Development
ABS-CBN acquired the rights of the franchise back in 2011 after the success of its US counterpart. The Philippines was then listed as one of the countries who bought the rights for the franchise as posted in Talpa's website. [19] The show was later confirmed by Laurenti Dyogi, a Filipino director who had notable success with reality shows like Pinoy Big Brother , Pinoy Dream Academy , and Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition . [20]
A teaser was shown during the commercial break of Sarah G. Live and Gandang Gabi Vice last December 30, 2012. A teaser, showing the recorded snippets of the blind auditions, was aired on May 15, 2013. [21] Another trailer was posted in the show's official Facebook fan page on May 24, 2013, showing the coaches' bantering, rapport, and eagerness to fight over an auditionee. [22]
A teaser revealed the premier date of the show was aired during the final performance night of the fourth season of Pilipinas Got Talent. A primer, dubbed as Mic Test: The Voice of the Philippines Primer, was also announced in the same night. It aired on June 9, 2013. [12] [13] The primer had a special participation of Danny O'Donoghue, The Script's frontman, who at that time sits as a coach in The Voice UK . [23] [24]
Coaches and hosts
Rumors had been circulating that Toni Gonzaga and Robi Domingo, and even Lea Salonga were said to host the show. [25] Also, Zsa Zsa Padilla was rumored as one of the coaches. However, all of these rumors were debunked as the production team stated that there were still no confirmed hosts or coaches for the reality show. [26] [27]
After months of speculations, Toni Gonzaga was confirmed to host the franchise. It was announced on Gonzaga's talk show, The Buzz . [28] Gonzaga later confirmed that she will be joined by Robi Domingo as the show's media correspondent. Incidentally, this marks Gonzaga and Domingo's third time to work together after Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited and Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4 which were also under the unit of Director Lauren Dyogi. [2]
On February 6, 2013, it was announced that Sarah Geronimo will be one of the four coaches. [29] [30] During the last episode of Sarah G. Live on February 10, 2013, Bamboo Mañalac revealed that he was proud that he will be collaborating with Geronimo on a new big project, which will be The Voice of the Philippines. On February 14, 2013, ABS-CBN aired a promotional plug during the airtime of Kahit Konting Pagtingin , a pre-primetime television drama, confirming Bamboo Mañalac's stint in the show as coach and judge. [31] On the night of February 19, 2013, Lea Salonga confirmed her stint as an official coach in the show via her official Twitter account. [32] In the same night, ABS-CBN later confirmed Salonga's role on the show. [6] It was announced in early March 2013 that apl.de.ap of The Black Eyed Peas was being negotiated to join the said reality show. [33] [34] On March 7, 2013, it was announced through ABS-CBN's entertainment website, Push , that apl.de.ap will sit as the fourth coach. [7] On an article posted in the network's official website dated March 20, 2013, apl.de.ap was slated to do the initial promotional plug with TFC London and was scheduled to arrive in Manila by April to meet and work with the three other coaches and the rest of the show's team. [35]
On April 16, 2013, Alex Gonzaga, the younger sister of Toni Gonzaga, was revealed to join the show, teaming up with Robi Domingo as V-Reporters or as the show's social media correspondents. [3] [36]
Prizes
The winner of The Voice of the Philippines is set to win an entertainment package from Sony Bravia, an Asian tour for two, a brand new car from Ford Philippines, a tax-free cash prize of 2 million pesos, and a four-year recording contract from MCA Universal. [37] [38] [39]
Auditions
Auditions started in September 2012. Open Call Auditions were held on September 15, 2012 at Island Pacific Supermarket in Panorama City, Los Angeles, California and on September 16, 2012 at California's Great America Parkway in Santa Clara, California. The auditions were only open to people with Filipino ancestry in Southern California. [40] [41] [42] [43] [44]
Radio screenings were also held on January 7–11, 2013 at various ABS-CBN Radio stations in key cities such as Metro Manila, Naga, Legazpi City, Baguio, Tacloban, Cebu City, Davao City, General Santos, Zamboanga City, Cagayan de Oro, Bacolod, Iloilo City, and Dagupan. Radio screenings were called The Voice ng Radyo (The Voice of Radio), where daily and weekly winners will have the chance to participate in the Blind auditions. [45]
Auditions in key cities throughout the Philippines were announced in the finale episode of Sarah G. Live , Sarah Geronimo's night variety show, on February 10, 2013. On the same night, the online auditions were also introduced which ran from February 9 to 19, 2013. [46]
| Date | Venue | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Auditions held outside the Philippines | ||
| September 15, 2012 | Island Pacific Supermarket | Panorama City, Los Angeles, California, United States |
| September 16, 2012 | California's Great America Parkway | Santa Clara, California, United States |
| Auditions held in the Philippines [47] | ||
| February 23, 2013 [48] | ABS-CBN Bacolod Broadcasting Complex | Bacolod, Negros Occidental |
| Sarabia Manor Hotel & Convention Center | Iloilo City, Iloilo | |
| CCB Gym, Leyte Park Resort & Hotel | Tacloban, Leyte | |
| Sarossa International Hotel & Residential Suites | Cebu City, Cebu | |
| March 2, 2013 [49] | Ellis Arcade and Suites | General Santos, South Cotabato |
| ABS-CBN Zamboanga | Zamboanga City | |
| N Hotel | Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental | |
| ABS-CBN Davao Broadcasting Complex | Davao City | |
| March 9, 2013 | ABS-CBN Palawan Complex | Puerto Princesa, Palawan |
| Plaza Del Norte Hotel and Convention Center | Laoag, Ilocos Norte | |
| ABS-CBN Naga | Naga, Camarines Sur | |
| Porta Vaga Mall | Baguio, Benguet | |
| Studio 5, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center | Quezon City | |
