MANILA, Philippines — Janine Berdin, a 16-year-old singer and actress from Lapu-Lapu, Cebu, was hailed as the champion of hit “It’s Showtime” singing contest “Tawag ng Tanghalan Season 2” on June 2 at the Aliw Theater. In a series of interviews with the press following her win, Janine revealed that she joined the contest to help her grandmother, a cancer survivor who suffered from stroke. Related video: Janine on why she joined 'Tawag ng Tanghalan'Prior to winning at “Tawag ng Tanghalan,” Janine also joined Star Circle Quest Search for the Next Kiddie Superstars, and dabbled as a child actress in several ABS-CBN series. She auditioned at “The Voice Kids Philippines” and “Tawag ng Tanghalan Season 1” but was not accepted. On January 24, 2018, Janine entered “Tawag ng Tanghalan Season 2” as a Season 2, Quarter 4 contender, where she was introduced as a young military trainee.

Source: Philippine Star June 04, 2018 07:18 UTC