''We Love OPM: The Celebrity Sing-Offs'' (stylized as ''We ♥ OPM: The Celebrity Sing-Offs'') is a Philippine
reality
Reality is the sum or aggregate of all that is real or existent within a system, as opposed to that which is only imaginary. The term is also used to refer to the ontological status of things, indicating their existence. In physical terms, r ...
music competition
A music competition is a public event designed to identify and award outstanding musical ensembles, soloists, composers, conductors and musicologists. Pop music competitions are music competitions which are held to find pop starlets.
Exampl ...
show on
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine Commercial broadcasting, commercial broadcast broadcast network, network tha ...
network hosted by
Anne Curtis
Anne Curtis-Smith(; born 17 February 1985) is a Filipino-Australian actress, model, television host, entrepreneur and recording artist. She is dubbed as the "''Multimedia Superstar''" for her talent and influence.
Curtis has received numerou ...
with Eric Nicolas and mentored by
Jay-R
Jay-R C. Reyes (born July 16, 1984) is a Filipino former professional basketball player who last played for the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters of the Philippine Basketball Association.
Professional career
Reyes was the youngest player in the 200 ...
,
Yeng Constantino
Josephine Eusebio Constantino-Asuncion (born December 4, 1988), professionally known as Yeng Constantino, is a Filipino pop rock singer-songwriter, occasional actress and host. She is referred to as the ''Philippines Pop Rock Royalty'' and ...
,
Nyoy Volante
Niño del Mar Coching Volante (born January 25, 1978), better known as Nyoy Volante, is a Filipino acoustic pop singer-songwriter and actor.
Early life and education
Volante was born on January 25, 1978, to parents Oliver Volante and Evangelin ...
,
KZ Tandingan,
Erik Santos
Rhoderick Ramos Santos (born October 10, 1982), more commonly known as Erik Santos, is a Filipino singer, actor, TV host, commercial model, and the first Grand Champion of the ABS-CBN singing competition '' Star in a Million Season 1'' in 2003 ...
and
Richard Poon
Richard Poon (born December 8, 1973) is a Filipino singer-songwriter and TV personality in the Philippines of Chinese descent.
He is a former member of the band U-Turn.
Early life
Poon was born on December 8, 1973, in Makati, Philippines. His ...
. It premiered on ABS-CBN nationwide and worldwide on
The Filipino Channel
The Filipino Channel, commonly known as TFC, is a 24-hour global subscription television network based in Daly City, California with studios in Redwood City, California and offices in Africa, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, UAE, Ethi ...
on May 14, 2016. It aired on ABS-CBN every Saturdays after ''
MMK'' and Sundays after ''
Rated K
''Rated Korina'' (formerly known as ''Rated K'') is a Philippine television newscast lifestyle and Magazine show produced by Brightlight Productions and associated by ABS-CBN, hosted by Korina Sanchez. It currently broadcast via Cignal TV's On ...
''.
Fresh from the success of
I Love OPM
''I Love OPM'' (stylized as ''I ♥ OPM: Original Pinoy Music'') is a Philippine reality music competition show on ABS-CBN network hosted by Anne Curtis and Eric Nicolas. It premiered on ABS-CBN and worldwide on The Filipino Channel on February ...
, this is the follow-up tribute to OPM. This time, they're giving tributes to OPM Icons.
After 10 weeks of completion,
Erik Santos
Rhoderick Ramos Santos (born October 10, 1982), more commonly known as Erik Santos, is a Filipino singer, actor, TV host, commercial model, and the first Grand Champion of the ABS-CBN singing competition '' Star in a Million Season 1'' in 2003 ...
' team Tres Kantos was named Grand CelebriTeam after garnering 80.45% of the combined OPM Icon and public's votes (online and text). Tres Kantos won ₱2,000,000 (about £32,375, €38,750, US$42,750), half of which they donated to their chosen beneficiary, Casa San Miguel Foundation.
Celebrity Mentors
*
Erik Santos
Rhoderick Ramos Santos (born October 10, 1982), more commonly known as Erik Santos, is a Filipino singer, actor, TV host, commercial model, and the first Grand Champion of the ABS-CBN singing competition '' Star in a Million Season 1'' in 2003 ...
