Michael Pangilinan and Karla Estrada as Luther Vandross and Mariah Carey

MANILA - Singer Michael Pangilinan and Karla Estrada charmed the jurors as they transformed into Luther Vandross and Mariah Carey on Sunday's episode of "Your Face Sounds Familiar."

Pangilinan and Estrada performed "Endless Love" as Vandross and Carey, respectively.



"Si Luther Vandross, isa sa pinakapaborito ko na singers, at alam ko lahat ng style niya. Nakita at narinig ko lahat 'yun. Congratulations," Jed Madela told Pangilinan, adding that it was one of the singer's best performances.

Sharon Cuneta, for her part, lauded Pangilinan for being able to match Estrada's performance. "He has to level up to Karla, and Michael, you did not disappoint us. You really did it," she added.

"Pinahirapan mo kaming lahat ngayon kasi maganda ang ginawa mo," Gary Valenciano said.

For this week's performances, this season's celebrity performers sang a duet with the contestants from the previous season.

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WATCH: Eric Nicolas does a spot-on Martin Nievera

MANILA - Comedian Eric Nicolas wowed the ''Your Face Sounds Familiar'' jurors with his spot-on impersonation of singer Martin Nievera on Saturday.

Nicolas performed the hit song "Be My Lady."





Nievera, who came up to the stage after Nicolas' performance, admitted that he liked what he saw.

"You got it. Your face sounds familiar, but your voice looks like mine."

Gary Valenciano, a close friend of Nievera, praised Nicolas for his performance.

"Wow. I personally feel na wala talagang makakakopya ng eksakto, kasi Martin, dahil sa lahat ng mannerisms niya at character niya bilang tao, kaibigan, at mang-aawit, pumapasok at pumapasok 'yan sa performances niya," Valenciano said.

"But this is how I remember Martin noong nag-uumpisa pa lang siya. Eric, I must say na kung ikaw ay, medyo, lagi mo nang iniisip na uy, parang pababa ng pababa 'yung mga scores ko, I think today you did something na makakasabi mo sa sarili mo na, I'm back. Mahusay.''

"Habang nagpe-perfrom ka, hindi kami makapagpigil na mag- oh my God ng oh my God, kasi katunog na katunog mo talaga si Sir Martin. Unang hagod mo pa lang, Martin na Martin. Wala na akong masabi, two thumbs up, Eric," Jed Madela told Nicolas.

Guest juror and voice coach Annie Quintos was also impressed with Nicolas' performance.

"Ako, hangang-hanga ako sa pag-transform mo sa sarili mo, kasi noong nagre-rehearse pa tayo, may mga lines na kuhang kuha mo na, pero may mga kailangan pang ayusin. At inayos mo nga, inayos mo nga ng husto. And I did see you go to Martin sa ASAP at humingi ka ng tips, at ginawa mo," she added.

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Jay R brings sexy back as Justin Timberlake

MANILA -- RNB singer Jay R showed off his dance moves as he transformed into international pop star Justin Timberlake on "Your Face Sounds Familiar."

Jay R kicked off Saturday's episode with a performance of Timberlake's hit song "Sexy Back."

A constant top scorer, Jay R earned praises from the judges for his performance. All judges noted that unlike his previous performances, the singer is now in his "comfort zone."

"This is your music, this is your sound, this is your groove, 'di ba? Since ikaw ang front-runner ngayon, we just want to tell you that we're going to be more critical sa'yo, mas mataas ang expectations namin sa'yo...so now if you ask me, you did. Congratulations," Jed Madela said.

"This is the first time na nakita kita sa video na pinapawisan. I feel na kahit comfort zone niya, it was a challenge for you pa rin. I think the challenge also was how do you erase the voice of Jay-R, dahil 'yun ang style mo eh, and have the style of Justin Timberlake come to the front. So even if you did 'Sexy Back', you brought that sexiness to the front, and you did it in a great way, my friend," Gary Valenciano added.

"I guess because Justin Timberlake is Justin Timberlake, parang dancing to him is second nature eh, pero everything else, Jay R, 'yung steps niya nakuha mo to think na hindi ka naman talaga sanay sa choreo. The voice, kuhang-kuha mo, 'yun lang siguro ang hinahanap ko. Siguro kasi we're medyo a little more strict now, gusto ko ng second nature pa pero, kuhang-kuha nevertheless," Sharon Cuneta said.

Jay R is currently the show's top scorer, with 158 points.

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Regine on Kris: Walang sama ng loob

MANILA -- Singer Regine Velasquez is no longer keen on discussing her supposed rift with Kris Aquino, who supposedly unfollowed the singer on Instagram.

Based on some screen captures posted on the Fashion Pulis blog last week, Aquino supposedly misinterpreted some quotes about the death of the 44 commandos who were killed during an operation in Mamasapano, Maguindanao. Aquino thought the statements were from Ogie Alcasid and Velasquez.

"I do follow her. I wasn't aware (na in-unfollow ako ni Kris). It's not an issue," Velasquez said on Monday during the press conference of her upcoming concert "Ultimate" with fellow OPM icons Martin Nievera, Gary Valenciano and Lani Misalucha

"Alam mo it's finished. I couldn't understand the whole thing. Hindi ko din naintindihan kung ano ba 'yon at kinwento lang sa akin ng asawa ko. Walang anything, walang samaan ng loob," Velasquez stressed.

Meanwhile, the four singers also expressed their support for President Benigno Aquino III, saying it's now time to move on.




"Kung ano man ang nangyayari sa atin and sa kanya -- ang dami na din niyang problema -- I guess ang pinaka-the best (song ay) 'Let It Go,'" Misalucha said.

"Sa dami nang pino-problema natin ngayon parang I guess tama na muna 'yung sisihan. Let's just all pray for our President, who's going through a lot, and lets's pray for the families of the fallen 44, and for our government. Madaming dapat ayusin pero siguro hindi ito 'yung time to point fingers," Velasquez added.

"Stop being soloist for once in your life, learn to harmonize," Nievera added.

Asked of his advice for the President, Valenciano replied: "If I were to give him one advice, seek council not from too many people but only from one who has put him and made him leader of the nation. There's nothing wrong in seeking counsel in the one who can give everything, what he needs and so much more. No matter how difficult things have become, there's only God who can see. Once he does that, there's more than what is amazing that can happen to him, to guide him and to help him make the right decision."

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