Yannie Basical is ‘Tawag ng Tanghalan’ Season 10 grand champion

Yannie Basical has been the named the grand champion of “Tawag ng Tanghalan” Season 10, making history as the first winner on the autism spectrum.

A contender from Balanga, Bataan representing Region 3, Basical garnered the highest score of 97.4% for his rendition of a Smokey Mountain medley that earned him a standing ovation from the “hurados” during the grand finals on Saturday, June 13.

As the newest “Tawag ng Tanghalan” grand champion, Yannie took home ₱1 million in cash, a trophy designed by Toym Imao, a management contract from ABS-CBN, a recording contract from ABS-CBN Music, and two round-trip tickets to any destination in Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

Season 10 hurados are composed of Ogie Alcasid, Darren Espanto, Erik Santos, Yeng Constantino, Klarisse de Guzman, Jed Madela, Marielle Montellano, Nyoy Volante, Bituin Escalante, Jonathan Manalo, Kyla, and JM Yosures.

From the very first round, Basical moved the hurados with his emotional rendition of “Wakas” by SB19, eventually edging out fellow finalists Charlie Palalisan, who placed second with 97.1%, and Jeanel Silvestre, who finished third with 95.1%, in the final showdown.

Palalisan received ₱200,000, while Silvestre won ₱100,000.

Meanwhile, other grand finalists Von Keirule, Will de Sosa, and Russian Ouano each received ₱20,000. /edv