- King of Teleserye, Prince of Pop & Movie Themesong
*
Jay-R
Jay-R C. Reyes (born July 16, 1984) is a Filipino former professional basketball player who last played for the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters of the Philippine Basketball Association.
Professional career
Reyes was the youngest player in the 200 ...
- King of R&B
*
KZ Tandingan - Soul Supreme
*
Nyoy Volante
Niño del Mar Coching Volante (born January 25, 1978), better known as Nyoy Volante, is a Filipino acoustic pop singer-songwriter and actor.
Early life and education
Volante was born on January 25, 1978, to parents Oliver Volante and Evangelin ...
- King of Acoustic Pop
*
Richard Poon
Richard Poon (born December 8, 1973) is a Filipino singer-songwriter and TV personality in the Philippines of Chinese descent.
He is a former member of the band U-Turn.
Early life
Poon was born on December 8, 1973, in Makati, Philippines. His ...
- Philippines' Crooner
*
Yeng Constantino
Josephine Eusebio Constantino-Asuncion (born December 4, 1988), professionally known as Yeng Constantino, is a Filipino pop rock singer-songwriter, occasional actress and host. She is referred to as the ''Philippines Pop Rock Royalty'' and ...
- Pop Rock Superstar
Guest Mentor(s)
*
Kyla Kyla may refer to:
*Kyla (given name), including a list of people with the name
** Kyla (Filipino singer) (born 1981), Filipino R&B singer
**Kyla (British singer)
Kyla Reid ( Smith; born 22 September 1983) is a British house music singer in the ...
- Queen of R&B (''Substitute for Jay R'') (Week 2, 4, 8 & 9)
CelebriTeams
Tres Kantos '' by
Erik Santos
Rhoderick Ramos Santos (born October 10, 1982), more commonly known as Erik Santos, is a Filipino singer, actor, TV host, commercial model, and the first Grand Champion of the ABS-CBN singing competition '' Star in a Million Season 1'' in 2003 ...
''
*Dominador Aviola aka Daddy D
*
Bugoy Drilon
*
Jovit Baldivino
Jovit Lasin Baldivino (October 16, 1993 – December 9, 2022) was a Filipino singer and actor. He was the first winner of the reality talent competition show ''Pilipinas Got Talent'' in 2010.
Early life
Jovit Baldivino came from a poor fami ...
O Diva '' by
KZ Tandingan''
*
Liezel Garcia
''Pinoy Dream Academy'' is a Philippine television program similar to '' Big Brother''. The second season began on June 14, 2008. Nikki Gil and Toni Gonzaga reprised their roles as hosts of the show, but Gonzaga now handled the main hosting plum ...
*
Emmanuelle Vera
Zoe Emmanuelle Camcam Vera (born November 17, 1994) is a Filipino singer-songwriter, actress and beauty queen.
Career 2010–2011: ''1DOL'' and ''Shoutout!''
Vera portrayed the antagonist character Diana Rosales in the musical television show ...
*
Klarisse De Guzman
Klarisse de Guzman (born September 6, 1991) is a Filipino singer and composer who rose to prominence after winning as the first-runner up of the first season of The Voice of the Philippines in 2013 and being crowned the winner of the third s ...
Hot Spots ''by
Jay-R
Jay-R C. Reyes (born July 16, 1984) is a Filipino former professional basketball player who last played for the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters of the Philippine Basketball Association.
Professional career
Reyes was the youngest player in the 200 ...
''
*
Markki Stroem
Marcello Angelo Stroem (born 21 March 1987), also known as Markki Stroem, is a Filipino-Norwegian finalist on ABS-CBN's Pilipinas Got Talent Season 1.
He finished his studies with merit and honors in the Glion Institute of Higher Education in ...
*Ryan Sy
*Alex Diaz
Power Chords ''by
Nyoy Volante
Niño del Mar Coching Volante (born January 25, 1978), better known as Nyoy Volante, is a Filipino acoustic pop singer-songwriter and actor.
