It was Week 4 of the blind auditions on "La Voz Kids" Season 2 with singing hopefuls performing before the coaches for a spot on their team. The Telemundo singing competition hosted by Daisy Fuentes and Jorge Bernal has Prince Royce, Roberto Tapia and Natalia Jiménez as coaches assembling a team to go up against each other and have the winning voice. At the end of this first stage each team will have 18 singers that will be pitted against each other in the Battle Rounds that will then lead up to the live shows round. Last week nine kids got pushed forward to the second round, and this week nine more will have the opportunity to continue in the contest.
Prince Royce, the winning coach of Season 1 added three more voices to his team that now consists of 12 members. Ashley Romero (11) from Los Angeles, California of Salvadorian descent, Ashley enjoys the Regional Mexican genre and loves to sing romantic songs. When Roberto Tapia and Prince Royce turned their chairs simultaneously, Tapia told her that both of them have “deep feelings,” but Royce used his flirting tactics to convince her by saying, “I really need a girl like you for #TeamRoyce.” Juan Manuel Velez (8) from Houston, Texas. This Mariachi singer competed with his older brother who was not lucky enough to be chosen by the Coaches. In one of the most emotional performances of the night, they both showed unconditional love for each other. Only Prince Royce turned his red chair in his pursuit of a Regional Mexican singer. Daniel Casillas (11) from Chicago, Illinois. His father and great supporter gave him the stage name of “El Tordillo” (little horse). He likes to sing Regional Mexican songs. When the three Coaches turned their chairs, Natalia got down on her knees to plead him to join her team but Daniel picked Royce, who welcomed him as one more voice in support of his battle against Tapia.
Mr. Tapia is building up his team adding two more kids. Diego Revilla (14) from Maputo, Mozambique, who is of Nicaraguan/Peruvian descent, sang a pop song in English. Having lived in Africa since he was nine, he travelled across the world to show that music is a universal language. Royce and Natalia regretted not turning on time, while Tapia, the only one to press the button, bragged about his “wise” decision. Liza Morales (13) from Oakland, Florida; born and raised in New York of Dominican descent. She revealed she needs music “as the very air she breathes.” Her music not only gives her family great joy, but has helped her father – her personal hero – come out of a deep depression caused by his experience during the 9/11 tragedy. After her emotional presentation, only Tapia turned his chair, giving her a warm welcome to #TeamTapia.
Natalia Jimenez was the busiest coach last night that has added four more voices to her team. Gabriel Arredondo (15) from Aguada, Puerto Rico. He likes to sing pop music and wants to send a positive message to the youth with his music. He is inspired by the men in his family and said that uniting his family is what motivates him. The three Coaches turned during the last second of his presentation, getting the audience on their feet as Natalia said, “You have a great voice; I want your voice." Julyanna Fimbres (13) from Calexico, California. She is proud of her Mexican roots but loves to sing R&B. Her dream is to become a great artist. The three Coaches pressed the button describing her voice as bright, strong and versatile. She chose to go with Natalia, but first she asked the two male Coaches for a kiss and a hug. Xiarexis Garcia (10) Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. She likes pop music and used to sing Christian songs in church. She considers her family the most important thing in her life. Tapia was the first to turn his chair but she chose to go with Natalia, who loved the “color” of her voice. Yailenys Perez (13) from Hialeah, Florida. Born in Cuba, this young Cuban girl said that the opportunity to be in the competition was already a great accomplishment. Her joy was evident when both Natalia and Tapia asked her to join their teams. She took a chance by singing one of Natalia’s hit songs – a choice that kept her in the competition. "La Voz Kids" continues next Sunday at 8/7c p.m. on Telemundo with another blind auditions round.
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