JM Yosures
Jann Mar Padasas Yosures (born June 30, 1996), known professionally as JM Yosures, is a Filipino singer and recording artist. He rose to fame after winning the fourth season of It's Showtime's Tawag ng Tanghalan in 2021.[1] His rendition of the Maalaala Mo Kaya theme song, was the third and final version to be used by the show before its conclusion.[2]
JM Yosures | |
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| Birth name | Jann Mar Padasas Yosures |
| Born | June 30, 1996 Quezon City, Philippines |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Labels | Star Magic (2021–present) Star Music (2021–present) |
Biography
JM Yosures was born on June 30, 1996, in Quezon City, Philippines. He is the only child of his biological father—whom he has not met—and his mother, Mylin Padasas, whom was married to Judy Yosures. His biological father left him when he was still an infant.[3] He completed his elementary education in San Juan Elementary School in Quezon City, then subsequently he and his family moved to Taguig City, which eventually he transferred to Kapt. Jose Cardones Memorial Elementary School. He finished his secondary education in Taguig Science High School, and his tertiary education in University of the Philippines Diliman with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, which he was a scholar of DOST (Department of Science and Technology).[3][4]
He has noted as Sarah Geronimo, SB19, Gary Valenciano, Sam Smith, Bruno Mars, and Adele as his favorite musical artists.[4]
Career
Prior to his later triumph, he tried to audition at The Voice, The Clash, Pinoy Big Brother, and Idol Philippines, but was not accepted.[4]
Tawag ng Tanghalan
On February 6, 2021, after the three-week-long Resbakbakan rounds, Yosures was one of the nine finalists to compete for the title of being the Grand Champion of the show's fourth season. He performed a medley of Lady Gaga's songs, namely "Million Reasons", "I'll Never Love Again", and "You and I", which garnered the highest amalgamated score of 89.5% from the judges and public's votes. He was awarded with a prize money of ₱1 million, a recording contract with Star Music, a management contract with Star Magic, a brand new house and lot from Lessandra worth ₱2 million, and a trophy.[5][6][7]
| Week | Theme | Song | Original Artist | Date | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 4 Week 7 | n/a | "Take Me to Church" | Hozier | August 28, 2020 | 94.3 | Advanced in Round 2 (Highest combined score) |
| "Leaves" | Ben&Ben | 93.8 | Advanced to Weekly Finals | |||
| Season 4 Weekly Finals 7 | n/a | "Come Together" | The Beatles | August 29, 2020 | 90.3 | Advanced in Round 2 |
| "Dancing On My Own" | Calum Scott | 93.8 | Advanced to Quarter Finals |
| Week | Theme | Song | Original Artist | Date | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 4 Quarter Finals 2 | Round 1: Greatest Love | "Piece by Piece" | Kelly Clarkson | November 30, 2020 | 95.7 | Advanced (highest combined score) |
| Round 2: Klasik Kantahan | "Bulong ng Damdamin" | Marissa | December 1, 2020 | 96.2 | Advanced (highest combined score) | |
| Round 3: Hugot Songs | "Tilaluha" | SB19 | December 2, 2020 | 95.7 | Advanced | |
| Round 4: Icon Hits | "Baby One More Time" | Britney Spears | December 3, 2020 | 96.2 | Advanced | |
| Round 5: Kapamilya Hits | "On the Wings of Love" | Kyla | December 4, 2020 | 94.7 | Advanced | |
| Round 6: QuaranTunes | "Skyfall" | Adele | December 5, 2020 | 99.0 | Advanced |
| Week | Theme | Song | Original Artist | Date | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 4 Semifinals | Day 1 and 2: Heart Tatak | "Ordinary People" | John Legend | January 5, 2021 | 95.7 | Advanced (highest combined score) |
| Day 3 and 4: Kabog | "Problem" | Ariana Grande | January 6, 2021 | 96.0 | Advanced (highest combined score) | |
| Day 5: Hurados' Choice | "I'd Do Anything for Love" | Meat Loaf | January 8, 2021 | 95.6 | Advanced | |
| Day 6: Awit ng Buhay | "7 Years" | Lukas Graham | January 9, 2021 | 95.7 | Advanced to the Grand Finals |
| Week | Theme | Song | Original Artist | Date | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 4 Grand Finals | Round 1: Journey Song | "Go Up" | SB19 | February 2, 2021 | 99.08% | Advanced (highest combined score) |
| Round 2: Fight Song | "Sandalan" | 6cyclemind | February 3, 2021 | 96.60% | Advanced (highest combined score) | |
| Round 3: Now or Never Song | "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" | James Brown | February 5, 2021 | 99.30% | Advanced to Top 6 | |
| Top 6 (Dream Song) | "The House of the Rising Sun" | The Animals | February 6, 2021 | 97.5 | Advanced to Final 3 | |
| Top 6 (Medley Song) | "Million Reasons/I'll Never Love Again/You and I" | Lady Gaga | 89.5% | Grand Champion |
Discography
| Year | Album/Film/Show | Song Title | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Love Kita Pinas, collaboration with Zephanie and Kritiko | Tara Tena | Star Music[8] |
| Raise Your Flag | |||
| 2022 | PANATA | PANATA | Star Music |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Himig Handog 11th Edition[9] | Live Interpreter | Kapamilya Channel, A2Z |
| Tawag ng Tanghalan (season 4)[6] | Grand Champion | ||
| 2021–present | ASAP Natin 'To[10] | Guest Performer | Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5 |
| 2021 | It's Showtime[6] | Guest Performer | Kapamilya Channel, A2Z |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mikropono[4] | Himself/Guest | ||
| Iba 'Yan | Guest Performer | ||
| Magandang Buhay | Himself/Guest |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Details | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Himig Handog[9] | Best Song | Live Performance/Interpreter | Won, 4th place |
| LionhearTV[11] | Emerging artists will rise to fame | Via RAWR Pulse Poll | Nominated | |
| Tawag ng Tanghalan (season 4)[6] | Grand Champion | Won | ||
References
- Chua, Kane Errol (February 10, 2021). "JM Yosures is TNT 4 grand champion". Philstar. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- "TNT Champ JM Yosures is the t voice of Maalaala Mo Kaya theme song | ABS-CBN Entertainment".
- "JC Alcantara, bibida sa 'MMK' bilang TNT grand winner JM Yosures". ABS-CBN News. May 21, 2021. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- "Rappler Talk Entertainment: Ambition and inspiration with JM Yosures and JC Alcantara". Rappler. May 20, 2021. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- Basco &, Dumaual (February 6, 2021). "JM Yosures named 'Tawag ng Tanghalan' champion in worldwide-trending finale". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- Plaza, Gerry (February 6, 2021). "JM Yosure's triumphant Huling Tapatan journey to becoming TNT Grand Champion". Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- Choa, Kane Errol. "JM Yosures is TNT 4 grand champion". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
- "WATCH: Zephanie, JM Yosures, Kritiko in pop collab to urge voter's registration". ABS-CBN News. May 25, 2021. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- "Cornerstone artists bag major awards at Himig 11th edition". Cornerstone Entertainment. March 21, 2021. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- "New 'TNT' champion JM Yosures kinanta ang 'Go Up' ng SB19 sa 'ASAP'". ABS-CBN News. February 7, 2021. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- "Who Among the Emerging Artists will Rise to Fame?". LionhearTV. Retrieved June 15, 2021.