Lola's Playlist (LP) is a retro-themed competition for aspiring child singers who could sing old jukebox hits from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. The segment premiered on 16 May 2016 and concluded on 13 August 2016. It is a subsegment of Juan for All, All for Juan: Bayanihan of d' Pipol.
The segment premiered on the 10th monthsary of AlDub. Lola's Playlist was interwoven into the storyline of Kalyeserye as a contest to entertain the sad Lola Nidora who was missing Alden and Maine while they were shooting scenes for their film Imagine You and Me in Como, Italy. The segment continued even after the return of AlDub and lasted for three months.
Ten-year-old Francis Aglabtin of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan emerged as the the ultimate champion of the competition. His winning song was the 1965 song "Unchained Melody" by the American musical duo The Righteous Brothers.
After the competition, four of the five championship finalists—Francis Aglabtin, Joshua Torino, Joshua Lumbao, and Benidict Aboyme—appeared regularly on the noontime show as a resident singing group. As their popularity further rose, the four championship finalists became known a quartet known as the Broadway Boys. Soon, they were given an opportunity to sing with various respected Filipino music icons in a weekly mini-concert segment titled Broadway Boys in Concert.
A second edition titled Lola's Playlist: Beat the Champion began on September 2016. Unlike before, contestants could dethrone the current defending champion and eventually be inducted into the contest's Hall of Fame. The second edition started with Francis Aglabtin as the first defending champion.
Overview
Registration and audition
The singing competition was open to children twelve years old or under who could perform classic songs from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Auditions were held at the Broadway Centrum. Alternatively, audition videos may be submitted to an email address provided during the telecast. Those who met the requirements were contacted by the noontime show.
Daily rounds
The daily rounds were held on weekdays and were collaboratively presented by the studio hosts and the characters of Kalyeserye.
Each daily round featured two new child contestants who performed their song choice in front of the audience. The contestants were dressed in retro-inspired outfits and the stage was made to look like a vintage jazz lounge.
The Dabarkads hosts served as the judges of the contest. The winners of the daily rounds received a cash prize of ₱20,000 and advanced to the weekly finals of the competition. Announcement of the daily winner was made at the end of Kalyeserye.
Weekly finals
The weekly finals occurred on either Saturdays or Mondays. Contestants who won in the daily rounds competed against each other in the weekly finals. Although they were able to pick a different song, most contestants chose to perform the same song that they used in the daily rounds.
In addition to the Dabarkads hosts, an older guest celebrity joined the panel of judges. Celebrities who judged the competition included Pilita Corrales, Tirso Cruz III, Eddie Gutierrez, Celia Rodriguez, and Ces Quesada. The criteria for judging were as follows:
- 40% – Voice quality and tone
- 40% – Timing and mastery of lyrics
- 20% – Stage presence
The winners received ₱50,000 and advanced to the qualifying rounds.
Qualifying rounds
The qualifying rounds occurred from 28 June to 30 June 2016. The six winners from the weekly finals were narrowed down into four finalists in a three-day vocal battle against one another. Two finalists competed each day. The contestants had an option to perform the same song or a new one. The winners advanced to the grand finals.
Wildcard rounds
The wildcard round was held from 1 July to 8 July 2016. Several contestants who were eliminated in previous rounds were given the opportunity to compete in the segment once again. Two contestants performed each day.
The wildcard winners were narrowed down into three finalists in their own wildcard qualifying rounds. The three wildcard winners joined the other regular regular qualifying round winners in the week-long grand finals.
Grand finals
The seven grand finalists battled against each other in the week-long grand finals, which occurred from 18 July to 22 July 2016. Two contenders performed each day. The Dabarkads hosts judged the performances of the contenders, while a final guest celebrity joined the panel of judges.
Eliminated contestants in the first few days of the grand finals—Narcylyn Esguerra, Kate Francesca Campo, and Joshua Torino—were given second chances after losing to their original opponents. This was also to compensate for one finalist's lack of partner because of the odd number of competitors.
