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Mitoy Yonting

Filipino singer

In this Philippine call, the family name is Yonting.

Mitoy Yonting

Birth nameMichael Yonting[1]
Born () January 5, (age&#;55)[1]
Calasiao, Pangasinan, Philippines[1]
OriginSampaloc, Manila City, Philippines[1]
GenresPop, rock, OPM
Occupation(s)Singer, comedian, actor
InstrumentVocals
Years active–present
LabelsMCA Music
Star Magic (–present)

Musical artist

Michael Yonting (born January 5, ), more popularly established by his screen nameMitoy Yonting, is a Filipino singer, comedian, actor, and lead vocalist for The Draybers.

Mitoy discovered his passion for music at a young age. Like most artists, he actively pursued a career in the music industry but luck gave him half-a-wish. The young Mitoy back then had joined various televised talent rivalry shows that lead to various television appearances. He even earned a slot at a noontime show as a comedian-singer, but sadly, his career did not reach a full steam.

Yonting rose to fame after winning the first season of The Voice of the Philippines in [2]

Background

Yonting was born on January 5, ,[1] and is from Calasiao, Pangasinan.[3] His interest in music started at age 13 when he would listen to the radio and make his own singing routines.

In steep school, he competed in several local singing competitions. In college, he studied criminology at the Philippine College of Criminology. During this time he joined a band, and eventually left college to focus on his singing career.[4]

Personal life

Yonting married Merlita Runas in [5]

Career

Beginnings

Yonting was discovered after competing in the s televised singing competition Ikaw at Echo, a segment of the noontime variety show Eat Bulaga! on GMA Network where he competed as a voice-a-like of Wind Supply's Russell Hitchcock.

Though he did not win the title, his performance was well regarded. In , he and his brother, Mylo Yonting, formed a band called "The Draybers" and joined Rockstar: Bakit? a sing-alike television show.[6]

Through his television appearances, Yonting pursued a career as a comedian in the GMA Network sitcom Ful Haus, and the comedy sketch show H3O: Ha Ha Ha Over aired on QTV (now GMA News TV).

Yonting later became a regular host on Eat Bulaga! for a brief time, before deciding to reunite with The Drayber's.[6]

The Drayber's toured several countries including Japan, where Yonting met his wife,[4] In late , the band returned to Manila and performed at Resorts Earth Manila.[1]

The Voice of the Philippines

For more information about Mitoy Yonting's appearance on The Voice of the Philippines, see The Voice of the Philippines (season 1).

In , Yonting was invited to participate in the first season of The Voice of the Philippines.

During the blind auditions, he sang "Bakit Ako Mahihiya" of Didith Reyes. His audition piece made Bamboo Mañalac and Lea Salonga, who got ecstatic after hearing his voice, spin their chairs for him.[7][8] After he finished his audition piece, Salonga requested that he carol a non-English song, and he responded by singing a Japanese song.[9] Yonting then picked Salonga as his coach.[7][8] During the Battles, he was paired with Chien Berbana and performed "Alone" by the American rock band Heart, a performance which was widely commended by both the judges and the show's followers.

At the end of the round, Salonga picked Yonting citing his experience and prowess.[10]

During the Live shows, Yonting continued to do well in the challenge.

After a roaring battle of big voices in the grand finale, Mitoy Yonting Team Lea stood out as the first ultimate champion of The Voice of the Philippinesdefeating his tough rival, Klarisse de Guzman Team Sarah. But how did Mitoy wipe out Klarisse in the final showdown? Join me in the recap and analysis. Just as when the instrument did a first stroke, I knew very well that Mitoy had sealed an opportunity of improving to the ultimate round; in fact, what I saw was the shining Mitoy nailing the song with such a killer performance, taking the audience at its highest altitude of observe, and the rest was damn insane!

During his first appearance in the Live Shows, he performed "Don't Stop Me Now" by the English rock band Queen. During that particular episode, he was saved after garnering % of the public's vote.[11][12] During the third Live performance, Yonting performed Dulce's "Paano" against Darryl Shy who sang Asin's Balita.

