“Idol Kids Philippines” has officially named its first-ever grand winner, with kiddie hopeful Alexa Mendoza clinching the title in the Final Showdown held this Sunday (September 28).
Nine-year-old kiddie hopeful Alexa, who hails from Laguna, emerged as the grand winner after earning 98.88% of the combined public votes and judges’ scores, showcasing her artistry with the original piece “Maaabot Ko” and her rendition of Eraserheads’ classic “Ang Huling El Bimbo.” Alexa won an exclusive contract with StarPop and a cash prize of over P1 million.
Adding to the milestone are original songs from the Top 3 kiddie hopefuls, with Klied performing “Pakinggan Mo” and Quinn offering “Dalangin,” alongside Alexa’s winning piece. All tracks were produced by award-winning songwriter and producer Jonathan Manalo.
The in-studio lyric videos will be available on the ABS-CBN Star Music YouTube Channel, while the official EP will be released this Friday (October 3) on all streaming platforms worldwide.
The Final Showdown also featured special performances from “It’s Showtime” hosts Jhong Hilario and Vhong Navarro, who delivered high-energy numbers that lit up the stage.
Capping the season were the Kapamilya Idol judges, Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Power Diva Angeline Quinto, record-breaking singer-songwriter Juan Karlos, and Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano, who have guided and witnessed the growth of the kiddie hopefuls throughout the competition.
Joining the celebration were the “Idol Kids Philippines Spotlight” IdolKada online hosts, Kapamilya actress and Idol hopeful Shanaia Gomez and Jeremy G, who brought added energy and connection to fans online throughout the season.
Viewers can relive the journey and performances of the kiddie hopefuls on the official “Idol Philippines” YouTube channel and on-demand via iWant.
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