The five winners advanced to the championship round. The featured guest celebrity judge of the day became the mentor of the each winner for the rest of the competition. Celebrities who judged the competition and became mentors included Dulce, Raymond Lauchengco, Gino Padilla, Claire dela Fuente, and Rachel Alejandro.
Championship rounds
From 25 July to 5 August 2016, the five finalists, also known as the Elite Circle of Five, competed against one another in the two-week-long championship rounds by earning the most number of stars for their performances. The championship round was formatted like a round-robin tournament in which each contestant met and competed against all other contestants in turn. Every contestant was given four chances to win and earn stars. The competing finalists performed the songs of the featured artist of the day.
Eat Bulaga! hosts Allan K, Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon were included in the panel of judges along with two guest celebrity judges. The guests for the first week were musical director Moy Ortiz and singer Pilita Corrales, while the celebrity guests for the second week were singer Aicelle Santos and voice coach Annie Quintos.
The three finalists with the most number of stars advanced the to the final part of the competition, dubbed as Ultimate Battle of the Champions. Joshua Torino became the first finalist to receive three stars.
Tiebreaker round
Because four contestants—Francis Aglabtin, Narcylyn Esguerra, Joshua Lumbao, and Benidict Aboyme—each received two stars at the end of the round-robin tournament, a tiebreaker round became necessary to determine the two finalists that would join Joshua Torino in the next round. The tiebreaker was held on Saturday, 6 August 2016.
The panel of judges included singer Jam Morales, actor Hajji Alejandro, and theater actor Robert Seña. The contestants sang one of the songs that they selected for their previous championship round performances.
In the end, Francis Aglabtin and Benidict Aboyme were declared as the winners that would move on to the final part of the competition.
Ultimate Battle of the Champions
The Ultimate Battle of the Champion was held on Saturday, 13 August 2016. It was hosted by Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon. The contenders for the ultimate battle were Francis Aglabtin, Joshua Torino, and Benidict Aboyme.
The panel of judges for the first round included actress Pops Fernandez, singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid, and film superstar Nora Aunor. Lola Nidora (played by Wally Bayola) joined the panel in the second round. The criteria for judging were as follows:
- 50% – Voice quality and musicality
- 30% – Vocal projection and interpretation
- 20% – Stage presence and audience impact
The Ultimate Battle of the Champions was divided into two rounds.
In the first round, each of the contenders must perform his song choice. At the end of the round, one of the contenders was eliminated and only two moved on to the next round. The two finalists who advanced to the next round were Francis Aglabtin and Benidict Aboyme.
In the second round, the two contenders performed the same song by providing their own rendition of the musical piece. The song choice was the 1955 hit song "Unchained Melody" by American singer Todd Duncan. The contestants were judged by their voice quality, vocal projection and interpretation, stage presence, and audience impact. Ten-year-old Francis Aglabtin of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan was named as the ultimate grand champion of Lola's Playlist. He received a vintage-style microphone trophy and ₱300,000 in cash prize.
After the competition, judge Ogie Alcasid then invited Benidict Aboyme and Francis Aglabtin to perform on his Ayokong Tumanda birthday concert on 26–27 August 2016.
Four of the five contenders from the "Elite Circle of Five" also started appearing regularly on the noontime show as a resident singing group. Francis Aglabtin, Benidict Aboyme, Joshua Torino, and Joshua Lumbao became a quartet known as the Broadway Boys.
Hosts
Below is a list of hosts who have handled the segment at some point in its run. This includes main, co-, substitute, and one-time presenters.
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Results
Daily rounds and weekly finals
The daily rounds were held on weekdays and were collaboratively presented by the studio hosts and the characters of Kalyeserye. Each daily round featured two new child contestants who performed their song choice in front of the audience. The winners advanced to the weekly finals of the competition.
The weekly finals occurred on either Saturdays or Mondays. Contestants who won in the daily rounds competed against each other in the weekly finals. Although they were able to pick a different song, most contestants chose to perform the same song that they used in the daily rounds. Winners advanced to the qualifying rounds.