Early life and education
Volante was born on January 25, 1978, to parents Oliver Volante and Evangelin ...
''
*
Kaye Cal
Karen Jade Cal (born February 11, 1989), professionally known as Kaye Cal, is a Filipino singer-songwriter who rose to popularity after becoming a grand finalist of the first season of the talent competition ''Pilipinas Got Talent'', in which she ...
*
Marlo Mortel
Jhann Marlowe Galman Pamintuan (born January 4, 1993), known professionally as Marlo Mortel, is a Filipino actor, TV host, musician, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur, who was best known for his role as Nicolo Angelo Cortez in the morning t ...
*
Marion Aunor
Marion Louise Aunor is a Filipina singer, songwriter and now a movie actress.
Early career
She began her career after winning third place in the 2013 Himig Handog. Aunor is a former contract recording artist for Star Music, and is now under Viva ...
Voice Next Door ''by
Richard Poon
Richard Poon (born December 8, 1973) is a Filipino singer-songwriter and TV personality in the Philippines of Chinese descent.
He is a former member of the band U-Turn.
Early life
Poon was born on December 8, 1973, in Makati, Philippines. His ...
''
*
Kyle Echarri
Kyle John Echarri (born June 20, 2003) is a Filipino-American singer and actor. He made his first television appearance at the age of eleven when he joined season 2 of ''The Voice Kids''. He has appeared in various films and television shows su ...
*
Bailey May
Bailey Thomas Cabello May (born 6 August 2002) is a Filipino-British singer, model, actor, dancer, and television personality. He first gained recognition through his Sean Kingston and Daniel Padilla covers. In 2015, he successfully auditioned ...
*
Juan Karlos Labajo
Juan Karlos "JK" Labajo (; born February 5, 2001) is a German-Filipino actor, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and television personality. He is co-managed by ABS-CBN's Star Magic and MCA Music Inc. (Philippines). He is currently the frontman of ...
Oh My Girls '' by
Yeng Constantino
Josephine Eusebio Constantino-Asuncion (born December 4, 1988), professionally known as Yeng Constantino, is a Filipino pop rock singer-songwriter, occasional actress and host. She is referred to as the ''Philippines Pop Rock Royalty'' and ...
''
*
Ylona Garcia
Ylona Jade Garcia(; born 28 February 2002) is a Filipino-Australian singer, songwriter and actress. Garcia made her breakthrough in the Philippines in 2015 when she became a part of the television series Pinoy Big Brother where she finished a ...
*Krissha Viaje
*
Alexa Ilacad
Alexandra Madarang Ilacad (born 26 February 2000), better known as Alexa Ilacad is a Filipino actress, singer, songwriter, host, dancer, vlogger and model. She appears in various commercials and shows of ABS-CBN Corporation, ABS-CBN, and is bes ...
Episodes
Week 1 (May 14 and 15, 2016)
OPM Icon:
Martin Nievera
Martin Ramon Razon Nievera (; born February5, 1962) is a Filipino-American singer and television host. In his career spanning more than three decades, Nievera has garnered eighteen platinum, five double platinum, three triple platinum, and one ...
Week 2 (May 21 and 22, 2016)
OPM Icon:
Sharon Cuneta
Sharon Gamboa Cuneta-Pangilinan ( , ; born January 6, 1966) is a Filipino actress, singer, television host, and socialite. Regarded as one of the most successful and highest-earning individuals in the Philippine entertainment industry, she has ...
-
*Guest Mentor
Week 3 (May 28 and 29, 2016)
OPM Icon:
Sonny Parsons with the rest of the
Hagibis
Week 4 (June 4 and 5, 2016)
OPM Icon:
Gary Valenciano
Edgardo Jose Santiago Valenciano (, born August 6, 1964), also known as Gary V., is a Filipino singer-songwriter, dancer, musician, actor, music producer and television host. Valenciano has released 39 albums, and won the Awit Award for "Bes ...
