Anjo Sarnate

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Anjo Sarnate
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Background information
Birth nameAnjo Ferdinand Sarnate
Born (2000-05-28) May 28, 2000 (age 25)
Quezon, Philippines
Genres
  • OPM
  • K-pop
  • pop
Occupation
  • Singer
Instrument
  • Vocals
Years active2019 (2019)–present
Website Anjo Sarnate website

Anjo Ferdinand Sarnate (born May 28, 2000), also known as Anjo, is a Filipino singer. He is known for his participation in Dream Maker , a Filipino-South Korean boy group survival reality show produced by ABS-CBN Entertainment, MLD Entertainment, and KAMP Global.

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Early life and education

Anjo Sarnate was born in Lucena City, Quezon, Philippines on May 28, 2000. Since his younger years, he was already exposed to music that he came to love singing. He stated: "I started singing for fun but then I realized that music can do more, it creates a deep emotional bond with the singer and the audience." [1] At 9, he started to pursue his singing career, joining the choir and various amateur singing contests. [2] At 10, he was offered a scholarship at a local music school in Lucena City. At an early age, he started competing in various singing competitions. He also joined NAMCYA (National Music Competition for Young Artists) for several years.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from St. Anne College of Lucena, Inc. in 2024. [2]

After earning his Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Anjo Sarnate shifted his focus and is now pursuing a Bachelor'sDegree in Music Business Management at MINT College .

Career

Singing Competitions

Sarnate joined the first season of It's Showtime's segment "Tawag ng Tanghalan" with his rendition of "Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin". [3] He came back in its fifth season and became a weekly winner. [4] In 2020, Sarnate also became a "mystery singer" on the third season of I Can See Your Voice . [5]

In 2019, he participated the 17th Karaoke World Championships held in Kanda Myojin Shrine, Tokyo, alongside other 43 finalists. [6] He stayed until the semifinals and won the Viewers' Choice Award with his rendition of Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On". [2] He also represented the Philippines at the 25th World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) in Anaheim, California, and earned 6 bronze medals. [7]

Anjo Sarnate, fresh off his appearance on the show "Dream Maker," represented the Philippines at the International Karaoke Federation's Karaoke Cup held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA in 2023. He finished 9th out of 70 contestants, just missing a spot in the grand finals.

Dream Maker

In 2022, Sarnate participated in Dream Maker, a reality competition show broadcast on ABS-CBN which produces a boy band from a field of 62 contestants. He stayed until the 4th ranking announcement and placed 26th. [8]

Dream Maker results: Mentor's Evaluation: Rank 55 out of 62 Dream Chasers Mission 1: Rank 25 out of 44 Dream Chasers Mission 2: Rank 8 out of 28 Dream Chasers Mission 3: Rank 26 out of 28 Dream Chasers.


Music Industry

Anjo Sarnate remains active in the music scene, having released three songs through WYL Music.

"Nothing At All" (2021)

"Loved By You" (2023)

"Stay With You" (2025)

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012 Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman as a guest performer
2016 It's Showtime : Tawag ng Tanghalan as a contestantSeason 1 (Daily Contender)
2020 I Can See Your Voice as a contestantSeason 3 (Mystery Singer)
2021It's Showtime: Tawag ng Tanghalanas a contestantSeason 5 (Weekly Finalist)
2022–23 Dream Maker as a contestantSemi-Finalist
2024iWant ASAPas a guest performer
2025 GMA 7's Sing-Kilig as a contestant
2025 Net25's Kada Umaga as a guest performer

Accolades

YearAward CeremonyAwardRef.
2019 Karaoke World Championships Viewer's Choice
2022World Championships of Performing Arts6 bronze medals [7]
2023IKF Karaoke Cup (USA)Semi-Finalist

References

  1. "Anjo Sarnate; Biography" . Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 Peters, Ed. "Why karaoke became loved the world over, and the singers who want to be the best". South China Morning Post. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  3. "Tawag ng Tanghalan: Anjo Ferdinand Sarnate: Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin". YouTube. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  4. "Anjo Sarnate, naagaw ang spotlight kay RJ". ABS-CBN. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  5. "Janine Berdin feat. May Vocals Pa • I Can See Your Voice PH". ABS-CBN Entertainment. November 1, 2020. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  6. Caoile, Gizelle. "Anjo Sarnate Wins Viewer's Choice Award at the Karaoke World Championships". When In Manila. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  7. 1 2 "Team Philippines Shines At World Championships Of Performing Arts 2022". Asian Journal. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  8. Antonio, Josiah. "'Dream Maker': Vinci Malizon snatches top spot in 4th ranking; 16 hopefuls remain". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 14, 2023.