madela said.

"EA's going to get a very high score for me tonight. To have that kind of devotion sa gagawin mo for one number, doon saludong saludo ako. For me it was a great performance," Sharon Cuneta added.

Guzman brought home the P100,000 prize money for his performance, half of which he will donate to the SAF 44 families.

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