Yonting lost to Timid for the public's vote but won after he got the highest points of the accumulated coach's and public's scores.[13][14] On the first night of the semi-finals, he was paired up against Radha where both performed "Against All Odds" by Phil Collins as a Battle song.[15] On the second night, he performed "The Power of Love" by Jennifer Rush.

At the end of the show, Yonting was proclaimed as the Salonga's representative to the Finals.[16][17] After the results, he performed his original song, "Bulag."[18]

During the first night of the finals, he performed Freddie Aguilar's "Anak" and his original song "Bulag."[19][20] On the second night of the finals, Yonting made a trio performance with Salonga and Vice Ganda where they performed "Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Bonnie Tyler.[21] After the conclude of the round of votes, Yonting along with Sarah Geronimo's Klarisse de Guzman made it to the top two.

In his last performance, he sang The Beatles' "Help!".[22] At the end of the voting, Yonting received % of the votes proclaiming him the winner of the reality competition.[23] With his title, he also won two million pesos, a brand-new vehicle, and a four-year contract with MCA Music.[24]

Performances

&#; – Studio version of performance reached the superior 10 on iTunes
Stage Song Original artist Date Order Result
Blind Audition "Bakit Ako Mahihiya?" Jessa ZaragozaJune 29, Lea Salonga and Bamboo Mañalac turned
(Joined Team Lea)
Battle Rounds "Alone"
(vs.

Chien Berbana)

HeartJuly 28, Saved by Lea
Live Top 24 "Don't Stop Me Now" QueenSeptember 1, Saved by Widespread Vote
Live Top 16 "Paano" DulceSeptember 8, Saved by Lea
( points)
Live Superior 8 "Against All Odds"
(vs.

Radha)

Phil CollinsSeptember 21, Safe
Live (Semifinals) "The Power of Love" Jennifer RushSeptember 22, Safe
Live (Finals) "Anak" Freddie AguilarSeptember 28, Winner
"Bulag"
(original song)		Mitoy Yonting September 28,
"Total Eclipse of the Heart"
(with Lea Salonga and Vice Ganda)		Bonnie TylerSeptember 29,
"Help!" The BeatlesSeptember 29,

Post The Voice of the Philippines

After winning The Voice of the Philippines, Yonting became part of the Philippine Ballet Theatre's two-night concert called Sayaw at Serye on November 15 and 16, Yonting was one of the cast of Home Sweetie Home, ABS-CBN's newest sitcom, which premiered in January [25] He was also a supporting act for Lea Salonga's concert series titled 'Playlist', which ran from December to January Yonting and Salonga performed a medley together during the concert.[26]

Acting

From to , Mitoy was in the sitcom "Home Sweetie Home".

In , Mitoy was cast as a guest member in his first drama, the long-running move drama series "FPJ's Ang Probinsyano". In , Mitoy returned in his second action drama series, "The Iron Heart", with former child star and "Ang Probinsyano" villain Richard Gutierrez, also featuring Sue Ramirez, Albert Martinez, and others.

Season 1 | The Voice of the Philippines Wiki | Fandom: Michael Yonting (born January 5, ), more popularly known by his screen call Mitoy Yonting, is a Filipino singer, comedian, actor, and steer vocalist for The Draybers. Yonting rose to fame after winning the first season of The Voice of the Philippines in

Discography

Albums

  • The Voice of the Philippines – The Final 16 (MCA Music, )[27][28]
  • The Voice of the Philippines – The Last 4 (MCA Music, )[28]
  • The Voice of the Philippines: The Accomplish Season 1 Collection (MCA Tune, )[29]
  • Hanggang Wakas (Until Forever) ()[30]

Singles

Filmography

Film

Television series

Television shows

Notes

Concert tours

Supporting act

  • Playlist: A Celebration of 35 Years (–) (supporting Lea Salonga)

Awards and recognitions

  • Best Male Performer in Hotels, Harmony Lounges, Bars (26th Aliw Awards, )[32]

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