Week of 16 May–21 May
Date | Contestant | Age | Origin | Song | Result |
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Monday 16 May 2016 |
Ma. Viatres Tan | 11 | Batangas City, Batangas | "This Is My Life" | Eliminated |
John Carlo Comendador | 11 | Calamba, Laguna | "Happy" | Winner | |
Tuesday 17 May 2016 |
Andre Yeouseff Tamura | 11 | Antipolo, Rizal | "Fly Me to the Moon" | Eliminated |
Peter Angelo Echaluce | 10 | Polangue, Albay | "All My Loving" | Winner | |
Wednesday 18 May 2016 |
John Benedick Taa | 12 | Tanauan, Batangas | "Delilah" | Winner |
John Cedric Ramirez | 11 | Binangonan, Rizal | "Unchained Melody" | Eliminated | |
Thursday 19 May 2016 |
Nhar Kenjie De Jesus | 11 | Hagonoy, Bulacan | "Music and Me" | Eliminated |
Krystle Faith Campos | 11 | Calamba, Laguna | "Proud Mary" | Winner | |
Friday 20 May 2016 |
Kristel Angelique Belo | 9 | Sto. Tomas, Batangas | "Hopelessly Devoted to You" | Winner |
Anjaneica Enriquez | 11 | Bacoor, Cavite | "Paper Roses" | Eliminated | |
Saturday 21 May 2016 WEEKLY FINALS |
John Carlo Comendador | 11 | Calamba, Laguna | "Happy" | Winner |
Peter Angelo Echaluce | 10 | Polangue, Albay | "All My Loving" | Eliminated | |
John Benedick Taa | 12 | Tanauan, Batangas | "Delilah" | Eliminated | |
Krystle Faith Campos | 11 | Calamba, Laguna | "Proud Mary" | Eliminated | |
Kristel Angelique Belo | 9 | Sto. Tomas, Batangas | "Hopelessly Devoted to You" | Eliminated |
Week of 23 May–28 May
Date | Contestant | Age | Origin | Song | Result |
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Monday 23 May 2016 |
Crissel Ignacio | 10 | Cainta, Rizal | "I'll Never Love This Way Again" | Eliminated |
Alfred Balicat | 12 | Marikina City | "One Day in Your Life" | Winner | |
Tuesday 24 May 2016 |
Francine Daphny Mandin | 12 | Quezon City | "Dancing Queen" | Eliminated |
Kate Francesca Campo | 9 | Cardona, Rizal | "Killing Me Softly with His Song" | Winner | |
Wednesday 25 May 2016 |
Mikhaela Sevillana | 10 | Makati City | "You" | Winner |
Michaela Jewel Nabella | 11 | Morong, Rizal | "Chiquitita" | Eliminated | |
Thursday 26 May 2016 |
Venice Jimenez | 9 | Las Piñas City | "Smile" | Winner |
Grant Aaron Orna | 10 | Caloocan City | "Diana" | Eliminated | |
Friday 27 May 2016 |
Noah Anderson | 12 | Mandaluyong City | "I Want You Back" | Winner |
Brigitta Marilla | 12 | Parañaque City | "Through the Eyes of Love" | Eliminated | |
Saturday 28 May 2016 WEEKLY FINALS |
Alfred Balicat | 12 | Marikina City | "One Day in Your Life" | Eliminated |
Kate Francesca Campo | 9 | Cardona, Rizal | "Killing Me Softly with His Song" | Winner | |
Mikhaela Sevillana | 10 | Makati City | "You" | Eliminated | |
Venice Jimenez | 9 | Las Piñas City | "Smile" | Eliminated | |
Noah Anderson | 12 | Mandaluyong City | "I Want You Back" | Eliminated |
Week of 30 May–4 June
Date | Contestant | Age | Origin | Song | Result |
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Monday 30 May 2016 |
Alexa Nicole Salcedo | 6 | Pasig City | "(They Long to Be) Close to You" | Winner |
Basti Santos | 8 | Mexico, Pampanga | "Sway" | Eliminated | |
Tuesday 31 May 2016 |
Reign Basa | 11 | Bacolor, Pampanga | "Paano" | Eliminated |
