IN PHOTOS: Top four finalists battle it out in 'The Voice Kids'

MANILA, Philippines – Lyca Gairanod, Darren Espanto, Juan Karlos Labajo, and Darlene Vibares battle it out in the first half of the finale of ABS-CBN's “The Voice Kids” aired Saturday, July 26.

 

The top four contestants of the hit reality talent show performed two songs on Saturday's live show—one power ballad and one upbeat song.

 

 

 

Juan Karlos, coached by rock star Bamboo, performed The Beatles' “Yesterday” for his power ballad and Bruno Mars' “Runaway Baby” for his upbeat song.

 

“I see a singer, an artist, and possibly an actor. I see someone who has the charisma to do it all,” coach Bamboo said of Juan Karlos' performance.

 

Coach Lea Salonga said of Juan Karlos' performance of “Runaway Baby: “I'm actually looking at you as a 13-year-old and seeing what you will be like five years from now.” Referring to Daniel Padilla, she added, “Yung mga DJ na yan, wala. Their names are going to be erased once you get to that age because ang charm mo nagamit sa number na ito,:

 

 

Meanwhile, Lea Salonga's finalist Darlene sang “Louder” by Charice” and “Sana'y Wala nang Wakas” by Sharon Cuneta.

 

Lea said of her 10-year-old finalist's rendition of “Sana'y Wala nang Wakas”: “Hindi ka kinabahan. Champion ka sa pagkanta mo ng kanta na yan.”

 

Coach Sarah Geronimo has two finalists in the top four: Lyca and Darren.

 

13-year-old Darren performed Basil Valdez's ngayon and Justin Bieber's “Somebody to Love.”

 

“Hinog na hinog na hinod ka na. Wala nang dapat pang i-coach sa iyo,” Sarah said of Darren.

 

Meanwhile, Lyca performed “Narito Ako” by Regine Velasquez and “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen.

 

“You are our superstar. Ipinakita mo ang iyong...napakalaki ng potensyal mong bata ka eh, yung galing mo sa pagkanta, yung galing mo sa pagkonekta sa meaning ng kinakanta mo, yung kwento ng awitin na yun,” Sarah said of Lyca after performing “Narito Ako.”

 

Who among Team Bamboo, Team Lea, and Team Sarah will win the top prize?

 

Catch the finale of “The Voice Kids” on Sunday, July 27 at 6:15 p.m. on ABS-CBN.