Doble Kara 2020 is an edition of Eat Bulaga!'s unique singing competition for individuals who can sing equally well in both male and female voices while also dressed half-man and half-woman. The segment premiered on 2 March 2020 and concluded on 7 March 2020.
The week-long competition was one of the 15 Tatak Eat Bulaga! segments revived as part of the noontime show's 40th anniversary celebration.[1] The short-lived and rapid-fire revival of the segments aimed to give the new generation of Filpinos an opportunity to experience the show's several iconic and original contests. Winners were scheduled to face off in the Tatak Eat Bulaga! Grand Showdown in mid-2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic postponed the final competition indefinitely.
Renz "Victoria" Perez, the 30-year-old singer from Cavite City, Cavite, was hailed as the grand winner at the end of the competition. He impressed the audience with his rendition of the 1994 soundtrack "Forever" by the Filipino band Passage.
Overview
Auditions
The contest was open to both men and women 18 years old or above who have the ability to sing in both male and female voices and switch instantly from one to the other. As part of their performance, one-half of their body is dressed in male clothing, while the other half is dressed in female clothing. Auditions were held at APT Studios.
Daily rounds
The daily rounds occurred from 2 to 5 March 2020. Each episode featured two new contestants who competed against one another with their two-in-one vocal performances. The contestants repeatedly turned to the side of their body that matches the male and female singing voices that they are switching between.
After each performance, the hosts interviewed the contestants briefly and then gave them an easy challenge, usually acting out a social scenario involving both of their male and female counterparts.
Winners received ₱25,000 and advanced to the grand finals of the competition.
Grand finals
The grand finals took place on Saturday, 7 March 2020. Paolo Ballesteros, Pauleen Luna, Alden Richards, and Wally Bayola served as the hosts of the event. Four grand finalists competed against one another, showcasing their level-up vocal performances in the final round of the competition.
The panel of judges included stand-up comedian Anton Diva, singer Renz Verano, and international theater actress Aicelle Santos. The criteria for judging were as follows:
- 60% – Doble galing sa kantahan
- 30% – Doble kara character
- 10% – Doble appeal
Renz "Victoria" Perez of Cavite City, Cavite took home the grand prize of ₱100,000 after being hailed as the grand winner at the end of the event. After the competition, he was slated to compete against the winners of other revived segments in the Tatak Eat Bulaga! Grand Showdown. However, the final competition was postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Roldan Bonayon of Guinobatan, Albay emerged as the first runner-up and received ₱20,000.
Hosts
The following hosts were involved in the presentation of the segment at some point in its week-long run.
Contestants
A total of eight contestants competed in the 2020 edition of Doble Kara. The following table sorts them alphabetically based on their last names.
Contestant | Age | Origin |
---|---|---|
Roldan Bonayon | 30 | Guinobatan, Albay |
Ram de Leon | 41 | Quezon City |
Resty Torres Ferran | 25 | Antipolo, Rizal |
Andi "Budamoh" Ilandag | 47 | Binangonan, Rizal |
Russel Lim | 36 | Sampaloc, Manila |
Marijun Pepito | 24 | Las Piñas City |
Renz "Victoria" Perez | 30 | Cavite City, Cavite |
Justine Tan | 36 | Puerto Princesa |
Results
Daily rounds
The daily rounds took place from 2 to 5 March 2020. Each round featured two new contestants who competed against one another with their two-in-one vocal performances. The contestants repeatedly turned to the side of their body that matches the male and female singing voices that they are switching between. Winners advanced to the grand finals.
Date | Contestant | Age | Origin | Song | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Monday 2 March 2020 |
Andi "Budamoh" Ilandag | 47 | Binangonan, Rizal | "One Moment in Time" | Eliminated |
Renz Perez | 30 | Cavite City, Cavite | "Endless Love" | Advanced | |
Tuesday 3 March 2020 |
Roldan Bonayon | 30 | Guinobatan, Albay | "When I Fall in Love" | Advanced |
Resty Torres Ferran | 25 | Antipolo, Rizal | "Broken Vow" | Eliminated | |
Wednesday 4 March 2020 |
Ram de Leon | 41 | Quezon City | "How Do You Keep...Music Playing" | Eliminated |
Justine Tan | 36 | Puerto Princesa | "Iisa Pa Lamang" | Advanced | |
Thursday 5 March 2020 |
Russel Lim | 36 | Sampaloc, Manila | "Sinta" | Eliminated |
Marijun Pepito | 24 | Las Piñas City | "Ikaw at Ako" | Advanced |
Grand finals
The grand finals occurred on Saturday, 7 March 2020. Four grand finalists competed against one another, showcasing their level-up performances in the final round of the competition. In the end, Renz "Victoria" Perez of Cavite City, Cavite was hailed as the grand winner of the competition.
Contestant | Age | Origin | Song |
---|---|---|---|
Renz Perez | 30 | Cavite City, Cavite | "Forever" |
Roldan Bonayon | 30 | Guinobatan, Albay | "I Want to Spend My Lifetime Loving You" |
Justine Tan | 36 | Puerto Princesa | "Ikaw Lamang" |
Marijun Pepito | 24 | Las Piñas City | "Tagpuan" |
Contestant | Age | Origin | Result | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Renz Perez | 30 | Cavite City, Cavite | Grand winner | |
Roldan Bonayon | 30 | Guinobatan, Albay | First runner-up |
References
- ↑ 40th anniversary celebration ng 'Eat Bulaga,' napuno ng pasasalamat at big announcements, 30 July 2019, GMA News.