Princess Gonzales | 11 | Quezon City | "Touch Me in the Morning" | Winner | |
Wednesday 1 June 2016 |
Joshua Lumbao | 9 | Baguio City | "Can't Help Falling in Love" | Winner |
Jenica Mae Mores | 10 | Sariaya, Quezon | "I Won't Last a Day Without You" | Eliminated | |
Thursday 2 June 2016 |
Samantha Barlam | 10 | San Ildefonso, Bulacan | "Diamonds are Forever" | Winner |
Abel Awit | 12 | Rodriguez, Rizal | "One Day in Your Life" | Eliminated | |
Friday 3 June 2016 |
Faith Losito | 10 | Bacoor, Cavite | "Home" | Eliminated |
Narcylyn Esguerra | 10 | San Pedro, Laguna | "I (Who Have Nothing)" | Winner | |
Saturday 4 June 2016 WEEKLY FINALS |
Alexa Nicole Salcedo | 6 | Pasig City | "(They Long to Be) Close to You" | Eliminated |
Princess Gonzales | 11 | Quezon City | "Touch Me in the Morning" | Eliminated | |
Joshua Lumbao | 9 | Baguio City | "Born Free" | Eliminated | |
Samantha Barlam | 10 | San Ildefonso, Bulacan | "Diamonds are Forever" | Eliminated | |
Narcylyn Esguerra | 10 | San Pedro, Laguna | "I (Who Have Nothing)" | Winner |
Week of 6 June–11 June
Date | Contestant | Age | Origin | Song | Result |
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Monday 6 June 2016 |
Jezza Mae Quiogue | 10 | Las Piñas City | "Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)" | Winner |
Jazmine Pedrano | 8 | Sta. Mesa, Manila | "Big Spender" | Eliminated | |
Tuesday 7 June 2016 |
Joshua Torino | 11 | Oriental Mindoro | "Gulong ng Palad" | Winner |
Trixie Mae San Roque | 11 | Guiguinto, Bulacan | "Ikaw Ang Ligaya Ko" | Eliminated | |
Wednesday 8 June 2016 |
Romeo Espino | 11 | Tondo, Manila | "Que Sera Sera" | Winner |
Von Ivan Pedrajas | 8 | Quezon City | "MacArthur Park" | Eliminated | |
Thursday 9 June 2016 |
Joy Gagajena | 12 | Biñan, Laguna | "Don't Cry Out Loud" | Eliminated |
Mackie Empuerto | 10 | San Juan City | "Imagine" | Winner | |
Friday 10 June 2016 |
Fayce Fajardo | 12 | San Pablo, Laguna | "People" | Winner |
Red Barba | 10 | Calamba, Laguna | "Unforgettable" | Eliminated | |
Saturday 11 June 2016 WEEKLY FINALS |
Jezza Quiogue | 10 | Las Piñas City | "Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)" | Eliminated |
Joshua Torino | 11 | Oriental Mindoro | "Gulong ng Palad" | Winner | |
Romeo Espino | 11 | Tondo, Manila | "Que Sera Sera" | Eliminated | |
Mackie Empuerto | 10 | San Juan City | "Imagine" | Eliminated | |
Fayce Fajardo | 12 | San Pablo, Laguna | "People" | Eliminated |
Week of 13 June–20 June
Date | Contestant | Age | Origin | Song | Result |
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Monday 13 June 2016 |
Daniel Loma | 12 | Calamba, Laguna | "Your Song" | Winner (tied) |
Joehann Paronda | 10 | Antipolo, Rizal | "Too Much Heaven" | Winner (tied) | |
Tuesday 14 June 2016 |
Russel Solis | 12 | Baguio City | "Love Me with All Your Heart" | Winner |
Felicity Napuli | 9 | Mandaluyong City | "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)" | Eliminated | |
Wednesday 15 June 2016 |
Cristien Cevitillo | 9 | Binangonan, Rizal | "The Way We Were" | Eliminated |
TJ McInnis | 9 | Bacoor, Cavite | "My Girl" | Winner | |
Thursday 16 June 2016 |
Benidict Aboyme | 12 | Bacoor, Cavite | "(Where Do I Begin?) Love Story" | Winner |
