Tawag ng Tanghalan Kids

rdf:langString Tawag ng Tanghalan Kids

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rdf:langString The Filipino Channel

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rdf:langString Tawag ng Tanghalan Kids was an amateur singing competition currently aired as a segment of the noontime show It's Showtime from March 13 to June 10, 2017. Dubbed as "Your all time favorite search for outstanding amateur talents", the competition is open to Filipino child contenders from Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. This is the only kids season for Tawag ng Tanghalan Franchise. Tawag ng Tanghalan Kids was the next season intended for young contenders ages 7 to 13 years. Auditions started on December 4, 2016 and on March 13, 2017, following the conclusion of the Tawag ng Tanghalan on March 11, 2017 held at Resorts World Manila. Its grand finale was held on June 10, 2017. Jhon Clyd Talili of Mindanao emerged as the grand champion for the kids edition that spanned for three months. Keifer Sanchez was declared runner-up, Mackie Empuerto finished as third place, Sheena Belarmino emerged as fourth place, and Francis Concepcion finished at fifth place. However, after an impromptu sing-off on a show went viral; Sanchez, Empuerto and Concepcion became international sensations and hugely popular trio collectively known as TNT Boys.