WATCH: Pinoy singer’s astounding perfomance on X-Factor Australia | Inquirer Entertainment

WATCH: Pinoy singer’s astounding perfomance on X-Factor Australia

/ 06:09 PM October 11, 2016

Another Filipino singer has received adulation in an international competition as Andrew Mark Baris wowed the audience with a powerful rendition of James Brown’s “It’s a Man’s World.”

The 33-year-old, who entered with the stage name Miss Powers, earned the approval of the X Factor Australia’s  three judges—accomplished artists Adam Lambert, Guy Sebastian and Iggy Azalea—The Daily Mail reported.

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The Sydney-based performer started his enigmatic performance on a high note by showing off his dance moves—before jumping into a split, as he belted out his first notes.

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Aside from his surprising theatrics, the Philippines-born ballroom dancer and yoga teacher appeared to impress the judges with his amplified version of Brown’s gritty voice.

“American Idol” alumnus Lambert said he was amazed with Ms. Power’s split and added that he was truly entertained by his performance.

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Pop singer Sebastian, meanwhile, lauded his singing voice and described it as “hands down the best opening to any audition I’ve ever seen.”

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“Thanks for making me realize how not flexible I am,” he jokingly quipped.

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Female rapper Azalea was literally lost for words after what she had just witnessed.

“I expected a drag show where there was no vocal ability, but that was like…” she said, unable to finish her sentence in awe.

All three judges unanimously agreed to send him to the next round of the competition.  Khristian Ibarrola/rga

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