Jayra Aquino | 10 | Sta. Ana, Manila | "Love Me for What I Am" | Eliminated | |
Friday 17 June 2016 |
Jessa Mae Gallemaso | 10 | Montalban, Rizal | "Somewhere" | Eliminated |
Francis Aglabtin | 10 | SJDM, Bulacan | "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)" | Winner | |
Monday 20 June 2016 WEEKLY FINALS |
Daniel Loma | 12 | Calamba, Laguna | "Your Song" | Eliminated |
Joehann Paronda | 10 | Antipolo, Rizal | "Too Much Heaven" | Eliminated | |
Russel Solis | 12 | Baguio City | "Love Me with All Your Heart" | Eliminated | |
TJ McInnis | 9 | Bacoor, Cavite | "My Girl" | Eliminated | |
Benidict Aboyme | 12 | Bacoor, Cavite | "(Where Do I Begin?) Love Story" | Eliminated | |
Francis Aglabtin | 10 | SJDM, Bulacan | "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)" | Winner |
Week of 21 June–27 June
Date | Contestant | Age | Origin | Song | Result |
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Tuesday 21 June 2016 |
Carla Sta. Clara | 11 | Quezon City | "Torn Between Two Lovers" | Eliminated |
Maxzine Catangui | 8 | Lucena City | "Bakit Ako Mahihiya" | Winner | |
Wednesday 22 June 2016 |
Annastacia Penny | 8 | Quezon City | "Can You Read My Mind" | Winner |
Jhon Harry Rodriguez | 11 | Calumpit, Bulacan | "A Song for You" | Eliminated | |
Thursday 23 June 2016 |
Roanna Hemor | 10 | Sta. Ana, Manila | "New York State of Mind" | Winner |
Jeness Nery | 10 | Parañaque City | "When I Fall in Love" | Eliminated | |
Friday 24 June 2016 |
Andrea Elaine Julian | 7 | San Mateo, Rizal | "You Light Up My Life" | Eliminated |
Stephanie Samson | 11 | Dasmariñas, Cavite | "Saan Ka Man Naroroon" | Winner | |
Monday 27 June 2016 WEEKLY FINALS |
Maxzine Catangui | 8 | Lucena City | "Bakit Ako Mahihiya" | Eliminated |
Annastacia Penny | 8 | Quezon City | "Can You Read My Mind" | Winner | |
Roanna Hemor | 10 | Sta. Ana, Manila | "New York State of Mind" | Eliminated | |
Stephanie Samson | 11 | Dasmariñas, Cavite | "Saan Ka Man Naroroon" | Eliminated |
Qualifying rounds
The qualifying rounds occurred from 28 June to 30 June 2016. The six winners from the weekly finals were narrowed down into four finalists in a three-day vocal battle against one another. Two finalists competed each day. The winners advanced to the grand finals.
Date | Contestant | Age | Origin | Song | Result |
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Tuesday 28 June 2016 |
John Carlo Comendador | 11 | Calamba, Laguna | "Don't Cry Out Loud" | Eliminated |
Narcylyn Esguerra | 11 | San Pablo, Laguna | "I (Who Have Nothing)" | Winner | |
Wednesday 29 June 2016 |
Joshua Torino | 11 | Oriental Mindoro | "Gulong ng Palad" | Winner (tied) |
Kate Francesca Campo | 9 | Cardona, Rizal | "Love Me for What I Am" | Winner (tied) | |
Thursday 30 June 2016 |
Annastacia Penny | 8 | Quezon City | "Can You Read My Mind" | Eliminated |
Francis Aglabtin | 10 | SJDM, Bulacan | "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)" | Winner |
Wildcard rounds
The wildcard round was held from 1 July to 8 July 2016. Several contestants who were eliminated in previous rounds were given the opportunity to compete in the segment once again. Two contestants performed each day.
