WATCH: Mackie Empuerto Sings “And I Am Telling You,” Makes It To Tawag Ng Tanghalan Kids Finals


Mackie Empuerto impressed the crowd for his performance on It’s Showtime’s singing competition “Tawag Ng Tanghalan.”

In an episode aired Monday, June 5, Mackie received a standing ovation for singing “And I Am Telling You” by Jennifer Hudson. He received a total score of 99.30 percent from the combined text and hurado’s votes.

Meanwhile, the remaining semifinalists John Clyd Talili, Sheena Belarminino, Shaina Mae Allaga and Kiefer Sanchez – Chandelier will be back on Wednesday or Thursday to secure a spot in the finals.

The 10-year-old singer from Metro Manila will be back on Saturday for Tawag Ng Tanghalan Kids Grand Finals.