- *Guest Mentor
Week 5 (June 12, 2016)
Due to Saturday's episode being pre-empted to give way to the free TV premiere of
Heneral Luna
''Heneral Luna'' () is a 2015 Filipino historical biopic film depicting General Antonio Luna's leadership of the Philippine Revolutionary Army during the Philippine–American War. Directed by Jerrold Tarog and produced by Artikulo Uno Product ...
, the show only aired on Sunday and is composed of entirely duet performances.
*OPM Icon:
Rey Valera
Reynaldo Valera Guardiano, better known as Rey Valera (born 4 May 1954), is a Filipino singer, songwriter, music director, film scorer and television host. He wrote and produced songs that were recorded by various singers, most notably Sharon Cu ...
Week 6 (June 18 and 19, 2016)
*OPM Icon:
Rico J. Puno
Enrico de Jesus Puno (; February 13, 1953 – October 30, 2018), better known as Rico J. Puno (), was a Filipino singer, television host, actor, comedian and politician. He was considered as a music icon in the Philippines. He started the tren ...
Week 7 (June 25 and 26, 2016)
*OPM Icon:
Aegis
The aegis ( ; grc, αἰγίς ''aigís''), as stated in the ''Iliad'', is a device carried by Athena and Zeus, variously interpreted as an animal skin or a shield and sometimes featuring the head of a Gorgon. There may be a connection with a d ...
Week 8 (July 2 and 3, 2016)
*OPM Icon:
Vice Ganda
Jose Marie Borja Viceral (born March 31, 1976), popularly known as Vice Ganda (; ), is a Filipino comedian, talk show host, television presenter, actor, entrepreneur, and singer. He is a regular host on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show '' It' ...
- *Guest Mentor
Week 9 (July 9 and 10, 2016)
*OPM Icons:
Jim Paredes and
Boboy Garovillo
Jose Teves Garrovillo Jr. (born in Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte) Better simply known as Boboy Garrovillo, is a Filipino singer, composer, television host, and actor. He is known as one of the members of the popular musical trio APO Hiking Soci ...
of
APO Hiking Society
The Apolinario Mabini Hiking Society, later popularly known as APO Hiking Society, or simply APO, was a Filipino musical group and one of the pillars of Original Pilipino Music (Original Pilipino Music, OPM) composed of Danny Javier†, Jim Pa ...
- *Guest Mentor
Semi Finals (July 16, 2016)
The Semi-Finals were held live from the
Newport Performing Arts Theater
The Newport Performing Arts Theater (NPAT), also known as simply Newport Theater, is a performing arts center on the grounds of Newport World Resorts in Pasay, Metro Manila, the Philippines. It is a modern multi-purpose theater named after its l ...
in Resorts World Manila.
Juan Karlos Labajo
Juan Karlos "JK" Labajo (; born February 5, 2001) is a German-Filipino actor, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and television personality. He is co-managed by ABS-CBN's Star Magic and MCA Music Inc. (Philippines). He is currently the frontman of ...
, one of the members of Voice Next Door was not present due to being a housemate in
Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7.
*Opening song: Tagumpay Nating Lahat by
Lea Salonga
Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga (; born February 22, 1971), known professionally as Lea Salonga, is a Filipino singer, actress, and columnist. Nicknamed "Pride of the Philippines," she is best known for her roles in musical theatre, for supplyin ...
Performers: Celebriteams
*Other performance: Ang Himig Natin by
Juan de la Cruz Band
The Juan de la Cruz Band was a Filipino rock group formed in 1968, that pioneered what became known as Pinoy rock. Founding guitarist Wally Gonzalez credited his fellow founding member, drummer Edmund Fortuno (a.k.a. "Bosyo"), with having intro ...
Performers: Celebriteam Mentors
*OPM Icons: The Jukebox Queens (
Claire de la Fuente
Clarita "Claire" Crisostomo dela Fuente-de Guzman (; December 28, 1958 – March 30, 2021) was a Filipina singer. She achieved celebrity status in the late 1970s with the jukebox hit "Sayang" and was given the title "Asia's Sweetest Voice" beca ...