Date | Contestant | Age | Origin | Song | Result |
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Friday 1 July 2016 |
Fayce Fajardo | 12 | San Pablo, Laguna | "People" | Winner |
Roanna Hemor | 10 | Sta. Ana, Manila | "New York State of Mind" | Eliminated | |
Monday 4 July 2016 |
Mackie Empuerto | 10 | San Juan City | "Imagine" | Eliminated |
Kristel Angelique Belo | 9 | Sto. Tomas, Batangas | "Hopelessly Devoted to You" | Winner | |
Tuesday 5 July 2016 |
Trixie Mae San Roque | 11 | Guiguinto, Bulacan | "Ikaw Ang Ligaya Ko" | Winner (tied) |
Joshua Lumbao | 9 | Baguio City | "Born Free" | Winner (tied) | |
Wednesday 6 July 2016 |
Krystle Faith Campos | 11 | Calamba, Laguna | "Proud Mary" | Winner |
Alexa Nicole Salcedo | 6 | Pasig City | "(They Long to Be) Close to You" | Eliminated | |
Thursday 7 July 2016 |
Princess Gonzales | 11 | Quezon City | "Touch Me in the Morning" | Eliminated |
Benidict Aboyme | 12 | Bacoor, Cavite | "(Where Do I Begin?) Love Story" | Winner | |
Friday 8 July 2016 |
John Carlo Comendador | 11 | Calamba, Laguna | "Happy" | Winner |
Annastacia Penny | 8 | Quezon City | "Somewhere" | Eliminated |
Wildcard qualifying rounds
The wildcard winners were narrowed down into three finalists in their own wildcard qualifying rounds. The three wildcard winners joined the other regular regular qualifying round winners in the week-long grand finals.
Date | Contestant | Age | Origin | Song | Result |
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Monday 11 July 2016 |
Joshua Lumbao | 9 | Baguio City | "My Way" | Winner |
Krystle Faith Campos | 11 | Calamba, Laguna | "Proud Mary" | Eliminated | |
Trixie Mae San Roque | 11 | Guiguinto, Bulacan | "Ikaw Ang Ligaya Ko" | Eliminated | |
Wednesday 13 July 2016 |
Fayce Fajardo | 12 | San Pablo, Laguna | "People" | Eliminated |
Kristel Angelique Belo | 9 | Sto. Tomas, Batangas | "I'll Never Love This Way Again" | Winner | |
Thursday 14 July 2016 |
John Carlo Comendador | 11 | Calamba, Laguna | "Happy" | Eliminated |
Benidict Aboyme | 12 | Bacoor, Cavite | "(Where Do I Begin?) Love Story" | Winner |
Grand finals
The seven grand finalists battled against each other in the week-long grand finals, which occurred from 18 July to 22 July 2016. Eliminated contestants in the first few days of the grand finals—Narcylyn Esguerra, Kate Francesca Campo, and Joshua Torino—were given second chances after losing to their original opponents. This was also to compensate for one finalist's lack of partner because of the odd number of competitors.
The five winners advanced to the championship round. The featured guest celebrity judge of the day became the mentor of the each winner for the rest of the competition. Celebrities who judged the competition and became mentors included Dulce, Raymond Lauchengco, Gino Padilla, Claire dela Fuente, and Rachel Alejandro.
