Anjo Sarnate

Anjo Ferdinand Sarnate (born May 28, 2000), also known as Anjo, is a Filipino singer. He is known for his participation in Dream Maker, a Filipino-South Korean boy group survival reality show produced by ABS-CBN Entertainment, MLD Entertainment, and KAMP Global.

In this Philippine name, the family name is Sarnate.
Anjo Sarnate
Birth nameAnjo Ferdinand Sarnate
Born (2000-05-28) May 28, 2000
Quezon, Philippines
Genres
  • OPM
  • K-pop
  • pop
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
Years active2019 (2019)–present
WebsiteAnjo Sarnate website

Early life and education

Anjo Sarnate was born in Lucena City, Quezon, Philippines on May 28, 2000. Since his younger years, he was already exposed to music that he came to love singing. He stated: "I started singing for fun but then I realized that music can do more, it creates a deep emotional bond with the singer and the audience."[1] At 9, he started to pursue his singing career, joining the choir and various amateur singing contests.[2] At 10, he was offered a scholarship at a local music school in Lucena City. At an early age, he started competing in various singing competitions. He also joined NAMCYA (National Music Competition for Young Artists) for several years.

He is a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management student at St. Anne College of Lucena, Inc.[2]

Career

Singing competitions

Sarnate joined the first season of It's Showtime's segment "Tawag ng Tanghalan" with his rendition of "Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin".[3] He came back in its fifth season and became a weekly winner.[4] In 2020, Sarnate also became a "mystery singer" on the third season of I Can See Your Voice.[5]

In 2019, he participated the 17th Karaoke World Championships held in Kanda Myojin Shrine, Tokyo, alongside other 43 finalists.[6] He stayed until the semifinals and won the Viewers' Choice Award with his rendition of Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On".[2] He also represented the Philippines at the 25th World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) in Anaheim, California, and earned 6 bronze medals.[7]

Dream Maker
Main article: Dream Maker (TV program)

In 2022, Sarnate participated in Dream Maker, a reality competition show broadcast on ABS-CBN which produces a boy band from a field of 62 contestants. He stayed until the 4th ranking announcement and placed 26th.[8]

Dream Maker results: Mentor's Evaluation: Rank 55 out of 62 Dream Chasers Mission 1: Rank 25 out of 44 Dream Chasers Mission 2: Rank 8 out of 28 Dream Chasers Mission 3: Rank 26 out of 28 Dream Chasers

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2012 Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman Guest Performer
2016 It's Showtime: Tawag ng Tanghalan as a contestant Season 1 (Daily Contender)
2020 I Can See Your Voice as a contestant Season 3 (Mystery Singer)
2021 It's Showtime: Tawag ng Tanghalan as a contestant Season 5 (Weekly Finalist)
2022–23 Dream Maker as a contestant Eliminated, Rank 26

Accolades
YearAward CeremonyAwardRef.
2019 Karaoke World Championships Viewer's Choice [9]
2021 2021 Gawad Parangal Best Singing Champion of the Year
2022 World Championships of Performing Arts 6 bronze medals [7]
2023 2022 Saludo Excellence Awards Most Promising Male Singer of the Year [10]

References
  1. "Anjo Sarnate; Biography". Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  2. Peters, Ed. "Why karaoke became loved the world over, and the singers who want to be the best". South China Morning Post. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  3. "Tawag ng Tanghalan: Anjo Ferdinand Sarnate: Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin". YouTube. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  4. "Anjo Sarnate, naagaw ang spotlight kay RJ". ABS-CBN. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  5. "Janine Berdin feat. May Vocals Pa • I Can See Your Voice PH". ABS-CBN Entertainment. November 1, 2020. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  6. Caoile, Gizelle. "Anjo Sarnate Wins Viewer's Choice Award at the Karaoke World Championships". When In Manila. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  7. "Team Philippines Shines At World Championships Of Performing Arts 2022". Asian Journal. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  8. Antonio, Josiah. "'Dream Maker': Vinci Malizon snatches top spot in 4th ranking; 16 hopefuls remain". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  9. "KWC Singers 2019". Karaoke World Championships. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  10. Vilchez, Cris. "Saludo Awards gives honor to outstanding leaders and talents". Village Pipol. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
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