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Dylan Genicera reveals 2 things she wants to learn from Coach KZ

Dylan Genicera reveals 2 things she wants to learn from Coach KZ

Mary Ann Bardinas

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Certified contesera Dylan Genicera from Pagbilao, Quezon was able to hit not just one, but two of her goals during her The Voice Kids Season 5 stint as she didn’t only make it through the blind audition, but she also became part of her ultimate idol KZ Tandingan’s Team Supreme.

Her parents were actually expecting to have a baby boy when they had her, so the only name they prepared was “Dylan.” This has made her the object of attention of people who finds it bizarre, but she already got used to it.

She was only two years old when she learned how to sing, which she inherited from her father who also possesses vocal talent. Her Mommy Jocelyn recalled that she was 6 when she started to sing in school programs, while she was 8 when she joined her first-ever singing contest, in which she was hailed as the champion.

This inspired and encouraged her to join more competitions, including The Voice Kids, wherein the 11-year-old rocker rendition of Sampaguita’s “Usok” absolutely impressed Coach KZ and made her become the last artist to fill the remaining vacant seat in Team Supreme. She wasn’t able to contain her delight when she turned for her since she’s her ultimate idol.

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In her The Voice Kids DigiTV guesting, Dylan reiterated to host Jeremy G and guest co-host Lorraine Galvez that she got her singing talent from her father, who guides and even joins her in singing during her rehearsals.

When asked how she felt while onstage, she recalled: “Bago po ako mag-perform, sobrang kinakabahan po ako at excited. Nanginginig po ako sa kaba. Pero no’ng [tumapak] na po ako sa entablado, ang nasa isip ko na lang po ay i-feel ‘yong kanta at i-enjoy. Kaya nagulat po talaga ako na umikot po sa akin ‘yong idol ko.”

Since she’s the one who last made it to Team Supreme, she enthused how immensely proud she is of herself for being the last one to fill the team of her ultimate idol. With regards to what she’s looking forward to learn from Coach KZ, she revealed that it would be to enhance her stage presence and to unleash her being a swagger. She even demonstrated a sample of the kind of swag that she would want to showcase during the battle rounds.

Show your support to our promising young artists like Dylan by not missing an episode of The Voice Kids Season 5, Saturdays and Sundays, on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z, and TV5.

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From Kidlots to UD4: John Prats reminisces his meaningful "ASAP" journey

From Kidlots to UD4: John Prats reminisces his meaningful "ASAP" journey

Liezel Dela Cruz

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There are shows that John Prats considers home, and one of them is "ASAP," which has seen him grow not just as a performer but as a person. Those who have been tuning in since "ASAP"'s launch in 1995 will probably remember that John was already part of the program as a child star. Yes, that was 1995, which means he can proudly call himself one of the show’s OGs.

Now, as "ASAP" celebrates its 30th anniversary, John is ready for his ultimate homecoming. He looks back at the journey that shaped him onstage as a performer, and now, as a director behind the camera.



As John recalls, he and his "Ang TV" (the iconic ABS-CBN kiddie gag show) batchmates became regular "ASAP" guest performers as soon as the show premiered. The "Ang TV" boys formed the group Kidlots , while the girls were called Kidlettes.“No’ng nagsimula ang 'ASAP,' nando’n na kami,” he reminisced, adding that he still vividly remembers the show being telecast from the Delta Theater at the time, before it eventually moved to one of ABS-CBN’s studios, with its original hosts Martin Nievera, Pops Fernandez, Ariel Rivera, and Dayanara Torres. 

John described his “ASAP” journey as an extensive one because he never really left for long. He was there for its first two decades, evolving through different eras along with the show. 

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After his Kidlots days, "ASAP" paired John with Carlo Aquino and Stefano Mori in JCS, the trio band that made young girls go gaga in the '90s. A quick search on the internet would reveal just how big JCS was—so much so that they even released their own songs, with John on drums, Carlo on vocals and guitar, and Stefano on bass. But before becoming a full-fledged singing trio, they actually started out in ASAP’s dance segments.

When JCS disbanded, John still stayed with "ASAP," this time as a regular alongside his then-love team partner, Heart Evangelista, in the early 2000s.

He also became part of "ASAP Fanatic," the show's youth-oriented spin-off that served as a platform for ABS-CBN’s rising stars. Some of his batchmates there were Star Circle Quest Season 1 alums like Hero Angeles, Sandara Park, Joross Gamboa, Roxanne Guinoo, and Melissa Ricks. Luis Manzano and Geoff Eigenmann were among the hosts back then.

John had to temporarily step away from "ASAP" when he joined "Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition" in 2006. But as soon as his PBB stint wrapped up, he made a quick comeback, this time with his new title: Dance Floor Dynamite. Alongside Shaina Magdayao, Rayver Cruz, and Maja Salvador, they formed the electrifying dance group UD4 (Ultimate Dance 4) and became a staple in the Supahdance segment.

In 2009, John had to bid "ASAP" farewell for good as he moved on to join the second season of "Banana Split" (later "Banana Sundae"). It was truly a remarkable journey—one that saw him grow from a child star into the man he is today. And through it all, he remains grateful for how "ASAP" shaped him, especially in honing his confidence, "Kasi isipin mo, sumasayaw ka every Sunday in front of maraming tao sa live audience. Doon talaga na-build 'yung confidence ko."

"ASAP" will always be family to him. He will never forget the memories, from rehearsals to performances, especially the tours both here and abroad.

Now, from being onstage to calling the shots behind the scenes, John carries everything he learned from "ASAP" into his new role, "Lahat ng experiences, lahat natutunan ko sa 'ASAP,' baon ko naman ngayon sa pagiging live and concert director ko. Ang dami ko palang natutunan na hindi ko na-realize until nag-direkako."

"I will never ever forget 'ASAP.'"

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