Date | Contestant | Age | Origin | Song | Result |
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Monday 18 July 2016 |
Francis Aglabtin | 10 | Bulacan | "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)" | Winner |
Narcylyn Esguerra | 11 | Calamba, Laguna | "The Greatest Performance of My Life" | Eliminated | |
Tuesday 19 July 2016 |
Benidict Aboyme | 12 | Bacoor, Cavite | "(Where Do I Begin?) Love Story" | Winner |
Kate Francesca Campo | 9 | Cardona, Rizal | "Blue Bayou" | Eliminated | |
Wednesday 20 July 2016 |
Joshua Torino | 11 | Oriental Mindoro | "Gulong ng Palad" | Eliminated |
Joshua Lumbao | 9 | Baguio City | "Born Free" | Winner | |
Thursday 21 July 2016 |
Narcylyn Esguerra* | 11 | Calamba, Laguna | "I (Who Have Nothing)" | Winner |
Kate Francesca Campo* | 9 | Cardona, Rizal | "Born Free" | Eliminated | |
Friday 22 July 2016 |
Kristel Angelique Belo | 9 | Sto. Tomas, Batangas | "I'll Never Love This Way Again" | Eliminated |
Joshua Torino* | 11 | Oriental Mindoro | "Gulong ng Palad" | Winner | |
*Narcylyn Esguerra, Kate Francesca Campo, and Joshua Torino were given second chances after losing to their original opponents in the grand finals. |
Championship round
From 25 July to 5 August 2016, the five finalists competed against one another in the two-week-long championship rounds by earning the most number of stars for their performances. The championship round was formatted like a round-robin tournament. The competing finalists performed the songs of the featured artist of the day (theme). The three finalists with the most number of stars advanced the to the final part of the competition. Joshua Torino became the first finalist to receive three stars.
Because four contestants—Francis Aglabtin, Narcylyn Esguerra, Joshua Lumbao, and Benidict Aboyme—each received two stars at the end of the tournament, a tiebreaker round became necessary. The tiebreaker was held on Saturday, 6 August 2016. In the end, Francis Aglabtin and Benidict Aboyme were declared as the winners that would move on to the final part of the competition.
Date and Theme |
Benidict Aboyme |
Joshua Lumbao |
Francis Aglabtin |
Narcylyn Esguerra |
Joshua Torino |
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Mon, 25 July Frank Sinatra |
"New York, New York" | "Fly Me to the Moon" | |||
Tue, 26 July The Beatles |
"Yesterday" | "Oh! Darling" | |||
Wed, 27 July Elvis Presley |
"Unchained Melody" | "Can't Help Falling in Love" | |||
Thu, 28 July Nat King Cole |
"When I Fall in Love" | "Mona Lisa" | |||
Fri, 29 July The Carpenters |
"Superstar" | "We've Only Just Begun" | |||
Mon, 1 August Tom Jones |
"You'll Never Walk Alone" | "I Know" | |||
Tue, 2 August The Platters |
"My Prayer" | "Only You" | |||
Wed, 3 August Barbra Streisand |
"The Way We Were" | "My Heart Belongs to Me" | |||
Thu, 4 August Matt Monro |
"Portrait of My Love" | "If I Never Sing Another Song" | |||
Fri, 5 August Paul Anka |
"Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing" | "You Are My Destiny" | |||
Sat, 6 August TIEBREAKER |
"Portrait of My Love" | "Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing" | "If I Never Sing Another Song" | "Oh! Darling" |
Ultimate Battle of the Champions
The Ultimate Battle of the Champions was held on Saturday, 13 August 2016. It was hosted by Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon. The contenders for the ultimate battle were Francis Aglabtin, Joshua Torino, and Benidict Aboyme. The battle was divided into two rounds. In the first round, each of the contenders must perform his song choice. One of the contenders was then eliminated and only two moved on to the next round. In the second round, the two remaining contenders performed the same song by providing their own rendition of the musical piece. The song choice was the 1955 hit song "Unchained Melody" by American singer Todd Duncan. Francis Aglabtin of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan was proclaimed as the grand champion.
Contestant | Age | Origin | Song | Result | |
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Joshua Torino | 11 | Oriental Mindoro | "Speak Softly, Love" | Eliminated | |
Francis Aglabtin | 10 | SJDM, Bulacan | "If I Never Sing Another Song" | Advanced | |
Benidict Aboyme | 12 | Bacoor, Cavite | "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" | Advanced |
Grand Finalist | Age | Origin | Song | Result | |
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Francis Aglabtin | 10 | SJDM, Bulacan | "Unchained Melody" | Grand winner | |
Benidict Aboyme | 12 | Bacoor, Cavite | Finalist |
Trivia
- As part of its year-end special in 2016, Eat Bulaga! replayed the entire Ultimate Battle of the Champions round of Lola's Playlist on Thursday, 29 December 2016.
