Why did Jaya move to ABS-CBN?

MANILA, Philippines – Jaya explained that her move to the Kapamilya network was due to a “dark moment” in life.

“I think there was a period in my career, in my life, that was pretty dark,” she explained in an interview in “Tonight with Boy Abunda” aired on Wednesday. “I would have to say na madilim siya, mabigat and I just said, 'I'll handle all of these with a smile.'”

“Right now I am a Kapamilya. I would have to say na ito po ay kagagawan ng Panginoong Diyos,” she added.

Jaya gave a hint about her move when she performed on Saturday at the noontime show “It’s Showtime.”

The Queen of Soul also named Erik Santos and Kyla as key people who helped her transition to the Kapamilya network.

“I was kind of independent for ten, eleven months,” she revealed. “Then [Cornerstone] came up to me because of Erik Santos, I have to say I owe it a lot to him and I think Kyla also.”

Although she’s not yet sure when she’ll start performing in the Sunday variety show “ASAP,” Jaya started being one of the judges of “Tawag ng Tanghalan.” – Joyce Jimenez