,
Eva Eugenio and
Imelda Papin
Imelda Arcilla Papin (born January 26, 1956) is a Filipino singer and politician. Dubbed the "Sentimental Songstress", Papin sang songs such as "Bakit (Kung Liligaya Ka sa Piling ng Iba)" and "Isang Linggong Pag-ibig".
Early life
Papin was bor ...
)
Grand Celebrity Sing Offs (July 17, 2016)
The Grand Celebrity Sing-Offs were held live from the
Newport Performing Arts Theater
The Newport Performing Arts Theater (NPAT), also known as simply Newport Theater, is a performing arts center on the grounds of Newport World Resorts in Pasay, Metro Manila, the Philippines. It is a modern multi-purpose theater named after its l ...
in Resorts World Manila. However, one of the mentors,
Richard Poon
Richard Poon (born December 8, 1973) is a Filipino singer-songwriter and TV personality in the Philippines of Chinese descent.
He is a former member of the band U-Turn.
Early life
Poon was born on December 8, 1973, in Makati, Philippines. His ...
was not present due to prior commitments.
Opening song: ''Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika'' by
Hajji Alejandro
Angelito Toledo "Hajji" Alejandro (born December 26, 1954) is a Filipino singer and actor Alaminos, Pangasinan, who was a major pop star in the 1970s and 1980s. Just like another OPM legend Basil Valdez, he came from the group Circus Band. H ...
Guest performer/s:
Mitoy Yonting
Michael Yonting (born January 5, 1970), more popularly known by his Stage name, screen name Mitoy Yonting, is a Filipino people, Filipino singer, comedian, actor, and lead vocalist for his band, The Draybers. Yonting rose to fame after winning t ...
,
Kean Cipriano
Kean Edward Uson Cipriano (born June 11, 1987 in Pasig City) is a Filipino singer, composer, actor, music video director, and musician. He is well known as the former vocalist of pop-rock band Callalily, and the founder of his own record label O ...
,
Mike Hanopol
Michael Abarico Hanopol (born April 10, 1946), also known as Mike Hanopol, is a Filipino rockLosorata, YugelMike Hanopol's lyrics of praise.(Entertainment)''Manila Bulletin'', Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp., March 28, 2005
Serenade song: ''Araw Gabi'' by
Regine Velasquez
Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez ( ; born April 22, 1970) is a Filipina singer, actress, and record producer. She is considered one of the most influential figures in Philippine popular culture and is known for her vocal range and beltin ...
Guest performer/s:
Sam Concepcion
Samuel Lawrence Lopez Concepcion (born October 17, 1992) is a Filipino singer, dancer, actor, VJ and host. Concepcion emerged as the winner for the Big Division of the first season of ''Little Big Star'' in April 2006. Concepcion currently h ...
,
Iñigo Pascual
Iñigo Dominic Lazaro Pascual (born September 14, 1997) is a Filipino actor, singer and songwriter. He is popularly known for his 2016 hit single, "Dahil Sa'yo", the first number one song on ''Billboard Philippines'' then-new Philippine Top 20 ...
&
I Love OPM
''I Love OPM'' (stylized as ''I ♥ OPM: Original Pinoy Music'') is a Philippine reality music competition show on ABS-CBN network hosted by Anne Curtis and Eric Nicolas. It premiered on ABS-CBN and worldwide on The Filipino Channel on February ...
's Grand Touristar
Yohan Hwang
Yohan Hwang, also known as Yohan King, (born November 27, 1995) is a South Korean singer based in Manila, Philippines. He rose to fame after joining and eventually winning the first season of ''I Love OPM''. Yohan later went on to perform a Kor ...
*OPM Icon:
Ryan Cayabyab
Raymundo Cipriano Pujante Cayabyab (born ; May 4, 1954), known professionally as Ryan Cayabyab, is a Filipino musician, composer and conductor. He was the Executive and Artistic Director for several years for the defunct San Miguel Foundation ...
Summary of Results
The table below shows the corresponding total hearts (♥) earned per week:
Legend
References
{{I Love OPM
ABS-CBN original programming
Philippine reality television series
2016 Philippine television series debuts
2016 Philippine television series endings
Filipino-language television shows