List of contestants
A total of 58 contestants competed in Lola's Playlist. The contestants are listed in alphabetical order based on their last names. Also listed are the ages of the contestants during their first appearance in the competition.
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Contestant | Age | Origin |
Benidict Aboyme | 12 | Bacoor, Cavite |
Francis Aglabtin | 10 | San Jose del Monte, Bulacan |
Noah Anderson | 12 | Mandaluyong City |
Jayra Aquino | 10 | Sta. Ana, Manila |
Abel Awit | 12 | Rodriguez, Rizal |
Alfred Balicat | 12 | Marikina City |
Red Barba | 10 | Calamba, Laguna |
Samantha Barlam | 10 | San Ildefonso, Bulacan |
Reign Basa | 11 | Bacolor, Pampanga |
Kristel Angelique Belo | 9 | Sto. Tomas, Batangas |
Kate Francesca Campo | 9 | Cardona, Rizal |
Krystle Faith Campos | 11 | Calamba, Laguna |
Maxzine Catangui | 8 | Lucena City |
Cristien Cevitillo | 9 | Binangonan, Rizal |
Carla Sta. Clara | 11 | Quezon City |
John Carlo Comendador | 11 | Calamba, Laguna |
Nhar Kenjie De Jesus | 11 | Hagonoy, Bulacan |
Peter Angelo Echaluce | 10 | Polangue, Albay |
Mackie Empuerto | 10 | San Juan City |
Anjaneica Enriquez | 11 | Bacoor, Cavite |
Narcylyn Esguerra | 10 | San Pedro, Laguna |
Romeo Espino | 11 | Tondo, Manila |
Fayce Fajardo | 12 | San Pablo, Laguna |
Joy Gagajena | 12 | Biñan, Laguna |
Jessa Mae Gallemaso | 10 | Montalban, Rizal |
Princess Gonzales | 11 | Quezon City |
Roanna Hemor | 10 | Sta. Ana, Manila |
Crissel Ignacio | 10 | Cainta, Rizal |
Venice Jimenez | 9 | Las Piñas City |
Andrea Elaine Julian | 7 | San Mateo, Rizal |
Daniel Loma | 12 | Calamba, Laguna |
Faith Losito | 10 | Bacoor, Cavite |
Joshua Lumbao | 9 | Baguio City |
Francine Daphny Mandin | 12 | Quezon City |
Brigitta Marilla | 12 | Parañaque City |
TJ McInnis | 9 | Bacoor, Cavite |
Jenica Mae Mores | 10 | Sariaya, Quezon |
Michaela Jewel Nabella | 11 | Morong, Rizal |
Felicity Napuli | 9 | Mandaluyong City |
Jeness Nery | 10 | Parañaque City |
Grant Aaron Orna | 10 | Caloocan City |
Joehann Paronda | 10 | Antipolo, Rizal |
Von Ivan Pedrajas | 8 | Quezon City |
Jazmine Pedrano | 8 | Sta. Mesa, Manila |
Annastacia Penny | 8 | Quezon City |
Jezza Mae Quiogue | 10 | Las Piñas City |
John Cedric Ramirez | 11 | Binangonan, Rizal |
Jhon Harry Rodriguez | 11 | Calumpit, Bulacan |
Alexa Nicole Salcedo | 6 | Pasig City |
Stephanie Samson | 11 | Dasmariñas, Cavite |
Trixie Mae San Roque | 11 | Guiguinto, Bulacan |
Basti Santos | 8 | Mexico, Pampanga |
Mikhaela Sevillana | 10 | Makati City |
Russel Solis | 12 | Baguio City |
John Benedick Taa | 12 | Tanauan, Batangas |
Andre Yeouseff Tamura | 11 | Antipolo, Rizal |
Ma. Viatres Tan | 11 | Batangas City, Batangas |
Joshua Torino | 11 | Calapan, Oriental Mindoro |