‘La Voz Kids’ Season 2 Episode 5 Recap: Blind Auditions Week 5 Give 10 Singers Opportunity To Reach Stardom

It was Week 5 of the blind auditions on "La Voz Kids" Season 2 and 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 ten more will have the opportunity to continue following their dream.

Natalia Jimenez added three more voices to her team which now consists of 15 members. Isaac Jimenez-Hernandez (13) from Rialto, California. He enjoys pop music and, along with his older brother, has been singing from an early age as part of a church choir. He dedicated his performance to his mother, who is his greatest inspiration and support. This boy, of Mexican origin, managed to make Natalia and Tapia turn their chairs, choosing to be part of #TeamNatalia. Celeste Lozano (11) from Laredo Texas and of Mexican descent, she loves to sing pop music. Celeste said that the Virgin of Guadalupe gave her the miracle of life, for she was “very sick even before she was born.” Natalia was the only one to turn her chair and was very excited to have her join #TeamNatalia, saying that Celeste’s performance had “impressed her very much, giving her goose bumps.” Gabriel Montañez (14) from Pine Hill, New Jersey. For this girl of Mexican origin, "singing is a gift." Her dream is to become a great artist and to help her family have a better life. The three Coaches pressed the button and the audience gave her a standing ovation. Overwhelmed with her voice, Natalia said, "Together we can achieve victory and win La Voz."

Team Tapia now has 15 members when Roberto Tapia added three more voices. Jackelyn Barrera (14) from Roma, Texas. This girl comes from a large family, united by the love of music. She likes to sing Rancheras, and that is why she chose #TeamTapia, although the three Coaches turned their chairs. Together, the audience and the Coaches cheered at the end of her performance, and Natalia said, "It is an honor to have you in any of the teams." Natalia Loya (12) from Downey, California, of Mexican descent. She likes Urban and Regional Mexican music. Her grandmother was a songwriter and her musical inspiration. In honor of her grandma, she sang a song by Rocio Durcal, a famed Spanish singer. The three Coaches turned and, after an intense battle between them, she chose #TeamTapia, feeling very confident with her choice. Besides her love of music, she is also very committed to "anti-bullying" causes. Jonathan Pagan (11) from Caguas, Puerto Rico. This charismatic and cheerful boy also enjoys sports. He loves to sing and dance tropical music and says that his grandmother was the one who discovered his talent for singing. Natalia did not turn her chair thinking that he was a girl, and like Royce, regretted her choice. Tapia happily said, "I was looking for a Puerto Rican singer just like you."

Prince Royce has almost filled up all his open slots and added four more voices to his team that now consists of 16 members. That leaves the bachata singer with only two remaining openings for next week. Karina Tirado (12) from Humacao, Puerto Rico. This girl whose dream is to become a great artist, likes to sing pop music and wept overwhelmed with emotion at the end of her performance. Karina, who was born with health problems, says that music is her "confidant" and wants to prove that anything is possible in life if you fight for it. The three Coaches turned, and while Natalia said that she sings “marvelously," it was Prince Royce and his usual charm that won Karina for his team. Jon Rivera (13) from Barranquitas, Puerto Rico. He likes to sing salsa and considers himself a humble guy, who finds joy in making people happy, helping others and being an example for other kids. During the last few seconds of his performance, Royce turned his chair saying that his “fans will give Jon great support," and Jon in turn said that Royce would help him become a “great artist like him."

Genesis Rodriguez (7) from Bell Gardens, California. Of Mexican origin, this young girl likes to sing pop music. The three Coaches turned their chairs and complemented her strong "artistic presence” before she decided to go with #TeamRoyce. Destiny Ron (15) from Waukegan, Illinois, likes Regional Mexican music. Last night was the first time she sang in front of a large audience and famous artists. Royce was the only Coach to turn and assured her that she is very talented. The Blind Auditions round end next Sunday when all coaches finish completing their 18-member teams. Prince Royce will be adding two more voices, while Roberto Tapia and Natalia Jimenez will add three more to their respective teams. "La Voz Kids" continues next Sunday at 8/7c p.m. on Telemundo with another blind auditions round.